Nakeshia Thompson

Nakeshia Thompson is a seasoned property management professional with over a decade of experience leading operations across multifamily, mixed-use, and student housing communities nationwide. Currently serving as a Business Manager with Spirit Management Services in Chicago, she oversees a 165-unit mixed-use asset, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and resident satisfaction. Throughout her career, Nakeshia has managed diverse portfolios of stabilized assets and new developments, consistently achieving strong occupancy levels, reducing delinquencies, and executing successful lease-up and rebranding strategies. As District Manager of Start-Ups with Aspen Square Management, she spearheaded the repositioning and lease-up of more than 600 units, delivering double-digit NOI growth while building and mentoring high-performing teams. Nakeshia’s expertise spans budget development and management, vendor and resident relations, staff training and recruitment, and marketing strategy. Her strong command of industry tools—including RealPage, Knock CRM, and Reputation.com—supports her ability to optimize asset performance and maintain a best-in-class resident experience. She is a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) through the National Apartment Association and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a Certificate in Criminal Profiling from the University of Central Florida.