DEAR ARLINGTON TEAM,
The start of a New Year is always a special time at the Arlington home office. We turn the page on 2025 feeling proud of our accomplishments and look ahead to 2026 with excitement.
We had a wonderful time in December as we came together at our annual office Christmas party to reflect on and celebrate the year's accomplishments. It was a meaningful opportunity to look back on what we've achieved in service to our associates, our valued clients and customers, and the communities we manage. It also gave us the time to focus on our goals for 2026. And, last but certainly not least, we had a great time celebrating the year and the season with prizes, games and dancing.
2025 was a year of remarkable progress and strong performance across every aspect of our company. Our successes extended beyond financial metrics to include outstanding customer satisfaction, high employee engagement, and meaningful social contributions. This is only possible through the teamwork of our Arlington family. YOU make this happen every year.
We hope you take the time to read each company's highlights as they showcase the efforts of our best asset, our associates. Thank you for your commitment to Arlington and we look forward to what 2026 holds.
Tai Cripps
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Dixon
Chairman of the Board
A year defined by scale, systems, and people.
In 2025, The Arlington Foundation (TAF) completed its second full year of grantmaking, deploying $1 million to nonprofit partners across four states.
Looking ahead to 2026, TAF expects to pair another planned $1 million in giving with an intentional push for awareness and employee engagement. We want every employee to have a clear way of getting involved. Through hands on touchpoints like Arlington Impact Day and employee led opportunities such as holiday gift drives, food donations, and supply drives, employees can plan, celebrate, and participate in the Foundation’s impact.
Accounting: Building Infrastructure for the Future
2025 marked a transformative year for the Accounting team as we strengthened our infrastructure and enhanced support systems across Arlington Companies. Our focus centered on cross-entity collaboration, driving standardization of processes from development through construction and into property management. This strategic approach has positioned us to better serve our growing portfolio of operating companies.
People & Organizational Growth
In addition, 2025 was a year of exciting momentum for our people. Many existing team members stepped into elevated roles, and we expanded our accounting organization to keep pace with the ongoing growth across our companies.
As we transition into 2026, we remain committed to fostering an environment where our people can develop their skills and advance their careers. We're excited to continue witnessing professional growth across our team and celebrating the meaningful contributions each member makes to the Arlington Companies. Our foundation of enhanced systems, collaborative processes, and talented people positions us well for continued success in supporting our expanding portfolio of operating companies.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Jarrod Norman
Director of Real Estate Finance & Accounting
Blake Turner
Director of Construction Finance & Accounting
Information Technology: Connecting Arlington Companies
Throughout 2025, the Information Technology team focused on strengthening how associates connect, access information, and collaborate across the Arlington family of companies. Our initiatives centered on improving user experience, enhancing security, and building stronger alignment across our operating companies. These efforts have created a more connected and efficient technology environment for all associates.
2025 Key Accomplishments
Building on our 2025 progress, IT will concentrate on three core pillars: governance, standardization, and value creation. These priorities will guide our efforts to deliver even greater impact across the Arlington Companies.
2026 Strategic Focus
Thank you to teams across the Arlington family of companies for your partnership in 2025. We look forward to continuing this progress together in 2026.
Julian Smith
Director of Information Technology
2025 asked more of us than expected, and our teams rose to the challenge. When conditions were tough, our teams leaned in—supporting one another, solving problems, and staying focused on doing what was right for our residents, our clients, and each other.
We balanced day-to-day execution with meaningful change—supporting our communities, protecting the resident experience, and adapting as systems, owner expectations, and market conditions shifted around us. The market didn't define our year—our people did. That's where our strength has always been, and always will be.
Properties: Growing our portfolio & personnel
Implemented a structured strategic planning process that establishes clear priorities, measurable goals, and shared accountability—improving transparency and follow-through across the organization.
