RMUC.23 Speakers

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 is the Relationship Manager with AmRent, a trusted provider of resident screening services.

Ashli started with the AmRent Consumer Assistance department in 2004, then moved to special projects and a research role where she learned more about the AmRent database and industry compliance requirements.

After transitioning into a sales role, she began to serve as the Relationship Manager and now oversees the Inside Sales department.

She has received certifications from the CDIA as a Consumer Interviewer and General Knowledge Awareness of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Ashli currently lives in Columbus, Ohio and enjoys watching travel shows while dreaming of her next destination.

Rich handles a wealth of responsibilities that assist multiple departments within the company. Rich’s daily job functions include supporting the executive team, managing client relationships, and driving internal sales. The Madison, CT native obtained a Health Administration and Economics degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

After graduation, he began a career as a Mortgage Banker and Financial Consultant, becoming an officially Licensed Loan Officer in the process. This valuable corporate experience allows Rich to bring a unique perspective to his role at Edenred Pay. Outside of work, Rich enjoys golfing, spending time with friends & family, and watching sports, especially the New York Giants.

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 Rent Manager 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 is an expert at helping owners and managers save time and money by effectively managing their utilities. Zach leads all sales in Conservice’s HOA, Manufactured Housing, and Single Family pillars.

Steven got his start in Manufactured Housing at the age of 15, working on a maintenance crew at Franklin Companies. Starting his corporate career in 2011, Steven learned the ins and outs of the business from his family. He branched out when the industry consolidation began, assisting with the growth of two of the fastest-growing operators in the country. There, he led the operations of multiple large portfolios and was involved in 80 MHC acquisitions/sales.

After founding Blank Family Communities in 2019, Steven helped create the premier third-party management company in manufactured housing. Now managing 12,000 units across the country, Blank Family Communities prides itself on providing safe and affordable housing to their residents and helping their clients achieve maximum profitability through technological efficiencies and industry expertise.

Vaiarii has over 10 years of experience in the real estate and finance industry, and is a licensed and qualified finance broker and real estate agent. Vaiarii has worked for large international agencies, holding positions such as Head of Investment Product at Colliers International. His experience includes managing marketing and sales strategies for property development projects over $100 million nationwide.

More recently, he has led teams in the PropTech and FinTech sectors, introducing innovative ways to bring change to the industry through technology. He brings this broad skillset to Trudi as a co-founder and Director. Vaiarii is currently completing his master’s in real estate (Valuation and Property Development) from Bond University.

Over the past 29 years, Mark Brousseau has established himself as a thought leader on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, and document automation. A popular speaker at industry conferences and on webinars and podcasts, Brousseau advises prominent end-users and solutions and services providers on how to use automation to improve document- and payments-driven business processes.

Brousseau has chaired numerous educational conferences and has served on several industry committees and boards.  He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and three sons.

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.

James has over 20 years of experience in the property sector. He established PRDnationwide (PRD) Middle East as Principal & Managing Director, developing and managing a team that has provided services in community management design and structuring; sales and leasing; project marketing; and property management. PRD served as consultants to developers and governments throughout the Middle East on the implementation and application of jointly owned property laws, including cost modelling and reserve fund calculations, and advisory for survey titling, subdivision, and asset and facilities management.

As Co-Founder and President of Trudi, James’ international experience scaling businesses in new markets drives strategic partnerships that maintain Trudi’s first mover advantage in the PropTech space.

Matt Gresko is an Account Executive at Breezeway, a service and operations platform that helps property managers coordinate, communicate and verify detailed work. Matt is passionate about working with hospitality providers to efficiently provide the best possible experience at their properties.

Craig Grisez is the Senior Account Executive at AvidXchange, an industry leader in accounts payable automation.

In his 8+ years with the company, Craig has become an expert on the AvidXchange and Rent Manager partnership, including the latest offering, No-Cost AvidPay.

