Max Levin
Principal & Founder
Phone: (773) 588-7767
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, 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
Phone: (888) 295-1638
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
Phone: (773) 588-7767
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
Phone: (773) 588-7767
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 and Memphis
Phone: (773) 588-7767
David is a project manager, as well as a regional manager for our Chicago, and Memphis properties. 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
Phone: (773) 588-7767
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, Michigan
Phone: (773) 328-8692
Garra is the regional manager for five apartment communities and oversees the daily operations of 731 units throughout Michigan. Garra joined M2 Property Group in 2017. She has more than 20 years of experience in property management, including both HUD and market-rate properties.
Jennifer Essary
Regional Manager, Michigan
Phone: (810) 206-6728
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
Phone: (217) 875-3308
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
Phone: (773) 588-7767
Tara is the regional manager for six apartment communities throughout the Midwest, 504 units in Ohio, 304 units in Illinois and 490 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.
Angel Turner
Regional Administrative Assistant
Angel joined M2 Property Group in 2020 and began her career in property management in 2003. Prior to joining M2, she managed properties in Atlanta and metro Detroit.. In 2021 Angel joined the Home office team, assisting the Regional Manager in clerical duties, as well as assisting managers in the day to day operations of her portfolio. Angel is able to watch the offices grow into the successful operations that they are today, and assisting in maintaining the behind-the-scenes operations of the sites.
Property Teams
Wayne Bell
Maintenance Supervisor, Abney Lake Apartments
Phone: (317) 923-1374
Wayne joined M2 Property Group in 2021 as a maintenance supervisor. Wayne has been in the maintenance field for 12 years and as a supervisor for 7 years. Wayne's current responsibilities include overseeing the repair, cleaning, maintenance and contract services for 460 apartments homes at Abney Lake..
Terri Jarchow
Property Manager, Abney Lake Apartments
Phone: (317) 923-1374
Terri is the property manager for 460 apartments homes 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.
Cheryl DesJarlais
Property Manager, Country Meadows Apartments
Phone: (734) 484-2800
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.
DeAngelo Lewis
Maintenance Supervisor, Cyril Court Apartments
Phone: (773) 288-4812
DeAngelo joined M2 Property Group in 2019. He currently serves as the maintenance supervisor for 205 apartment homes. DeAngelo has over 6 years of maintenance experience and has worked in several roles within property management and support living before becoming a supervisor .
Dawn Parker
Property Manager, Cyril Court Apartments
Phone: (773) 288-4812
Dawn, COS, COSP, TCS, PHM joined Cyril Court Apartments in 2022 and has professionally managed properties throughout the Chicagoland area. As the property manager, she is responsible for resident relations, leasing and general day-to-day management of 205 apartment homes. Starting her career as a janitor helper for the Chicago Housing Authority in 1988, Dawn brings over 30 years of property management experience.
Rolesha Fields
Property Manager, Glendale Park Apartments
Phone: (901) 454-1108
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.
Antonio Rankin
Maintenance Supervisor, Glendale Park Apartments
Phone: (901) 454-1108
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.
Michael Raab
Maintenance Supervisor, Highland Terrace Apartments
Phone: (812) 232-5158
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Michael is the Maintenance Supervisor for our 267-unit Highland Terrace community located in Terre Haute Indiana. Michael enjoys the everyday challenge and evolution of maintenance and the industry. He started young, working side by side with his granddads, teaching him how to repair and work with his hands, fixing something with nothing. His strengths come from his ability to plan and set goals, seeking ways to better the community, the team and himself. Michael's experience comes from years of works with hands and he has his EPA Certification.
Bret Showers
Maintenance Supervisor, North Park Towers
Phone: (248) 260-9851
Bret joined M2 Property Group in 2020 and is currently maintenance supervisor at North Park Towers. Bret’s responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 325 apartment homes. He has over 20 years of experience in the maintenance field and a variety of residential settings. Bret is EPA, HVAC, CPO and lead paint certified. He loves interacting with the residents and the challenges that every day brings.
Rossi Leiva
Property Manager, The Park at Greenhill
Phone: (317) 956-5430
Rossi joined M2 Property Group in 2022 as the property manager at The Park at Greenhill, overseeing the day-to-day operations of 606 apartment homes. Rossi has over 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry, skilled in leasing, maintenance, budgeting, communication and resident relations. As a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for the multifamily industry, she goes the extra mile to get the job done. In addition. Originally from Lima, Peru; Rossi is a mother of three children and the fur mother of two and enjoys gardening, paper crafting, and traveling to exotic locations.
James Kwiatkowski
Maintenance Supervisor, Parkside Apartments, Stone Ridge Square Apartments
Phone: (217) 344-2072
James joined M2 Property Group after the acquisition of Parkside Apartments and Stone Ridge Square Apartments in 2021. James is responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 304 apartment homes. His day-to-day responsibilities include, preventative maintenance, interior and exterior inspections, cleaning, equipment maintenance, emergency repairs and working alongside his team to keep both sites in clean and safe. He has over 20 years of experience in the maintenance field, after previously working in the food industry. James loves interacting with the residents and the challenges that every day brings.
Michal Deikun
Property Manager, The Peaks at Waters Edge Apartments
Phone: (330) 940-2215
Michal is the property manager and responsible for all aspects of the 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
Phone: (330) 940-2215
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.
Jennifer Bryant
Property Manager, Solaire Apartments
Phone: (248) 559-1605
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
Phone: (248) 559-1605
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.
Krystin Brown
Property Manager, Water's Edge Apartments
Phone: (248) 434-3303
Krystin currently serves as the property manager, managing the day-to-day operations for 192 apartment homes at Water's Edge Apartments. Krystin offers a wide range of skills from her ability to develop employees with mentoring and training, to her strong financial planning abilities. She wears many hats, being a leader, a social worker, a financial analyst and a marketing extraordinaire. Krystin has been in property management since 2008 and continues to love every aspect of the field. She loves both the people she works alongside of and the residents she is able to assist. Krystin firmly believes that this industry is part of her DNA and there is nothing else like it!
Laurie Burke
Maintenance Supervisor, Water's Edge Apartments
Phone: (248) 437-3303
Laurie joined Water’s Edge in 2016 as maintenance supervisor, and her responsibilities include overseeing the repair, maintenance and contract services for 192 apartment homes. 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
Phone: (217) 875-3308
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.
