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Get ready for an enlightening conversation with a multifamily industry icon whose faith has been a guiding force in both his personal and professional life. Learn how he has navigated a unique career path and his dedication to addressing the labor shortage. Discover the power of being involved with apartment associations and the resilience of the multifamily industry during challenging times.

In this episode, I had the honor of chatting with President of Easlan Management Company and Past Chairman of NAA, Mike Holmes, who shares his inspiring story, emphasizing the significance of faith, community engagement, and continuous learning. Tune in to hear his perspective on the industry's response during challenging times and the importance of never being afraid to fail or seek answers.

He started his career as a corporate accountant with US Shelter Corp and held multiple roles including: Controller for the Property Management Division, Assistant Vice President/Director of Due Diligence in the Syndication division , and then as Asset Manager. In 1987, he left US Shelter to start Easlan Management Company and became President of in 1998. Affiliates of Easlan Management Company develop multifamily communities throughout the southeast, but Easlan Management Company is largely a third party management company, serving all types of clients.

Mike started his involvement with associations by serving as a local affiliate President in 1996. Since then, he has actively served as President of two local affiliates, 1 state affiliate, served on a variety of NAA committees and working groups, and served on the NAA Board of Directors for 10 years. He was NAA Chairman of the Board in 2020. Most recently, he was elected to the South Carolina Apartment Association Hall of Fame.

Mike was born and raised in Greenville, SC, as was his wife, Sally. They have been married for almost 49 years, and have one son, who is married, and has one six-year-old granddaughter. He became a Christian at age 10, but recommitted his life to Christ at age 18 through an experience that completely changed the direction of his life.

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-holmes

Company: https://easlanmanagement.com/

Hear from Mike about:

• His unique career path in the multifamily industry.
• His unique career path in the multifamily industry.
• How faith has guided him throughout his life.
• His favorite piece of technology is and why.
• His thoughts on the industry's labor shortage.
• How he became involved with the apartment associations and why.
• Why he is proud to be a part of the multifamily industry.
• Powerful advice he shares regarding the fear of failure.

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