Hello to all our Michaels teammates from across the country and thanks for listening! We are eager to share with you all our debuting podcast “5 Minutes with Michaels,” a brand new podcast created to give all teammates an inside look into what’s going on in our organization.
Episodes
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In this episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels, host Jed Henderson sits down with Kunal Chothani, Vice President of Acquisitions at Michaels, to uncover the intricate process of property acquisitions and its impact on creating thriving communities. Kunal shares his journey within Michaels, provides a behind-the-scenes look at the acquisitions process, and discusses the organization's commitment to addressing the housing needs of underserved markets.
The conversation also delves into attainable housing—what it means, who it serves, and how Michaels is leading the charge to bridge the gap for middle-income families. Kunal reflects on his experience speaking at the "Unlocking Housing for the Missing Middle" panel and shares insights into Michaels’ vision for the future.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Michaels teammate and Regional Property Manager, Alex Gallegos, joins this week's episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels to talk about his career journey and winning one of the of the Regional Property Managers of the Year at the 2024 Michaels Management Meetings.
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Michaels teammate and Regional Property Manager, Stacy Godsey, joins this week's episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels to talk about her career journey and winning one of the of the Michaels Trendsetter Awards at the 2024 Michaels Management Meetings.
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
In this episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels, host Jade Freehoff sits down with Sally Alonso, Community Manager at Park Kingsburg Apartments in California. With 35 years of dedication, Sally shares her incredible journey from kitchen prep to community leadership, the evolution of Park Kingsburg, and how they’re celebrating their 40th anniversary.
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Michaels, host Jade Freehoff sits down with newly promoted Director of Corporate Marketing and Community Engagement, Courtney Zaccardi. With over nine years at Michaels, Courtney shares insights into her new role, the impact of the Michaels Organization Educational Foundation, and the exciting transition to a fully digital scholarship application system. She also discusses her leadership in DE&I initiatives, her involvement in the Young Professionals Network, and what makes Michaels such a special place to work.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
In this episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels, host Robin Madison sits down with Brandon Nielsen, a Regional Facilities Director overseeing multiple states. Brandon shares insights into his decade-long journey with Michaels, from starting as a trainee to becoming a leader in facilities management. He discusses his role in training, capital budgeting, and HUD compliance, as well as his experiences at the 2023 Achievers Summit and the Michaels Management Meetings. Plus, he reflects on the honor of being named a Regional Facilities Director of the Year. Tune in to hear Brandon’s inspiring story, his passion for leadership, and his nominations for future podcast guests!
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Michaels teammate and Park West Community Manager, Hallie Redford, joins this week's episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels to talk about her career journey and winning one of the Community Manager of the Year Awards at the 2024 Michaels Management Meetings.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Michaels teammate and Country Park Apartments Maintenance Superintendent, Casey Crutchfield, joins this week's episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels to talk about his career journey and winning one of the Maintenance Manager of the Year Awards at the 2024 Michaels Management Meetings.
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Michaels teammate and Community Manager, Annette Hilton, joins this week's episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels to talk about her career journey and winning one of the Community Manager of the Year Awards at the 2024 Michaels Management Meetings.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Michaels Teammate and Regional Vice President, Adam Hay, joins this week's episode of 5 Minutes With Michaels to discuss his career journey and the future of Michaels' California Military Portfolio.