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Pete Zimek
Pete Zimek is the founder and CEO of Gainesville, Florida based Traffic2Revenue, a company whose Internet Listing Service providers (ILSs) in six Florida cities collectively help over 30,000 people per month in their search to find an apartment that meets their lifestyle and budget. He is an expert in both the consultative sales process and search engine optimization. In 2011, Pete was named Social Media Person of the Year by the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando for his work in... Read More »
Market Director
Sydney Jamieson
Sydney got her start at an apartment community with nearly 1200 residents! She has worked nearly every job in a leasing office—Street Team, Marketing Assistant, Leasing Agent, and Leasing Manager. The best things about working in a leasing office were throwing her residents a good party, seeing how everyone personalized their space, and the excitement of rent day. However, her favorite moment of any day was helping people find an apartment that met their needs and, most importantly, felt like... Read More »
Carina Miles
Carina is a people person who loves all things public relations and marketing! She's done everything from working with PR agencies to entrepreneurial adventures, winning multiple industry awards along the way. Born and raised in Central Florida, she knows all of the ins and outs of the Orlando area. As a market director for iLS network, Carina is ecstatic to use her passion for client relations, while helping residents find their perfect apartment in the city she loves! Carina graduated with... Read More »
Dakota Sproule
Dakota is a creative problem-solver who gets fired up about making a difference in the community through public relations and communications. Fueled by these passions, she has worked in digital marketing, non-profit public relations, fundraising, content creation, social media strategy and market research. She loves using her experience to build meaningful, lasting relationships. As a part of the iLS Network team, she gets to do just that by connecting clients and renters to help them find an... Read More »
Digital Marketing Director
Jennifer Norman
Whether it's online or on-air, Jenn has been working to help local, regional and national businesses gain a competitive advantage since graduating from the University of Florida in 2008. Serving as the Director of Digital Marketing, Jenn plans and executes all online strategies including SEO, blogging and social media. Offline she strives to determine and connect Swamp Rentals with strategic partners in the community. Having begun her career in local TV news and broadcasting, Jenn gained... Read More »
Melisa Figueroa
Melisa is a go-getter who loves creating positive change in peoples' lives through public relations and communications. She loves working with and meeting new people and uses her passions to create lasting relationships. She has worked in retail marketing, non-profit public relations, event planning, radio station promotions, creating social media strategies, and more communications areas, all while still in school at the University of Florida. She made it her goal to gain as much experience... Read More »
Carter Rolfe
Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Carter moved to Jacksonville, Florida at the young age of seven. From plains to ocean, Carter quickly fell in love with the big blue and, though home is where the heart is, he quickly adjusted to the new lifestyle. Growing up watching the Florida Gators and attending Billy Donovan's summer basketball camp from middle school to high school, Carter felt orange and blue pumping through his veins early on. So when he came to Gainesville to attend the... Read More »
Julia Barela
Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida since she was seven, her dream was always to attend the University of Florida and be a gator. Now at the age of 21, she is on the verge of graduating on May 2015 with a Bachelor's in Anthropology and minor in Entrepreneurship. Her adventurous spirit has led her to do the craziest of acts from zip lining the canyons to swimming with manta rays in the Bahamas. Julia is no stranger to traveling, especially since she's traveled and lived in four different... Read More »
Maria Eisenhart
When she's not at the beach soaking up the sun this Miami girl loves shopping. Whether, she is strolling the mall or surfing the web being up to date on the latest fashion trends is a must for her. Maria, having been a busy city girl her entire life, enjoyed the luxury of always having good restaurants open at all hours to support her nocturnal lifestyle habits. But as she moved to Gainesville in fall 2010 she was ready to embrace the college town life. However, she was nervous about where to... Read More »
Katie Duguid
Katherine has always been a Florida girl and grew up on the coast - that is, until she moved to Gainesville. There, she attends the University of Florida and studies both Advertising and English. While there isn't sand or surf, she's grown to love the area. What she particularly likes about the 'ville is all the different living options that are available. As someone who has lived on and off campus, she knows the importance of finding a place that fits your lifestyle just... Read More »
