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Every August, P.B. Bell proudly celebrates Maintenance Appreciation Week, recognizing the dedicated maintenance professionals who keep our multifamily communities operating at their best. From routine service requests to urgent repairs, our maintenance supervisors, technicians, groundskeepers, and housekeepers play a critical role in delivering exceptional apartment living experiences across Arizona. The Backbone of Multifamily Property Management In the multifamily industry, maintenance …

A Day in the Life of Casey Hale Casey Hale, a widely known and beloved member of the P.B. Bell team, serves as the company’s maintenance director. In 2004, Casey started his career in multifamily real estate (at P.B. Bell) and naturally progressed up the ladder because of his seasoned skills and dedication to working with integrity. Casey has held …

On August 14th, the Arizona Multihousing Association and Cox Communications hosted the 33rd annual Tributes Awards. These awards honor multifamily professionals and communities for their outstanding performance in the Arizona apartment industry. Throughout the evening, AMA handed out nearly 30 awards ranging from Volunteer of the Year to Service Technician of the Year. In total, P.B. Bell superstars were recognized …

Every summer, while most people are thinking about pool days and vacations, the Arizona multifamily industry is already preparing for the holidays. Through the Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation (AMCF), property management companies and vendor partners come together for an annual Christmas in July donation drive that supports more than 300 children at the UMOM New Day Center in Phoenix. For …

A Day in the Life of Cheri Stroud Cheri Stroud has been with P.B. Bell for 29 years and works at Everly at Morrison Ranch where she leads housekeeping on the property. Before she landed at Everly, she roved around various properties to bring her experience and expertise. Everly at Morisson Ranch is the fourth new build she has worked …

From overseeing daily operations to resident events, the assistant manager plays a critical role caring for their community and residents. We connected with Yvonne Torres, Assistant Manager at Noria Robson Luxury Apartments, to learn about her day-to-day tasks as well as things she enjoys most, both at work and in her free time. What does a typical day look like for you? I …

Every August, P.B. Bell honors the company’s incredible maintenance teams during our annual Maintenance Appreciation Week. Whether it be something as simple as a burned-out lightbulb, or as concerning as air conditioning issues in the heat of the summer, P.B. Bell’s maintenance supervisors, techs, groundskeepers, and housekeepers go above and beyond to ensure P.B. Bell communities are pristine and beautiful, …

On July 11, 2023, Cindy Braegelmann celebrated her 35th anniversary with P.B. Bell. We sat down with her and her work bestie, Susan Hawthorne, to talk about her role and how it has evolved over the past 35 years. What does a typical day look like for you? As a bookkeeper for P.B. Bell, I work with everyone – employees, …

On August 11th, the Arizona Multihousing Association and Cox Communications hosted the 31st annual Tributes Awards. These awards honor multifamily professionals and communities for their outstanding performance in the Arizona apartment industry. Throughout the evening, AMA handed out 30 awards ranging from Volunteer of the Year to Service Technician of the Year. In total, P.B. Bell superstars were recognized for …

What does a typical day look like for you? My typical day involves a lot of computer work; emails, UKG, benefit sites, etc. What falls into that day depends on if it’s a payroll week, employee changes, new hires, terms, or what time of the month or the year it is regarding benefit enrollments, compliance items, billings, etc. Tracking and …