DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE FUTURE OF APARTMENT HOME LIVING
September 2019
Dear FJG Family, 
 
Each year TFJG proudly participates in fundraising to support the  
JT Walk & Beach Party to fund critical research and studies to help find a cure for ALS, a disease that impacts families across Hampton Roads and the world.
 
Please join us this year for the 12th Annual event on Sunday, October 6th at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. It will be an exciting day with family-friendly activities, including a family fun zone and King Neptune's treasure hunt, all culminating with a great beach concert featuring Buckshot and Rodney Atkins.
 
Thank you to those who have supported the walk in the past and continue to support this year. I look forward to seeing our team together this coming Sunday morning. If you have not signed up yet, please JOIN THE TEAM today!
 
 
Sincerely,

 
Taylor Franklin  
 

TFJG Promotionspromotions
Please help us congratulate our team members who have been promoted within The Franklin Johnston Group this month. Your determination and commitment are very much appreciated.  
 
Oneil Clarke - Maintenance Technician, Phoenix Apartments
Alberto Yanes - Maintenance Technician, Park Shirlington 
 
charles
 
Charles H. Mixer II promoted to Chief Information Officer
 
Please join us in congratulating Charles H. Mixer II on his promotion to Chief Information Officer!    
Charles has been with The Franklin Johnston Group since it's conception in 2013
He oversees our corporate and community hardware, software and data of all our managed communities , and combines his understanding of technology with a keen business acumen to maximize productivity, reliability, and security of our Information Systems. Please congratulate Charles on this well deserved promotion.
 

United Way Day of Caring UW
TFJG team members participated in the United Way of South Hampton Roads Day of Caring on September 13th!  The Day of caring supports local non-profit and public service agencies in the Hampton Roads community by connecting teams of volunteers to various improvement projects throughout the area. We had teams all over the area volunteering and helping to give back to our community along side other businesses in Hampton Roads. It was a great day for giving back!
 
Pictured Left to Right - Dana Waterhouse, Brittany Holder, Aaron Kuykendall,  
Emily Conley, Courtney Strait 

Internal Company Mascot Contest  mascot
TFJG held a contest among our team members to choose a mascot to be used internally at the company. They were asked to think about our company core values and what they stand for when making their selection. Submissions poured in, but two of the submissions stood out and aligned perfectly with what TFJG is all about - the Honeybee.     
 
 
Amber Friedman, Community Manager at Arbor Lake &
Hannah Childrey, Assistant Community Manager at Spring Water were the WINNERS! A compilation of their submissions is below! A
shout out to Lauren Williams, Leasing Consultant at Baker Crossing who took took it upon herself to use her talents to bring the bee to life! 

~ Honeybees build permanent homes and not just homes but they
build communities. They are 150% committed to each other, their leader, and their home. Their teamwork is legendary, and they always work like nobody is watching. It has also been said that with domesticated bees and beehives that when one hive is in danger or damaged they all work together to rebuild. Bumblebees help pollinate and allow new things to grow and flourish and are very beneficial to the environment. Bumblebees wings are smaller than their bodies so they should not be able to fly but they defy the odds every day, just like we do as a management company. We are continuing to grow, change, and adapt as a company and we will always defy the odds of being the BEST management company on the East Coast not only as a place to call home for our residents but as an amazing place to stand behind and work for! It's easy to come to work every day when you love your job! TFJG is the best in the BIZZness! ~   
 
  
   
   
Pictured Left to Right - Amber Friedman, Lauren Williams, Hannah Childrey


Be the Solution Winners Solution
Congratulations to the following team members for taking extraordinary measures to Be the Solution at their communities:  
   
 
    
 Stanika Rowson & Neily Maldonado, Accountants at Corporate
   
Both Stanika and Neily were nominated by Accounting Manager, Tymesha Hargis. Tymesha wrote, "Both have shown the core value of teamwork, Make something Happen! With bringing on board new team members in the accounting department, they both have stepped up to help the new team members. They have spent time with them sharing their knowledge and also answering question to help us meet goals as a team. It also shows their commitment to TFJG not just to get their work done but to achieve the bigger picture of meeting goals as a department. Thank you both ladies for all your hard work."
 
