Yardi offices worldwide came together this month for fun-filled celebrations, bringing laughter, comfort, and joy to all. It was a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the good times and successes of the year. Here’s a look at a few joyous moments we shared. Atlanta, GA had its holiday party at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. The group commemorated the occasion with food, drinks, dancing and a casino night. Using funny Yardi bucks to gamble that entered them with raffle prizes at the night’s end. Atlanta also participated in an ugly sweater party in the office. Congratulations to the winners: Gerald Valentine, Kenneth Middleton and Amber Brown! New York Long Island office made merry with a lavish dinner, lively dancing and talented caricature artists to capture the essence of Yardi employees. Some offices preferred more action for celebrations. Denver, CO office gave a few random “axe of kindness” at an axe-throwing club. Jacksonville, FL, office rolled over to the bowling alley with strikes and spares. In the UK, Milton Keynes and London offices rejoiced with shuffleboards and karaoke. Cluj-Napoca, Romania had a ball in an upscale Black and White Gala with 700 attendees, which made this party the highest attendance thus far. Sydney, AU our Sydney office also delighted in the holiday season with noteworthy guest Neal Gemassmer, vice president of international for Yardi. Dubai and Santa Barbara, Calif. celebrated Diwali several weeks ago. Founder and CEO Anant Yardi joined in Santa Barbara’s lunchtime festivities. That’s a wrap for #TeamYardi holiday celebrations for 2024. We hope you enjoyed the highlights as much as we did. Check out more photos on Facebook. As we bid farewell to this year, we eagerly look forward to more such joyous moments and achievements in...
Give the Gift of Volunteering
Seasonal Support
The holidays can be a challenging time for many. Instead of buying extravagant gifts, why not give the gift of your time to something truly meaningful? Here are some Yardi-supported nonprofits that warmly welcome volunteers, donations, and a sprinkle of magic to brighten the lives of those less fortunate. Observe National Volunteer Month by taking care of the environment. Bundle up and take a winter walk to pick up trash at a local park. Recycle the waste in the community to make it healthier and more pleasant. It’s a task you can perform anywhere and does not require much. Yardi-supported nonprofit Tree’s Atlanta offers holiday cards to purchase. In doing so, each card plants a shade tree in the metroplex of Atlanta. Work with children and youths this month, volunteer at a nursery or orphanage, or tutor teens at an after-school program. When mentoring children, you are teaching them the value of volunteering. Toy drives are another way to spread joy to children and youth. Santa by the Sea is a nonprofit organization that provides toys to over 1500 kids in one of the most impoverished communities in California. This organization saved the world’s largest Santa from demolition, which is how this novel toy drive started. Another Yardi-supported nonprofit organization, Dallas CASA, has an annual angel tree program. The organization advocates in the community and courtroom for children in the protective care of the state so they can grow up in safe, permanent homes where they can thrive. This year, #TeamYardi Irving delivered gifts to 71 individuals for its angel tree program. Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMH) are found all over the country, and help families have access to healthcare while offering comfort and hope during complex medical journeys. #TeamYardi Atlanta volunteers several times throughout the year for the Atlanta ARMH, whether cooking up a feast for the families staying there or working in its special holiday toy store where families can do all their holiday shopping free of charge. If looking to support them during the holidays, ARMH has a wish list of needs for families during the holiday season. Volunteering is good for health Volunteering is not just about giving. It’s also about gaining. It teaches unique, valuable skills that can be applied in various fields, from coordinating a fundraising drive to teaching children. More than that, it’s therapeutic. Research by Cambridge University shows that volunteerism significantly benefits people with severe mental health issues to the extent that it’s encouraged as part of recovery-oriented services at mental health organizations. And it’s not just mental health. Volunteers show a 63 percent lower mortality rate, and the physical activity involved in volunteer work can lower the risk of developing lifestyle diseases. The work also helps reduce stress and triggers those reward centers in your brain when you’ve succeeded. So please do whatever you can this holiday season and spread holiday joy to those who deserve it the most! Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...
