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]]>This year’s celebration featured a fun superhero theme that perfectly reflected the everyday heroics of our maintenance teams. Communities kicked off the week by decorating their leasing offices with superhero-inspired decor and stocking up on their favorite snacks and beverages to keep them energized throughout the week — including some delicious homemade banana chocolate muffins for some! Team members were also treated to catered lunches and thoughtful gifts as tokens of appreciation for all they do. To wrap up the celebration, teams enjoyed exciting outings that included bowling, TopGolf, minor league baseball games, and go-kart racing.
Our Maintenance Teams are a vital part of NALS’s success, and we are incredibly grateful for the passion, hard work, and care they bring to our communities every single day. Their commitment to excellence helps create places our residents are proud to call home, and we are honored to celebrate and recognize these outstanding team members. Thank you to all our NALS Maintenance superheroes for everything you do!
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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Arrowhead Summit offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartment homes boasting upscale, fully renovated interiors and an array of community amenities. With quality interiors featuring granite countertops, contemporary shaker-style cabinets, tile backsplashes, wood-style flooring, private patios and balconies, stainless steel appliances, full-size washer/dryers, walk-in-closets, 9’ ceilings, fireplaces in select homes, and air conditioning. The gated community features a renovated modern clubhouse, a renovated fitness center with a yoga/spin studio, a rock climbing wall, treadmills, two resort-style pools and a heated spa, a picnic and grill area, and an expansive dog park.
Located in the desirable neighborhood of Arrowhead Ranch, the community benefits from convenient access to an abundant amount of retail and entertainment options, such as the Arrowhead Towne Center mall and the P83 Entertainment District, as well as the ease of being inside the Loop 101 freeway, allowing quick access to plenty of employment opportunities.
Arrowhead Summit's acquisition is the latest for NALS Apartment Homes, which owns seven communities in the greater Phoenix area and is a sister community to Sage Stone at Arrowhead Apartments, The Reserve on Cave Creek Apartments, RidgeGate Apartments, Versante Apartments, Waterford at Superstition Springs Apartments, San Tropez Apartments, and Towne Square Apartments. For more information about this stand-out community, please visit www.ArrowheadSummitApartments.com.
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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The Pinnacle Highland team from Cottonwood Heights, UT, volunteered at Tiny Tim’s Foundation for Kids to build wooden toy cars. This organization creates toys, clothing, blankets, hygiene kits, and school kits that are distributed to children in need around the world.
Three of our Tucson, AZ communities, Finisterra, Sonoran Terraces, and The Legends at La Paloma, joined forces to volunteer at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Together, they helped pack 5,523 food boxes for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which will be distributed across five counties in Southern Arizona.
The Pacific Northwest teams across Washington and Oregon contributed their time to Reclaiming Hope Ranch, an organization dedicated to children with a history of foster care and adoption. They provide a safe place for them to discover their gifts, values, and a sense of belonging through various ranch activities. Our teams had a fulfilling day of hard work on the Horse Care team, which included food preparation and cleaning the ranch.
The NALS HQ office also participated in a volunteer day at PATH. This organization offers an interim housing program serving individual men and women and providing access to 100 beds year-round. Our HQ team spent the day wrapping donated gifts, decorating the dining hall for the holiday season, and assisting with lunch service.
As we reflect on this week, we’re reminded of how worthwhile it is to come together in service of our communities. We are deeply grateful for the incredible organizations that welcomed us, guided us, and allowed us the opportunity to give back in a hands-on, impactful way. Their dedication inspires us, and we’re honored to support their mission. Thank you to every partner who helped make this week such a rewarding experience!
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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]]>Our teams embraced Office Appreciation Week with full force! Offices were adorned with decorations all week — some even chose fun themes like the TV show Friends and Casino Royale, complete with a Casino Cafe filled with snacks and refreshments. Goody bags and gifts were curated for each one of the team members with cozy self-care kits, flowers, mugs, blankets, and their favorite coffee!
