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Creating Successful Communities Through Better Resident Experiences

Meet the M2 Property Group Team

Our residents come first.

The M2 Property Group management team knows what it takes to develop, manage, and maintain multi-family communities residents are not only proud to live in, but recommend to friends and family. What’s our secret? We hire the right people for the job. Our managers are experienced, dedicated to serving their communities, and understand our residents come first.


Max Levin
Principal & Founder

Max Levin

Phone: (773) 588-7767
Email: max@m2regroup.com

Max brings more than two decades of experience in the ownership and management of various real estate projects and ventures. His experience includes oversight of management and leasing operations of M2 Property Group’s 6,000+ apartment portfolio that includes over 25 different properties located in eight states. Many of these assets required large scale rehab, lease-ups and upgrades. The organization is well-respected within the industry.  Max, who holds an Illinois real estate license, is assembling and leading professional teams for each property and project.


Michael Klein
Co-Founder

Michael Klein

Michael, a Licensed Real Estate Broker, co-founded M2 Property Group after working in the field of Real Estate Management, acquisitions and finance since 1999. As a Senior Associate for a leading, national seniors housing lending institution, Michael was responsible for HUD & FNMA loan originations and underwriting for a number of mid-large multifamily and health care property loans. In 2002, Michael joined a local real estate management firm as Property Manager of 250 apartment units located in Chicago and Springfield, IL. As the portfolio grew, so did Michael's responsibilities within the firm and he eventually transitioned to the role of Chief Operating Officer, leading their acquisitions team as well as overseeing operations of 1,500 apartment units in multiple states.

Today, Michael acts as the Managing Broker for M2's Illinois brokerage activity, while also serving in an advisory role for M2's continued growth. He is also an active investor in a number of the apartment communities that M2 manages.


Scott Beals
Chief Operating Officer

Scott Beals

Phone: (888) 295-1638
Email: scottb@m2regroup.com

Scott, a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) and Certified Property Manager (CPM®), joined M2 after working with a number of our assets since 2005. Scott has served as Property Manager, Regional Property Manager and Director of Operations for a Midwest based property management firm, focusing on their Indianapolis portfolio of apartments since 1993.  Scott oversees all M2 day-to-day property operations for the portfolio and his responsibilities include weekly reporting, vendor and resident relations, employee incentives, and conducting physical inspections of all assets. Scott also sets policies, maintains our database and website and provides training and support to our management staff.  Scott joined M2 Property Group in 2010 and holds a Universal Heating Ventilation and Cooling EPA 608 Technician Certification as well as being a Certified Lead Renovator.


Reoven Bassala
Project Manager

Reoven Bassala

Phone: (773) 588-7767
Email: RB@m2regroup.com

Reoven is a project manager for M2 Property Group and his responsibilities include payables, vendor relations, financials and analyzing water usage. Reoven earned a finance degree and received a certificate for entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois at Chicago.


Rachel Lewis
Human Resources Director

Rachel Lewis

Phone: (773) 588-7767
Email: rachellewis@m2regroup.com

Rachel, PHR is the human resources director for M2 Property Group and is responsible for managing the human resource needs for its employees nationwide. Prior to joining M2 Property Group in 2020 Rachel gained experience in human resources, administration, staff training and supervision through the hotel and senior care industries. She has over 15 years as a human resources professional, earning her Human Resources Management Certification in 2018 and her Professional in Human Resources Credentials (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute in 2021.


David Hagage
Project Manager, Illinois

David Hagage

Phone: (773) 588-7767
Email: david@m2regroup.com

David Hagage is a project manager, day-to-day site manager for Crestwood Apartments, and supervisor for Cyril Court Apartments. He reviews financial reports, budgets, and oversees capital improvements. David holds a real estate license in Illinois and a certificate in REAC trainings.


Jason Simpson
Comptroller

Jason Simpson

Phone: (773) 588-7767
Email: jason@m2regroup.com

Jason has been with M2 since 2014. He graduated Northern Illinois University with a Bachelors in Accounting. With 30 + years of accounting experience, 20 of those years have been focused in the real estate industry. Jason reviews and analyzes our financial statements, completes numerous bank recs while working closely with each property manager and regional manager. In addition, Jason is charged with financial reporting to ownership. He has experience in commercial & residential properties along with Section 8, IHDA, CHA & HUD. 


