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Yardi Celebrates 40 Years
By Katrina McDowell on Oct 2, 2024 in People
As Yardi celebrates a historic milestone, offices from around the globe gather for celebrations, commemorative coins and fun!
Here’s a look at a few of the office festivities and some reflections and memories from employees. Not all offices are part of this recap, but every Yardi location is included in the 40-year celebratory vibes. You can find more coverage on our LinkedIn and Instagram accounts.
While each office celebrated in unique ways, every staff member received a special Yardi 40th anniversary silver coin. These coins signify the milestone anniversary and mark Yardi’s four decades of success.
Atlanta, Georgia, celebrated with a parking lot party with a food truck from Farm Burger and delicious ice cream from Butter & Cream. Employees captured fun and memorable moments with coworkers across all departments. Everyone enjoyed the sunny break outside, playing corn hole, giant Jenga and shaking a tail feather with music on the dance floor.
The Atlanta office’s general manager, Don Rogers, reflected on his 18 years at Yardi. He highlighted the company’s values and culture, expressing his love for the people and the company’s forward-thinking approach. His reflections serve as a testament to Yardi’s unique qualities.
He shared a milestone memory of his time at Yardi, “One of the first (memories) came on our first day of being part of the Yardi family. I was one of the Classic Real Estate Systems owners Yardi purchased in July 2006. At Classic, we were business casual – no jeans, sneakers, flip-flops, and only button-down shirts for the guys. When Gordon Morrell and Anant Yardi showed up in our office wearing jeans and sneakers and Gordon in a polo shirt, I knew we would be in for a fun ride!”
Rogers continued: “That day, we had the pleasure of telling everybody that Yardi would cover all their health insurance costs (they had been mainly paying out of pocket) and that there were concrete plans to grow in Atlanta. There’s no doubt that everybody went home happy that day! And as a testament to Yardi, about a dozen of our original employees are still at Yardi!”
Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrated the special anniversary with an 80s-themed party. The employees wore their best MTV tracksuits and neon colors for throwback fun.
Greg Smith, vice president for residential CSD, reflects on more than three decades working at Yardi, saying the level of innovation, commitment and willingness to pitch in whenever needed has always been a key part of what makes Yardi successful. Though his time at Yardi has been extraordinary, some challenging moments illustrate the company’s mission in action.
“We’ve faced difficulties that no one would have imagined, from losing colleagues to cancer and other illnesses and even suicides. We’ve supported our colleagues through losing children and other family members, seen natural disasters rip through our communities, and watched as children or loved ones of our employees have been deployed into war zones. In each instance, the amazing team at Yardi has come together to support their colleagues, clients, and communities. While those memories aren’t pleasant, they often end with uplifting tales of people helping each other,” Smith said.
Smith breaks down why Yardi’s corporate motto is crucial to 40 years of success.
“Step one is always taking care of customers, producing systems they need, want, and value. We work hard to do that with integrity, care and concern, which helps build long-term relationships and trust. Taking care of the employees means respecting and valuing them and providing opportunities to be impactful while enjoying their work and team.
Caring for the communities where the employees live is the right thing to do, but it helps build a connection between the company, employees, and clients. Staying focused isn’t just the ability to work on a task uninterrupted; it’s much more about keeping a vision in mind and working tirelessly on the tasks required to attain that vision.
Throughout my time at Yardi, we’ve worked very hard to engrain these principles into our work daily, and I believe it’s an important part of why we’ve been successful for 40 years.”
Irving, Texas celebrated with a gorgeous balloon display that made pictures Instagrammable! In addition to balloons, the employees enjoyed lunch from food trucks. One of the food trucks was from Hook and Ladder, making wood-fired pizzas in a repurposed fire truck. The employees also enjoyed the authentic Texan style with delicious Tex-Mex. And for dessert, everyone got cute party hat cupcakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Dubai, UAE – Across the seas in the Middle East, the Dubai office celebrated the 40th anniversary with many balloons and a beautiful macaroon tower
Aditya Shah, senior director for Europe and the Middle East, has been at Yardi since 2005 and has worked with clients in nearly 30 countries. He reflects that when he started with Yardi in Pune, India, there were around 300 employees globally. Today, Yardi has over 9,500 employees in over 45 offices around the world. Shah spent eight years in India, moved to the Middle East for 11 years and now resides in the UK.
“In my early years at Yardi, I was fortunate to have worked closely with Anant. I have learned so many things from him, and this learning has helped me all these years. I have had the opportunity to work in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. I have worked with clients in close to 30 countries, and these experiences have helped me grow and get better.”
He continued, “Over the years, I have made some great memories at work and, most importantly, made some lifelong friends. I am now looking forward to working with the Europe team.”
Shah will never forget his time in the Middle East, saying it’s been a high point of his life with office parties, friends, annual Yacht parties and desert and seaside resorts. “The fun at office events, birthday parties, festivals, lunches, dinners and games .. will remain with me for life.”
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Yardi looks forward to a future filled with even more unforgettable memories and success for clients, employees and our communities. Enjoy these photos of the office celebrations, and here’s to 40 more great years!