Nick Sutter
Nick Sutter is a Florida native who grew up in South Florida. He is currently pursuing an Advertising degree at the University of Florida. Born with the heart of a writer and the core of a nerd, he seems to be constantly looking for new experiences to satisfy his own curiosity. Nick's curiosity got its fill when he came to Gainesville. After four years of college he has learned a lot about the local area, including the apartments within it. Nick understands the importance of having a... Read More »
Ivana Sehovic
Ivana is originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia, a beautiful capital city with a rich history and delicious food. Her family moved to Clearwater, Florida when she was 5 years old. She attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, majoring in English Literature and Pre-Medicine with a minor in Classics. One of her favorite places to visit in Gainesville is Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, where she loves to hike and photograph the wildlife. She also regularly drives up to attend Gainesville's... Read More »
Jake Romoser
Jake is a Florida man through and through. He was born and raised in Orlando - specifically, the suburbia of Ocoee. Jake graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in journalism and a minor in environmental studies. For the past year, he has been working in New York City in the photo department at Bon Appetit magazine. After a year of the big city grind, Jake decided 40-minute commutes on packed subway cars, $8 beers and ludicrous apartment rent just wasn't his cup of tea. He is... Read More »
Meghan Bowman
Born in Houston, Texas, where everything is big, Meghan's birth story is no different than the state that is her birth place. Before Meghan's mother could even step a foot inside the hospital, she was born right there in the parking lot. Meghan's eagerness to live and have adventures has carried with her throughout her life. Growing up in a small town outside of Tampa, Florida was less than this spirited young lady aspired for. So, when she graduated she took the first... Read More »
Aside from doctoring her DVR to make sure that E!News and the Fashion Police have recorded, Teresa enjoys exploring Florida's local outlets and hidden gems. Having an interest in thrifting and vintage décor, Teresa has spent her time discovering various neighborhoods, communities, and absorbing the surrounding culture that makes each city uniquely rich. A native of Louisiana, Teresa grew up in Tampa and attended the University of South Florida. Moving nearly twice a year... Read More »
Alex Wills
Whether it's running 100 miles a week or driving across the country, Alex is no stranger to being out of his element. A graduate of the University of Florida and self-described gym rat, Alex does anything he can to have the most diverse experiences in life. Alex is passionate about being the best digital marketer he can be and has done marketing consulting for brands such as Linkin Park, Paramore and even the Australian Government. Just this past year, he made the big move to the Land of Milk... Read More »
Jenn Coffman
Unexpected to most, Jenn is not Italian or Hispanic; she's a mutt from New Jersey. Growing up mostly in Kentucky and Florida, she's no stranger to southern traditions and values though. Jenn moved to Gainesville, FL to attend the University of Florida (go gators!) and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and a minor in Anthropology. Jenn's been working since she was 12 years old. It all started as a child model and progressed to... Read More »
Maggie Teach
Originally from Indiana, Maggie grew up just minutes away from the beautiful beaches of Naples, Florida. A proud member of the Gator Nation, she is currently pursuing a degree in advertising with a concentration in business. Maggie has a great deal of experience in the retail industry, most recently completing a sales internship with Nordstrom last summer. After enjoying a part-time internship with Swamp Rentals in the spring, she decided to become a member of the team and contribute... Read More »
Olivia Gonzalez
Food and books are the key to this Florida native's heart. Born and raised mostly in Orlando, Fl., Olivia has moved around and traveled throughout the state with her chef father and amateur chef mother. Reading just took her everywhere else she wanted to go--including Hogwarts! Although she couldn't attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Olivia is a senior at the University of Florida, majoring in public relations. She's had plenty of experience searching for the perfect apartment... Read More »
Francesca Lyn
Born and raised in Florida, Francesca grew up in North Lauderdale and later attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. Earning both an undergraduate and graduate degree at UF has resulted in an obsession with the Gators and a compelling urge to buy anything that is orange and blue. Spending so much time living in a college town has made her an expert on apartment hunting. She looks forward to sharing her experiences to help other make the best choices. In her spare time, Francesca... Read More »
