ELEVATING PROPERTY
OUR ORGANIZATION
Kirk McGary began working in property management over 30 years ago, and he and co-founder Doug Oler, started the first-ever property management franchise in 2005. Since then, hundreds of other entrepreneurs have joined the Real Property Management organization. Along the way, we have refined systems and processes, added new technologies, built best in class training systems, and created first class marketing tools and continue to lead the industry.
OUR FRANCHISEES
We truly value our franchise owners, and collectively continue to refine property management and grow the Real Property Management organization.
Eric Peoples, Franchise Owner (WA)
James Lawson, Franchise Owner (NY)
Ed Engel,
Franchise Owner (MI)
When you buy a Real Property Management franchise, know that you are supported by a leadership team who has years of experience in their fields, invaluable to your success. In addition to the executives listed below, there is a team of experts in property management, business coaching, marketing, training, and accounting ready to support you.
FOUNDERS
Kirk McGary, Co-Founder and Chairman
Kirk McGary founded Property Management Business Solutions, LLC, franchisor of Real Property Management. He has years of property management experience, is the first to franchise property management, and is the driving force behind the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that has made the Real Property Management brand nationally recognized as the leader in property management. Kirk earned a BS, Accounting degree and an MBA, and has experience in finance and accounting with technology companies. He received the Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
Doug Oler, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman
Doug Oler has extensive franchising experience as a former owner/operator of several H&R Block offices, and is a visionary of the Real Property Management franchise model. He has been instrumental in negotiating national alliances to bring unique savings and business opportunities to franchise owners.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lukas Krause, Chief Executive Officer
Lukas rose through the ranks to become CEO. He started as VP Operations, was promoted to COO, and in 2016 became CEO of the company. He has a proven track record of streamlining processes, implementing new technologies, building relationships and driving profitability. As Senior Director of Global Expansion for Quiznos, Lukas played a major role developing the international infrastructure and growing the brand to over 5,000 locations in four continents. Lukas was named among HousingWire Magazine’s 2015 Rising Stars, which acknowledges the top 40 industry professionals under age 40 who have driven their organization and the entire real estate industry
John Gohde, Chief Operating Officer
With more than 30 years of experience in franchising, John is responsible for franchise development and operations. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations at BrightStar Care. Prior to that, he held executive level positions at Cosi Inc., Sears Holdings Corporation, KnowledgePoints, Inc. and Wendy’s. John attended Michigan State University majoring in Business and received his Executive Management Certification in Management from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Bob Pifke, Chief Marketing Officer
Bob Pifke brings world-class marketing expertise to the Real Property Management franchise organization. He has held several executive positions with prominent companies such as CCA Global Partners, VISA and Ogilvy, and his work experience includes every aspect of marketing. While with VISA USA, Bob was instrumental in growing the VISA debit card business from $25 billion to over $500 billion in less than 10 years.
Tim Sedgwick, Director of National Accounts
Tim joined Property Management Business Solutions in 2012. He has managed Strategic Alliances, conference planning, and various operations roles during his tenure. As Director of National Accounts, he heads up our relationships with all national partners and seeks new relationships to further solidify the Real Property Management system as the industry’s best property management organization
Phil Romney, Chief Financial Officer
Phil Romney has over 35 years of accounting/finance experience in a variety of industries. Phil began his career in the Seattle office of KPMG and has since held senior leadership positions in companies in the utilities, biotech, insurance and on-line retail industries, and working most recently for Amazon.com. He is a CPA and has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting.
Valerie Mikita, Director of Franchise Development
Valerie has 12 years of sales experience and manages our franchise development team. Prior to joining Real Property Management, Valerie spent 4 years with Enterprise Rent-A-Car working through their management trainee program into fleet management, and then spent 4 years with Northwestern Mutual selling insurance and investment opportunities. Valerie received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
THE RECOGNIZED LEADER
Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Real Property Management #1 in Property Management, and Forbes recognized Real Property Management as a Top 10 Franchise, $0-$150,000 investment. In addition, we have been ranked in the Franchise 500 for seven consecutive years, and the Inc 500 for four consecutive years. We have also earned awards for franchise worthiness for veterans and for franchisee satisfaction.
In addition to awards, reputable media sources frequently seek our expert opinion for features related to housing, the real estate market, and property management.
OUR VISION, PURPOSE, AND VALUES
Our vision, purpose and values define who we are collectively as a franchise system. We believe they truly reflect who we are, because we not only live by them when it is advantageous to do so, but more importantly, when it is not.
OUR VISION
Become the most recognized, respected and successful property management organization in America.
OUR PURPOSE
We strive to improve lives and our communities by continuously elevating property management standards.
OUR CORE VALUES
Relentlessly innovative
Unwavering Integrity
Unquestioning reliability
Fervent belief in entrepreneurial success
Sense of family
ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT FOR A REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE?
“Franchise Support is absolutely the #1 benefit. You can’t beat that. Having 25 years of experience supporting you from day one is invaluable.”
– Carlos de Varona, Franchise Owner, FL
