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The ARTISAN Team

Meet our diverse team, united by the goal of creating homes where residents can Live Well. ARTISAN brings a wealth of skills and experience in property management, with each member dedicated to our core values of Integrity, Empowerment, Compassion, Community, and Stewardship. With a collaborative management style and a commitment to putting people first, we uphold the Artisan approach to multifamily property management.

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Leadership Team

Ryan Calahan - Partner

Ryan Calahan
Partner

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Ryan Calahan
Partner

  • 25+ years  in multifamily and commercial investments
  • $2B+ in capital originated and arranged
  • Transacted 20,000+ Units in Multi Family Acquisitions
Sean Fogarty - Partner

Sean Fogarty
Partner

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Sean Fogarty
Partner

  • 35+ years in multifamily and commercial investments
  • Background in multifamily transactions and procurement of capital
  • $20B+ in multifamily transactions

Mike Perry
Partner

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Mike Perry
Partner

  • 30+ years in multifamily investment
  • $2.5B+ in assets managed
  • 180+ investments / 45,000 units overseen
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Marcus Kjelden
Partner

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Marcus Kjelden
Partner

  • 20+ years in real estate investment
  • Multifamily & commercial asset expertise
  • Background in operations & acquisition
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Darcy Geerdes
President

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Darcy Geerdes
President

  • $200M+ in value-add capital projects
  • 22% year-one lease trade-outs
  • Scaled multifamily platform to nearly 10,000 units
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Cheryl Emond
Regional VP

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Cheryl Emond
Regional VP

  • 10+ years in property management leadership
  • Proven NOI growth & multistate lease-ups
  • CAPS-certified, team-first operator
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John Chinski
SVP Accounting

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John Chinski
SVP Accounting

  • Leads accounting & financial reporting
  • $2.5B+ in multifamily acquisitions supported
  • CPA with 20+ years of experience
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Chris Shipley
Director of Marketing & Innovation

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Chris Shipley
Director of Marketing & Innovation

  • Builds scalable marketing systems for corporate and on-site teams
  • 10 years marketing / 25 years IT experience
  • Property tech, CRM, and digital platforms
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Nicole Cameron
Regional Manager

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Nicole Cameron
Regional Manager

  • 20+ years in property management
  • CAM-certified
  • Former leasing consultant
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Kristen Langer-Marberry
Regional Manager / Compliance

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Kristen Langer-Marberry
Regional Manager / Compliance

  • 15+ years in property management
  • Expertise in affordable housing & compliance
  • Experience with LIHTC, HUD & Section 8
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Jake Kapustka
Regional Manager

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Jake Kapustka
Regional Manager

  • 3+ years in property management
  • Expertise in student housing & HUD
  • BS in psychological science
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Miranda Ethell
Training & Development Coordinator

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Miranda Ethell
Training & Development Coordinator

  • 10+ years in property management
  • BS in Business management
  • Expertise in operational efficiency
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Morgan Simpson
Maintenance Operations Coordinator

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Morgan Simpson
Maintenance Operations Coordinator

  • 7+ years in property management
  • Expertise in team collaboration
  • Expertise in vendor relations
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Alexus Schilling
Operations Coordinator

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Alexus Schilling
Operations Coordinator

  • 12+ years in retail management
  • Expertise in operational efficiency
  • Expertise in customer experience
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Jack Portz 
Marketing Associate

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Jack Portz 
Marketing Associate

  • Started with Artisan in 2025
  • BA in graphic design
  • Expertise in marketing strategy
Karim Karimuddin - Senior Accounting Manager

Karim Karimuddin
Senior Accounting Manager

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Karim Karimuddin
Senior Accounting Manager

  • Supports accounting & financial reporting
  • Driver of process improvements
  • 15+ years real estate accounting
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Jessica Yip 
Staff Accountant

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Jessica Yip
Staff Accountant

  • Started with Artisan in 2024
  • Master of Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Accounting & Financial Management 
Donna Caldwell - Accounts Payable Specialist

Donna Caldwell
Accounts Payable Specialist

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Donna Caldwell
Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Enjoys accounting
  • Loves traveling with her three children
  • 7+ years accounts payable experience 

Let’s Talk
Our Goals Are Your Goals

Property owners throughout the Midwest rely on ARTISAN Management Group for a comprehensive range of services, including investment consulting, asset acquisition, maintenance and renovation assessments, and construction management. Our expertise spans all areas of multifamily management, such as affordable housing, student housing, and mixed-use communities, giving us a competitive edge in the industry. But it is our dedication to resident satisfaction that ultimately drives our success.

Get in touch with us, and let’s discuss what Artisan can do for you.

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