Dave Hegemann is the President and CEO of LCS and the original developer of Rent Manager®. Dave was born and raised in St. Mary’s, Ohio and showed a clear interest in computers from an early age. In fact, he created the software that evolved into LCS’ flagship product Rent Manager.

Dave earned a B.S. in Systems Analysis from the University of Dayton in 1986 and participated in the university’s Cooperative Education program while pursuing his degree. In 1988, he incorporated LCS and continued working for another company while managing the sale of Rent Manager® on the side. In 1990, he completed his Master’s in Business Administration from Xavier University. Five years later, Dave made the decision to make LCS his full-time pursuit.

Today, LCS is a developer of business-critical software technologies used in all 50 states and 17 countries around the world. In addition to Rent Manager, LCS offers customers a feature-rich VoIP telephone system with Net Dial Tone (NDT); and enterprise-level hosting solutions via its Sentry Data Center, a state-of-the-art data facility located at the company’s Loveland, Ohio headquarters. LCS also provides complete network design, implementation, support services, and custom website design through its IT and Professional Services divisions.

Dave’s dedication to creating dynamic products and taking care of customers has positioned Rent Manager as an industry leader. LCS has grown to more than 400 employees under his direction and continues to develop new products that integrate and interface with Rent Manager. This dedication to offering customers streamlined and simplified technology experiences has enabled LCS to experience a 15 or more percent growth rate for over 20 straight years.

Ashli Allen has had several roles during her 20+ year tenure with AmRent, a leading provider of resident screening services. After starting in the company’s Consumer Assistance department, she moved to a special projects and research role to focus on the AmRent database and industry compliance requirements. Now as the VP of Vendor Relations, she oversees the Inside Sales department and manages key vendor relationships.

Ashli holds certifications from the Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) in Consumer Interviewing and General Knowledge Awareness of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Based in Columbus, Ohio, Ashli is a fan of travel shows and enjoys planning her next adventure, one destination at a time.

Vanessa Anderson, COO of PropertyTek, transforms property management through strategic technology integration and operational excellence. With more than 20 years of driving growth from startups to enterprise-scale operations, she previously led transformational initiatives at Guaranteed Rate’s title platform, Ravenswood Title. Now as the COO of PropertyTek, Vanessa delivers measurable improvements in efficiency and profitability. MIT Sloan MBA and Wharton-educated, Vanessa specializes in scaling property management operations while maintaining service quality.

Gwenn Aspen is the co-founder and CEO of Anequim LLC. Anequim helps property management companies operate more efficient and thrive through customer service assistance, marketing initiatives, accounting services, and much more. Gwen sources and manages a remote workforce for the Call Center and Anequim Office Services. She is also the co-host of the Bootstrappers Podcast, which releases bi-weekly episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Gwenn was also a founder of the Wistar Group property management company in Omaha, Nebraska, which manages 1,200+ doors and recently sold to Pure in 2021.

With over 20 years in the housing industry, Zach Beck is an expert in helping property owners and managers save time and money through effective utility management. He leads sales across Conservice’s HOA, Manufactured Housing, and Single-Family divisions.

Acting as the Chief Revenue Officer at Rent Butter, Inc., Michael Brown has over two decades of expertise in sales and rental housing software. Driving growth across diverse rental housing markets, he is known for leading go-to-market functions and delivering innovative AI-driven tools that optimize decision-making for operators. With leadership experience at CoreLogic, RealPage, and Inhabit, Michael excels in building strong industry relationships and fostering collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth.

Grace Doering is a seasoned leader in property management technology and go-to-market strategy, currently serving as VP of Sales & Partnerships at Findigs, Inc and is based in New York City. Grace has been instrumental in shaping how property management teams evaluate and onboard applicants through Findigs’ best-in-class rental application and underwriting suite. At Findigs, Grace leads with a deep understanding of property operations: integrating with leading property management platforms and aligning sales, customer success, compliance and account teams to deliver solutions tailored to varied portfolios across the single family and multifamily landscape.

Curtis Dudley, CEO of IT In Flow, is an information technology consultant who helps businesses implement modern technology and automate processes in their businesses. Curtis is Rent Manager Core certified and has been described as the “Rent Manager Whisperer” because he is such a renowned Rent Manager power user and an out-of-the-box thinker. Curtis is also the go-to question-answerer in the Rent Manager User Forum on Facebook.

