SEARCH COMMUNITIES ABOUT US DEVELOPMENT CAREERS CONTACT RESIDENTS DARREN JAKEL VICE PRESIDENT, BUILDING OPERATIONS Darren oversees the physical and mechanical operations of all properties in StuartCo’s portfolio and assures that they are maintained at their peak performance level. He supervises building operations and a roving maintenance team as well as after-hours maintenance needs and emergency response. He also serves as Project Manager on capital improvements, solicits bids, and maintains vendor relations. He prepares and delivers quarterly maintenance training, annual caretaking training, new maintenance tech orientation, and continuing education. As Safety Committee Director, he oversees company safety practices and procedures, training programs, and meetings. Darren is an active member of the Minnesota Multi-Housing Association, participating on the Municipal Affairs Committee and the CRMT (Certified Resident Maintenance Technician) program. He also serves as a member of the Rogers City Council. TERESA WEISS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Teresa partners with executive leadership to develop and drive our talent strategy and HR initiatives that support our organizational effectiveness and strong company culture. She and her team are responsible for employee engagement, organizational development, performance and talent management, recruitment, training and development, rewards and recognition, employee benefits and payroll. She is also responsible for labor law compliance, safety and risk management, worker’s compensation, event planning and wellness. Teresa has over 20 years’ experience in Human Resources, with much of it in the multi-family housing industry. She is a member of the MN Multi-Housing Association, HR Executive Forum, International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists, and SHRM. STACY EKHOLM SENIOR PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR Stacy is responsible for all aspects of property management for a portfolio of market rate and affordable properties in the Twin Cities. She oversees the financial success, building integrity, employee development, resident relations, and capital project planning. Stacy holds the following designations: Certified Residential Manager (CRM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), and Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA). She is an active member of the MN Multi-Housing Association and was the recipient of the MMHA MADACS 2012 Multi-Site Manager Award. MATT MCNEILL DIRECTOR OF SENIOR LIVING Matt is responsible for all aspects of property management for a portfolio of senior living facilities in the Twin Cities. He oversees financial and operational success, ensures regulatory compliance and quality, and leads long-term program planning. Matt has worked to successfully lead more than $250 million in new real estate development. His work includes experience in real estate development, property management, third-party management, and home care operations. He is a graduate of Marquette University and a National LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy Fellow. He served as the Board Chair of the RiverWest Condominium Association, The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors, and The Minneapolis Downtown Neighborhood Association. ANDREW SHOAF SENIOR PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR Andrew has over 18 years of experience in the multi-family housing industry and is responsible for all aspects of property management for a portfolio of market rate properties in the Twin Cities. He oversees the financial success, building integrity, employee development, resident relations, and capital project planning. Andrew is an active member of the MN Multi-Housing Association and was the recipient of the MMHA MADACS Multi-Site Manager Award in 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. STEVE STOICK PORTFOLIO DIRECTOR Steve is responsible for all aspects of property management for a portfolio of market rate properties in the Twin Cities and Wisconsin. He oversees the financial success, building integrity, employee development, resident relations, and capital project planning. With over 18 years of experience in the multi-family housing industry, Steve is a member of the MN Multi-Housing Association and was the proud recipient of the 2017 MADACS Award for Community Manager. He attended Bethel University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. MATT THEIS CONTROLLER Matt oversees the accounting operations of StuartCo and its related entities. He and his team seek to provide efficient vendor payment solutions, resident payment processing, and accurate financial statement reporting for site managers as well as ownership. They are the primary point of contact for all accounting related inquiries including payables, receivables, and general ledger entries providing customer support to corporate and property management staff. Matt has held controller roles in the construction industry for over 15 years and an additional 6 years of accounting management in commercial real estate. TRAVIS GUZA DIRECTOR OF IT Travis oversees all areas of information systems including report creation, integrating software programs to communicate with one another, and providing proper data backup and network security. He assists all computer users providing software support and training for property management software, Microsoft Office, e-mail, and other applications. He administers software purchasing, installation upgrades and oversees licensing. BETH RYDEEN DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Beth leads the marketing efforts for StuartCo and their portfolio of properties providing direction and guidance in the development and execution of all marketing, branding and social media strategies, initiatives and campaigns. She and her collaborative team are responsible for corporate communications, branding, marketing collateral, public relations, social media and websites, graphic design, advertising, analytics and research as well as supporting HR and event planning. Beth is a proud alumna of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Journalism/Mass Communications. She is an active volunteer and member of MNCREW and the MN Multi-Housing Association. GERRY EWALD LEAD DESIGNER As Lead Designer, Gerry keeps a consistent watch over our apartment upgrades, amenity space renovations, and general design projects. He identifies materials that are both fresh and functional, negotiates volume discounts, and eliminates the need for costly outsourcing– allowing StuartCo to prioritize design projects. Make the Right Choice with StuartCo We’ve helped thousands of people find a place they can proudly call home- let us do the same for you. Sign up to receive information that will help you make the right choice in selecting a place to live, as well as details on each of our unique communities. Copyright StuartCo 2021 | Live and Work at Stuartco | Resident Login