People

We [Heart] New York

In 2004, Yardi opened its doors in Glen Head, Oyster Bay, New York as part of the BJ Murray acquisition. The team of 16 employees set out to define a course for the fledgling office. “We faced the challenge of merging functionality, converting client platforms and creating a shared culture,” recalls Richard Malpica, Vice President […]

08 / 01 / 16

Call of Duty

“Hunt Companies is always giving back,” says Crisha Kamphorst, a business solutions manager for Hunt Companies Inc., referring to her employer’s devotion to employees, residents and communities. Hunt Companies is a Yardi® client that manages more than 32,000 housing units across the U.S. as one of the military’s privatized housing partners. That dedication is rooted […]

07 / 18 / 16

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William Sansum Diabetes Center

Yardi is a proud supporter of William Sansum Diabetes Center, an organization that is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of diabetes through research, education and care. As a follow-up to our leading article, we caught up with Wendy Bevier, PhD, for the latest developments at the organization. Dr. Bevier began working with the […]

07 / 07 / 16

Jay Shobe

Jay Shobe, Vice President, Technology at Yardi, has spent his entire life around technology. He grew up using an early incarnation of a PC that ran on a Burroughs operating system, connected to ARPANET (pre-internet) via an acoustic coupler (pre-modem). “So yeah, I go back a ways,” he says casually. Tech is in his blood. […]

07 / 05 / 16

Project Playground

Junior League of Long Island (JLLI) is a woman-operated nonprofit organization that is committed to developing the potential of women, promoting volunteerism, and community improvement. President Deidre Delay has been with JLLI since 2012. She sought membership with the organization because of its roots in empowerment and quantifiable change. “I wanted a place where I […]

06 / 29 / 16

Amenity Focused

Veritas Investments might be small in some ways, but it stands tall in creative customer service. San Francisco-based Veritas specializes in owning and managing classic, character-rich apartment buildings with 20 to 30 units, as well as their ground-floor retail sections. With limited space at its properties, Veritas employs imaginative ways to grab attention in a […]

06 / 28 / 16

The Shelter Group

For the Shelter Groups LaTonya Lawson-Jones, Yardi’s suite of products provides enhanced operational efficiency and a personalized customer experience.

06 / 27 / 16

Senior living

Yardi Think Tank

LONDON – Industrial property has emerged as one of the strongest performing asset classes this year, apparently brushing off the threat of Brexit as consumers shop – or rather, click – until they drop. The rise of e-commerce means tenant demand is robust, with record rents being achieved in tightly-constrained urban areas where logistics space is […]

06 / 26 / 16

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News

Cable Car Blues

I just got back from last week’s National Apartment Association Education Conference in San Francisco. It was really well attended with almost 10,000 people at the exposition, trade show and classes. I was amazed at all of the exhibits and t-shirt wearing professionals professing their love for Apple products. At least until a really big […]

06 / 24 / 16

Becky Sanvictores

After nearly 20 years as a Yardi employee, Becky Sanvictores has a deep perspective on how we can best serve the many types of clients who use Yardi software daily. “We earn trusted relationships with our clients by focusing on their needs. Our goal is always to establish a positive environment where Yardi employees can […]

06 / 23 / 16

Alzheimer’s Assoc.

For Mitchel Sloan, the effects of Alzheimer’s disease hits close to home. Currently the Vice President of Development and Communications with the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Chapter, Sloan began as a young man who watched his uncle battle vascular dementia. Rather than feeling defeated by the disease, Sloan felt empowered to help. He encouraged his […]

06 / 22 / 16

Kevin Yardi: Yardi leadership

Kevin kindly shared his insight about the real estate technology industry and Yardi’s role.

05 / 27 / 16

Behind the Music

Three years ago, Yardi caught up with Amy Williams, Director of Education and Community Engagement at Santa Barbara Youth Symphony. The program has grown a lot since then, reaching even more of the city’s youth with interdisciplinary art and the fun of a kid-centered community. “We’ve seen a huge increase in participation,” says Williams. “Three […]

05 / 10 / 16

Uplifting India

The growing Yardi teams in Pune, Maharashtra, India have a heart for service. Their compassionate spirit is demonstrated in and out of the office. In Pune, their largest outreach initiative is the Yardi Vasti Vikas Prakalp (YVVP). The Yardi team began in 2006, providing funding support to 17 local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based […]

04 / 18 / 16