MIDWEST REAL ESTATE DATA - Key Persons
Purdue graduate Adam James hails from Marion, Indiana, and has been with Spaces since April 2016. Prior to working at Spaces, Adam was a General Manager for Benihana, where he won General Manager of the Year in 2014. He loves real estate because it gives him the opportunity to meet plenty of new people, and help them find the life they're looking for. Adam loves riding his bike, going to concerts all over the city, and playing beach volleyball. His karaoke song of choice? La Bamba by Ritchie Valens.
Amanda Chvatal is a Rochester, Minnesota native and Iowa State graduate who has been with Spaces since June 2015. Amanda specializes in a little bit of everything when it comes to the world of real estate-from high rises, to multi-family homes, and everything in between! She worked in modeling before arriving at Spaces, and as a broker Amanda loves meeting new people to help them find a place to call home. In her spare time, Amanda loves yoga, volunteering, and is a sand volleyball champion. An avid traveler, Amanda hopes to one day own investment properties in all of her favorite places around the world.
Job Titles:
- Which Actor / Actress Would Portray You in a Movie about Your Life?
Amy loves visiting Montrose Beach with her dog, and is the proud champion of her hometown's chili cook-off contest.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager
- Spaces' Operations Manager
Spaces' Operations Manager Ashleigh Cummins hails from Warren, Michigan, and has been with Spaces since March 2017. Prior to working at Spaces, Ashleigh worked as a bartender at a variety of establishments, and loves being a part of Spaces' excellent customer service team-where corporate-level precision is paired with the feel of a small, family business. In her spare time, Ashleigh enjoys writing, photography, and reading. If you're looking for a bar that's off Chicago's beaten path, she suggests Emmit's Irish Pub near the West Loop.
Bentley Phillips is one of Spaces' founders, and currently serves as the company's Director of Leasing. Prior to founding Spaces, Bentley worked in investment banking, and his specialty with Spaces is investment analysis and property valuation. He prides himself on being a part of the happiest real estate staff in Chicago, and loves that in this line of work, every door you walk through has the potential to be something you've never seen before.
Job Titles:
- Content Creator / Staff Photographer
Chris Brown serves as the content creator at Spaces and has been with the company since June 2016. Chris is a graduate of Columbia College where he studied Cinematography and Film Production, and he loves working in Spaces' collaborative, driven environment. In his spare time, Chris loves to watch films, travel, and, of course, partake in nightly antics. Chris is baffled by the size of the universe, and if he could meet anyone, he'd sit down with Carl Sagan and hope that the scientist could explain it to him.
From just a few states away in Cincinnati, Ohio and a graduate of Columbia College, Colin Shivley has been with Spaces since March 2016. Apart from the occasional donuts and pizza, Colin's favorite part of working at Spaces is the feeling of watching a client get the apartment they've been dreaming about-it's amazing to be a part of that. Colin is a big time Trekkie, and in his spare time he loves kicking back in his slippers and reading alongside his two cats.
Job Titles:
- Which Actor / Actress Would Portray You in a Movie about Your Life?
Cory Hanlin hails from the nearby city of Indianapolis, IN, and has worked for Spaces since March 2013. Prior to his time at Spaces, Cory worked for Real Estate Institute, a real estate education company, and loves being able to help Spaces grow as a core member of the team. A graduate of Columbia College, Cory's first job was at Steak N' Shake, where he absolutely rocked the red bow tie.
Cory's hobbies include comic books, playing video games, and reading sci-fi. If you're looking for great fried chicken and biscuits, look no further than Cory's favorite Chicago spot, The Roost.
Erica Weindruch hails from just up north in Madison, WI (Go Badgers!) and has been with Spaces since February 2016. She specializes in the Wicker Park/Bucktown section of Chicago, and loves that everything at Spaces-from the people, to the leadership, to the culture-is built for the team to thrive. Prior to arriving at Spaces, Erica was an account manager at Google (where she received the "Top Performer Award" two quarters in row), and before that she danced professionally out in Los Angeles.