Victoria Phillips
Born and raised in Key West, Fla., Victoria's upbringing was a unique one: She learned to swim before she could walk, and whipping up a batch of cupcakes is second nature thanks to her baking-centric family. She's always down for a dance battle, and binge-watching TV is her guilty pleasure. An alumni of the University of Florida's journalism school, Victoria is now an editor in New York City. Finding an affordable apartment in the big apple is no easy task, and Victoria has... Read More »
Jaclyn Rhoads
Originally from Boston, Jaclyn currently lives in Orlando with her husband Jesse, somewhere between Hogwarts and Cinderella's castle. A graduate of the University of Florida's College of Journalism & Communications (Go Gators!), Jaclyn has a degree in journalism and a masters in advertising. She met her hubby her freshman year of college and spent 10 years in Gainesville before moving to Central Florida. She is a marketing professional and has worked in several industries... Read More »
Alexa Lash
A hardcore karaoker and occasional bowling enthusiast, Alexa considers herself just as random as Florida weather. When she isn't out with her friends, she's at home editing one thing or another---anything from romance novels to resumes. But Alexa didn't get into writing and editing for giggles; she studied Creative Writing at the University of Central Florida (when the knights were still "Golden"), then got her Master's in Publishing & Writing from Emerson College in Boston. At UCF, she... Read More »
Lester Nandati
Lester was born just outside New Haven, Connecticut in the midst of dead-winter. Yet, he has resided in Tallahassee ever since moving down to Florida one and a half years after he was born. Being raised in Tallahassee, he grew accustomed to the heat of Florida summer, and the southern blend of culture. Still quite fond of his cold-climate roots, he never complains about the temperature in winter. Lester currently studies Mechanical Engineering and is pursuing research in mechatronics under... Read More »
Leah Loy
<p>Born in California, raised in Texas, yet transported to Florida as a teen, Leah still considers herself a Texas girl.  The statement is true, "once a Texan, always a Texan" and that describes Leah to a tee!  At the age of 14, Leah moved to Central Florida with her family then moved to the Panhandle to attend college at the Baptist College of Florida.  At the age of 19, Leah met and married her college... Read More »
Ryann Ivester
A Florida girl at heart, Ryann was born in St. Petersburg and raised in Tallahassee. Ryann and her husband lived in Brooklyn briefly in a tiny one bedroom studio that she loved. You would be surprised what you can do when your kitchen consists of a hotplate and a microwave. Then they went on to Michigan where Ryann earned her degree in Nursing. After beginning a career in cardiac nursing, Ryann and her husband came back home to Florida. Whether you are a... Read More »
Katie Brady
A true Floridian, Katie grew up in Bradenton, a beachy community just south of Tampa, FL. While moving to Gainesville was a bit of a culture-shock ("Where's the ocean?"), she now cannot picture herself anywhere else. Katie is currently studying advertising at the University of Florida and participates in organizations including Ad Society, Journalism and Communications Ambassadors and the Dean's Student Advisory council. She just can't get enough of the j-school! A self-proclaimed... Read More »
Marie Freemole
Marie works at a craft store and is always looking for her next craft project. When she's not crafting, you'll find Marie in the kitchen cooking up one of her favorite recipes. Try her peanut chicken, and you'll soon find out cooking and baking are her real passion. A majority of her free time is spent trying new recipes from cuisines all over the world. She's spent a great deal of time exploring Orlando in some surprisingly unique stores searching for specialty ingredients to use in her... Read More »
Ashley Shewey
Born and raised in the Sunshine State, Ashley hails from a one-stoplight town outside of Gainesville, FL. She was born in the same hospital as singer/songwriter Tom Petty (although not at the same time or the same decade for that matter.) With a degree in Journalism from UF (Go Gators!), most of her work has been involved in TV and video; including a stint with The Late Show with David Letterman in NYC. Imagine the culture shock when she left the comforts of laid-back Florida living (and... Read More »
Sasha Samsudean
When she's not busy whipping up a batch of her indulgent chocolate peanut butter cupcakes or catching up on the latest episode of Real Housewives, Sasha enjoys cruising around town visiting various apartment communities. She grew up in Orlando and attended the University of Florida, where she moved seven times within five years. She's had her fair share of bad roommates, noisy neighbors, and insect infestations, but is grateful for the opportunity to share these stories with other... Read More »
Digital Marketing Intern
Billie Arnett
