After formally launching WPD Cares in January 2021, WPD Management, a trusted property management firm operating throughout the south and west sides of Chicago, has successfully given back to its residents and communities while activating its employees to volunteer their time. 

“Our motto at WPD is above all else, care. We are committed to building strong and effective relationships with residents, communities served, team members, and clients, which was the catalyst for launching WPD Cares,” said COO Patrick Ryan.

WPD Management has earned a 4.5 star rating on Google Business for a reason. In 2021, WPD Cares provided $22,000 in rent credits to residents that lost their job or had their hours cut due to the pandemic. Another WPD Cares initiative was randomly selecting 100 residents to receive a $50 gift card in a surprise and delight campaign. Over the holidays, a toy drive was hosted at a larger management assignment, and 150 toys were distributed.

Throughout the south and west sides communities, WPD Cares donated nearly $25,000 and formed a new on-going relationship with Humble Design and Untapped Chicago, both missions align with the management firm’s initiative.

The management team also volunteered 108 hours throughout 2021. One benefit WPD Management offers employees is two paid days each year to volunteer. Assistant Director of Maintenance Robert Taylor earned the 2021 WPD Cares Award for his leadership in coordinating volunteer events.

“Each year, we hope to increase the amount of service hours and donations from WPD,” said Ryan. “We look forward to creating further community events and opportunities to help care for one another.” 

WPD Management, a property management company operating throughout the south side of Chicago, is expanding its service to the city’s west side. In the last two months, the company has added 200 west side apartment units to its management portfolio. 

“With more than 3,500 apartments in our portfolio, we’ve built a strong reputation within south side communities,” WPD Management COO Patrick Ryan said. “Our expansion to the city’s West Side is a natural progression for our company.”

With a 4.5 star rating on Google, WPD Management is the highest-rated property management company on the south side. The property management firm understands the unique challenges faced by real estate investors, and its deep experience in the industry helped it become one of the most trusted property management companies. Now, that experience and trust will help residents on the west side as well. 

WPD Management’s newest property management assignments on the west side include apartments in East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Austin, and South Austin. 

“Our hands-on, comprehensive approach to property management sets us apart,” said Director of Business Development Dan Nagle. “We are excited to deepen our relationship with west side communities and provide support to residents and owners in this area of the city.” 

Looking ahead, the firm has a goal of reaching 5,000 units under management by the end of 2022.

WPD Management, a property management company operating throughout the south side of Chicago, has hired Dan Nagle as Director of Business Development. Nagle is the first person to hold this position at the company and plans to help the third-party management company have 5,000 units under management by the end of 2022.

“WPD Management today has over 3,500 apartment units in its portfolio and continues to be a leading and well-respected property management firm throughout the southside of Chicago,” said COO Patrick Ryan. “We’ve implemented systems and a team that can accommodate continued growth and look forward to having Dan win more business for us.” 

“I am thrilled to join this fast-growing company that prioritizes its residents, team and clients,” said Nagle. “Our goal is to continue to offer personal service to all clients while rapidly expanding our third-party management offerings.”

Prior to joining WPD, Nagle built a career in banking and most recently served as Regional Vice President for Devon Bank. He holds an MBA from Lewis University and has a degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University.

Employees with WPD Management, a property management company operating throughout the south side of Chicago, made a meaningful impact so far this summer, volunteering at two different organizations in June and July. 

“Giving back has always been an important part of our company,” said COO Patrick Ryan. “By offering two volunteer days so far this year for our employees, we recognize the critical role nonprofit organizations play in our community and the responsibility we all have in helping them succeed.” 

In June, 16 team members volunteered at Humble Design, lending a hand in the bed frame section helping organize and assemble. Their organizational efforts will allow designers to quickly work through the warehouse and serve more families in need of their help. Through Volunteering Untapped Chicago, 12 team members volunteered to clean up Harold Washington Park in July.

In addition, Property Manager Traci Haskell has been named one of three finalists for Property Manager of the Year for the 2021 Illinois Real Estate Journal Awards. A key detail for her recognition was going above and beyond to organize a toy drive in December 2020 that provided more than 150 toys and gifts at her Englewood community building.

“WPD is committed to building strong and effective relationships with residents, communities served, team members, and clients,” said Ryan. “By prioritizing those we serve, we are able to set higher standards for multi-family housing and property management throughout Chicago’s South Side.”

In March 2021, the company launched WPD Cares, a platform that connects nonprofits and community groups with the volunteers they need. WPD Cares is an initiative that gives back to residents, communities served, and employees. Nonprofit organizations and other entities doing work throughout the south side of Chicago are encouraged to submit their volunteer requests at www.wpdmanagement.com/wpd-cares. 

WPD Management manages a portfolio of 3,000 apartment apartments in neighborhoods throughout the south side of Chicago. Learn more about WPD Cares by visiting www.wpdmanagement.com/wpd-cares.

Following the launch of WPD Cares in January, WPD Management, a property management company operating throughout the south side of Chicago, encourages nonprofits and community groups looking for volunteers to apply for support on the new WPD Cares page on the company’s website. WPD Cares is an initiative that gives back to residents, communities served, and employees. 

Communities Served

WPD Management manages a portfolio of 300 apartment buildings in neighborhoods throughout the south side of Chicago.

“Throughout the years, we’ve always given back to the community. It was important for us to be more strategic about our donations and volunteer efforts, which is why we added a page dedicated to WPD Cares to our website,” said Patrick Ryan, COO.

Nonprofit organizations and other entities doing work throughout the south side of Chicago are encouraged to submit their volunteer requests at www.wpdmanagement.com/wpd-cares. 

“We want to become more familiar with organizations doing impactful work and hope that these inbound requests will introduce us to even more people doing great things,” said Ryan. “We are very proud to have made a sizable donation to My Block My City My Hood last summer and look forward to giving back, even more, this year.”

Employees

WPD Management currently employs more than 80 people working in various roles from Property Manager to Maintenance Technician. As the company has grown over the last decade, employee benefits have evolved to meet the market and the company’s core values. A perk reflective of the WPD Cares initiative is offering each employee two paid volunteer days and providing senior employees the ability to participate in a Leadership Training program.

“We are very proud that 16 of our team members completed a leadership training program last year. As we continue to promote from within, it is important for us to continue to invest in our team,” said Ryan. 

Learn more about WPD Cares by visiting www.wpdmanagement.com/wpd-cares and learn more about employment opportunities by visiting www.wpdmanagement.com/career-opportunities.