Dave McKenna, former CEO of ResMan, has joined the board at Leasera. He cited the massive disruption that Leasera is bringing to the property management software industry as his reason for the decision. McKenna has been responsible for numerous accolades as an innovative leader within the property management space. Now, he is excited to see what Leasera and their CEO, Barret Newberry can do for the future of renting.
Why Dave McKenna Joined the Board
Dave McKenna is no stranger to disruption. He spearheaded significant change during his over 15 years at RealPage, now a nearly $10 billion market cap software leader within the multifamily industry. Later, as the CEO of ResMan, he led the company through a period of massive growth and change. When he joined ResMan in 2015, it was a small startup, but by the time he left in 2019, it had witnessed incredible growth, to over 400 employees. Succeeding within the property management space is challenging. With McKenna’s leadership, the company eventually sold as one of the leading property management software companies in the world.
Throughout his experience, he has seen firsthand how technology can transform the property management industry. Now, he’s excited to see what Leasera will do next and believes that they have the potential to bring in a new wave of opportunity.
“Barret Newberry and Leasera are disrupting the multifamily proptech business model. They have created one of the most innovative and insightful solutions I’ve seen in a long time in this space. The platform has been cultivated over a number of years of careful investigation into the needs and behaviors of residents and operators.
I am very confident that Leasera is on the verge of something big and I look forward the evolution it represents.” says McKenna.
What Leasera is Disrupting
Leasera and their new rental ecosystem management platform (REM) have ushered in the next evolution of property management software. With REM, the company is shaking up the industry with an innovative new business model with no per-unit fees and interoperable, ecosystem tools. This new solution removes the glass ceiling of innovation that has been hindering the rental management market for decades.
Leasera’s software is designed to take property management beyond the operations and revenue capabilities of property centric tools. This, of course, still includes features like rent collection, maintenance scheduling, and late payment processing. What’s more unique is that REM now gives service professionals and consumer-renters the tools to collaborate efficiently and affordably within the same platform. This enables an on-demand service marketplace, hotel and vacation bookings, loyalty rewards, affordable housing donations, and personal investments directly from everyone’s portal.
“REM changes the way we think, communicate, and innovate within our industry. A property manager has a unified solution at their disposal, enabling them to truly meet consumers where they are and serve at the ecosystem level. An applicant we understand to be a single mom with two kids and a dog can now have their needs met directly with a more personalized approach. That’s better for them and our business.
Dave recognized this opportunity immediately within our first conversation, making it obvious that his guidance would be invaluable. He deeply understands the market’s history and how new market trends and technology will offer stronger outcomes in the days ahead. It’s no longer just about rent payments and maintenance. The future translates to higher lease conversions, better rates, longer residency, and a higher NOI. It allows us to be more human while also creating stronger business outcomes.
Dave gets that which is why we’re so happy he’s involved.” says Newberry, CEO of Leasera
Through collaboration, and enabling better access to meaningful services, Leasera is able to save property managers time and money. In fact, their customers have reported saving an average of 20 hours per month using the REM platform. That’s a huge amount of time that can be spent on more important tasks, like acquiring new tenants or maintaining existing relationships.
With McKenna’s help as a tenured leader, Leasera will continue to revolutionize the property management industry. REM will make life easier for property managers all over the world. It also ensures service professionals are put in the right position to serve key needs and the renter demographic experiences the full benefits of their lifestyle and access to the tools and services that support their upward mobility.
The property management industry is changing, and Dave McKenna is here to help make it happen. He sees the massive potential that Leasera has to disrupt the property management industry and change it for the better. With his help, Leasera will continue to innovate and make life easier for property managers, provide access to service groups, and create upward mobility for renters all over the world.