Ray Hespen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Property Meld, a web-based software dedicated to solving the industry’s biggest maintenance obstacles by increasing productivity and lowering maintenance costs. Hespen and co-founder David Kingman started Property Meld in 2014 to bring data-driven decision-making and automation to the property management maintenance world.

Hespen’s background is rooted in the manufacturing business. A degreed engineer, his previous roles have involved reducing operating expenses while improving quality and consistency. He has combined his operational knowledge with technology to start one of the fastest-growing real estate technology companies in the United States.

As Director of Sales at Avidxchange, and an AP Automation expert, Jon Land has worked with hundreds of Real Estate organizations, helping them overcome their biggest AP challenges and revolutionize their payables process.

With over 11 years of educating, coaching and facilitating positive change, Jon is a trusted advisor who brings his business acumen, situational knowledge, and experience to each engagement.

He is passionate about sharing 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 a leader of the Real Estate team at AvidXchange, he works with customers and through strong partner relationships to provide a truly consultative approach to automation.

Sean Madigan is the Property Management Business Line Director at Edenred PAY, where he specializes in helping property management companies optimize, digitize, and monetize their AP payments. With almost 20 years of property management, banking, and AP automation experience, Sean possesses a dedicated “whatever it takes” work ethic and a client-first mindset.

He is an expert in helping management companies become more efficient and profitable, and he enjoys networking and presenting at industry events. Sean is actively involved in the Community Association Institute, attending training events and contributing to many presentations at CAI conferences. In addition, he served 4 years on the board of directors for CAI Arizona and previously served as President for his association.

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 works with the Rent Manager team to develop and bring to Property Managers a seamless payment experience that is constantly innovating to meet new needs of the industry. She has worked at Zego for 6 years and loves listening to new ideas of ways to make life easier for residents and clients. She 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 fierce millennial multifamily warrior with a proven track record of success in property management. With her cowboy hat and boots, she’s ready to ride into town and tackle any challenge that comes her way.

Early in her career, Alexis gained valuable experience managing student housing and senior housing properties, which gave her a solid foundation for her future endeavors. Since then, she has earned several credentials and awards, including the Certified Apartment Manager and the Certified Apartment Leasing Professional designations. In her role as a leader, Alexis is known for her ability to identify and cultivate untapped talent within her team. She’s a sharpshooter when it comes to hiring, onboarding, training, and career development, and she’s skilled at navigating complex industry challenges, such as managing millennials and remote employees.

Alexis has demonstrated heroic strength in career development for national property management companies, and knows people are a company’s greatest investment. She’s dedicated to building successful staff relationships through teamwork and collaboration, just like the cowboys of the Wild West. As an Advanced Facilitator in the National Apartment Association, she’s been recognized as a Credential Holder of the Year for her outstanding work in the industry. So, saddle up and join Alexis on the frontier of property management! 

With almost 30 years of real estate experience, Jo-Anne Oliveri, CIPS, TRC, is a global authority on the business of property management. During her real estate career, Jo has been a state and national award-winning property manager; a Divisional Manager, Principal and Licensee, Head of Property Management Operations and Development for a franchise group; and Founder and Managing Director of her own property management consulting company, ireviloution.

Jo was also Vice President of Property Management for one of California’s largest independent real estate brokerages, which has more than 3,000 sales agents. She is an author, a seasoned public speaker, and a respected thought leader in the real estate industry.

Peter has over 14 years of investment and commercial banking industry experience. Having held a number of advisory and management roles for Goldman Sachs, Macquarie Group, and National Australia Bank, reporting directly to heads of business, Peter has a proven track record in strategic planning and implementation.

In joining Trudi as the Chief Operations Officer, Peter leads the financial and project management disciplines across our Product, Development and Success teams. Peter holds Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Bachelor of Finance degrees from the University of Adelaide.