Erica loves skiing, traveling, listening to true crime podcasts, and playing with her long-haired dachshund, Holden. She hopes to one day have a whole army of dachshunds and corgis.
Job Titles:
- Which Actor / Actress Would Portray You in a Movie about Your Life?
Hannah Murray-King is a one of Spaces' amazing office administrators, and loves all of her chill, fun, supportive co-workers that make Spaces such an amazing place to work! In her downtime, Hannah loves to read, cook, spend time with friends, and hang out at The Long Room near Irving Park and Ashland. Hannah loves to live her life by some simple words: Share, care, and be kind.
Coming to Chicago by way of sunny Miami, Florida, Leasing Consultant Hazel Almendares has been working at Spaces since February 22, 2016. Before Spaces, Hazel sold loans, and even considered getting into amateur boxing! She loves that real estate allows her not only to meet new people, but to also explore the city-discovering little shortcuts and boutique shops throughout Chicago.
Hazel loves dancing, grilling, collecting shot glasses, and describes herself as a "jack of all trades" and can build and fix almost anything you put in front of her.
Hinsdale native and University of Utah graduate Heidi Sonnenberg has been with Spaces since July 2015. Heidi loves striving for perfection alongside her great team at Spaces, and enjoys the flexibility to get out and explore Chicago's amazing scenery to share with clients during their search! Before Spaces, Heidi was a bartender and worked in data entry-and if she wasn't in real estate, she'd love to open an Italian ice shop inspired by Ferros here in Chicago.
In her downtime, Heidi loves binging Netflix, cooking, video bowling, and spending time with the two cutest cats ever.
Jacki Levine has been one of Spaces' rock star office administrators since August 2015, and her favorite part of working at Spaces is her amazing group of co-workers! Before Spaces, Jacki worked as a Starbucks barista, where she was the self-proclaimed "fastest latte-slinger in the Midwest." In her downtime, Jacki loves to take advantage of all the amazing things happening around the city, or, when she's in a bit chiller a mood, simply relax with a good book.
Her favorite "hidden gem" in the city is Irazu, and if she had to live anywhere else besides Chicago, she would find somewhere warm and tropical to settle down.
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Chicagoan Jamie Stoner attended DePaul University, and has been with Spaces since 2015. Prior to beginning at Spaces, Jamie was a lifeguard with the Chicago Park District, and began working full time at Spaces straight out of college. Besides the flexibility, Jamie enjoys Spaces' work hard, play hard mentality-and loves helping Chicago residents find their dream apartments! If she weren't working in real estate, she'd be a lifestyle blogger-writing about all things exercise, food, and art. She also loves to travel, and hopes to visit every continent before she's 30.
Job Titles:
- Founder / Managing Broker
- Spaces' Founders
Jason Dalka is one Spaces' founders, and currently serves as the company's Managing Broker. Originally from Gary, Indiana, Jason is a graduate of Cleveland State University, and prior to working at Spaces he worked in advertising (and just about everything else). Jason currently specializes in multi family housing, and loves working with all of the amazing people at Spaces. Jason loves reading in his spare time, and-fun fact-he's visited 48 of the 50 United States.
Job Titles:
- Office Administrator With Spaces
All the way from Garland, Texas, Jenni Hadley has been an Office Administrator with Spaces since July 2017, where she loves the genuinely kind atmosphere and the opportunity to help people every day. She attended the Tisch School of the Performing Arts at NYU, and can still be seen acting, singing, and performing around town.
Jesse McHugh has been with Spaces since February 2013, and is originally from Plymouth, Wisconsin. Prior to his time at Spaces, Jesse worked at Chicago Apartment Solutions, and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Jesse loves his co-workers at Spaces, and if he could live anywhere else besides Chicago, he'd live in Kentucky, where every meal comes as a casserole. Jesse loves hosting dinners and playing guitar, and he's an avid cook-his specialty is an exceptional grilled cheese sandwich.