Billie is currently a student at the University of Florida majoring in public relations. This South Florida native is passionate about health and helping others. Growing up just 20 minutes north of the Florida Keys, it is only natural that she would enjoy being outdoors and taking time to watch the sun set. She has worked in sales, advertising, and non-profit positions within her undergraduate career. She believes that understanding others' needs is key in fostering meaningful relationships... Read More »
Skyler Lebron
Skyler Lebron is a digital marketing intern at SwampRentals with a burning passion for uncovering great stories and writing. Through his work in the Florida Alligator as a sports beat writer, his writing and editing at Gainesville Grub and other journalistic ventures, Skyler just loves to write and make a compelling ring. Skyler hopes to use his degree to further pursue a career in sports journalism, but he also knows the importance of digital marketing in a world that is getting further and... Read More »
Dolores Hinckley
Dolores is a problem-solver and likes a challenge—in as many languages as possible. Half Italian and half American, Dolores is no stranger to environments with diverse people and ways of thinking. She moved from Italy to the USA as a tiny tot, grew up in Florida and now attends the University of Florida learning how to produce the news as a telecommunications major. Aside from Italian, Dolores is studying French so she can say "Go Gators!" in three languages. As a member of the noviAMS team,... Read More »
Erica Steinkohl
Erica Steinkohl hails from sunny south Florida. Born in a family of diehard gators and having practically donned orange and blue since infancy, it was no surprise when she traded in the beaches of Fort Lauderdale for the swamplands of the Gator nation. At The University of Florida, Erica majors in Advertising and minors in Business Administration. Innovative marketing that informs and excites is what motivates Erica. After being inspired by the world of musical theater at an early age, she... Read More »
Nicole Franco
Nicole is a Public Relations major at the University of Florida. Before her internship at iLS network, Nicole experienced how helpful Swamp Rentals can be when searching for her first apartment near campus. Nicole shared that Swamp Rentals made it easy for her to find a home that was close to campus, in her budget, and with all the amenities she needed. With Nicole's busy college schedule, she was thankful that Swamp Rentals made her apartment search fast and easy. When Nicole met Swamp... Read More »
Mariana Velázquez Castillo
Born in Mexico, Mariana learned the importance of home at an early age. She moved three times by the time she was four-years-old eventually ending up in South Florida with her family. Each place her family rented left Mariana wonderful memories but none as wonderful as the house her family eventually settled in. When she got accepted to the University of Florida, she packed up her things to move five hours north of home. She was reminded of the importance of home – the power that a place has... Read More »
Imani Williams
Imani is a ready for the world twenty-something with a passion for unique people and places, and her career in non-profit public relations has allowed her countless experiences with both. With a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from Clark Atlanta University and a Masters' Degree in Communication from the University of Louisville, Imani has studied digital marketing and influence, always with the intention of helping others. She enjoys using her personal and social influence to advocate... Read More »
Emily Thoures
Emily was born in San Diego, California but spent half of her childhood in Florida, so she knows how to enjoy beaches and sunshine. Having grown up in the town of Spring Hill just north of Tampa, she is very familiar with the surrounding area. After graduating high school, Emily spent time in Gainesville pursuing her Associates Degree from Santa Fe College. When she started missing the water, she moved to Tampa and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University... Read More »
Megan Stennes
Megan was born and raised in the Sunshine State of Florida, and she's called Palm Beach County home for most of her life. After high school, Megan started pursuing her Associate's Degree at Palm Beach State College before transferring to Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida. Megan then went on to the University of Florida, where she pursued her Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations. Megan has traveled all over the state of Florida, but some of her favorite places are Key West, Orlando and... Read More »
Olivia Blitchington
Olivia Blitchington is a Florida girl through and through, having grown up in the small town of Middleburg, FL. While working in cosmetics, she quickly realized her passion for client relations and marketing. Fired up by her desire to learn, she set off to pursue her bachelor's degree in advertising at the University of Florida, with a focus in business management. Go Gators! While attending school, Olivia also hit the ground running with an advertising internship for iLS network. She fell in... Read More »
Melissa Hernandez
