Team Spotlight: Karlie

At Wondery, Karlie brings equal parts heart and hustle to her work as Property Manager. She’s the friendly face residents know they can count on—whether she’s walking the property, solving a tricky lease question, or celebrating life’s little moments right alongside her residents.

Karlie’s morning start with connection. She’s messaging a future resident about paying their lease in full, reviewing new leads in the CRM, and finalizing lease summaries to make sure every special and rate is calculated just right.

From there, her day keeps moving:

• Checking in with Matthew, her maintenance tech (who, in her words, “is amazing—I don’t know what I’d do without him!”) to go over work orders and unit turns.
  
  
• Doing a property drive-through to make sure everything looks great—trash picked up, weeds handled, and the grounds in top shape.
  
  
• Walking vacant units with Matthew to ensure everything is move-in ready.
  
  
• Taking move-in photos so each home’s condition is documented before residents settle in.
  
  
• Coordinating with vendors, scheduling move-out walk-throughs, and reordering “doggy poo” bags for the pet stations.
  
  
• Helping residents navigate renewals, roommate releases, or early move-outs—with empathy and care. (“Sometimes, you’re a counselor as much as a manager,” she says.)
  
  

She’s also there for the little, personal moments: chatting with residents about job offers, seeing photos of new babies, and even marveling at the baby birds in a nearby nest. To Karlie, property management is about people first—and she loves being part of their stories.

Getting to Know Karlie

Karlie’s kindness, humor, and down-to-earth energy extend far beyond the office.

• 👩‍👩‍👦 Family first: She and her husband, Jacob, are high school sweethearts and proud parents to their one-year-old son, Rhett. (He’s teething right now—so sleep is optional!)
  
  
• 🏡 Hometown girl: She grew up in Dell Rapids and studied at Bellevue University in Nebraska, paying her own way through school.
  
  
• 🖤 Swiftie alert: Karlie is a lifelong Taylor Swift fan—and yes, she’s fully celebrating the engagement news and has “Life of a Showgirl” on repeat!
  
  
• 🪞 Creative side: She loves interior design and scrolling Pinterest for inspiration.
  
  
• 📚 Personality: She describes herself as “a bit of a hermit” who loves her alone time to recharge. Her favorite show? New Girl! “I’ve rewatched it 7 times and cry every time I’m done.”



• 🌄 Special Spot: The Black Hills are Karlie’s happy place—especially Sylvan Lake, where she and Jacob got married.
  
  
• 💬 Why she loves property management: “It’s the people. Getting to know my residents and ensuring their home exceeds expectations—it’s such a personal space, and I want everyone to have a great experience.”
  

Why We Love Karlie

With her thoughtfulness, reliability, and heart for helping others, Karlie embodies what makes PROPS communities feel like home. She combines attention to detail with genuine empathy—balancing spreadsheets, stories, and smiles in one day.

We’re so lucky to have Karlie on the team at Wondery, creating great experiences for residents every step of the way!