Regional Managers


Garra Cruz-Wild
Regional Manager, Midland MI

Garra Cruz-Wild

Phone: (989) 835-8371
Email: garra@m2regroup.com

Garra is the regional manager for the Midland, Michigan portfolio. She oversees the daily operations of 449 apartments and leads a team of 10 employees. Garra joined the Midland properties in 2008. She has more than 20 years of experience in property management, including both HUD and market-rate properties.


Jennifer Essary
Regional Manager, Michigan

Jennifer Essary

Phone: (810) 206-6728
Email: jennifer.essary@m2regroup.com

Jennifer is the regional manager for six apartment communities and oversees the daily operations of 1,313 units in Southfield, South Lyon and Ypsilanti, Michigan. Her property management career began in 1995 and includes working in seven other states. She was licensed to sell real estate in several states. Jennifer earned her accredited residential manager ARM® designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management in 2007, as well as has taken courses in low-income housing tax credits, Section 8 compliance and HUD Real Estate Assessment. She joined M2 Property Group in 2020.


Rick Hamilton
Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Decatur, IL

Rick Hamilton

Phone: (217) 875-3308
Email: rick@m2regroup.com

Rick is a regional maintenance supervisor, responsible for maintenance training and special projects for our sites across the Midwest. Rick is also the maintenance supervisor for Woodcrest Apartments where he leads a team of five talented technicians who maintain, repair and renovate 331 apartment homes all in-house. Rick joined M2 Property Group in 2004 after over a decade of multi-family maintenance experience with a large national management firm. Rick holds a Universal Heating Ventilation and Cooling EPA 608 Technician Certification as well as being a Certified Lead Renovator and a Certified Pool Operator. Rick’s many talents and his outstanding leadership earned him Supervisor of the year.


Tara Hanson
Regional Manager, Ohio, Indiana & Illinois

Tara Hanson

Phone: (773) 588-7767
Email: tara@m2regroup.com

Tara is the regional manager for 505 units in Ohio, 304 units in Illinois and 390 units in Indiana.  Tara has more than 20 years of experience in real estate and property management of single- and multi-family, industrial, office and retail properties. She is a licensed real estate broker and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics. Tara joined M2 Property Group in 2016.


Property Teams


Terri Jarchow
Property Manager, Abney Lake Apartments

Terri Jarchow

Phone: (317) 923-1374
Email: terri@m2regroup.com

Terri is the property manager for 460 apartments at Abney Lake. She is responsible for resident relations, leasing and complex management. Terri has held a variety of property management roles since 1993. She joined M2 Property Group in 2012 and has been awarded Manager of the Year several times.


Kevin Marshall
Maintenance Supervisor, Brookfield Townhomes, Coventry Park Village, Mansfield Village Townhomes

Kevin Marshall

Phone: (317) 215-6980
Email: kevin.marshall@m2regroup.com

Kevin is a multi-site maintenance supervisor at Brookfield Townhomes, Coventry Park Village, and Mansfield Village Townhomes. Kevin’s responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for all townhome units. Kevin is Universal HVAC licensed and a certified pool operator.


Sha'Rhonda Kaye Scales
Property Manager, Cambridge Square Apartments

Sha'Rhonda Kaye Scales

Phone: (248) 557-6460
Email: kaye.scales@m2regroup.com

Sha’Rhonda is the complex’s property manager, a position she has held since 2019. Her responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the community. An experienced property management administrator, she has managed multiple communities throughout the metropolitan Detroit area since 2012.


Victor Josey
Maintenance Supervisor, Cambridge Square Apartments

Victor Josey

Phone: (248) 557-6460
Email: victor.josey@m2regroup.com

Victor, who has more than 30 years of experience in residential maintenance, is a maintenance supervisor for the complex. His responsibilities include all maintenance issues for the residential units, as well as special projects for the property. He joined M2 Property Group in 2020. Victor also has more than 40 years of carpentry experience in residential and commercial construction. A journeyman carpenter, he obtained his builder’s license in 1985.