Let’s Talk Affordable Housing
YASC Conversations
There’s a lot to like about attending the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC). It’s a treat for both Yardi team members and clients alike. The Yardi Party, for example, is always a lot of fun, especially this year as we celebrated 40 years. And there are hundreds of courses to choose from and new people to meet from every sector of the property and investment management industry. But, if you ask a Yardi team member the best thing about YASC, you’ll likely hear that seeing clients in person and speaking with them face-to-face is what they look forward to most. Late this summer in San Diego, Yardi representatives sat down for formal interviews with clients from the affordable housing industry. Interviewees included Christy Alvarado from MEB Affordable Management Services, Noel Gill from Northwest Real Estate Capital Group, and Priya Ramchandran from USA Properties Fund, among several others. Each of the interviewees expressed an admiration for the affordable housing industry and the positive impacts it has on the communities they work in. Christy Alvarado described how residents of MEB’s properties gain stability through an affordable housing unit. “The families we work with might be on the cusp of becoming homeless and unfortunately looking at temporary stays with different family members because of losing their own home. Affordable housing gives them personal space for cooking, sleeping and bathing. That sense of permanence that affordable housing provides is a big differentiator from staying with a friend or family member while trying to get back on their feet,” said Christy. MEB celebrates its families who move on to market rate housing not only because they’ve gained personal stability, but also because their departure opens affordable housing for another family in need. That cycle of housing stabilization is often supported by onsite services such as childcare, job training and personal counseling. Our conversation with Priya Ramchandran of USA Properties Fund, Inc., touched on the topic of accounts payable for affordable housing. Priya described how her accounting team benefits from the Yardi Procure to Pay solution set. “The sheer number of invoices our small AP team processes for our entire portfolio can become overwhelming, even resulting in some shut off notices and late fees. But we have eliminated those types of situations with AP workflows in Yardi Procure to Pay, which are easy to learn and use,” said Priya. Noel Gill covered many interesting topics during the interview, including how his organization uses the Yardi Aspire learning management solution. “We use Yardi Aspire to create unique learning opportunities for newly hired team members,” said Noel. He added that staff turnover at the property level is an ongoing challenge for many affordable housing providers, including his organization, the Northwest Real Estate Capital Group. Aspire, says Noel, makes it faster and easier to onboard new hires and to get them trained on workflows necessary to get up and running quickly. Noel also expressed appreciation for one of Yardi’s most core functionalities, accounting. “We started with Yardi on Enterprise, going back to around the year 2000. Over all those years, I’ve never found a better accounting system than Yardi,” said Noel. If you are a Yardi client and haven’t been to one of our conferences or live training events, visit Yardi.com/events to make plans to join us. Maybe you’ll be our next interview...
Matt Marvin
Yardi Employee Profile
Let’s delve into the unique role of Matt Marvin, a senior consultant of the Yardi Bill Pay team. Meet Matt Marvin During a professional journey spanning 13 years at Yardi, Matt Marvin has earned his master’s degree in management information systems. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification. His role involves project management, client support, technical sales, and product management. He takes pride in his work and the impact it has on the company and its clients. “I work on a relatively specific ancillary module (Bill Pay/AP payments), but I really like going incredibly in-depth into the payments industry. Payments are important (firms need to receive and send funds efficiently and securely), and a lot goes on behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly for our customers,” explained Marvin. Supportive work environment Yardi fosters a supportive work environment that encourages both individual and team excellence. This is achieved through job security and a culture that values collective success over individual achievement. Marvin says, “My coworker’s success is a win for my team and me.” Marvin would describe Yardi to new hires joining the team as a rising tide. This is accredited to company growth annually and as a company that believes in treating its employees well with excellent benefits and paid time off. “Come work here, do a good job, and you will be treated well. That isn’t corporate/HR mumbo-jumbo. That’s my actual experience.” Yardi is hiring globally! Interested prospective employees can explore opportunities on the Careers site. Big Picture Goals Within Yardi, Marvin’s most proud project was being the first Client Services (CSD) employee to launch our Bill Pay service in 2016. Though this moment was super busy for him, he reflects with gratitude as some...
