Daniel M. Taucher
Sugar Grove,IL
Summary
Property management leader with deep experience overseeing multifamily operations, staff supervision, resident retention, and occupancy forecasting. Brings hands-on success coordinating capital projects, lease-up activity, vendor partnerships, and resident events while supporting budget performance and property improvements.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager for 417-unit garden style B Community
Willowbridge Property Company
Naperville, IL
10.2024 - 10.2026
- Manage day to day operations of 417 garden style community
- Supervised team of seven employees in daily operations.
- Directed completion of hallway renovation project, enhancing community aesthetics
- Directed completion of exterior renovation project, improving property value
- Coordinated vendors for capital projects, including exterior repairs and painting.
- Resident retention for 2025 averaged 60%
- Trade out for renewal and new leases averaged 3.4% in 2025
- 2025 first year actual occupancy 94.40% vs. 92.24% budget
- Work with staff to produce successful resident events
- Coordinate acquisition activities through transition to new ownership.
- Collaborate with ownership on clubhouse renovation project.
- Apply RealPage OneSite and YieldStar experience in daily operations.
Business Manager for 440-unit garden style A community
Lincoln Property Company/Willowbridge
Naperville, IL
12.2019 - 10.2024
- Manage day-to-day operations of 440 garden-style apartment community
- Occupancy: Averaged 96.13% vs. 93.30% budget in 2022
- Resident Retention rates: 63% in 2022
- Supervised seven employees, ensuring effective team performance and operational alignment
- Produce weekly activity reports to ownership outlining occupancy, 30- and 60-day projections, market competition, renewal progression, and leasing activity.
- Oversaw marketing strategies to enhance community engagement and attract prospective residents
- Work with Asset Management regarding capital projects, seek capital authorizations with bidding out for services and products.
- Conducted due diligence activities for property acquisitions
- Awarded Gold Medallion in 2021
- Certified Training Assistant in 2023, presents new hire orientations. Received Certified Trainer of the Year recognition in 2023
Business Manager for 417-unit garden style A community
Lincoln Property Company
Naperville, IL
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed day to day operations of 417 garden style apartment community
- NOI: 3.63% favorable as of 9/2019, 9.33% favorable in 2016, 14.96% favorable in 2015
- Occupancy: 2016 96.8% vs 95% budget, 2015 95.44% vs. 94.30% budget
- Resident Retention rates: 65.23% in 2019, 63.40% in 2018, 65.20% in 2017, 68.8% in 2016, 68.6% in 2015
- Unit renovation program: 379 out of 417 units completed
- Led capital projects including unit renovations, roof replacement, and exterior maintenance in 2017; managed sealcoating project in 2016
- Enhanced resident satisfaction through exceptional customer service initiatives
- Cross-trained assistant manager in managerial duties to facilitate career advancement
- Produced monthly variance notes to ownership as well as annual budget
- Successfully promoted four employees to next level in their careers
- Supported due diligence process by gathering necessary documentation and information
- Successfully disposed of asset after broker tours and final due diligence to new owner
Manager: 264-unit high rise, 151-unit garden style subsidized community
RMK Management
Chicago, IL
12.2013 - 04.2015
- Oversaw daily operations of a 264-unit high-rise building as well as 151-unit garden-style subsidized housing community
- Managed relationships with residents and vendors to ensure satisfaction and effective communication.
- Achieved a retention rate of 55%, contributing to community stability and resident satisfaction
- Led staff in identifying preferred employers and developing outreach strategies to local businesses, enhancing resident attraction
- Worked with commercial tenants regarding lease renewals, work orders and rent payments
- Created monthly variance reports and quarterly budget forecasts for ownership, supporting informed financial decision-making
- Worked with Chicago Housing Authority and Housing Authority in processing payment vouchers for residents and participated in apartment/community inspections
- Supervised a staff of ten employees between two sites
- Successfully disposed of asset after broker tours and final due diligence to new owner
Property Manager/Area Trainer
Apartment Management Consultants
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of a 789-unit Section 42 community
- Supervised a staff of eighteen employees
- Achieved 6% favorable variance in controllable expenses YTD
- Worked with staff to maximize resident retention
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality service and timely deliveries.
