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MetroPlains Management, LLC
223 4th Ave NE, Suite A
Devils Lake, ND 58301-3019
Phone: 701-662-4776
Toll Free: 1-800-726-1743
Fax: 701-662-6251



ABOUT US

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Tammy Burtness began her career in Property Management 20 years ago. She has participated in all aspects of the business and has grown into the company's leader. Ms. Burtness has experience in property management, human resources and agency compliance. Tammy has the following designations: CPM, Certified Property Manager, Minnesota and North Dakota Broker's License, Certified Credit Compliance Professional, FmHA 515 Shining S.T.A.R, Section 8 Certified, Section 504 Coordinator and NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional).In addition to her duties as company President, she supervises the North Dakota property management division. Prior to joining MetroPlains Management, Tammy Burtness worked for Norwest Bank of Fargo and General Mills Corporation. Tammy studied Business Management at Moorhead State University in Moorhead, MN.

Tammy Burtness
President, CPM
customerservice@metroplains.com

 

Michael Koch has been with MetroPlains Management, LLC. for the past 30 years.  Mike is the Commercial Real Estate Manager for the company's commercial properties.  He began his career when there were only 6 employees in the company.  Mike is experienced in commercial and multi-family housing residential property management and real estate investments.  He is a licensed real estate agent in Minnesota and North Dakota. He also is active in the management and placement of insurance coverage for MetroPlains.  He has a Bachelor of Arts and Master's in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.
Michael Koch
Executive Vice President
 

Linda also holds the title, Director of Compliance, for MetroPlains Management, LLC. She has been in the property management field for 21 years. Her specialty is compliance for affordable housing. Linda is a graduate of Lake Region Community College and has extensive experience in government subsidized housing programs and the Housing Tax Credit (HTC) compliance monitoring.Ms Risinger has obtained the following designation in the Property Management Field: Certified Credit Compliance Professional, FmHA 515 Shining S.T.A.R, Section 8 Certified and NALP (National Apartment Leasing Professional).
Linda Risinger
Vice President
 

Tami Hand joined the MetroPlains team in 1997. Her responsibilities include consultation and management in the areas of internal controls, human resources and financial, operational and technology management and implementation. In addition for working for MetroPlains Management, Tami is also the controller for MetroPlains, LLC (an unrelated entity) who focus on the development and ownership of housing developments throughout the midwest. Prior to joining MetroPlains, Tami practiced public accounting for a firm who specialized in the area of LIHTC and affordable housing and worked as a controller for a real estate management company in Northern Michigan. Tami has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Minnesota State University and is a licensed CPA.
Tami Hand
Chief Financial Officer - CPA
 

Patty is a licensed CPA and also a licensed real estate agent in North Dakota. She joined MetroPlains Management in 1998. Her responsibilities include property management and financial management of the North Dakota portfolio. Patty graduated from Minot State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Mathematics, and from the University of Phoenix with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining MetroPlains Management, Ms. Jabs worked for a law firm in the practice of real estate law and she practiced public accounting.
Patty Jabs
Assistant Vice President - CPA
 

In 1986, Mr. Olson merged his development and investment operations with Gary L. Stenson's, which formed the foundation of MetroPlains. Larry has spent the last twenty years developing and operating over 4,000 housing units, and a half million square feet of office and retail space, in communities throughout the ten upper Midwest states.  He has performed investment, financing, syndication and brokerage services throughout his career.  Larry has a Bachelor degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Minnesota.  Larry also holds a CPA designation.  He is a principal owner and serves on the Board of Governors of MetroPlains Management, LLC.
Lawrence W. Olson
Manager
 

(Manager) Gary L. Stenson is the founder of MetroPlains Management, LLC.  For the past 35 years, Mr. Stenson has been involved in the development, acquisition and management of real estate.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1969 and then served for three years as Legislative Assistant to then Senator Walter F. Mondale, with responsibilities in the areas of housing and community development.  From 1973 until 1978, Mr. Stenson was engaged in the private practice of law in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and is currently a member of the Bar of the State of Minnesota. He is a principal owner and serves on the Board of Governors of MetroPlains Management, LLC.

Gary L. Stenson
Manager
 
 
 
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