Speakers
Wanda Langley-Hardy, Former SVP Asset Management, April Housing
Sonya Prear, Vice President, Asset Management, CAHEC
Nina-Lee Jewell Alhambra
Overview
A high-performing asset management team is essential for financial success and long-term portfolio stability. At the CHAM Conference 2025, this session offered a practical framework for structuring and managing teams of all sizes and types, nonprofit, for-profit, or PHA.
What You’ll Learn
- How to assess talent needs and define roles to build a well-rounded team.
- Best practices for structuring portfolio assignments by geography, property type, and risk level.
- How to use KPIs and data-driven decision-making to optimize team and portfolio performance.
- Strategies for managing critical initiatives such as resyndication, acquisitions, and new construction.
- Ways to leverage technology to enhance asset management efficiency and effectiveness.
Key Takeaways
Optimizing asset management teams isn’t just about systems, it’s about aligning people, processes, and technology. With the right structure, clear goals, and modern tools, teams can drive both immediate performance and long-term portfolio stability.