Christina Whitehurst
Yardi Employee Profile
Meet Christina Whitehurst, a principal consultant at Yardi. Her primary focus is implementing the Yardi Investment Suite, a role that manifests her expertise and the significant value she brings to Yardi. Meet Christina Whitehurst Christina Whitehurst has been working at Yardi for five and a half years from the Yardi Long Island office in New York. She spends her work hours managing implementations of Investment Manager, Investment Accounting and Debt Manager for clients, ensuring everyone has a good time while they all work together to build success. A typical day consists of helping some people, coding, and reviewing waterfall agreements and calculations. She uses her accounting and real estate background to help clients and colleagues improve daily. “Every day is different, and I rarely do busy work. I love collaborating and helping my colleagues. Hearing what clients have going on and their daily challenges helps me stay on top of the changing business world,” said Whitehurst. Her passion for her work is evident in every word. Supportive work environment Whitehurst loves Yardi’s corporate culture, which is supportive and dedicated to everyone’s continuous improvement, education and success. The people behind the product make the difference. So much time is put into training and supporting new hires to give their best to support Yardi clients. “We care about you, and in turn, you care for our clients,” noted Whitehurst, showing the nurturing environment at Yardi. Being resilient in making Yardi products better and clients happy has earned Whitehurst multiple awards, which she received from her team members, with whom she’s helped resolve escalations. She is fascinated by Yardi’s founder, Anant Yardi, with the fact that one person can grow a company from one person to almost 10,000, plan the best Yardi parties ever and still be so personable and...
Laura Sacks
Yardi Employee Profile
Laura Sacks, a senior manager who works on Yardi’s investment management product suite, celebrates her fifth year at Yardi this November, giving her the benefit of four months in the office with colleagues before the world went remote during the pandemic. Yardi was Sack’s first corporate job, which she applied for with guarded optimism from referrals within the company and a dash of healthy skepticism since she is a relationships-oriented individual, so she was curious about how collaboration and connections would manifest in this space. She immediately found the spirit of exceptional generosity within the Yardi culture! “There is an energy of focused growth through the company that is achieved through discourse, creativity and collaboration that I find both energizing and inspiring,” said Sacks. Sacks spends her workdays working with clients, meeting with her team and developing special projects to facilitate growth and collaboration. Because Yardi, the products, and our clients constantly evolve, knowledge is forever growing. “I truly love how every day holds the potential for something slightly different from the day before and the ability to learn something new. Should you approach each day with a builder’s mindset and a willingness to say “yes” whenever possible, the opportunities for learning and growing at Yardi are endless,” exclaimed Sacks, her enthusiasm for continuous learning and growth shining through. Sacks reflects daily on advice about communication since her role is primarily about good communication and collaboration. She wants those to know that when communicating remember that clear is kind and unclear is unkind, “even if the topic is hard for you and/or the recipient, ambiguity is harder.” Evolving products Sacks prides herself on a project series of time-weighted performance calculations she built without knowing much about calculator analytics or time-weighted returns beforehand. “I appreciated the...
Médecins Sans Frontières...
Doctors Without Borders
Yardi-supported nonprofit Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was established in 1971 with headquarters around the EU, including Paris, Barcelona, Athens, Brussels, Amsterdam and Geneva. The organization provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusions from healthcare. Its teams comprise thousands of health professionals, logistics, and administrative staff, most of whom are hired locally. Medical ethics and impartiality, independence and neutrality guide its actions. MSF has a future focused on addressing the escalation of humanitarian crises, particularly in Sudan, which demands its full attention. It is also deeply committed to ongoing emergencies in regions such as Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen, where healthcare access is limited. Additionally, MSF continues to advocate for these underreported and forgotten crises, ensuring that those affected receive vital medical care. “Our priority remains to be on the front lines where the need is greatest, regardless of media coverage or visibility,” said Angelly Cabrera, partnership manager for MSF UAE. Funding from Yardi is not just critical; it’s transformative. It enables MSF to respond to crises, especially during the most challenging and unpredictable moments. The sustained support from Yardi allows MSF to plan and act quickly, ensuring that it is on the ground where and when they are needed most. This is not just about funding that makes a difference. It’s about the belief in MSF’s mission and trust that drives them forward. Yardi’s support is not just a contribution. It’s the power of collective action and the difference we make when we stand together. “One of the greatest strengths of this partnership is the trust that Yardi has placed in our field teams, which is vital for maintaining the independence that defines MSF. This independence empowers us to prioritize medical care based on needs alone, without being influenced by political or...
