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Kara Hunerdosse

Olathe

Summary

Strategic and results-driven leader with over 25 years of expertise in multi-family property management, recognized for fostering high-performing, empowered teams through mentorship and a commitment to individual growth. Passion for talent development and cultivating a culture of excellence consistently leads to outstanding operational and financial outcomes. Demonstrated success in enhancing processes, driving efficiency, and implementing sustainable solutions that elevate resident experiences and optimize portfolio performance. Known for a legacy of continuous improvement, collaborating closely with clients to align business goals, tackle challenges, and deliver tailored strategies that maximize asset value and ensure long-term success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Residential Management

Price Brothers Management
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead all residential operations for a portfolio of 47 properties, 12,000 units across multiple markets, overseeing a team of 7 Regional Managers and aligning operations execution with ownership objectives and company-wide initiatives.
  • Create and maintain annual budgets and forecasts throughout the year. Efficient in reporting and communication.
  • Provide strategic leadership and full operational oversight across the residential portfolio, ensuring strong performance, resident satisfaction, and long-term asset value.
  • Drive financial accountability by monitoring operating budgets, controlling expenses, and identifying revenue-generating opportunities to improve overall NOI.
  • Partner with executive leadership and property owners to develop and execute property-specific strategies, forecasts, and long-range plans.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Training, Marketing, and Systems to ensure platform adoption, project alignment, and execution support of business goals.
  • Stay actively engaged with multifamily industry trends, identifying emerging goals and practices to improve performance, operational efficiency, and technology integration.
  • Manage seamless acquisition transitions, including due diligence, onboarding, and team alignment.
  • Cultivate strong long-term partnerships with ownership groups, tailoring communication and reporting to meet diverse investor expectations.

Regional Vice President

FOGELMAN PROPERTIES
01.2010 - 01.2022
  • Experience in overseeing portfolio of 9-11 properties in Kansas, Missouri, and Kentucky.
  • Facilitate acquisitions and dispositions of multiple properties. Have transitioned 5+ properties during tenure.
  • Serve as liaison to 10+ different ownership groups with experience range of owner-managed, fee management, joint venture, new development, and DST structured properties.
  • Lead 50+ employees with success, retention, and motivational leadership. Average tenure of direct oversight (Business Managers on sites) is 10+ years.
  • Provide ongoing operational process analysis, communicate project status, and identify and resolve operational issues and constraints. Strong focus on reputation management.
  • Provide due diligence reports when requested for potential transitions, and for all properties acquired within portfolio.
  • Financial development and oversight of property performance. Communication catered to the client style and expectation, with a proactive approach.

Portfolio Manager

Bridge Property Management
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Experience in overseeing portfolio of 9-12 properties in various states including Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri.
  • Ensure and enhance the integrity of physical assets while maximizing returns on the assets in accordance with both the company and owner’s goals.
  • Create and maintain annual budgets.
  • Execute contract negotiations, review job estimates, and oversee all phases of capital projects.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, employee development, and ensuring all employees receive complete and fair performance reviews.

Education

Business Courses

Hutchins Community College
01.1994

Skills

  • Proven track record of expertly managing client relationships and aligning expectations across diverse ownership and management structures, including owner-managed, fee-managed, joint venture, and new development
  • Results-driven leader with demonstrated success in managing teams, systems, financials, and operational resources Strong ability to build and maintain long-term client partnerships through consistent performance and trust
  • Strategic and analytical problem-solver with a hands-on leadership style Adept at identifying root causes, developing practical solutions, and motivating teams to implement policies while understanding the broader business impact
  • Extensive knowledge of managing and developing multifamily properties, including garden-style, high-rise, and mixed-use communities, with deep market knowledge across multiple states and metropolitan areas
  • Highly skilled in the management of diverse residential portfolios, including conventional, lease-up, student housing, 55 active adult, senior living, and affordable housing communities
  • Comprehensive understanding of industry standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices in leasing, marketing, and revenue optimization Brings hands-on, on-site experience and a deep knowledge of what drives success at the property level

Certification

  • AAKC Board of Directors 2012-2016
  • AAKC Board of Directors, First Vice Chairman 2014-2015
  • Multi-Site Professional of the Year, 2000+ units, AAKC 2014
  • AR of Optimism Award, Fogelman 2015 & 2018
  • Regional Vice President of the Year, Fogelman 2018

Timeline

Director of Residential Management

Price Brothers Management
01.2022 - Current

Regional Vice President

FOGELMAN PROPERTIES
01.2010 - 01.2022

Portfolio Manager

Bridge Property Management
01.2004 - 01.2010

Business Courses

Hutchins Community College

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