Larken Associates Appoints Jessica Heckman to Executive Vice President of Multifamily Operations
Veteran Leader to Oversee Asset Management, Property Management and Leasing Strategy
Larken Associates, a leading full-service commercial and residential real estate firm, has appointed Jessica Heckman, ARM, CPM, to Executive Vice President of Multifamily Operations. In her new role, Heckman will oversee asset management, property management, and leasing strategy and execution across the firm’s growing residential portfolio.
Heckman joined Larken Associates in 2008 and most recently served as Director of Residential Asset Management. Having advanced through multiple roles throughout her tenure, including Construction Assistant, Property Manager, and Senior Property Manager, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her new position.
Driving Real Estate Portfolio Expansion and Operational Innovation
Working closely with Larken Associates’ executive leadership team, Heckman has helped drive the continued rapid growth of the firm’s Larken Living residential portfolio. She helped lead the lease-up of more than 1,100 apartments since 2020 and approximately 45% portfolio growth over that period. She has also standardized technology and AI-driven processes to enhance resident satisfaction, performance measurement, and overall operational efficiency.
“Jessica’s promotion reflects the significant impact she’s had on the growth and performance of our portfolio, and the premier resident experience we provide,” said Lenny Tartamella, Chief Operating Officer at Larken Associates. “She’s been an invaluable member of our team since the day she started, and we’re excited to see her excel in this elevated role.”
Commitment to Continued Growth and Resident Experience
Having grown alongside the firm for more than 15 years, I’m proud of the strong teams we’ve built and the resident-first approach that defines our communities. I look forward to continuing to scale our multifamily platform while maintaining the high standards of service, performance, and innovation our residents expect from the Larken Living brand.
About Larken Associates
Larken Associates is a leading full-service commercial and residential real estate firm based in Branchburg, New Jersey. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, their long-term ownership strategy and full suite of in-house capabilities brings great spaces to live and work to life. Across a diverse commercial portfolio spanning nearly four million square feet and 1,200 tenants across office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties, and approximately 3,000 residential units across 20 unique communities with another 1,500 in the development pipeline, Larken Associates is deeply committed to the communities in which they work as well as the tenants and residents who call their buildings home. To learn more about Larken Associates, please visit us at https://www.LarkenAssociates.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
