Kari Guillette
About Kari Guillette
Kari Guillette serves as the Head of Account Executives at Rent Ready, bringing over 20 years of experience in the multi-family industry. She has held various management positions across several companies, focusing on operational efficiency and service expansion.
Current Role at Rent Ready
Kari Guillette serves as the Head of Account Executives at Rent Ready, a position she has held since 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, she oversees the account executive team, focusing on enhancing client relationships and driving business growth. Her leadership aims to optimize the company's service delivery in the multi-family industry.
Previous Experience in Property Management
Kari Guillette has extensive experience in property management, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked at Aimco as a City Manager from 1999 to 2008, managing properties in Connecticut and Florida. Additionally, she served as a Regional Manager and District Manager at Robbins Property Associates from 2014 to 2017, overseeing operations in North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. Her background includes roles at Harbor Group and The Benchmark Group, where she contributed to community management and property oversight.
Educational Background and Certifications
Kari Guillette studied at Florida, focusing on Condo, Co-ops, HOAs, and Timeshares, and achieved the Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM) certification. She also attended the Connecticut Culinary Institute, where she specialized in Baking and Pastry Arts, earning the title of Pastry Chef. Additionally, she studied Accounting at Tunxis Community College, further broadening her skill set.
Advocacy for Operational Efficiency
Kari Guillette advocates for a centralized Operations Department to streamline the apartment make-ready process. She emphasizes the importance of efficient operations in the multi-family industry, aiming to improve service delivery and reduce turnaround times for property managers. Her initiatives include promoting Electrostatic Sanitization Services to enhance safety in high-traffic areas.
Expertise in Multi-Family Services
With over 20 years of experience in the multi-family industry, Kari Guillette has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by property managers. She has experience in providing essential services such as painting, punch, cleaning, carpet cleaning, and countertop/tub resurfacing. Her expertise has been instrumental in expanding Rent Ready's services to major markets across the country.