As Senior Account Executive for Upmarket at Birdeye, Geno Ricci brings over 18 years of high-level SaaS and digital marketing solutions experience to the table. A hockey goalie from the east side of St. Paul, MN with the toughness and discipline to succeed anywhere, Ricci’s top-level sales expertise focuses on areas such as the consultative sales approach, negotiation, closing business, and establishing and maintaining crucial business relationships.

He specializes in SaaS solutions for real estate verticals, including property management for multi-family housing entities as well as B2B and B2C mid-market and enterprise size organizations. Ricci’s prior accomplishments include functioning as one of the first digital account executives at CBS and Clear Channel Radio and launching over 20 markets for Groupon. Today, Ricci has evolved into a formidable, dynamic executive with a track record of dominant performance and results for his clients.

As Founder and CEO of ShowMojo, Peter Schuh has led the charge to improve the leasing experience for owners, managers, and renters alike. With a product and solution-driven focus, Peter and ShowMojo have pioneered many of the foundational technologies and principles of leasing automation, whether supporting traditional in-person showings, self-guided tours, or other viewing approaches.

Under his leadership, ShowMojo was the first platform to contextually auto-answer incoming calls and emails, empowering prospective tenants to self-screen and self-schedule their way through the leasing journey.

Peter is a University of Chicago graduate, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Kazakhstan), and a recovering marathoner.

Jen has been with Latchel from the very beginning, joining during the start of the company in 2017. Now the VP of Industry Relations, she previously worked in operations and headed up the sales department.

Prior to Latchel, she was a project/asset manager for a private company in Mercer Island, WA, overseeing 258 Luxury Apartment doors and just under one million square feet of commercial space. In her free time, you’ll find Jen hiking around the Pacific Northwest with her son, husband, and rescue pups.

Dov Shapiro has been Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Broad Management Group, a real estate acquisitions and management firm, since October 2013. His diverse experience in the educational, financial, and real estate industries has enabled him to lead the firm’s growth from a portfolio of 1,000 units to nearly 10,000 units under management, with over 250 employees. In addition to being responsible for operational management, Dov is responsible for underwriting new acquisitions and creating diverse business models and management strategies for various asset types and market scenarios.

Dov’s diverse range of Human Resource experience, financial acumen, and real estate management expertise has helped position Broad Management Group as an industry leader with attractive career paths for qualified professionals. Recognizing the inestimable value of employee development and empowerment, Dov is passionate about corporate culture with a particular commitment towards developing the potential of each employee through customized training, direct coaching, and promotions opportunities.

Dr. Sivalenka graduated from the University of Buffalo with a doctorate in Operations Research and a master’s degree in computer science. He began his revenue management career as a data scientist working for the Walt Disney Company, helping them build the algorithms for their cruise industry. Moving on to AIMCO (Apartment Investment and Management Company), he managed their revenue management operations team and later developed their nationwide scientific revenue management solution, representing almost a million income-producing units.

He later joined the Rainmaker Group (LRO) as Vice President of Business Consulting. In 2009, he ran their implementations across different clients and later led LRO’s product management. His Ph.D. work was incorporated into LRO at this time and has since been utilized across the industry. He has since worked for Norwegian Cruise Lines and NBC Sports, managing multi-billion-dollar budgets. Dr. Sivalenka was instrumental as a consultant when Spherexx began developing Spherexx Optimize, formerly known as RentPush. He currently leads the asset revenue management team in expanding product and service offerings and business development of the Spherexx Optimize platform.

Christian is a Connecticut native with over 4 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.

David Watson is the Founder and CEO of RentVision. RentVision serves hundreds of apartment owners with smarter marketing solutions to control vacancy and maximize revenue, including predictive digital ads, websites, media, and revenue management.

David is also the Chairman of the Board and Co-owner of Century Sales & Management, which has over 4,000 apartments under management. David’s background includes an entrepreneurial management degree from Texas Christian University, where he served as Student Body President. In addition to David’s businesses, he currently serves on the boards for Capstone IT and Faith Bible Church. He and his wife, Jamie, have four children.