Nick Hecox is the Director of Maintenance at The Al Angelo Company, where he leads maintenance operations across a multifamily portfolio with a strong focus on operational discipline, team development, and service consistency. Nick brings a field-first mindset shaped by hands-on experience and is known for aligning maintenance execution with ownership goals, resident experience, and long-term asset performance.

Joel Spencer is a multifamily maintenance and operations leader currently serving as Director of Maintenance at Perennial Properties, where he oversees maintenance operations across a portfolio of high-end multifamily communities. He’s known for his hands-on leadership, focus on training, service quality, asset preservation, and enhancing resident experience. Prior to this, Joel worked his way up from field roles, having started in property management and advancing through operations positions including Service Technician and Regional Service Supervisor. His background includes various professional credentials such as LEED® Green Associate, CAPS, and CAMT, and he is active in industry leadership through associations like the Upper State Apartment Association. Guillermo Salazar is a business and technology executive, known for his role at IrisCX, a company focused on enhancing customer experiences with visual and AI-driven solutions. As a leader there, he drives the evolution and adoption of visual guides that improve product interaction, boost conversion rates, and elevate brand engagement. Salazar also serves as a Board Member of the US Proptech Council, where he helps bridge real estate technology, innovation, and investment, and contributes his expertise in strategy, business process optimization, and mentorship within the tech community.

Multifamily service and facilities leader and Regional Service Supervisor at Grubb Properties.

He began in property management at age 15 and progressed through leasing and property management roles before moving into maintenance and operations.

He joined Grubb Properties in 2012 as a Service Technician and advanced to Regional Service Supervisor in 2020, supporting service teams, asset performance, and resident experience across a portfolio.

He holds the LEED® Green Associate™ credential, CAPS, and CAMT, along with additional safety and technical certifications, and maintains a South Carolina property manager license. He also serves in industry leadership through the Upper State Apartment Association.