Experience & Knowledge
The Artisan Management Group Team

Meet our diverse team, united by the goal of creating homes where residents can Live Well. The Artisan Management Group team brings a wealth of skills and experience in property management, with each member dedicated to our core values of Integrity, Empowerment, Compassion, Community, and Stewardship. With a collaborative management style and a commitment to putting people first, we uphold the Artisan approach to multifamily property management.

Ryan Calahan
Partner

Ryan Calahan
Partner

25+ years in real estate investment
$750M+ in capital originated and arranged
$600M+ multifamily portfolio experience

Sean Fogarty
Partner

35+ years in commercial & multifamily
$20B+ in multifamily transactions
Led Midwest investment sales at HFF

Mike Perry
Partner

30+ years in multifamily investment
$2.5B+ in assets managed
180+ investments / 45,000 units overseen

Marcus Kjelden
Partner

20+ years in real estate investment
Multifamily & commercial asset expertise
Background in operations & acquisition

Darcy Geerdes
President

$200M+ in value-add capital projects
22% year-one lease trade-outs
Scaled multifamily platform to nearly 10,000 unit

Cheryl Emond
Regional VP

10+ years in property management leadership
Proven NOI growth & multistate lease-ups
CAPS-certified, team-first operator

John Chinski
SVP Accounting

Leads accounting & financial reporting
$2.5B+ in multifamily acquisitions supported
CPA with 20+ years of experience

Chris Shipley
Director of Marketing & Innovation

Builds scalable marketing systems for corporate and on-site teams
10 years marketing / 25 years IT experience
Property tech, CRM, and digital platforms

Nicole Cameron
Regional Manager

20+ years in property management
CAM-certified
Former leasing consultant

Kristen Langer-Marberry
Regional Manager / Compliance

15+ years in property management
Expertise in affordable housing & compliance
Experience with LIHTC, HUD & Section 8

Jake Kapustka
Regional Manager

3+ years in property management
Expertise in student housing & HUD
BS in psychological science

Miranda Ethell
Training & Development Coordination

10+ years in property management
BS in Business management
Expertise in operational efficiency

Morgan Simpson
Maintenance Operations Coordinator

7+ years in property management
Expertise in team collaboration
Expertise in vendor relations

Alexus Schilling
Operations Coordinator

12+ years in property management
$15M in assets managed
Expertise in customer experience

Jack Portz
Marketing Associate

Started with Artisan in 2025
BA in graphic design
Expertise in marketing strategy

Jessica Yip
Staff Accountant

Started with Artisan in 2024
Master of Accountancy
Bachelor of Accounting & Financial Management

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Our Goals Are Your Goals

Property owners throughout the Midwest rely on Artisan Management Group for a comprehensive range of services, including investment consulting, asset acquisition, maintenance and renovation assessments, and construction management. Our expertise spans all areas of multifamily management, such as affordable housing, student housing, and mixed-use properties, giving us a competitive edge in the industry. But it is our dedication to resident satisfaction that ultimately drives our success.

Get in touch with us, and let’s discuss what Artisan can do for you.

Experience & Knowledge The Artisan Management Group Team

Let’s Talk Our Goals Are Your Goals

Experience & Knowledge
The Artisan Management Group Team

Let’s Talk
Our Goals Are Your Goals