His experience using technology in the industry began more than 30 years ago while working for his family’s property management business. He has a B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering and was formerly the Chief Information Officer for All County Property Management.

As CEO for the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), Troy Garrett organizes and facilitates NARPM board meetings and executes the objectives set forth by the board. He oversees event planning, education programs, the association budget and accounting procedures, communications and member services, and he develops strategies to increase membership and build partnerships with venders, affiliate members, and other housing stakeholders to strengthen the association into a premier housing network.

Troy began his professional career working in the Virginia House of Delegates as Chief of Staff for Delegate Chris Hurst of Montgomery, Giles, and Pulaski Counties and the City of Radford. Before his CEO role, Troy Garrett was the Government Affairs Director for NARPM. By building relationships with key members of Congress, he helped develop legislation that benefited the property management industry while also addressing legislative and regulatory issues that are harmful to property managers. He has also spoken at the National Association of REALTORS Property Management Forum and has been invited by the National Apartment Association to work on several mutually beneficial projects.

Troy holds both a Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in political science from Virginia Tech, where he also taught Comparative Politics and Nations and Nationalities courses. He remains active in various outreach and research initiatives at Virginia Tech.

Dr. Lesli Gooch is the Chief Executive Officer of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and a recognized leader in housing policy, advocacy, and regulatory affairs. With a decade of experience at MHI, she has built a highly effective team that has delivered significant legislative and regulatory victories for the manufactured housing industry. Notable recent achievements of Dr. Gooch and her team include protecting the industry from being subject to poorly constructed Department of Energy building standards, as well as securing the first comprehensive update to HUD construction standards in over a decade, expanding the scope of manufactured housing to include single-section duplexes and multi-unit designs.

Dr. Gooch’s impact on housing innovation and homeownership expansion has earned her numerous accolades, the most recent being the prestigious Jack E. Wells Memorial Award for her efforts on behalf of the industry. Prior to joining MHI, Dr. Gooch served across a variety of vantage points in Washington – including as a congressional staff member, congressional candidate, lobbyist, and political scientist focused on Congress.

Julianne Goodfellow is Head of Community and Policy at the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETTC), where she spearheads the Center’s work at the intersection of technology policy and rental housing. She leads RETTC’s  national network of peer groups, committees, and working groups—dynamic spaces where real estate tech leaders unite to solve shared challenges, explore emerging trends like AI governance, and amplify the industry’s voice in shaping policy.

RETTC, an affiliate of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), brings together real estate companies and technology providers to drive digital transformation in America. At its core, RETTC is a community fostering connection, shared learning, and problem-solving to deliver positive outcomes for all stakeholders, from residents to housing providers to investors and beyond.

Before joining RETTC, Julianne served as Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), driving key technology policy initiatives focused on cybersecurity and data privacy. She also brings hands-on legislative experience from roles at the federal and state levels. Julianne holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross.

Craig Grisez is the Senior Account Executive at AvidXchange, an industry leader in accounts payable automation. In his more than nine years with the company, Craig has become an expert on the AvidXchange and Rent Manager partnership, including the latest offering, No-Cost AvidPay.

Mindy Gronbeck, CPM^®, CCIM, currently serves as the 2025 IREM President-Elect. Gronbeck also serves as executive vice president of property operations for HAWKINS, AMO^®, a full-service real estate firm specializing in real estate development and management, headquartered in Boise, ID.

Gronbeck has over 20 years of experience in retail real estate management and earned her CPM^® designation in 2007 and her CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member) in April 2023. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2003.

Ray Hespen is the CEO and co-founder of Property Meld, a maintenance automation software company. Ray and his co-founder, David Kingman, started Property Meld in 2014 to bring intelligent maintenance to the property management world. As a degreed engineer with a background in manufacturing, his previous roles have involved reducing operating expenses while improving quality and consistency. He has combined this operational knowledge with technology to start one of the fastest-growing real estate technology companies in the United States.

