CIP Communities was honored at the Stars of Excellence awards ceremony on February 2. Hosted annually by the Apartment Association of Nebraska (AAN), the event recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations shaping Nebraska’s multifamily industry.
CIP Communities continued its tradition of excellence this year, earning 22 nominations across a wide variety of categories:
- Groundskeeper/Porter: Tom Holmer
- Maintenance Rookie: James Butler
- Maintenance Supervisor: Aaron Eckley and Dan Potter
- Maintenance Technician: Dom Coan and Tony Coan
- Onsite Team: The Grand Legacy
- Property: Pine Lake Heights, Williamsburg Park, and Villas of Omaha at Butler Ridge
- Resident Events: The Grand Legacy and Highland View
- Leasing Professional: Kylie Kalin, Carder Phillips, and Amir Wiggins
- Assistant Manager: Matt Osmotherly and Hannah Rupard
- Property Manager, Under 200 Units: Abby Madlock and Corryn Wilson
- Property Manager, Over 200 Units: Chelsy Cullum
- Regional Manager: Lizze Wheeler
- Management Company: CIP Communities
Six CIP Communities teammates took home awards in their categories. Award-winners include:
- Volunteer: Chelsy Cullum, senior community business manager at The Grand Legacy
- Groundskeeper/Porter: Tom Holmer, lawn and grounds technician at Eagle Run
- Maintenance Technician: Tony Coan, maintenance technician at Southwind Villas
- Maintenance Supervisor: Dan Potter, maintenance supervisor in Lincoln
- Assistant Manager: Hannah Rupard, assistant manager at The Grand Legacy
- Regional Manager: Lizze Wheeler, regional manager
From left to right, top to bottom: Chelsy Cullum, Tom Holmer, Tony Coan, Dan Potter, Hannah Rupard, Lizze Wheeler
Award recipients were selected by a panel of independent multifamily executives through a comprehensive evaluation process. Their achievements underscore CIP Communities' commitment to providing exceptional services and fostering a culture of excellence within the multifamily industry.
Reflecting on the recognition, Dave Noecker, COO at CIP Communities, commented, “It's truly gratifying to see the outstanding contributions of our team recognized at the Stars of Excellence awards. Their hard work and dedication continue to elevate our industry, reflecting our collective commitment to excellence.”
CIP Communities is a family-owned property development and management company based in Lincoln, Nebraska. CIP Communities manages more than 39 multifamily communities — with over 7,200 apartments — in Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. Rooted firmly in customer service and value, CIP Communities focuses on providing exceptional experiences for its residents. For more information about CIP Communities, visit www.rentcip.com/about-cip-communities.