Morning Hike with CFO Kirk Preiss

The final day started with an early morning hike with a view. CFO Kirk Preiss led a group of attendees on an adventure through the hills of Palm Springs.

Property Loss Planning & Procedures

The final day’s sessions started with a presentation from BluSky. Attendees were able to learn helpful tips to utilize in emergency situations that could occur at their properties.

BluSky also shared how things were handled in the aftermath of the tornado that destroyed Gamecock Village in April 2018. They felt that they were changed by this event and felt honored to be a part of the restoration and construction of such a great property with great management.

Sponsor Summit

Each year, the Preiss Company utilizes its relationships with outside vendors to obtain sponsorship’s that go towards the costs associated with the annual Leadership Conference.

Each vendor that makes a bronze level contribution is invited to participate in the Sponsor Summit, giving them an opportunity to network with TPCO conference attendees and reinforce existing relationships.

This year, the Sponsor Summit was organized differently than in previous years. Vendors were able to spread throughout the entire Parker Hotel grounds and set up unique venues for attendees to visit. Many vendors provided food, cool giveaways, and hosted games where attendees could earn prizes.

Keynote Speaker | Kelly McDonald – McDonald Marketing

Kelly McDonald is a marketing and advertising specialist and considered one of the nation’s top experts in consumer trends, generational differences and leveraging the customer experience.  She is the founder of McDonald Marketing, which has twice been named one of the “Top Ad Agencies in the U.S.” by Advertising Age magazine and ranked as one of the fastest-growing independently-owned companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.

Mixing high content, humor and energy, Kelly kept the attendees engaged throughout her session. She utilized audience interaction to discuss how her content applies to job roles, challenges and opportunities.

60’s Mod Summer Soirée

The last event of the TPCO Leadership Conference did not disappoint! Following a cocktail hour and dinner, awards were given to attendees for anniversary milestone achievements and superlatives.

Once all awards were handed out, attendees flooded the dance floor and were treated to a live music performance from The New Sensations.

Anniversary Milestone Achievements

• Kyle Barger – 10 years

• Anna Bowers – 10 years

• Jerry Esquivel – 10 years

• DeWana Falks – 10 years

• Toryn Johnson – 10 years

• Kylie Smith – 10 years

• Candice Stricklin – 10 years

• Adam Byrley – 15 years

• James Parham – 15 years

Leadership Conference Superlative Winners

• MVP Ed Keathley | Support Desk Manager, Corporate Office

• Best female dancer Chloe Rasmussen | Regional Manager, Corporate Office

• Best male dancer Collin Noble | Property Manager, UV2505

• Best dressed female Andrea Allison | Property Manager, 61 Vandy

• Best dressed male Joe Woo | Employee Engagement Manager, Corporate Office

• Person most likely to retire in Palm Springs Colton Lassinger | Regional Manager, Corporate Office

• Female most likely to make you smile Keyara Donna | Property Manager, UV Clemson

• Male most likely to make you smile Wallace Johnson | Leasing Manager, UV Clemson

• Person you’d most want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island Jake Davis | Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Flats at Carrs Hill

• Person you’d most want with you in the event of a zombie apocalypse David Womer | Maintenance Supervisor, The Outpost

• Person you’d most want to work in your office/property David Leake | VP of New Business Development, Corporate Office