Cheryl DesJarlais
Property Manager, Country Meadows Apartments

Cheryl DesJarlais

Phone: (734) 484-2800
Email: cheryl.desjarlais@m2regroup.com

Cheryl is the property manager at Country Meadows Apartments, a position she has held since 2018. She oversees the property’s staff and is responsible for resident relations, leasing and complex management. Cheryl has more than 16 years of experience in property management in a variety of management roles.


Antonio Rankin
Maintenance Supervisor, Glendale Park Apartments

Antonio Rankin

Phone: (901) 454-1108
Email: antonio@m2regroup.com

Antonio joined M2 Property Group after the acquisition of Glendale Park in Memphis TN in 2015. He currently serves as the Maintenance Supervisor for a 13 story high rise senior building consisting of 199 apartment homes. Antonio came to M2 Property Group with 17 years of maintenance experience and is a Certified Lead Renovator and is EPA certified.


Rolesha Fields
Property Manager, Glendale Park Apartments

Rolesha Fields

Phone: (901) 454-1108
Email: rolesha.fields@m2regroup.com

Rolesha joined M2 Property Group in September of 2021 as an assistant manager and quickly moved her way up to property manager. Currently, managing the day-to-day operations for 199 apartment homes in this senior high rise located in Memphis, TN. Rolesha has over 14 years experience in residential property management and a passion for helping people as shown by her growth within this field.


Meagan Fisher
Property Manager, Highland Terrace Apartments

Meagan Fisher

Phone: (812) 232-5158
Email: meagan.fisher@m2regroup.com

Meagan joined M2 Property Group in 2022 and currently serves as the property manager, managing the day-to-day operations for 267 apartment homes. Meagan previously worked at Highland Terrace in leasing for 4 years before M2 promoted her to property manager. Meagan's experience in leasing and knowledge on the property allows her to manage and maintain the office, but also assists in special event planning .


Marletta Fair
Property Manager, Cambridge House Apartments

Marletta Fair

Phone: (586) 264-0690
Email: marletta.fair@m2regroup.com

 

Marletta joined Cambridge House in 2023 and currently serves as the property manager, managing the day-to-day operations for 199 apartment homes. Marletta has been in property management for 9 years, gaining knowledge in subsidized housing, residential, and commercial properties. During her time in property management Marletta has earned her COS and Michigan real estate license. Marletta enjoys her interactions with residents, meeting new people, and learning more within the industry. The joy Marletta has when she welcomes a new resident home is what puts a smile on her face everyday. 


Natalie Mendoza
Natalie Mendoza, Cheswick Village Apartments

Natalie Mendoza

Phone: (765) 497-1057
Email: natalie.mendoza@m2regroup.com

Natalie is the property manager at Cheswick Village Apartments in West Lafayette, In August 2020 Natalie made a career change after 25 years in the hospitality industry and it was one of the best decisions she made. When she started in the industry she did not realize how fulfilling it is help people from all over the world find a great apartment home, and an amazing community. Often times, Natalie does not meet the residents until the day that they arrive to collect keys and she's always humbled to hear that it was a smooth and stress free process. Natalies skills in sales, customer service, and facilities management have helped make her successful.. 


James Alvino Brewer
Maintenance Supervisor, The Park at Greenhill Apartments

James Alvino Brewer

Phone: (888) 297-5996
Email: james.brewer@m2regroup.com

James joined M2 Property Group in 2020 as maintenance supervisor. His responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 606 apartments as well as leading a team of seven technicians. James has more than 20 years of maintenance experience and is an EPA HVAC certified technician.


Michal Deikun
Property Manager, The Peaks at Waters Edge Apartments

Michal Deikun

Phone: (330) 940-2215
Email: michal@m2regroup.com

Michal is the property manager and responsible for all aspects of the property site. She has more than 20 years of experience in residential property management in marketing, advertising, brand strategy, team building, vendor relations, resident relations and retention, and budgeting. Michal earned a degree in biology from Kent State University. She joined M2 Property Group in 2019.