- Worked with compliance department to ensure 100% of community is Section 42 compliant
- Generated monthly variance notes for ownership and weekly operational reports
- Created and implemented training program for new leasing consultants, conducting classes using PowerPoint presentations
- Conducted market research analysis of potential acquisitions
Manager-
RMK Management
Aurora, IL
04.2008 - 10.2011
- Oversaw daily operations of a 336-unit apartment community
- Managed a team of seven staff members in daily operations.
- Maintained occupancy of 92.3% average vs. 89% budgeted
- Achieved a resident retention rate of 55%, enhancing community stability.
- Maintained an NOI of 35% YTD for 2010
- Generated monthly variance reports and quarterly reforecasts for ownership, ensuring transparency in financial performance.
- Directed staff in identifying Preferred Employers for the community and creating outreach to local businesses to attract more residents
- Collaborated with corporate office and marketing firm to establish social media presence, including Facebook, property blog, and monthly e-newsletter.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on daily operational tasks. Also hold weekly staff meetings where they are explained occupancy, NOI and financials for each month
Senior Property Manager-
Element National Management
Woodridge, IL
09.2004 - 04.2008
- Oversaw daily operations of a 762-unit apartment community
- Temporary District Manager duties for two communities in Macon, Ga. and oversaw 520 units
- Supervised a staff of sixteen employees
- Achieved 55% retention rate, contributing to community stability
- Generated monthly variance notes to track financial performance
- Assisted in evaluating company acquisitions and dispositions.
Property Manager-
Altman Management Company
Naperville, IL
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Oversaw daily operations of a 206-unit apartment community
- Managed three-million-dollar insurance claim for 121 units at 762-unit community after flooding, ensuring timely resolution and restoration.
- Facilitated successful sale of community by coordinating with stakeholders and managing transition processes.
- After renovation, successfully marketed and leased the apartments to gain occupancy.
- Supervised a staff of four employees
- Tracked budget discrepancies through detailed monthly variance analysis, providing insights for financial planning.
IL. Property Manager-
Village Green Management
Woodridge, IL
12.2001 - 08.2003
- Oversaw daily operations of a 252-unit apartment community
- Increased occupancy from 86% to 91% in one month
- Executed marketing outreach to local businesses and locators, boosting community traffic and establishing Preferred Employer relationships
- Supervised four employees, ensuring effective team collaboration and performance
- Facilitated employee training sessions at newly acquired community, enhancing team readiness and service delivery.
Senior Leasing Consultant/Assistant Manager
Trammel Crow Residential/Avalon Bay Communities
Western Suburbs, IL
10.1997 - 04.2001
- Senior Leasing Consultant for two lease up communities in Western Suburbs
- Achieved 35% closing ratio by effectively engaging prospective residents.
- Promoted to Assistant Manager in 2000 for a 295-unit community and transferred to a 400-unit community as Assistant Manager
- Collaborated with residents to discuss renewal leases and facilitate lease preparation.
- Collected rent, managed delinquency, and executed legal eviction processes for residents.
- Generated security deposit statements post-move out to clarify refund eligibility for residents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL01-1995
Skills
- Occupancy management
- Occupancy forecasting
- YieldStar pricing
- RealPage OneSite
- Budget management
- Capital projects
- Lease administration
Certification
- Illinois Leasing Agent License
Accomplishments
- 2020 Mentor of the Year
- 2021 Gold Medallion Winner
- 2023 Certified Trainer of the Year
Affiliations
- Prestbury Home Owners Association: Architectural Standards Committee
- Prestbury Yacht Club Board Member
Timeline
Business Manager for 417-unit garden style B Community
Willowbridge Property Company
10.2024 - 10.2026
Business Manager for 440-unit garden style A community
Lincoln Property Company/Willowbridge
12.2019 - 10.2024
Business Manager for 417-unit garden style A community
Lincoln Property Company
04.2015 - 12.2019
Manager: 264-unit high rise, 151-unit garden style subsidized community
RMK Management
12.2013 - 04.2015
Property Manager/Area Trainer
Apartment Management Consultants
10.2011 - 12.2013
Manager-
RMK Management
04.2008 - 10.2011
Senior Property Manager-
Element National Management
09.2004 - 04.2008
Property Manager-
Altman Management Company
08.2003 - 08.2004
IL. Property Manager-
Village Green Management
12.2001 - 08.2003
Senior Leasing Consultant/Assistant Manager
Trammel Crow Residential/Avalon Bay Communities
10.1997 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northern Illinois University