Our Team

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We're passionate about our Core Values. Curiousity keeps us sharp. Passionate optimism drives us day to day. Intention moves us forward and relationships are at the heart of it all.

relationship focused

At the heart of our business, we’re in it for the people we work with and the people we serve.

passionately optimistic

We have a laser-focus on our collective “why”. We already know what’s next or how we can contribute more because we’re actively looking for ways to reach a common goal.

intentional in action

We have productive conversations, concise communication and proactive action to help the team, our clients, and colleagues progress forward efficiently and on the same page.

curious by nature

We are always seeking a better idea, a more innovative approach, and inspirational leadership. We are all about people, places and practices that challenge us to be our best.

Leadership Team

Tim Nichols

CEO

Tim Nichols

CEO

Tim Nichols is the Chief Executive Office of Lifestyle Communities, a company viewed as an iconic leader in finance and development located in Minnesota. As CEO, Tim founded and fosters the growth of Lifestyle Communities’, the industry’s most well-rounded and most knowledgeable leader in cooperative housing in the Midwest. Since starting his career in real estate, finance, and development in 1989, Tim has owned and operated several successful financial and development companies specializing in multi-family housing with an acute focus on cooperatives. Tim has developed or financed projects spanning all ends of the Twins Cities market, including several projects in greater Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. In total Tim has worked on more than $2 billion in multi-family housing projects serving as lender, developer, or master developer.

Named to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s “40 under 40,” Tim continues to be the passion behind Lifestyle Communities endeavors and is held in high esteem by employees, peers and partners alike. Tim received his B.S. from Arizona State University School of Business in Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Development. Tim has previously served on numerous subcommittees with Mortgage Bankers Association both nationally and locally in Minnesota and Arizona. Tim has also served as President of the Apollo Club and the Apollo Foundations where he remains a proud member.

Our Team

Dena Meyer

President Artessa Development/Management

Dena Meyer

President Artessa Development/Management

Laura Prow

Senior Director of Marketing and Sales

Laura Prow

Senior Director of Marketing and Sales

Katie Bauer

Director of Cooperative Management

Katie Bauer

Director of Cooperative Management

Kelli Kruschke

Director of Design

Kelli Kruschke

Director of Design

Llew Jenkins

Sales Manager

Llew Jenkins

Sales Manager

Andy Johnson

Finance and Accounting Manager

Andy Johnson

Finance and Accounting Manager