Melissa Hernandez was born in Havana, Cuba but relocated to Santiago, Chile at the young age of 2. She resided in Chile for 3 years before undergoing another big international move to West Palm Beach, Florida. Melissa is bilingual and prides herself on representing the Hispanic community no matter where she lives. Melissa comes from a very close-knit Cuban family, so being the first one to move away to college was a struggle for everyone. Melissa and her family toured plenty of apartments in... Read More »
Tranelle Maner
A resident pop culture expert, Tranelle Maner is a devoted fan of lifestyle podcasts, social media influencers, and arts and culture. She developed these passions at a young age, which led to her enrollment in the University of Florida's College of Journalism. Before setting out into the world post-graduation, she hopes to leave her mark in Gainesville, connecting the beautiful city she now calls home with the flourishing UF campus. Tranelle currently serves as an arts and culture writer for... Read More »
Shannon Claflin
Born and raised in Florida, the Gulf Coast to be specific, Shannon Claflin is all too familiar with the Sunshine State's balmy weather, famous sugar white sands, and beautiful, emerald green waters. She never could have imagined living far from the water, that is until she got accepted to the University of Florida in 2015. From being a member of the Dazzler dance team to volunteering around the community, this public relations and business administration graduate wouldn't trade her college... Read More »
Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa Ferguson was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a beautiful city where the sun is always shining. Since she was a little girl, her dream has always been to pursue a career in Journalism. She's now fulfilling her lifelong passion as a broadcast journalism student at Florida A&M University. Vanessa enjoys studying communication and graphic design as well. She is very passionate about helping others, which is one of the reasons why she is so ecstatic to be working with... Read More »
Portia Akins
Although Portia Akins was born in Nashville, Tennessee, she spent the majority of her childhood in Florida. She lived in Tallahassee for several years before relocating to Jacksonville. After graduation, Portia decided to go back to Tallahassee to attend her dream school, Florida A&M University, and pursue a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She is very excited to be graduating in December 2019. Portia served as a leasing agent for over a year, until she was recently promoted to... Read More »
Audrey Waid
Audrey Waid is a wildly optimistic human with a deep love for writing and psychology. To her, nothing says sit and stay awhile like an espresso and good conversation. She's passionate about reading, creating, and flying to new places that land her face to face with different cultures. Her curiosity and love for both creativity and strategy landed her at the University of Florida where she studies advertising, the perfect blend of her interests and talents. She is working toward a career in... Read More »
Tamiera Vandegrift
Tamiera Vandegrift was born in Philadelphia but spent most of her life in Florida. She has lived just about everywhere, from the bustling city of Tampa to the remote town of Brooksville to the capital city of Tallahassee. From the moment she stepped foot on the Florida State University campus and caught glimpse of Tallahassee's rustic charm, she knew that she had found her home. She graduated with honors, having earned a double degree in English and digital media production. She is also a... Read More »
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Nicole F.
Nicole is passionate about great products and their impact. Her love of music led her to join Grooveshark in the fall of 2012, where she worked closely with the Product and Data teams to provide the best radio and listening experience to users. During her time with the company, she made it her focus to develop new features and create exciting content for the community to enjoy. As a Digital Marketing Strategist for iLS network, her goal is remarkably similar. Nicole delivers effective copy... Read More »
Marketing Intern
Taylor Weldon
My name is Taylor Weldon and I am a third year Honors Program student at the University of Florida pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration - Marketing. I currently work as a Research and Editorial Assistant for UF Health. My long term goals involve combining my knowledge of business and marketing, my leadership experience, and my creative mindset to make a positive difference in the world. Outside of the classroom and office, you can find me eating Mexican food, playing... Read More »
Jamie Liu
My name is Jamie Liu. I am a third year Digital Arts and Sciences major at the University of Florida. I was born in Toronto, Ontario and hold dual citizenship in both Canada and the United States. I have a great interest in digital media and producing digital content. My future goals are focused on merging technology with art/design. I have a variety of interests in the creative field whether it be from film production and motion graphics to traditional drawing, painting and sculpting. As an... Read More »
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