WI-CARH Fall 2023 Newsletter
WI-CARH Fall 2023 Newsletter
The WI-CARH Fall 2023 Newsletter has just been published. Read a message from WI-CARH President, Russell Kaney.
WI-CARH Summer 2023 Newsletter
WI-CARH Summer 2023 Newsletter
The WI-CARH Summer 2023 Newsletter has just been published. Read a message from WI-CARH President, Russell Kaney.
WI-CARH December 2022 Newsletter
The WI-CARH December 2022 Newsletter has just been published. Read a message from WI-CARH President, Russell Kaney.
2022 Site Manager, Maintenance Person, and Property of the Year Award Winners
Property of the Year – Sunrise Valley Apartments in Lancaster, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Management Company is passionate about revitalizing aging affordable housing so that it supports our communities for many years to come. These properties are over 40 years old and received extensive renovations including new flooring, appliances, electrical systems, siding and energy efficient windows, as well as brand new parking lots and landscaping. We were able to complete this work with the partnership of WHEDA, USDA RD, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and Cinnaire, who we worked with on a tax-credit program and other funding sources. The improvements took 6 months and were carried out with minimal disruption to residents. Take a look at our before and after photos below.
Manager of The year – Kaitlyn Key
“Kaitlyn has worked with residents and family members during a substantial rehab which required residents to relocate with family members or temporary housing in Dodgeville, New Glarus and Barneveld. She has been thoughtful and caring with our residents as moving can be stressful. Residents appreciate how much Kaitlyn cares and appreciate the attention she gives.”
“In 2022, Kaitlyn faced the unique challenge of working on Darlington Meadows, a 32-unit RD/LIHTC property by SW Cap and Cinnaire, marketed exclusively to farmworkers and people in the agricultural industry. There have been many challenges with construction and marketing to a select demographic and she has stepped up her usual positive attitude to tackle this new community.”
Maintenance of the Year – Mike Schroeder
“Mike is the very best maintenance man in many ways! He is kind, patient, and caring to all of our tenants. He takes pride in his work and goes above and beyond whenever needed. I am extremely lucky to have him as part of our team.” – Housing Authority of the City of Burlington
“Mike does his job without complaints. He is very respectful and friendly. He also does a very good and complete job.”
“Mike is on the job no matter the problem he works to repair or replace. Mike is very easy to talk to and a very nice person.”
“Mike is a terrific person. He fixes everything right on the spot and does a beautiful job. He is polite to everybody and respectful.”
“Mike shovels when it needs to be done.”
“Mike has worked alongside of Arlene for three years and has done a great job.”
2019 Site Manager, Maintenance Person, and Property of the Year Award Winners
Congratulations WI-CARH 2019 Award Winners!
2019 Maintenance Person of the Year Winner
Maintenance Person of the Year: Mike Machia
(Scenic View Villas – Wisconsin Management Group)
with Russell Kaney, President of WI-CARH
Mike is a very positive maintenance person. Mike is extremely approachable to all coworkers and residents at the property. He responds to requests in a timely and polite manner. Mike remains understanding and patient.
Some of the residents said the following:
- “There is never a need to request a job to be done because Mike has already completed it.”
- “Mike has a special ability to treat each tenant kindly, courteously and with the upmost dignity.”
2019 Managers of the Year
Site Managers of the Year: Charity and Rockie Sobeck
(Central Park Apartments) with Russell Kaney, President of WI-CARH
Central Park Apartments is an 8-unit senior development. Central Park Apartments had a devastating flood and all the residents had to be relocated until the building was restored.
Some of the residents said the following:
- “Rockie and Charity worked hard on rebuilding our apartments after the flood. It would not have been done without them.”
- “Charity and Rockie have dinners for the holidays and treat us like their family.”
There were multiple nominations for WI-CARH 2019 awards. We were pleased to announce the following award recipients at our 2019 annual conference in November:
Property of the Year: Parkview Haven Apartments
(Wisconsin Management Group)
Parkview Haven is a 90-unit senior/mobility impaired apartment complex located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Parkview Haven suffered a tragic fire that displaced all the residents for several months. The building was 89/90% occupied at the time of the fire. After one year, it was at 100% occupied. They have two computer stations with internet accessibility. The community room hosts resident get-togethers with their favorite being potlucks and they also have a library.
