Erica Sanchez

Vice President of Operations at Places Management

Speaker

Erica Sanchez - Vice President of Operations: Erica Sanchez is Vice President at Places Management, where she oversees the operational and strategic performance of the company’s multifamily housing portfolio. A forward- thinking leader, Erica blends two decades of experience in operations, compliance, resident engagement, and policy reform.

At Places, she continues to assist in leading the development of a centralized resident experience (The Places Way) strategy, rolled out portfolio-wide SOPs and policy infrastructure, and launched a compliance-driven training platform through Grace Hill, ensuring consistency, legal alignment, and exceptional service across all sites. Her work has positioned Places Management as a leader in both performance and accountability. Erica was elected as an Owner Director to the Apartment Association of Metro Denver (2025-2026) and currently serves as Chair of the AAMD Public Relations Committee. She remains actively involved in industry education, regularly teaching CAM and CAPS certification courses. She also sits on two National Apartment Association (NAA) Committees: RPM Careers and Operations, where she contributes to workforce development and national policy guidance.

Prior to Places, Erica held key roles with Cardinal Group, Centerspace, Mission Rock Residential, and Riverstone Residential. During her tenure at Riverstone, she co-founded the Bakken Apartment Association and served in executive roles with both the North Dakota Apartment Association and the Williston Chamber Policy Committee, spearheading growth in underserved markets. Erica’s advocacy is deeply rooted in action, she regularly testifies on housing legislation in Colorado and engages in federal lobbying to protect and advance the multifamily industry. Her leadership is grounded in one clear goal: to elevate operations while creating better housing outcomes for residents and communities alike.