Regional Offices
Arizona
Meet our Regional Team
ConAm has been active in the Arizona apartment market since the late 1970’s, having managed and supervised the construction of apartment communities in the Phoenix and Tucson areas for the firm, as well as providing fee-management services for financial institutions and private owners.
In 2006 ConAm significantly increased its regional presence and local market expertise with the acquisition of SkyWest Properties, Inc., a respected Phoenix-based property management firm. Currently the region oversees a portfolio of 25 apartment communities (approx. 5,000 units), located throughout the greater Phoenix metro and Tucson areas. The portfolio includes garden-style, market-rate, tax credit, and student housing properties.
The region employs 125 associates at the property level, and has a highly skilled, 12-member regional office team dedicated to providing property management, marketing, accounting, and maintenance support services to associates and clients.
Regional Team
Allen Glidewell
Regional Vice President
Mr. Glidewell is responsible for the overall management operations and performance of ConAm’s Arizona property portfolio (approx. 5,000 units).
Mr. Glidewell joined the ConAm team in 2006, when ConAm acquired Skywest Properties, Inc., a Phoenix-based property management firm. Mr. Glidewell had worked for SkyWest since 1994, most recently as their director of property management.
He has specialized in apartment property management for more than 14 years and has held previous positions as an on-site community manager and district manager.
Mr. Glidewell holds a certified apartment property supervisor designation from the National Apartment Association and is a licensed real estate agent.
Jennifer Williams
Regional Portfolio Manager
Ms. Williams currently oversees the operation of nine apartment communities, totaling 1,569 units, located throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Her responsibilities include on-site staff team building, resident retention, implementation of effective marketing strategies to promote leasing activity and financial performance, expense control, client relations and reporting, renovation and capital projects, and annual budgets.
Ms. Williams has more than 13 years of property management experience. Prior to joining ConAm in 2007, she held an asset management position with an investment firm overseeing 3,336 apartment units. Previously she has worked with Colonial Properties Trust, Fairfield Properties, Archstone Communities, and Equity Residential
Ms. Williams has a bachelor’s degree in business from Arizona State University and holds an Arizona real estate license.
Crystal Irvin, ARM®
Regional Portfolio Manager
Ms. Irvin’s general responsibilities include fiscal management, supervising capital improvements, implementing marketing strategies, and attracting and retaining qualified community staff. She is currently responsible for the oversight of seven apartment communities, totaling 1,147 units in the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area.
In addition, she ensures community associates are conducting business in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
With more than 12 years experience in property management, Ms. Irvin has wide-ranging knowledge of all on-site positions, and previously worked as a regional systems coordinator for the company.
Ms. Irvin has a bachelor of science in accounting from San Diego State University. She also earned the Accredited Property Manager (ARM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). In addition, she holds an Arizona real estate license and has completed tax credit compliance training.
Jacquelyn Karre
Regional Portfolio Manager
Ms. Karre currently oversees the operation of eight apartment communities located throughout the Phoenix, Tucson, and Douglas, AZ areas.
In addition, she ensures community associates are conducting business in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Having joined ConAm in 2008, Ms. Karre has over 10 years experience in multifamily real estate management. She began her career as a leasing agent and within two years, advanced to the position of area manager-regional. Her perseverance, drive for success, and commitment to her clients, made this a successful, smooth transition. Later, Ms. Karre moved into the portfolio management arena, overseeing eight, Section 42 properties in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. A proven performer, she also has extensive fee-management expertise, specializing in lease-up properties and stabilization.
Ms. Karre holds an Arizona Real Estate license, is a member of PAR (Phoenix Association of Realtor's), and the National Association of Realtors.
Shanita Lawrence
Regional Systems Coordinator
Ms. Lawrence’s areas of responsibility include continuous training of associates, systems support and conducting audits.
She also ensures that the community and regional staff are conducting business in accordance to state, and federal laws.
Ms. Lawrence’s joined ConAm in 2001 and during her tenure has worked as an assistant manager, business manager and community manager in both the Arizona and California regions.
Ms. Lawrence holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Arizona State University. She is also in the process of obtaining real estate licenses in Arizona and California.