Alongside all the week-long festivities, each team enjoyed a well-deserved outing to show gratitude and appreciation for their hard work. The Vistas in Laughlin, NV traveled south to visit the Burros of Oatman where the population consists of more burros than people! Meanwhile, The Arbors team in Duluth, GA explored the Gwinnett County Fair and tasted all the delicacies it could offer, especially the funnel cake! Our team at View on Centennial in Colorado Springs, CO opted for a more relaxing day with pedicures. Other teams let off some steam in a rage room or by axe throwing, while the Pinnacle Highland team in Cottonwood Heights, UT were mind blown at the Museum of Illusions in Salt Lake City. The entire week was a time to honor the individuals who make up the wonderful teams in each of our communities.
NALS is thrilled to celebrate the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our onsite teams, not only this week but throughout the year. We are truly grateful for their hard work and diligence not only to NALS, but to the tens of thousands of residents who choose to live in one of our communities.
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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]]>After thoughtful consideration, we have selected our grand prize winners, runner-ups, and honorable mentions. Without further ado, here are our 2025 Photo and Video Contest Winners:
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS:
Congratulations to Micah M. from Eagle Ranch Apartments in Albuquerque, NM for winning the Grand Prize Photo!
Congratulations to Michael A. from Glen Park Apartments in Smyrna, GA for winning the Grand Prize Video!
RUNNER-UP WINNERS:
Photo – Michael M. from Pinnacle Highland Apartments in Cottonwood Heights, UT
Video – Hozefa B. from Aliso Briar Forest Apartments in Houston, TX
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Grayson G. from View on Centennial Apartments in Colorado Springs, CO
Marlene N. from Echo Apartments in Dallas, TX
Vincent J. from Lambertson Farms Apartments in Thornton, CO
Jamie R. from San Tropez Apartments in Scottsdale, AZ
Nikita L. from Upland Flats Apartments in Colorado Springs, CO
Congratulations to all the winners! We appreciate our resident’s participation in our tenth year of our resident photo and video contest and cannot wait for next year.
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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Completed in 2023, Upland Flats offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartment homes boasting upscale interior and an array of community amenities. With quality interiors featuring quartz countertops in the kitchen and baths, tile backsplashes, private patios & balconies, stainless steel appliances, full size washer/dryers, walk-in-closets with built-in shelving, 9’ ceilings, smart home features, and air conditioning, this modern community has it all. Outside the homes, Upland Flats offers residents amenities including a modern clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool and hot tub, outdoor firepit and grill area, bike repair station, dog grooming station, and dog park.
Located in the Cimarron Hills neighborhood, Upland Flats benefits from convenient access to an abundant amount of retail and entertainment options and provides ease of access to some of the best outdoor mountain recreation the nation has to offer.
Upland Flats Apartments' acquisition is the latest for NALS Apartment Homes, which owns three communities in Colorado Springs and is a sister community to View on Centennial Apartments, The Overlook at Interquest Apartments and Aliso Briargate Apartments. For more information about this stand-out community, please visit www.UplandFlatsLiving.com
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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]]>Be sure to check out our recap video to catch all the highlights and see how each property made their Maintenance Appreciation Week one to remember!
Across all regions, our properties went all out to show their gratitude. Think festive decorations, delicious catered lunches, thoughtful gifts, and t-shirts — and that was just the beginning. Every maintenance team also got to step away from their toolboxes and spend an afternoon together off-property, enjoying activities like bowling, mini golf, kart racing, and even an action-packed Virtual Reality Adventure! The week was packed with laughter, team spirit, and well-earned recognition!
Our maintenance teams are not just essential — they are the heart of everything we do. Their hard work, quick thinking, and commitment to our residents make an immeasurable difference every single day. We are beyond grateful for everything they do and are proud to celebrate them not just this week, but all year long. Here's to our maintenance heroes — thank you for making NALS a place we're proud to call home!
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Cigna Healthcare has awarded NALS Apartment Homes the 2024 Bronze Level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee health and well-being. This recognition highlights our dedication to fostering a workplace culture prioritizing employee wellness, engagement, and vitality.
One key initiative in this recognition is our annual Spring into Wellness Challenge, a six-week program that encourages employees to engage in physical activities like running, biking, hiking, and walking. By logging their activities through synced fitness apps, employees work towards individual fitness milestones while contributing to their team’s overall success. This challenge not only promotes physical well-being, but also builds a sense of community and friendly competition among colleagues.