Launched a comprehensive Policy & Procedures Manual for leasing, management, and maintenance to strengthen clarity, consistency, and compliance across the portfolio.
Implemented a formal Month-End Closeout Process to reduce variance, increase accountability, and improve reporting accuracy.
Established a standardized framework for evaluating advertising investments, including defined KPIs, benchmarks, and a performance review cadence.
In 2025, we focused on how the work actually gets done—investing in infrastructure, systems, and consistency across the portfolio to support our teams with clearer expectations, greater consistency, and better tools to succeed.
Infrastructure, Systems & Consistency
Implemented monthly cross-functional AIM meetings to improve alignment, transparency, and clarity on priorities, timing, and the "why" behind changes.
Launched The Arlington Key, a company-wide newsletter to strengthen communication, shared momentum, and organizational clarity.
Developed a structured Intern Program to strengthen foundational training, build bench strength, and support long-term talent development.
Established formal feedback loops through regional and site team surveys to directly inform, refine, and strengthen 2026 initiatives.
Systems Enhancement
Infrastructure & Leadership Capacity
Strengthened portfolio support through organizational realignment and strategic leadership placements:
Executive Leadership
Ryan Daidone, Executive Director of Facilities
Lauren Graves, Director of Marketing
Gwen Peters, Director of Brand Strategy & Engagement
Katie Roncadori, Director of Business Strategy & Optimization
Regional Leadership
Tori Baxley, Regional Manager
Crystal Diaz, Regional Manager
Jeremy Duhe, Regional Maintenance Director
Christa Heiser, Regional Manager
Danielle Joyce, Regional Manager
Antjuan Nelson, Regional Maintenance Director
Mary Beth Taylor, Regional Manager
Area & Specialized Roles
Mayte Abarca, Area Manager
MarySullivan Benton, Content & Creative Lead
Victoria Bruck, Operations Specialist
Keylee Burnham, Digital Marketing & SEO Lead
Emily Eichhorn, Marketing Performance & Systems Lead
Haley Holland, Regional Support
Jessica Sanchez, Area Manager
Halsey Warren, Business Operations Manager
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we move into 2026, we're deeply grateful for the people who make this organization what it is. Our focus will continue to be on elevating our operations while bringing our people with us—establishing clearer standards, investing in more intentional training, and providing stronger guidance as we evolve.
Thank you for everything you've given this year. We're excited for what's ahead in 2026 and proud of the strong foundation we're building together.
Tammy Wyble
President
Tami Stertmeyer
Executive Vice President
Catherine Holcombe
Vice President of Operations
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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The Oakley at Deerfield — Property of the Year 2025 — Apartment Association of North Alabama (AANA)
Additional Awards: Best of Business Rate 2025
Village at Caldwell Mill — Best Resident Event — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
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20 Midtown — 2nd Place Beautification — Category: 7–14 Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
4700 Colonnade — 1st Place Beautification — Category: 7–14 Years | Conventional — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Additional Awards: Best Property Entrance, Best Signage, Best Model Apartment, Best Vacant Apartment
Artisan Flats — 2nd Place Beautification — Category: 0–6 Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
AVIA Apartment Homes — 1st Place Beautification — Category: 42+ Years — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Additional Beautification Awards: Best Model, Best Clubhouse, Best Amenity Area, Best Entrance Sign, Best Landscaping, Best Pool
Denham Building — 2nd Place Beautification — Category: 42+ Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Easterwood — 3rd Place Beautification — Category: 0–6 Years | Conventional — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Flats on 4th — 3rd Place Beautification — Category: 7–14 Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Fitzroy — 1st Place Beautification — Category: 0–6 Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Market Lofts on Third — 3rd Place Beautification — Category: 0–6 Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Retreat at Mountain Brook — 2nd Place Beautification — Category: 42+ Years | Conventional — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
The Pizitz — 1st Place Beautification — Category: 42+ Years | Urban Living — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
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20 Midtown — Best Pool; Best Model Apartment — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