Alex Karafiloff is a recognized expert in property management innovation, known for helping agencies modernize their operations, stay ahead of legislative shifts, and drive scalable growth through technology. Currently serving as the Vice President of Sales for iProperty Express, Alex has been instrumental in the adoption and rollout of Inspection Express 360AI — a market-leading platform that uses AI to streamline inspections, reduce end-of-tenancy disputes, and create new efficiencies for property managers.  With a proven track record across Australia’s leading real estate brands, including Ray White and Laing+Simmons, Alex brings firsthand experience in transforming traditional operations into tech-enabled growth engines.

He has led multi-state rollouts, launched AI-powered tools at a national level, and grown portfolios by hundreds of doors through strategic sales, operational reform, and performance coaching. Having worked closely with property managers, owners, and C-level leaders, Alex has deep insight into the challenges facing US-based agencies — from staffing pressure and compliance risk to profitability and tenant satisfaction. His focus is on driving real-world outcomes: fewer disputes, more efficient teams, and more profitable businesses. Alex is a regular speaker at industry panels, webinars, and conferences, where he shares actionable strategies on inspection automation, operational scalability, and how to stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape.

Jon Land, Senior Director of Sales at AvidXchange and AP Automation expert, has worked with thousands of Real Estate and construction organizations helping them overcome their biggest AP challenges and revolutionize their payables process. With over 13 years of educating and coaching, Jon is a trusted advisor who brings business acumen, situational knowledge, and experience to each engagement. Jon is passionate about sharing the ideas and insights that encourage businesses to embrace automation so they can focus on more impactful, valuable and strategic tasks in AP.

Jon works out of the corporate office in Charlotte and travels nationwide, speaking on various topics relating to AP and Payment Automation. As the leader of the Real Estate team at AvidXchange, he works with customers and through strong partner relationships to provide a truly consultative approach to automating.

Danielle Law brings over a decade of deep operational expertise to her role as Vice President of Operations & Client Services at RentDebt Automated Collections, where she plays a pivotal role in driving seamless technology and data integrations for new client engagements—including key partnerships with platforms like Rent Manager.

Lisa Marvin is CEO and Partner of Essence Property Management, Inc. She is the mayor of St. Stephen, Minnesota; a licensed Real Estate Broker; a Certified Fair Housing Specialist; a Neutral Mediator in the state of Minnesota, and COS and COM 42 certified.

Lisa has acquired a wide-ranging portfolio in her 25-year career, including market rate and multi-layered subsidized communities for apartments, townhomes, and senior communities. Lisa is passionate about making the multifamily industry a positive part of every community.

As Product Manager for Payments at Zego, Grace McIlhon works with the Rent Manager team to develop and bring a seamless payment experience to Property Managers that is constantly innovating to meet new needs of the industry. A member of Zego’s team for six years, she loves listening to new ideas about making life easier for residents and clients and firmly believes that property payments should be a positive experience for everyone. Located in San Diego, Grace is a ‘leisure enthusiast’ who enjoys consuming media and the occasional hike along the area’s many stunning settings.

Alexis Melton is a seasoned professional in property management with a strong track record in multifamily housing. Over the course of her career, she has garnered various credentials and accolades, including the esteemed Certified Apartment Manager and Certified Apartment Leasing Professional designations. She also serves as an Advanced Facilitator for the National Apartment Association Education Institute. Alexis excels in navigating complex challenges, including managing diverse teams and fostering successful relationships.

She is recognized by the National Apartment Association and was a Leadership Lyceum graduate in 2024, showcasing her commitment to growth and leadership. Her unwavering commitment to bringing out the best in every individual she encounters defines her professional journey.

Andy Park is the Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder of TeamCentral, a tech company specializing in “intelligent automation” through no-code systems integration and data management. He is responsible for driving the growth of the company through commercialization of their iPaaS product called Central, as well as making sure that all customers and business partners are successful and delighted by our team and our solutions.

For over 25 years, Andy has been advising companies on how to best leverage people, process and technology to drive maximum business performance. Previously in leadership at Centric Consulting and Accenture, Andy’s business and IT consulting experience spans many industries, including manufacturing, distribution, utilities, insurance, and property management.