Regan Heydari
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi’s global offices are crucial in property management and investors worldwide. Today, we introduce you to Regan Heydari, the Global Solutions Commercial TX practice team director at the forefront of this global mission. Meet Regan Heydari Regan Heydari, a key individual at Yardi for the past 13 years, holds a pivotal role in the Commercial support of the central region. Her responsibilities include leading a dynamic team that is committed to delivering top-tier support to Yardi’s commercial clients. Her multifaceted role involves strategic planning, problem-solving, and ensuring clients receive the highest quality service. “Over this time here at Yardi, I’ve seen the company grow and evolve, and I’ve had the privilege of contributing to its success,” said Heydari. Heydari spends her workdays with a blend of client interactions and team collaboration. Her most significant time is spent assisting clients with their needs and challenges while supporting and mentoring a team to ensure they deliver exceptional service. Energized for Good Heydari loves the variety of her day, which energizes her, “Every week brings new challenges and opportunities to work with different people. This constant change keeps my job exciting and fulfilling,” explained Heydari. Yardi’s unwavering willingness to help and collaborative culture make it an inviting workplace. No matter who reaches out, someone is always ready to jump in and collaborate on solving a problem. New hires can look forward to a supportive workplace filled with passionate individuals and a place where contributions are valued. “The spirit of teamwork and mutual support is truly remarkable,” expressed Heydari. Yardi is hiring globally! Interested prospective employees can explore opportunities on the Careers site. Game-changing success Direct focus on one task at a time instead of multi-tasking has been a game-changer for Heydari’s productivity and effectiveness. Heydari is proud to...
Sam Valdés
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi Aspire has grown exponentially and now offers over 1300 titled courses, much of which is due to Sam Valdés, manager for Yardi Aspire from the Santa Barbara office. Meet Sam Valdés Sam Valdés, celebrating her eighth year at Yardi in December, is a shining example of dedication. Her teams with Yardi Aspire write and produce the courses, videos and other content assets available in the Aspire product. Most videos are available in Client Central and/or product Help documentation. Valdés spends most of her time supporting team members as they work on content projects through one-on-one meetings, group brainstorming, and reviewing storyboards or course designs. Valdés enjoys working with clients on their training needs and has formed significant partnerships over the years. “It’s always a pleasure learning from the people who use our product daily,” said Valdés. In addition to working with clients, Valdés enjoys helping our clients’ employees build knowledge and skills. “What we offer can assist people with feeling more confident in their work, growing as individuals, and advancing in their careers. It’s rewarding to know we offer value not only at the organizational level but also at the individual level,” explained Valdés, underscoring the profound impact of her work. Take Care of our Employees Valdés appreciates that Yardi genuinely strives to fulfill its company motto—to take care of our clients, employees, and communities. This attitude of taking care of each other shows up in the approach to teamwork across the organization. “In my role, I’m uniquely positioned to work with dozens of product teams in multiple markets, and everyone is always willing to help each other. In the end, we know we’re team Yardi, and whatever we can do to benefit each other benefits everyone, including our clients,” said Valdés. When...
Yardi Celebrates 40 Years
Marking the Milestone
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...
Graham Pierce
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Graham Pierce, from the European PSG team. Pierce is a leading investment management services team member and a UK commercial consultant. Pierce has been working at Yardi for 13 years. He spends his time in the office checking whether people have the information and decisions they need to progress on their tasks and whether anyone is looking for help, mainly if they are in different time zones. His workload includes a mix of consulting, working with sales and solutions consulting teams and longer-term and ad hoc questions and requests for support and escalation. “I get to work with many very intelligent, capable and motivated people from whom I learn from all the time. I feel supported and valued by my boss and superiors, and I can give my team stimulating work, help them where needed, and look after them,” said Pierce. Pierce feels that the work culture at Yardi is meritocratic. People in senior positions have an incredible grasp of detail, and good ideas are adopted. In contrast, the occasional bad ones are challenged logically and respectfully, irrespective of who came up with them. “In the consulting team, we are not focusing on selling time but on getting clients live, which is a much more rewarding way to work. We have a lot of tremendously smart, experienced, and capable people who are friendly and helpful and invested in one another’s success,” Pierce explained. Pierce describes Yardi as a stable company with a strong growth track record and a long-term outlook. It’s a nice place to work with high employee retention, which excites new hires to start work here. “It’s easy to take all of this for granted after 13 years, but when...
Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez...
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez, senior team lead for Yardi Corom. Meet Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez Jorge Dominguez Rodriguez has worked at Yardi for six and a half years. His primary responsibilities include assisting clients in implementing Yardi Corom software and guiding team members in helping clients reach success with products and services. Yardi Corom is a lease management and lessee accounting solution built specifically for commercial tenants and corporate occupiers. Rodriguez also helps with assisting sales teams with product demos and weekly cross-team meetings with development and service teams while working on challenging implementation projects. “I studied mathematics in college because I enjoy problem-solving. Working on the Corom team, I have been able to put these skills to use in coming up with creative solutions to difficult problems. Our client base is spread across various market sectors in the occupier space, so my team is often presented with new and exciting challenges,” shared Rodriguez, his passion for problem-solving evident in his every word. Yardi’s corporate culture is rooted in the company’s core values: innovation, collaboration and respect. “I have never met anyone in this company that wasn’t willing to lend a hand when I asked for help, which is incredibly motivating,” shared Rodriguez. Uniquely Yardi While Yardi’s origins are the leading provider of real estate software, it has positioned itself as a real estate software conglomerate spanning many vertical and horizontal market sectors with strategic company acquisitions and innovations. “Yardi is uniquely positioned to continue to grow steadily and increase its footprint across new market segments. A good example is the company’s most recent market penetration in the coworking space through acquiring a majority ownership stake in WeWork,” Rodriguez confidently explained. Recently,...
Share Ourselves
Santa Ana Volunteers
Share Ourselves, a Yardi-supported nonprofit, believes everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Share Ourselves was established in 1970 in Newport Beach, Calif. and is a healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health and support services for the entire Orange County community. From serving as a comprehensive healthcare provider to offering social services like financial assistance and food distribution, their approach considers everything it means to be healthy and live the best life possible. Share Ourselves also has a mobile unit in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach. “Because when we uplift and prioritize the health of every individual, we become stronger as a community,” said Christy Ward, chief executive officer of Share Ourselves. The impact of Share Ourselves’ services is profound, as they provide healthcare and empower individuals to lead healthier lives. The Food Pantry is a crucial segment of its Social Services Department, which includes homeless navigation services, assistance with short-term housing resources, utility assistance, Case Management and other linkages to other community organizations. Share Ourselves is also involved in many community events, including Adopts A Family, Back to School Backpack Distribution and Thanksgiving Food Distribution. These services meet immediate needs and inspire hope and a brighter future for the community. “Share Ourselves has been working across every sector of the organization to expand our capacity to meet our commitment to provide access to care and support services for underserved populations in Orange County,” said Ward. This past June, Share Ourselves doubled its ability to provide health care and treatment to patients at its Mission Viejo clinic site, increasing the number of exam rooms from four to eight and adding dental and behavioral health services. This month, Share Ourselves will officially cut the ribbon at BESST Center, partnering with Newport-Mesa Unified School District to start...
Karen Maehara
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Today, meet Karen Maehara, senior technical account manager for the commercial Santa Barbara team. Maehara has been working at Yardi for nearly six years. She supports some of Yardi’s largest, most strategic clients daily and supports colleagues throughout her department. Maehara spends most of her time in the office troubleshooting client cases and working on client projects. “I love mentoring colleagues and working on internal or other non-client initiatives. I recently helped put on our second internal Commercial summit for the West Coast,” explained Maehara. Maehara feels collaboration and relationships with colleagues and clients are the best part of working at Yardi. Some of Maehara’s favorite interactions at Yardi are from talking about anime with clients to discussing cool hobbies or activities like escape rooms in team meetings. Even a simple run-in at the office with people she hasn’t worked with or seen in a while is enjoyable. The “let me see if I can help” attitude that everyone has (including herself) is what works for Yardi’s corporate culture. Everyone is always trying to help where they can, even if they don’t have an immediate or direct answer. “Receiving that kind of warm support and being able to give it back to others is a wonderful place to be,” said Maehara. YASC Spokesperson Maehara has accomplished many things over the years at Yardi, but her most cherished project was presenting at YASC San Diego for Yardi Spreadsheet Reporting (YSR). “The guru of YSRs had retired, and other prior YSR presenters had left too, and with only a couple months to go, management asked if Sarvagya Madan (one of the BEST people at Yardi) and I could take on the task,” Maehara stated....
