CHICAGO, IL (July 18,
2017) – Draper and Kramer, Incorporated, a full-service national real estate
firm, has announced that Sam Groppi,
the firm’s revenue manager, was named to the Institute of Real Estate
Management’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2017.
“We’re so thrilled that
IREM has recognized Sam’s achievements and his passion for the industry,” said Julie Johnson, senior vice president of
management services for Chicago-based Draper and Kramer.
“We highly value Sam’s
diverse skill set and extensive property management experience that has spanned
everything from leasing and operations to capital improvements and financial
reporting.”
Julie Johnson |
As revenue manager for
Draper and Kramer, a position that was created with his capabilities in mind,
Groppi is responsible for maximizing revenue by developing and supervising
strategies across the firm’s portfolio. He approves daily pricing via revenue
management software, leads regular team calls to review revenue growth and
provides reporting across all layers of the company. Additionally, Groppi
assists with acquisitions and lease-ups for Draper and Kramer properties.
Groppi has also
successfully initiated several emerging technology programs that have improved
performance, including a customized app to assist resident communication and a
software program to standardize preventative maintenance. Currently, he is
leading a portfolio-wide rollout of YieldStar revenue management software after
spearheading a successful pilot program at select properties.
“I’m incredibly honored
that IREM included me among this group of exceptional young professionals,”
said Groppi. “I greatly appreciate the many opportunities IREM facilitates for
its members to learn best practices, share ideas, ask and offer advice, and
mentor the next generation of real estate managers. I am also grateful to
Draper and Kramer for creating a position that challenges me and allows me to
grow professionally.”
For a
complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:
Sarah Lyons,
slyons@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4520
Abe Tekippe,
atekippe@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4528
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