Over the course of his career, he has been heavily involved leading entrepreneurship and philanthropic causes, co-founding a number of businesses, teaching MBA and MSIS students and actively participating on non-profit and business advisory boards. Andy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Colin Rau is the Director of US Sales and Customer Success at Covercy, leading the company’s domestic sales strategy and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. With over nine years of experience in fintech and commercial real estate, he previously drove revenue growth at CoStar and LoopNet. Colin earned a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and is based in Washington, DC.

As Principal Product Evangelist at Flex, Brad Robins is a leading advocate for the power of flexible payment solutions in the multifamily industry. He is passionate about raising awareness of the transformative opportunities that flexible payments offer for property managers, helping them unlock new levels of resident satisfaction and operational efficiency. Brad’s mission is to educate and empower multifamily property owners and operators to leverage Flex’s innovative platform to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Brad is a graduate of BYU’s Marriott School of Business and has over a decade of experience in marketing and media. During his five years at Adobe, Brad developed go-to-market and customer retention strategies for Fortune 500 companies, focusing on driving customer engagement and long-term loyalty.

Brad is an accomplished multifamily speaker, helming onstage presentations at AIM, NARPM and other events. In addition to his professional achievements, Brad is an accomplished performer, podcaster, and speaker who has traveled the world. Despite these accomplishments, his favorite roles include that of a husband and a proud father to his two little girls, Sadie Jane (3) and Ruby (3m). Brad is based in Salt Lake City.

Nicole Schook is the Director of Operations, Technology, and Marketing at Eagle Rock Properties. A member of the Eagle Rock team since 2014, her deep-rooted expertise in real estate and operations has been instrumental in optimizing corporate functions and streamlining workflows across multiple departments. Her leadership fosters collaboration between corporate and field teams, ensuring the seamless execution of strategic initiatives that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Beyond her role at Eagle Rock, Nicole is an influential thought leader in the real estate industry. She has contributed her insights on numerous panels and has moderated industry-leading classes and events, including those hosted by Multifamily Insider, the National Apartment Association (NAA), and various real estate technology conferences.

With 17 years of property management experience, Kristi Schulte functions as the Operations Manager of ShipRock Management. In her role, she handles all day-to-day operations, ensuring processes and procedures are executed efficiently and are in the best interest of all residents and clients. She is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Minnesota and has sat on multiple boards of directors. She has presented on other professional development topics through the Duluth area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Duluth program, as well.

Joe Schultz has owned and managed residential real estate since 1992. With a personal portfolio of over 260 units, in 2015 he founded a management company to manage his own portfolio as well as the portfolios of other real estate investors. Joe has also been a Rent Manager “power user” since 2015.

Earlier in his professional career, Joe founded a technology consulting and services firm. With his unique combination of software development, Rent Manager experience and real estate expertise, Joe has been able to create efficiencies in areas of property management where others have been unable, and he is constantly looking for ways to improve the resident experience while controlling costs.

Tom Smith co-founded Ryse in 2023 and is the company’s Chief Revenue Officer. Tom previously worked as the Chief Revenue Officer at REZI, a PropTech company that sold the US’s first ever residential lease-backed securities. Tom previously worked as Co-Founder, CFO, and Head of Sales at Truss Holdings (PropTech commercial leasing marketplace) through their Series B raise and sale to Avison Young in 2020. Tom also co-founded Exault (an internet security firm) through its successful acquisition in 2001 by Verisign.

Christian Thomas is a Connecticut native with over four years of sales experience. As the Channel Partnership Manager for LeaseTrack, Christian facilitates and manages the company’s relationship with Rent Manager.

In this role, he is instrumental in improving the LeaseTrack customer experience, particularly for Rent Manager customers who offer LeaseTrack renters insurance products. This working partnership between the two companies has been crucial in the success and adoption of renters insurance products through Rent Manager.

Joseph Wibe turned a wild HOA board member experience into a mission to modernize real estate risk. Now, as the Director of Growth & Partnerships at SingleKey, he helps landlords and property owners de-risk rentals with AI-powered tenant screening backed by a class-leading rent guarantee. He’s the most-viewed speaker on the National Association of REALTORS®’ “REALTOR® Store,” an award-winning storyteller, actor, and AI startup founder who champions innovations that drive real impact for real users.