Brian Lewis
Maintenance Supervisor, Peaks at Waters Edge Apartments

Brian Lewis

Phone: (330) 940-2215
Email: brian@m2regroup.com

Brian is the maintenance supervisor, and his responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 505 apartment homes. Brian has more than 12 years of experience in performing and overseeing maintenance projects in long-term care and residential housing. He holds a Universal Heating Ventilation and Cooling EPA 608 Technician Certification. Lewis joined M2 Property Group in 2018.


Larry Hollingsworth
Maintenance Supervisor, Highland Terrace Apartments

Larry Hollingsworth

Phone: (812) 232.5158
Email: Larry.Hollingsworth@m2regroup.com

Larry is the Maintenance Supervisor for our 267-unit Highland Terrace community located in Terre Haute Indiana.   Larry started with M2 Property Group in 2022 immediately following the acquisition of Highland Terrace. Larry has been in the maintenance field since 1997 and has several years of experience in property maintenance.  Larry has an associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance and currently oversees the preventative maintenance program, general repair and maintenance, make ready and rehab projects at the site. 


Jennifer Bryant
Property Manager, Solaire Apartments

Jennifer Bryant

Phone: (248) 559-1605
Email: jennifer.bryant@m2regroup.com

Jennifer is the property manager. She oversees the property’s staff and is responsible for resident relations, leasing and complex management for 383 senior apartments. Jennifer has nearly 20 years of experience in the property and leasing management industry. She is an accredited residential manager and licensed real estate agent in Michigan. Jennifer joined Solaire in 2015.


Jeff Suber
Maintenance Supervisor, Solaire Apartments

Jeff Suber

Phone: (248) 559-1605
Email: jeff.suber@m2regroup.com

Jeff is the maintenance supervisor, and his responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 383 senior apartment homes. Prior to joining Solaire in 1994, he worked for a national, multi-family housing management firm for 26 years. His certifications include UPCS and EPA HVAC, as well as manager of maintenance with the National Center for Housing Management. He was a member of the Main Team, where he was a trainer for all maintenance technicians who wanted to become certified.


Christopher King
Maintenance Supervisor, South Glen, Riverside Townhomes

Christopher King

Phone: (734) 675-4100
Email: christopher@m2regroup.com

Christopher is maintenance supervisor for both South Glen and Riverside Townhomes. His responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for the properties. Christopher, who has more than 15 years of experience in the multi-family housing industry, joined M2 Property Group in 2015. 


Joan Prigge
Property Manager, South Glen Apartments

Joan Prigge

Phone: (859) 263-8100
Email: joan@m2regroup.com

Joan, CAM, CAPS, is the property manager and responsible for resident relations, leasing and general property management for 280 apartments. She has more than 30 years of experience in sales and management, including 15 years in property management. Joan was recognized as the top leasing agent in a seven-state region during that time. She joined M2 Property Group in 2019. Joan also has served on the several local, non-profit Board of Directors for organizations involved in donor acquisition, special event planning, and fundraising to assist those in need.


Amberly Knott
Property Manager, Water's Edge Apartments

Amberly Knott

Phone: (248) 434-3303
Email: amberly.knott@m2regroup.com

Amberly joined Water’s Edge in 2012 and currently serves as the property manager, managing the day-to-day operations for 192 apartment homes. Amberly has worked in many of the different areas involved in running apartment complexes, beginning as a pool attendant and advancing to the management ranks.


Laurie Burke
Maintenance Supervisor, Water's Edge Apartments

Laurie Burke

Phone: (248) 437-3303
Email: laurie.burke@m2regroup.com

Laurie joined Water’s Edge in 2016 as maintenance supervisor, and her responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 192 apartments. She has more than seven years of experience in the residential housing industry, after previously working in the food industry. Laurie attended the Northwestern Technology Institute, where she earned HVAC/R certification.


Melody Patch
Property Manager, Woodcrest Apartments

Melody Patch

Phone: (217) 875-3308
Email: melody@m2regroup.com

Melody joined Woodcrest Apartments in 2009 as the property manager and is responsible for resident relations, leasing and general day-to-day management of 331 apartment homes. Melody also maintains a robust corporate housing program. She has over 27 years of property management experience. A licensed Illinois leasing agent she also obtained her Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) certification in 2015.  Melody was recognized as Property Manager of the Year in 2010 and 2014, along with other awards throughout her career.