“The people that I work with, my residents, and the ability to have fun at work,” she says.

To find out what the Woodland Villas Leasing Manager is up to when she’s not working, what she loves about Detroit and more, keep reading.
 

WOODLAND VILLAS LEASING MANAGER COURTNEY DEMPSEY 

Hometown? 

Canton, Michigan

How long have you worked at Paragon? 

Almost seven years.

What are your hobbies?

Traveling, taking walks with my dog, exercising.

A fun fact about your?

I’m working full time and finishing up my bachelor’s degree.

Favorite restaurant?

Friday’s

Favorite place to shop?

Windsor

What do you love most about Detroit?

That the city never gives up or stops wanting to be better.

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?

If there is one, I don’t know about it.

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As the property manager at Woodland Villa Apartments, she oversees operations and staff, regularly interacting with her outstanding co-workers, as well as our wonderful residents.
 

To learn where she likes to shop, eat, and go for fun, keep reading.
 

WOODLAND VILLA APARTMENTS PROPERTY MANAGER TRISH VOORHIES 

Hometown? 

Westland, Michigan

How long have you worked at Paragon? 

Five years and counting!

What are your hobbies?

Going to baseball games and collecting baseball cards.

A fun fact about your?

I can cross only one eye!

Favorite restaurant?

Applebee’s

Favorite place to shop?

Charming Charlie!

What do you love most about Detroit?

Comerica Park
 

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?

If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret!

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In her role as Property Manager, Marissa oversees day-to-day operations at Three Oaks Apartments, and ensures residents and staff stay and remain happy.

“Every day is a new adventure!” she says. “Paragon knows how to have fun in the workplace.”

To learn what she enjoys doing in her free time and where she likes to go, keep reading the latest in our “Meet The Team” series about Paragon’s amazing employees.

THREE OAKS APARTMENTS PROPERTY MANAGER MARISSA STASA​ 

Hometown?

Litchfield, Michigan

How long have you worked at Paragon?

Since March 17th, 2014!

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with my family and friends, kayaking, camping, and my fur babies!

A fun fact about your?

I played rugby in college.

Favorite restaurant?

Cascarelli's near my hometown, Best pizza ever! Detroit Area? Big Bear Lodge in Flat Rock.

Favorite place to shop?

Hobby Lobby, T.J.Maxx, Target.

What do you love most about Detroit?

There is always something to do and new adventures to be found.

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?

Just Baked!

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Carl has worked at Paragon for the last year-and-a-half and, for him, the folks he interacts with on daily basis —staff and residents— are the best part.

“I love getting to know people,” he says.

To learn which local restaurant he’s enjoyed since he was a kid and more, keep reading this installment of our “Meet The Team” series about Paragon’s amazing employees.
 

DRAWBRIDGE APARTMENTS PROPERTY MANAGER CARL VANIDOUR

Hometown? 

Fraser, Michigan

What are your hobbies?

I love the theater and all parts of it. Sometimes you may even get to see me on a local stage with a community theater.

A fun fact about you?

I have traveled to 48 of the 50 states, where I performed in a variety show for the men and women who have fought for our freedom!

Favorite restaurant?

Sign of the Beefcarver. My wife makes fun of me, but I have loved this place since I was a child.

Favorite place to shop?

Partridge Creek Mall. I love the outside atmosphere.

What do you love most about Detroit?

I love the atmosphere, such a cool city with lots of history. The architecture is also so cool to just walk around and look at.

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?

The museums. They allow for so much culture in the city! Anytime my wife and I look for something to do, we always try hitting a museum.

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And yet, despite all that responsibility, she makes time to take new associates and managers under her wing. To learn what else she likes to do on the job —and where she likes to go in her free time— keep reading the latest in our “Meet The Team” series about Paragon’s amazing employees.

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT SHARISSE MYREN

Hometown?

Pinconning, Michigan

How long have you worked at Paragon?

10 years

What’s your favorite part about working at Paragon?

My favorite thing to do is mentor and train new associates and managers. I love being in the field, working alongside my teams to make the properties and residents’ living experiences enjoyable and pleasant. Much of my job is related to making operations run more smoothly and efficiently at the site level, and I thrive on problem solving.

What are your hobbies?

Volunteering at my church, hanging with my kids, fitness.
 

A fun fact about you?

I love to travel, and have been to Norway, Denmark, England, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and 45 of the 52 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Favorite restaurant?

De Nang Restaurant in Clawson, Shaw's Crab House in Chicago, and Sanibel Grille on Sanibel Island.

Favorite place to shop?

Smile.amazon.com! I am not much of an in-person shopper, but I am very good at shopping online! Reviews are king. Locally, I enjoy Lost & Found Vintage in Royal Oak.

