Our Strength. We value people.

We welcome different points of view and encourage the full participation of staff, tenants and the public. We are dedicated to the diversity of cultural and professional backgrounds. We pay attention to detail. Our maintenance staff is on call 24 hours a day. We are prepared to meet challenges, seize opportunities and build on local assets within their own organization and community.

Once you sign your lease with us, we will provide information about local moving companies, furniture stores, food markets and banks, cable TV hook-up, post office address change, pharmacies and more.

 

Our Staff has over 30 years experience in managing urban properties.

Sonja Roberts is the president of Perennial Properties and works daily with clients, staff, and tenants to ensure the highest quality of services is produced. Sonja is also an interior designer who collaborates with her husband, Jack Hatch, in developing these projects. She has taught at Iowa State University as an adjunct professor in the College of Design and was inducted into the College of Fellows, the most prodigious honor in the design profession.

Jack Hatch is the President of Hatch Development Group and an Iowa State Senator.

Annie Brown is the Manager for all our Des Moines properties. She brings more than eighteen years of experience in residential property management to Perennial Properties.

Carol Messerschmidt is our Maintenance Supervisor. Carol performs direct services on our properties and coordinates any on-site maintenance repairs. Carol brings management experience and hands-on skills to our organization.

Bert Schillinger is the Comptroller for Hatch Development Group and Perennial Properties. She has been with us since July of 2007 and was previously employed by a Des Moines CPA firm for twenty years.

Linda Glover is a Leasing Agent and works closely with Annie in managing all our properties in Des Moines. Linda has worked previously with FEMA and has been with us since September 2010.

Melissa Aalfs is the Manager for our Cedar Rapids properties.  Melissa brings several years of LIHTC property management experience to Perennial Properties.

Anumeha Jhunjhunwala is the Asset Manager for Perennial Properties.  She worked at Towers Watson in Chicago for two years as an Actuary in the Risk Consulting division and graduated from Drake University in 2009.

Nate Kessler is the latest addition to our Maintenance Division.  Nate is a professional home builder and re-modeler.  He has been in the industry since 1999.

Our Tenants. Their Testimonials.

“We have thoroughly enjoyed living in the Brickstone Apartments. The design is contemporary and interesting, unlike a “standard” apartment — no white walls or beige carpeting here. Also, the location is perfect, and the management is attentive and accessible. We recommend living in these apartments to anyone.”
– Andy and Claudia Lorentzen

“Leasing an apartment with Perennial Properties is a pleasure; unlike corporate landlords, the developer takes personal interest in tenant satisfaction while the manager is unusually gracious and responsive to residents. From my first visit, I have been equally impressed by their personal pride in maintaining the pristine condition of the premises which makes it a delight to enter the building at the end of a long day.”
– Prof K. Gibel Azoulay

“The Woodland Ave. Brickstone is a FANTASTIC place to live ~ the developers, the staff @ Perennial Properties, the location, the buildings… ALL of these things combined make for a comfortable, enjoyable and beautiful living experience. Perennial Properties is a very client-friendly property management group that sets its clients at ease ~ knowing that they are listened to, cared about and responded to. The charming exterior is only the beginning of the beauty that you find packed into this management team!”
Thanks guys, for ALL that you do to make us LOVE the Brickstone!!!
– Trisha Tanney

“Before moving to Des Moines, I looked at many different apartments. When I saw the Brickstone, I knew it was the perfect place. The Brickstone building is new but still possesses a lot of character and style from the Victorian era. The location is terrific, the neighbors are friendly, and I’ve been extremely happy with our property management. I’ve never regretted moving here!”
– Eric Nemmers

“Living at The Brickstone at Woodland has been a wonderful experience. I have the luxury of living downtown but without the noise and busyness. I have an amazingly beautiful view inside and out. My favorite thing about living at The Brickstone is the interior design. The moment I walked in, I knew I wanted to live here. It is like walking into a luxurious loft with “brand-new” everything and brilliant colors! I would recommend living here to anyone!”
– Carrie Wixson