Jillian Pobocan grew up just north of the city in Waukegan, Illinois, and has been working with the Spaces since August 2013. She specializes in the high rise, elevated/luxury, and downtown markets, and was a leasing agent with Apartment Savvy before beginning her position at Spaces. Jillian loves being around the growing and developing atmosphere at Spaces, and was a main consultant on the company's new "Elevated Spaces" initiative.
Jillian enjoys photography, traveling, and crafting, and LOVES Olivia Munn. She's fairly certain she and Sloan Sabbith would be best friends in real life.
Listing Coordinator Judy Sherwin is a graduate of the University of Illinois, and began working at Spaces in 2017. Prior to working at Spaces, Judy held a position at Chicago Apartment Finders. Judy loves matching clients to their perfect apartment, and enjoys that Spaces allows her to meet a whole new group of people. Outside of the office, Judy loves art, design, and attending arts fairs. Her drink of choice is pinot grigio, and her go-to karaoke song is Sweet Caroline.
Julia Stoner is a born and raised Chicagoan, growing up on the north side in Rogers Park. She joined the Spaces team in 2013 and currently lives in Lincoln Park, where she enjoys restaurants, boutiques, grocery stores, and her favorite bar-Burwood Tap-all within walking distance from her apartment. Julia prides herself on her 4 years of perfect attendance at Regina Dominican High School, and uses that same commitment to excellence to find her clients the home of their dreams.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager
- Social Media / Marketing Coordinator at Spaces Real Estate
As the Social Media/Marketing Coordinator at Spaces Real Estate, Kaitlyn has a very eclectic work schedule. She is a part of the creative "beehive" where they put together some really high quality, one of a kind content to promote the brand and the company. When she's not at work, you can find Kaitlyn exploring Chicago, working out at her local gym, cooking homemade meals and enjoying the city's nightlife (on the weekends of course.)
However, she hasn't always been a big girl living in an even bigger city; Kaitlyn grew up in various states across the country, eventually staying put in Wisconsin where she attended both high school and college. After graduating in four years from UW-Wisconsin Whitewater, she took her Public Relations degree and moved to the Windy City for her first job as a social media manager at a very small company.
Fast forward to today, where Kaitlyn has been contributing to this well-oiled real estate agency for a year now. Life has brought her many curveballs in the two years of Illinois residency, but she wouldn't change a thing.
Elmwood Park native Kurt Cichowski serves as the in-house photographer for Spaces, and has been with the company since January 2016. Before working at Spaces, Kurt was a freelance photographer and graphic designer, as well as working as a DJ and music producer, and now enjoys working with Spaces' team of professional, yet down-to-earth people. Kurt attended The Art Institute of Chicago, and in his free time he loves to ride bikes, drive his racecar, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Leasing Consultant Lacey Young comes to Chicago by way of Peoria, IL, and has been with Spaces since January 2017. Her passion is to match clients with the homes they've been dreaming about with face-to-face relationship building, and she loves that Spaces brings honesty, teamwork, and a positive attitude to their work in the real estate business.
A dedicated mother, Lacey has spent time as a risk analyst, a personal trainer, and even worked as a tour guide in a Colorado cave system before arriving at Spaces.
Job Titles:
- Which Actor / Actress Would Portray You in a Movie about Your Life?
Hailing from Shaker Heights, Ohio, Mackenzie has been with Spaces since April 2017. Prior to working at Spaces, she worked selling restaurant partnerships with UberEats. As an Ohio State University alumni, she loves being a Buckeye and is a big Cleveland sports fan! Now living in Chicago, she's an expert in the Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Wrigleyville residential markets. She loves that Spaces is approachable, professional, and has the ability to simplify the often-overwhelming Chicago rental market.
Outside of work, Mackenzie takes comedy improv classes at iO, loves working out, watching Netflix with Gino's East, reading, and enjoying the weekends with her pallies!
Mike Langdon is a broker with Spaces, and loves the tools and mentorship the company provides to ensure that all of the employees meet their full potential. Mike is a loving father who enjoys playing with his kids and watching movies in his spare time. Though he loves Chicago, if he had to live anywhere else, it would be St. Louis, MO!