What do you love most about Detroit?

Growing up up north, everything was at least a half hour drive away. I love that within minutes you can do anything, from fine arts and Broadway shows to professional and minor league sporting events. Restaurants are diverse, the Metro Parks are beautiful, and opportunities are everywhere.

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?
Pewabic Poetry – our family has many treasures from this historic design studio.

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But he knows exactly what he loves about Detroit, and what he considers the city’s best kept secret.

To learn more about Matt, keep reading this installment of our “Meet The Team” series about Paragon’s amazing employees.
 

Leasing Consultant Matthew Teddy Rowland

Hometown?

Flat Rock, Michigan

How long have you worked at Paragon? 

Three years as of December 20th.

How did you begin your career at Paragon?

I was a part time maintenance guy at a property just North of Monroe, mourning my career in sales. My property was purchased and Paragon was hired to run it. I moved around as a full-time tech for awhile until I landed comfortably as Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at our Westwood Village Property.

Never having lost the desire to be in the marketing/sales business, I began studying real estate sales. Before I could make the biggest mistake of my life (other than that bowl haircut I had in high school) and leave the company, I was given the opportunity to join the ranks of Paragon’s leasing staff.

What’s your favorite part about working at Paragon?

How do you pick your favorite part of a job you love? Is it not being able to decide if I’m working or playing while clocked in? Is it spending time with people all day? The company events or competitions? I can’t decide. Let’s skip this one for now.

What are your hobbies?

Chasing my children through playgrounds. I’m also a runner, reader, and avid shoe wearer.

A fun fact about you?

I have never been beaten at an egg and spoon race. Never.

Favorite restaurant?

Pegasus in Detroit.

Favorite place to shop?

RUNdetroit

What do you love most about Detroit?

When you drive down I-75 at night and you can see the skyline lit up. It’s one of my favorite things to see.

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?

If Detroit had a secret, it wouldn’t be telling me and I wouldn’t tell you. *cough* Eastern Market. *cough*

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Galila is one of Paragon’s top Leasing Consultants, and has already been promoted to Senior Leasing Consultant after only six months with the company! Learn more about Galila, her incredible story, and some of her go-to Detroit destinations through our “Meet The Team” series.

Senior Leasing Consultant Galila Girgis

Hometown?

Westland, Michigan

What is your role at Paragon?

I am a Senior Leasing Consultant. I am in charge of showing people our beautiful community, processing applications, and taking care of our wonderful residents’ needs.

How long have you worked at Paragon?

I started at Paragon on March 30th, 2015.

What is your favorite part about working for Paragon?

My favorite part about working for Paragon is the fun atmosphere and interaction we have on a daily basis, and the appreciation I feel every single day (okay, that’s two).

What are your hobbies?

I love to play the piano, play with my parakeets, read the Bible, and watch Turkish Soap Operas with my mom.

Tell us how you began your career at Paragon?

I was living at a Paragon-managed community for four years and working at a hotel at the time as a front desk manager for ten years. A big fire happened at the apartment buildings I resided in on January 7th, 2015. My two baby parakeets and all my belongings were in the apartment. I was distraught, to say the least. The employees at Paragon not only saved my parakeets, but made sure that me and everyone else were taken care of both monetarily and mentally. I was so impressed by the level of service and sense of care that I decided to leave my job of ten years to join the Paragon family! So happy I did!

Tell us one fun fact about you:

I have been to Egypt 7 times!

What do you love most about Detroit?

I love the comradery Detroit builds in people. The loyalty to Detroit by Detroit-ers is fierce!

What is one of Detroit’s best kept secrets?

Sweet Potato Sensations in Redford. Check them out!

Favorite restaurant?

Big Fish in Dearborn.

Favorite place to shop?

Cantoro Italian Market in Plymouth.

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One of the kindest things you can do is be inspiring to others, with a warm smile, a kind gesture, a hand up. But don’t forget you. Inspire yourself to be that person you’ve always wanted to be, or do that one thing that will really make your day, week, year, life.

“Life Rewards Action”

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A big-tall-cold-ice filled glass of lemonade thank you goes out to all the Paragon Properties, volunteers, and residents that made “Alex’s Lemonade Stand—Giving Apartment Style” a huge success.

The goal was to raise $5000 for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, that helps to fight childhood cancer. The goal was reached through the generous donations and efforts of residents and volunteers, and selling lemonade.

By reaching this goal, Paragon Properties will match the amount raised, doubling the funds raised to combat childhood cancer. The best part is that the goal was surpassed!

Once again, a big Thank You to all who participated and donated to such a worthy cause.

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