 
Renee Doyle, Community Manager at   The Crossings at Summerland & Summerland Heights 
    
Renee was nominated by Leasing Consultant, Elizabeth Giraldo and VP of Property Operations, Matt McBroom!  
Elizabeth said, "Renee is the best manager you can have.  She has the perfect mix of a professional attitude and respect when dealing with residents and employees and always manages to be fair, no matter the situation.  She is the only manager I know that can work efficiently at the same time at 2 different properties.  Definitely, we have to recognize the hard work she does for The Franklin Johnston Group and I cannot find the words to show my gratitude to her." M att McBroom said "Renee is an excellent leader
to her two teams in Northern VA.  She has always done more than asked and was instrumental in assisting me with the sale of one of her communities.  I truly believe a part of us retaining management after the sale was due to her leadership and attention to detail on how to run an asset.  She is beyond deserving of this award!"
   
 
Desiree White, Community Manager at Meadowood
  
Desiree was nominated this week by our COO, Taylor Franklin, for making something happen!   Due to Desiree's hard work and leadership, Meadowood finished out the last several months with $0 delinquency!  Accomplishing this goal is not without dedication and persistence, and we could not be more proud of you!
 
 
Kendall Shepard, Maintenance Supervisor at University Square 
  
Kendall was nominated by Portfolio Manager, Diana Cruz. Diana wrote: "Shortly after Kendall came on board, we were notified of a state inspection.  He jumped right in and showed true dedication to ensuring that University did well on the inspection.  Following the lead of Tommy and his team who came to assist, Kendall fell right into place as if he had been part of the TFJG team for years (University scored a 95 by the way).  Since becoming a TFJG team member this past June, Kendall continues to shine with his initiative and dedication to the success of University Square.  Not to mention that he also now assists with other communities in NC who are preparing for state inspections.  Kendall has taken it upon himself to tackle projects, without even being asked, that would have been contracted out in the past and has saved the ownership close to $5,000.  From removing dead shrubbery to repairing water lines running from the back of the building.  Though these items may seem minute to some, for University Square and the sister communities in Charlotte, Kendall has certainly 'Been the Solution'!!!!  Thank you Kendall for all you do and your dedication to the success of your community." 
 
 
 

Check out our  Careers Page  to see what The Franklin Johnston 
Group has to offer and to view our open positions in your area!
In This Issue
Chief Information Officer
Mission Statement
At The Franklin Johnston Group, our innovative team embraces excellence while creating communities that tell a unique story. We develop and manage with uncompromising standards, and value career growth earning us the coveted reputation as a preferred employer. The Franklin Johnston Group is the future of apartment home living.
 
TFJG Team Members


Our people make a difference in everything we do and are truly the secret to our success. Join us in welcoming the newest members of The Franklin Johnston Group:

Christina Baird

Marcus Baxter

Sean Budnovitch

Melissa Cherry

Randy Elliott

April Fentress

Odir Lobo

Gail Grasso

Reiko Hailes

Dewayne Harrington

Juan Hernandez-Sibrian

Harold Hutchins

Robert James

Allerha Johnson

Joseph Lancaster

Ashrele Landin

Charles May Jr

Benirys Ocasio

Bevon Phillip

Rachel Pomeranz

Mileydis Ponce

Annaliese Rosario

Javaris Roulhac

Louis St. George

Ieasha Sweet-Vann

Stacey Swinson

Daemion Thomas

Mario Ugalde

Tyheedia Walden-Bryan

Brandon Walton

Terry Wiggins

Alberto Reyes

 

Employee of the Quarter
 
  Tymesha Hargis
Accounting Manager

At TFJG we value and recognize the importance of our team members. To show our appreciation for the dedication and the impact they make, we recognize corporate team members quarterly with a designated parking space.
 
CONGRATULATIONS
Tymesha!
 
 
Appreciation Lunch
 
Units from Prince William County Fire & Rescue  
were invited to a 9/11 remembrance and appreciation luncheon at River Run Apartments. Firefighters entered to music and applause from the residents. Firefighters welcomed the opportunity to be a part of this annual community event.  
 
 

TFJG Heavy Hitters

Our Company Softball Team - TFJG Heavy Hitters continue to live up to their name! On 9/23 they won both names scoring
20-5 and 32-5! Connor Eason from Park Crescent hit one over the fence, scoring three runs. Kevin Wooleyhan, had an in-the-park home run. They are currently in second place in their division!  
 
Games are played at Princess Anne Park on Monday nights beginning at 6:45pm . The next game is September 30th.
Join us to cheer them on!
 
 
 
Watch Us Grow
Stay informed on TFJG construction progress for all new developments by watching our live construction cameras.  Click here to watch us grow! 
 
Knowledge - Learning Empowers...ASK!

TFJG encourages you to learn! Please sign up for the upcoming opportunities listed below for A.J. Johnson Training:

11/6/19 -

A.J. Johnson Training at NOVA Office