Joint Action Energy
Yardi Cares
At Yardi, part of our motto is to “take care of our communities.” Many Yardi office volunteer events have focused on food banks and supplying organizations with food, hygiene products and toys for underserved children and their families. In addition, they have helped the environment with trash pickup and planting native plants and produce. Here’s a look back from the past year at some of the offices doing their part in the communities they belong to. Pictured are the offices and nonprofits. Santa Barbara: Direct Relief Oxnard, CA: Food Share of Ventura County Atlanta: Atlanta Community Food Bank, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and OneGoal Summit Dallas/Irving, Texas: Texas Conservation Alliance and Operation Kindness NYC: Feeding New York Cleveland, OH: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Raleigh, NC: SOAR Outreach Denver, CO: Food Bank of the Rockies Dubai: Al Noor Centre Find future non-profit profiles at https://www.yardi.com/blog/category/giving. Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit www.yardi.org for more about our philanthropic...
Sachin Yenurkar
Yardi Employee Profile
Meet Sachin Yenurkar, senior technical consultant from our Dubai office. Yenurkar recently conquered Everest Base Camp and waved a Yardi flag on the legendary mountain. Meet Sachin Yenurkar Sachin Yenurkar has been working at Yardi for 13 years. He supports clients in implementing Voyager with standard and custom functionalities to meet their business needs. His role involves troubleshooting and resolving issues with Yardi products, ensuring a smooth user experience. In addition, he plays a crucial mentorship role in guiding technical teams in Dubai and Pune. “I enjoy the challenges I face while interacting with the clients, understanding their needs, and helping them achieve their business goals by delivering the best solutions. This process not only helps in achieving the client’s business objectives but also contributes to my personal growth and job satisfaction,” explained Yenurkar. Inclusive Culture Since Yenurkar has been with Yardi for 13 years, he feels like Yardi is family. Celebrating diverse festivals and events enhances his team bonding and reflects a culture of inclusivity and respect for different traditions. Yenurkar feels that Yardi is the best place to work, with daily challenges and the opportunity to enjoy the organization’s fun, loving, diverse and inclusive people. Oksana Goliak, Yardi Dubai office manager, shares some proud words for Yenurkar: “Sachin is an avid adventurer with a passion for conquering new heights, both professionally and personally. With 13 years of dedication to Yardi, he has demonstrated a relentless drive for success in his career. Beyond the office walls, Sachin has tackled all UAE’s Mountain peaks, showcasing his determination and love for outdoor challenges. Always seeking new opportunities to explore and hike, Sachin embodies the spirit of adventure and continuous growth. We are very proud of Sachin and his achievements!” Yardi is hiring globally! Interested prospective employees can explore opportunities on the Careers site. Spirit of Adventure Yenurkar’s time spent outside the office is for social gatherings and yoga classes in the evening. He organizes hiking day trips for his family and friends on the weekends. In addition to hiking the peaks of UAE, Yenurkar is a culinary enthusiast. “I enjoy exploring and cooking dishes from various cuisines. It’s a delight to bring these creations to our Dubai office for my colleagues to taste. It’s my way of adding some flavor to our workdays! And I often do that,” expressed Yenurkar. Learn more about the dynamic members of #TeamYardi on the People...
Environmental Stewardship
Every Plant Makes a Difference
Last week, #TeamYardi Dallas volunteered with the Texas Conservation Alliance. The group participated in a paramount environmental stewardship initiative and cleaned up litter from White Rock Creek in Dallas. In total, the group gathered 850 pounds of litter from the waterway! Their efforts benefit local and marine wildlife all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2023, TCA planted nearly 10,000 native plants in North Texas to support pollinators like monarchs, removed over 13,000 pounds of litter from Texas waterways and planted 1,000 trees to mitigate the urban heat island effect. A few members of Yardi took home native plants. Thank you for opening up your yard space to pollinators. Monarchs and other pollinators face many challenges, so every plant makes a difference! Find future non-profit profiles...