At NALS, we believe that employee health plays a vital role in overall job satisfaction and business success. A healthier workforce leads to improved productivity, increased morale, and a more engaged company culture. Our well-being initiatives align with Cigna Healthcare’s emphasis on vitality, as research from the Evernorth Vitality Index confirms that employees with higher vitality experience better mental and physical health, greater job satisfaction, and enhanced performance.
The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on key aspects of their wellness programs, including leadership support, program structure, execution, and company policies. Organizations that receive this designation demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness. NALS is proud to have earned the Bronze Level Designation, marking our continued progress toward a healthier and more engaged workplace. Our commitment towards workplace well-being ensures that employees have access to the resources and support they need to thrive both professionally and personally. We look forward to building on these efforts and further enhancing our workplace wellness programs in the future.
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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Recently completed in 2023, View on Centennial offers new generation interior and community amenities. The property is comprised of one bedrooms, two bedrooms, and three bedroom apartment homes and due to View on Centennial’s elevated setting, many of the units offer significant views of the mountains and the city. The apartment homes also boast quality interiors featuring quartz countertops in the kitchen and baths, tile backsplashes, private patios & balconies, stainless steel appliances, full size washer/dryers, walk-in-closets with built in shelving, 9’ ceilings, gas ranges, and air conditioning. Amenities include a clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool and hot tub with fire pit cabana seating and mountain views, outdoor grill, game deck, dog grooming station, a second fire pit area with city views, and easy access to the adjacent Kissing Camels Golf Course and Garden of the Gods.
View on Centennial Apartment Homes' acquisition is the latest for NALS Apartment Homes, which owns three communities in Colorado Springs and is a sister community to The Overlook at Interquest Apartments and Aliso Briargate Apartments. For more information about this stand-out community, please visit www.ViewOnCentennial.com
About NALS Apartment Homes
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, NALS Apartment Homes is a fully integrated real estate investment firm engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of multifamily apartment communities. NALS owns and manages over 15,000 apartment homes throughout the United States, including markets such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Seattle, and Albuquerque. To learn more, please visit www.nals.com.
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The first morning of the conference, NALS Director of Maintenance and Regional Maintenance Managers held round table meetings with attendees on topics including: HVAC, mold remediation, make ready and preventive maintenance, PV-CPC repairs and glues, pool maintenance, and quality control. In addition to specific maintenance training, the Regional Maintenance Managers also led a session on the challenges of leadership later on in the week. With interactive activities throughout the meeting, Maintenance Supervisors were taught the importance of listening, communicating, and maintaining quality to demonstrate great leadership to their on-site teams.
Stand-out communities and Maintenance Supervisors were also honored during the conference. This year's award winners were:
Accident Free Communities:
- RidgeGate Apartments in Phoenix, AZ
- Mariner’s Glen Apartments in Port Orchard, WA
- The Legends at La Paloma Apartments in Tucson, AZ
- Ironhorse Apartments in Longmont, CO
- Waterford at Superstition Springs in Mesa, AZ
Special Recognition – Winter Freeze:
- Lambertson Farms Apartment Homes in Thornton, CO
- Courtney Downs Apartments Homes in Englewood, CO
- Redstone Ranch Apartments and Townhomes in Denver, CO
Maintenance Shop Contest:
- Towne Square Apartments in Chandler, AZ
Maintenance Golf Cart:
- Lambertson Farms Apartment Homes in Thornton, CO
Special Recognition:
- Special Projects: Jose G., Maintenance Supervisor at Sonoran Terraces Apartments in Tucson, AZ
- Rookie: Jerry G., Maintenance Supervisor at The Legends at La Paloma Apartments in Tucson, AZ
- Achievement: Cedric L., Maintenance Supervisor at The Gardens of East Cobb Apartments in Marietta, GA
- Excellence: Miguel C., Maintenance Supervisor at Chandler Park Apartments in Houston, TX
The NALS Maintenance Supervisors left feeling refreshed and ready to implement all the valuable takeaways from the conference at their properties and provide top-notch service to residents. Congratulations to all the award winners and honorees! NALS looks forward to continuing successful maintenance conferences for years to come!
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