INTRO / BIO

In order to provide superior service to our clients and the tenants of your
property, Innovative Property Management is committed to hiring the best professionals in the industry.  Innovative Property Management's company values are focused on customer service, teamwork and professionalism.  Our team will do more than meet your expectations.
 

Trisha Swenson
Owner/Director

Trisha Swenson has been in the property management industry since 1994.  With managing over 3,000 units in her career she has experienced many trends in the industry.

Before opening her own company Trisha spent several years handling the day to day operations of the properties she managed as the Property Manager.  From her first days as an Office Assistant in the real estate industry, Trisha began taking advantage of the opportunity she was given by learning everything involved to effectively manage investment property.  Trisha values this experience as it has helped build the wealth of knowledge she has in the industry.  Through the years she has had experience in managing all types of dwellings including:

• ·         Multi-family complexes

• ·         Tax credit housing

• ·         Subsidized housing

• ·         Single-family homes

• ·         Homeowner and Association Management

• ·         Commercial Property

• ·         New construction projects

Throughout Trisha’s property management career she has developed the ability to work very well with a wide range of people and personalities from property owners to tenants and contractors.  She welcomes and thoroughly enjoys the many different challenges that property management offers daily. 

License & Affiliations

• ·         Past President, SD Multi-Housing Association

• ·         President, Tea Economic Development Corporation

• ·         SD Real Estate Commission

• ·         Certified Credit compliance Professional C⁴P

• ·         National Apartment Association

• ·         SD Multi-Housing Association Board Member

Mandy Austin
Accountant

Mandy has been with the Innovative Property Management team since 2005. Mandy has assisted in different areas of the business since that time and with this experience understands the different aspects of what it takes to effectively manage investment property.

Mandy handles the accounting functions for all of the properties within our company portfolio. She works closely with tenants, owners and vendors to ensure the financial aspect of the properties are handled and run smoothly.

Education
Mandy is a graduate of Dakota State University with a degree in Business Administration with majors in Accounting and Finance. She is also licensed through the SD Real Estate Commission.

 

Vanessa Sheridan
Leasing Agent/Office Assistant

Vanessa has been with Innovative Property Management since 2006. She assists in many different areas of the business and began with the company as a fill in receptionist. Vanessa’s primary responsibilities include marketing, showing and leasing the properties within IPM’s portfolio. She also works closely with the Property Manager, maintenance, and grounds teams to ensure that the properties are properly maintained and looking their best.

Vanessa developed excellent customer service skills while working in the service industry for over 4 years before joining us. She thoroughly enjoys the mix of personalities as well as the challenges involved with finding our prospects the perfect place to call "home".

Education
Vanessa is a 2006 graduate of Lennox High School and is licensed through the SD Real Estate Commission.

 

Darwin Martinell
Maintenance Supervisor

Darwin has been with Innovative Property Management since we opened in 2004. Providing us with his painting, cleaning and maintenance services Darwin worked for us as an independent contractor until joining the team full-time in 2007. Over the years Darwin has become very familiar with each of the properties and the day to day operations as it relates to the building maintenance and upkeep. He has a good sense for each property’s budget and works hard at keeping the expenses to a minimum.

 

Jeff Pitts
Property Manager

Jeff joined Innovative Property Management in November of 2008. He handles the day to day operations of the properties within IPM’s portfolio. Jeff has over 10 years of experience with a family owned and operated rental business in Brookings, SD. His hands-on experience has given him a good understanding of the many different aspects of the multi-family industry. Jeff’s knowledge of maintenance, management, and ownership of rental properties will play a key role in the quality of service that our clients experience while working with our company.

Jeff works very closely with the maintenance staff, leasing agents and vendors. His level of professionalism, in addition to his experience, has made him a perfect fit within our team.


Education
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries, South Dakota State University
 

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