Building Positive Relationships in Your Community With Jourdan Murray, Property Manager for Read Investments

Watching Paint Dry

Jourdan Murray is the Property Manager for Read Investments, a company that owns and operates over 2 million square feet of retail, multifamily, and industrial real estate throughout Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.

Before her role at Read Investments, Jourdan was a Senior Assistant Community Manager at Essex Property Trust and a Senior Assistant Property Manager at Cushman & Wakefield. Currently, she’s a member of BOMA Oakland East Bay and the Cushman & Wakefield Emerging Professional Committee.

In this episode…

How can you successfully transition into a new role, a new company, or even a new industry? What does it take to become an exceptional manager and leader in an entirely different space?

After working various customer service jobs out of high school, Jourdan Murray knew she wanted to do something different. She was craving a career that would bring responsibility, provide her with challenges, and help her grow. Once she landed a job in property management, Jourdan dove headfirst into the industry and began conquering her fears. Now, she’s learning something new every day and working to improve properties — and most importantly, communities.

In this episode of Watching Paint Dry, Greg Owens and Katrina Stephenson sit down with Jourdan Murray, Property Manager for Read Investments. Together, they talk about Jourdan’s journey into property management, how she continues to overcome industry challenges, and the software that helps her succeed. Plus, Jourdan discusses the power of being kind, connecting with your community, and building strong relationships. Stay tuned!