Yardi Atlanta Women Meet, Celebrate
Inspiration, Culture and Creativity
Last week, the women of the Atlanta office gathered to celebrate each other and network through thoughtful conversations in honor of Women’s History Month. The morning started with a raffle drawing and an exciting networking game: Meet Your Match. Everyone got a clue, such as “cookies” or “sweet,” and you had to network to meet your match without saying the word. For example, “milk & cookies” or “sweet and sour.” While the event took place, music played in the breakroom, and a complete brunch feast was served, including waffles with all the fixings, salmon and grits, bacon and eggs, and mock mimosas. Afterward, the women gathered in the meeting room for fun trivia questions and discussions. The trivia knowledge consisted of famous women in our industry and more, with prizes. Fireside chats were then discussed to create a supportive and informative environment for the office women. A box of tissues circled as many had emotional and profound stories to share. These stories and strategies for overcoming traumatic experiences that have built such strong women were welcomed with open arms, and everyone was in their feels. It wrapped up with some open conversations and engagement for “Women at Yardi,” which will soon open the doors for women to come together virtually for support and vitality. What an empowering day for the women in the Atlanta...
Lindsay Carter
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Meet Lindsay Carter, a senior sales account executive focusing on integrating new companies onto the Yardi platform. Meet Lindsay Carter Lindsay Carter will be celebrating five years at Yardi in May this year. Carter spends her days researching organizations not currently using Yardi with an endgame to understand their business better and how Yardi will align with them to achieve their business goals. She also assists her current Yardi clients with regular meetings to discuss new product enhancements, business initiatives, and demoing solutions available that they might wish to adopt. “I really enjoy meeting prospective clients. I like researching organizations, learning how they’re structured, understanding what they’re focused on achieving, and then strategically aligning Yardi to be a superior software choice for them,” says Carter. Welcome to the Family Carter has always felt welcomed at Yardi. This family-run organization treats everyone like family, and Mr. Yardi is a wonderful person to work for. Carter is proud to work for him. She appreciates Yardi’s collaboration and philanthropic efforts—”much of who we are is about taking care of each other and our communities.” “Our teams are incredibly diverse, so we all bring something different to the table. This makes for great idea-sharing and problem-solving, so we can work together to support each other and our clients better,” explained Carter. For a new hire just starting at Yardi, Lindsay Carter would greet them with, “Welcome to the Family!” With unlimited resources available to help anyone succeed and incredible diversity, everyone brings something different. At Yardi, there are excellent idea-sharing and problem-solving skills, so they provide better support for each other and their clients. “We stand behind our motto: We take care of our clients, we...
Reginald Singleton
Yardi Employee Profile
Yardi’s global offices make essential contributions to property management and investors worldwide. Meet team member Reginald Singleton, an associate technical manager on the Breeze client success team in Atlanta, Georgia. Singleton will celebrate his second-year anniversary here at Yardi next month. He spends much of his time at work assisting clients in troubleshooting their issues with Breeze and Breeze Premier. He assists clients through a chat window, but some clients will call for help instead. He also helps his team when they are in need or have questions. Singleton is constantly introduced to new challenges and problems that he helps clients overcome. “When I can deliver a solution to my clients or even my teammates, it truly makes me happy,” expressed Singleton. Contagious Company Culture Singleton enjoys and appreciates how willing everyone in the office is there to help. Despite work being sometimes stressful, everyone in the office knows how to make the day fun, “The Yardi Culture is contagious, and I love it!” Singleton has always felt welcomed and appreciates how Yardi upholds its mission statement of taking care of clients, employees and the community. Before graduating college, Singleton was a manager at Taco Bell. Though he had experience in IT and accounting, he felt that he might not be a great fit at Yardi, but shortly after starting, he realized that Yardi provided employees with helpful tools and helped him grow, not to mention his colleagues who helped in that growth. “I felt so comfortable here when I first started. Yardi truly cares about your growth and success so that you will do fine regardless of your previous work background! Also, you can choose from many different career paths within the company as well,” explained Singleton. Yardi is hiring globally! Interested prospective...