4700 Colonnade — Best Property Entrance; Best Signage; Best Model Apartment; Best Vacant Apartment — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
AVIA Apartment Homes — Best Model Apartment; Best Clubhouse; Best Amenity Area; Best Pool; Best Entrance Sign — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Cottages at Foley Farms — Best Model Apartment — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
Saddlebrook at Tates Creek — Best Model Apartment; Best Landscaping; Community Improvement — Central Kentucky Apartment Association (CKAA)
Tapestry Northridge — Best Clubhouse of 2025 — MAA Diamond Awards
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4700 Colonnade — Best Staff — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Retreat at Mountain Brook — Best Staff — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
SpringHouse — Property Team of the Year — Louisville Apartment Association (LAA)
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Taylor Brimer — Leasing Professional of the Year, The Oakley at Meadows — Apartment Association of North Alabama (AANA)
Mariska Gout — Senior Community Manager of the Year, Tattersall Apartments — Virginia Apartment Management Association (VAMA)
Melody Mitchell — Leasing Agent of the Year — MAA Diamond Awards
Rusty Guillams — “Go Getter” Award — Greater Nashville Apartment Association (GNAA)
Travis Harper — Maintenance Technician of the Year, Village at Caldwell Mill — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Brystal Moore — Assistant Community Manager of the Year (2024) — Apartment Association of North Alabama (AANA)
Latoya Murphy — Property Manager of the Year (2024) — Apartment Association of North Alabama (AANA)
Keagan Ransdell — Facilities Support Associate of the Year, Saddlebrook at Tates Creek — Apartment Association of North Alabama (AANA)
Jane Taylor — Property Manager of the Year, Saddlebrook at Tates Creek — Central Kentucky Apartment Association (CKAA)
Lindsay Vance — Best of the Bay — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
Cassie Williamson — Best Community Manager of the Year (Large Property) — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
Allison Wilson — Regional Property Manager of the Year — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
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Allison Anderson — Treasurer, Mirabel — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
Tiffany Bennett — Elected President — Baton Rouge Apartment Association (BRAA)
Justin Brown — President-Elect — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Keylee Burnham — President-Elect — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
Haley Holland — Appointed, Board of Directors — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Terrence Sims — Appointed, Board of Directors — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Lindsay Vance — President — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
Allison Wilson — President — Greater Birmingham Apartment Association (GBAA)
Shaelah Williams — Senior Member Director, The Flats at East Bay — Mobile Bay Area Apartment Association (MBAAA)
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Roberto Santiago Albino — Certified Pool Operator (CPO) — Tapestry East Bay
Kaitlin Early — Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) — Maison DeVille
Jessica Sanchez — Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) — Area Manager
Jane Taylor — Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) — Saddlebrook at Tates Creek
James Turner — HVAC / EPA Certification — Anthem Luxury Rental Homes
Rusty Guilliams
Regional Service Manager
Allison Wilson
Regional Manager of the Year
Anthony Vega
Service Manager
Cassie Williamson (Middle)
Manager of the Year
Lindsay Vance (Right)
Best of the Bay
Kaitlyn Reed
Sr. Community Manager
Taylor Brimer
Leasing Professional of the Year
Arlington Development is looking forward to 2026! After several years of challenging leasing and development conditions, we're hopeful the tide will turn in the coming quarters.
Development: Optimism for 2026
Many of our markets have faced challenges due to oversupply, resulting in concessions across several communities. However, new construction starts have slowed significantly, and we are beginning to see positive traction in rents. In many areas, our properties have been competing with multiple lease-up communities, but those properties are now filling, and we expect the markets to rebalance in the near future. We are eagerly counting down the days to the spring leasing season.
Market Outlook
2025 Highlights
From a pipeline perspective, we're targeting three to five new properties to close and begin construction in 2026. Our development team has identified several promising opportunities across our key markets.
