Michael Fleckenstein, MA, GRI                  President & CEO, Home Marketing Systems Inc.

Michael Fleckenstein has spent 20 years in the real estate management and marketing field. He has specialized in residential investment properties associated primarily with the college student market. After graduating from WMU with an MA, Michael taught at the university level, worked as an environmental consultant and began investing in real estate. Michael is primarily involved in corporate management, business development and real estate marketing. He is an avid bluegrass musician and is on the board of the Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association. When he’s picken and grinen , not even his family can reach him.

Eric Holladay, BBA                                      Project Manager

Eric came to Home Marketing Systems Inc. with 10 years experience as a condominium grounds manager. He became involved with the management of the Michigan and Ohio HUD project, managing about 1700 repossessed homes during that project. He currently manages the lender recovery division of the company for clients like Countrywide and the Dept of Veterans Affairs. Duties include inspections, security and prep for remarketing. Eric is immersed in fast pitch softball, traveling to the extremities of the Midwest. He is known as ‘Doc’ to his teammates presumable due to his quick draw throws from home to second to beat the steal. We’re not sure he’s got much time for that anymore with two little ones now.

Jeanette Blaszczyk, WMU senior                   Director of Marketing

Jeanette is currently a senior at Western Michigan University where is pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing with a minor in economics. She plans to graduate in June 2001. Some of her duties include: market research, advertising and promotions. Outside of work Jeanette likes to workout and spend time hanging out with her friends. She also does volunteer for organizations on campus. We asked her to volunteer to work here but she insisted on getting paid.

Abigail O’Dell, BBA                                    Data & Image Manager

Abigail has recently obtained her Bachelors in Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management and minors in Marketing and General Business from Western Michigan University.  Her duties include: Data Management concerning various accounts and special projects, Digital picture processing and archiving, Web Page Development and upkeep, as well as day to day office duties. Abigail is an alumni of Alpha Kappa Psi, The Coed Professional Business Fraternity.

Sonia Mitchell, BBA                                   Accounting Manager

Sonia received her degree in Accountancy from Western Michigan University. She is primarily involved in accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciling accounts, modifying tenant ledgers, and many other accounting functions that occur from day to day. Sonia began her college career at Kalamazoo Valley Community College with an athletic scholarship. She spent most of her time playing Softball and Volleyball. She is currently pursuing her CPA license. Now she spends most of her time studying. Funny how life is.

Jessica Sylvester, BA                                  Property Manager

Jessica received her degree in interior design where she finds great satisfaction in assisting her builder-husband in his creations. She is primarily involved in monitoring managed properties, accounts receivable, collections and tenant relations. Her early experience included driving up and down the I-80 interstate managing the redevelopment of the Holiday Inns in that corridor. There she learned the fine art of selecting wallpaper, managing the incredulous owner and keeping the crews out of jail to keep the project on line. Now her time is split between the similar tasks of handling the student tenants and her 15-month old daughter, Grace.

Bruce Hoeksema                                       Lawn & Cleanup Manager

Bruce came to Home Marketing Systems Inc. after 20 years in the bedding plant business. His experience has become a tremendous asset the company because of his multiple talents, dedication and attitude. His most famous line is, "every day is a Saturday". He lives it. It’s not uncommon to find him in the shop at 3 am getting ready for the next day. Of Course, he’s sleeping the next day.

 

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