Movers and Shakers Management
Sonja N. Harris Vice President Human Resources EdR Memphis
Sonja Harris joins EdR with approximately 25 years of experience. She began her career in 1990 at Gables Residential Trust. As property manager/regional safety and liability trainer, she provided management and operational support for residential properties, as well as regional safety and liability training for employees. From 2000-2005, she held a variety of HR positions.
Samantha Long Director of Strategic Planning and Analysis EdR Memphis
Samantha Long joins EdR from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services. As manager of financial planning and analysis, she was responsible for budgeting, financial reporting and strategic analysis for ServiceMaster's Merry Maids division and previously worked at Deloitte Touche.
Nadine Washington Vice President of Property Management H.J. Russell & Co. Atlanta
Nadine Washington was promoted to Vice President of Property Management for H.J. Russell & Co. Washington previously was Director of Operations for the division, where she managed the operation of 3,900 residential units in South Carolina and Georgia. Washington brings over 15 years of experience in developing systems that maximize income and efficiencies.
Yasmine Murray, Esq. Advisor, Risk Management and Legal H.J. Russell & Co. Atlanta
Yasmine Murray, Esq., was named Advisor for Risk Management and Legal for H.J. Russell & Co. She handles risk management and legal issues for property management. Murray received her Juris Doctor from The University of Georgia School of Law in 2014 and previously served as a law clerk for H.J. Russell.
Christopher M. Hilbert President Steadfast Companies Irvine, Calif.
Steadfast Companies promoted Christopher M. Hilbert to President. Hilbert oversees a group of fully integrated real estate management, investment and development companies that own and operate over $3.5 billion in assets in 27 states, including 28,000 apartment units. Hilbert joined Steadfast in 2005 and most recently was its CIO and President of Steadfast Real Estate Group.
Julie Elkins Harbin Chief Creative Officer Highline Asset Management Birmingham, Ala.
Julie Elkins Harbin joins Highline Asset Management as Chief Creative Officer. Highline Asset Management owns, invests and manages conventional properties, primarily in the Southeast. Harbin is responsible for branding, marketing, public relations and training. Harbin previously was Executive Director for the Greater Birmingham and Alabama Apartment Associations.
J. Drew Koester Sr. Vice President Capital Markets and Investor Relations EdR Memphis
J. Drew Koester was named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President Capital Markets and Investor Relations for EdR. He manages day-to-day responsibilities for capital market
and investor relations activities along with EdR's internal audit activities, enterprise risk management, budgeting and financial planning.
Lindsey Mackie Chief Accounting Officer EdR Memphis
Lindsey Mackie is the new Chief Accounting Officer for EdR. Her responsibilities include corporate and property accounting, treasury, capital projects and financial reporting teams. Mackie joined EdR in 2013. As senior manager of financial services, her primary responsibilities were the internal and external financial reporting, compliance and internal audit functions.
Movers and Shakers Supplier Partners
Eric Brodnax Sr. VP and Chief Digital Officer, Apartment CoStar Washington, D.C.
Eric Brodnax is responsible for driving traffic and online revenue growth for CoStar's apartment marketplaces. His 15 years' experience in business-to-consumer markets includes working as Executive VP, Digital Products, National Geographic; and Orbitz Worldwide and The Away Network.
Becky Carr Chief Marketing Officer CoStar Washington, D.C.
Becky Carr leads and executes a global marketing strategy for CoStar Group. Her goals are to engage key stakeholders, increase customer demand and attract new customers. Her first and primary responsibility is focusing on the Apartments.com and Apartment Finder initiatives. Carr previously was Chief Marketing Officer of CenturyLink Technology Solutions.
Erik Brue Vice President Experian RentBureau Costa Mesa, Calif.
Erik Brue was named Vice President for Experian RentBureau. He oversees business operations. A six-year veteran of Experian, Brue previously was a Vice President in Experian's indirect channel and most recently Vice President of Partnerships and Strategic Development for its Credit Information Services group. He previously was an attorney at Weil, Gotshal and Manges.
Bill Budig Chief Information Officer Response Team 1 Wheeling, Ill.
Bill Budig is the new Chief Information Officer for Response Team 1. Budig manages every aspect of information technology within the company with an initial focus to develop and implement a cohesive IT infrastructure across all Response Team 1 companies. Budig has more than 20 years of experience in formulating and executing IT strategy.
Jeffrey Clement VP Human Resources Response Team 1 Wheeling, Ill.
Jeffrey Clement is the new Vice President of Human Resources for Response Team 1. Clement oversees the human resources functions for all employees and locations, and will direct the company's leadership development, employee benefits and employee relations programs. Most recently, Clement was Vice President of Human Resources for Mizkan Americas.
Julie Harms General Counsel Response Team 1 Wheeling, Ill.
Julie Harms is now General Counsel at Response Team 1. Harms will provide strategic legal guidance and support for Response Team 1 and its business units. Prior to joining Response Team 1, Harms provided counsel to several small businesses on general corporate transactions and litigation matters. She also spent 12 years as an attorney for Waste Management, Inc.