2026 Pipeline
We're optimistic that 2026 will be a strong year for apartment fundamentals and therefore a strong year for development. Market conditions are improving, construction pipelines are moderating, and demand remains robust across our target markets.
We look forward to collaborating with Arlington Properties, Arlington Construction Services, and PBS to ensure a successful year ahead. The synergy between our development, construction, and management teams creates a competitive advantage that positions us well for the opportunities ahead. Together, we're building exceptional communities and delivering value for our residents, partners, and stakeholders.
Collaborative Success
Dave Ellis
Chief Development Officer
Construction Services: Excellence in Execution
2025 proved to be another outstanding year for Arlington Construction Services (ACS). Despite challenging market conditions in the multi-family development and construction sector, ACS successfully initiated six new projects while maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality units. The positive feedback we've received from clients confirms that our strategic focus on quality and execution is highly effective. We are performing at an exceptional level across all active projects and look forward to carrying this strong momentum into 2026.
2025 Project Performance
Process Optimization & Technology
Throughout the year, we have focused on maximizing the utilization of Autodesk Build. To ensure continuity across our projects, we appointed Brent Holloway as Operations Systems Manager. Brent is responsible for inputting inspection reports into Build, ensuring consistent project setups, and troubleshooting any issues to help our Project Management and Field teams optimize the program.
Velo Circleport
Cavala
Key Achievements & Strategic Initiatives
As we approach 2026, ACS sees multiple promising opportunities across several channels. We anticipate strong collaboration with Arlington Development, continued partnerships with existing third-party clients, and exciting potential with new clients currently in the Pre-Construction phase. Our pipeline supports starting six to eight new projects in 2026.
Looking Ahead to 2026
We remain committed to maintaining strong relationships with our current clients while strategically expanding our client base. We are deeply thankful for the hardworking, dedicated people who make Arlington Construction Services successful and a great place to work.
The strength of our team, combined with our proven processes and commitment to quality, positions ACS for continued success and growth in the year ahead. We look forward to building on our 2025 achievements and delivering exceptional results for our clients and stakeholders throughout 2026.
Blake Taylor
President
PBS: Exceeding Goals Through Dedication and Excellence
PBS closed 2025 having met or exceeded our major goals for the year. Our dedicated team demonstrated excellence across all construction phases—from pre-construction through project management and field execution. By actively listening to client feedback and implementing improvements, we enhanced our ability to deliver high-quality construction projects. This client-focused approach opened doors with new partnerships, aligning perfectly with our corporate growth objectives. The year concluded with strong momentum, positioning PBS for tremendous success in 2026.
We exceeded our ambitious goal of adding two new clients by successfully onboarding three new partnerships in 2025. This growth demonstrates the strength of our reputation and the quality of our work in the construction industry.
Brasfield & Gorrie – Atlanta, GA
Brasfield & Gorrie – Columbus, GA
Russell Corporation – Montgomery, AL.
Two of the three projects have commenced and are progressing very well.
Expanding Our Client Base
Major Project Highlights
Throughout 2025, PBS invested in multiple areas to strengthen our operational excellence and competitive position. These improvements have enhanced our ability to serve clients and deliver exceptional results.
Strategic Operational Improvements
PBS enters 2026 with exceptional momentum and a robust pipeline of opportunities. We are nearing contract award for two projects with new clients and will perform concrete and framing work for a returning client in St. Augustine, FL. Several additional projects have been awarded with start dates scheduled for early 2026. Our strong positioning supports the prospect of attracting additional clients throughout 2026 and beyond.
We remain committed to working collaboratively with our clients to add value to their projects while creating meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow and excel. The dedication and expertise of our team continue to be the foundation of our success.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Lawrence Whatley
President
The Fondren - Jackson, MS
Tapestry Lake District - Lutz, FL
Reserve and Rail - Charlotte, NC
Tapestry Sarasota Bay - Sarasota, FL