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Volume 03, Issue 02
Living Excellence

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Living Excellence
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Company News
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Departmental News
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Regional News
AROC Page 15
DROC Page 16
HROC Page 18
IROC Page 18
LVROC Page 19
TROC Page 20
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Living Excellence
Camden is Simply the Best
We know it and they've noticed
Before FORTUNE recognized us on “The List” of the Best Companies
to Work For, the Gold Standard for work place recognition awards,
we were filling up the trophy cases and decking out the halls of fame
with other awards and honors. It seems that our trend of racking up the
recognition will only continue. In the past several years, we’ve added
countless apartment association awards in our respective cities, a #7
ranking on the 2008 list of Best Companies to Work for in Texas, a #2
ranking for the 2008 Houston's Best Places to Work, the highest customer
satisfaction rating in Las Vegas in a study by JD Power and a #5 slot on
the Orlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2008 list.
line as #1 feels great when you know you’ve earned it – even if no one
rewards you.
So if there’s not an award hanging on a wall somewhere with your name
on it, don’t forget that you are still making a difference for Camden.
When you’re doing great work, others will talk. Our residents and
customers rely on their experiences with our staff and our company to
shape their perceptions of us. We’ll let them do the boasting. Their
recommendation to friends, family, and coworkers will mean more than
a host of plaques and certificates.
As the company awards mount, so do the honors given to the individuals
who make up the Camden team. Our employees are asked to chair
multifamily housing association boards, they’re trusted by local police
departments to foster crime prevention awareness at our communities,
they’re commended for innovation in design and in technology use, and
they’re recognized for their expertise in our industry. Each time Camden
is mentioned in conjunction with some distinction, I am thankful that the
recognition of your efforts extends beyond the walls of our offices and
communities.
That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be proud of our accomplishments. Pat
yourself on the back for a job well done. We really do have the best
people managing the best apartment communities in the nation. Even
more, we offer some of the best services, amenities and value to our
residents; in short we offer Living Excellence. In addition, we give the
best benefits, opportunities and training to our employees. Because
of your commitment to excellence we will continue to improve as a
company. It is your commitment to doing work worth recognizing that
drives our success and will continue to make us simply the best.
Others noticing our accomplishments is really just icing on the cake.
Being the best isn’t about topping the charts, it’s a commitment to giving
it your all each day, even if no one is watching. You know when you’ve
done a job that deserves recognition, and you know when the teamwork
you’ve been a part of is something to brag about. Crossing the finish
D. Keith Oden
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company news
Camden Ranks #2 on
"Houston's Best Place to Work"
The Houston Business Journal listed Camden
as the #2 company on its 2008 list
of "Houston's Best Places to Work".
The recognition marks the second
consecutive year Camden has made
the list, coming in at #8 in 2007.
“This honor was earned by
employees,” commented Cindy
Scharringhausen, Senior Vice President
of Human Resources. “Everyone working
at Camden is committed to our customers, each other and our Values,
making Camden one of the Best Places to Work. To be recognized by the
Houston Business Journal for two consecutive years is an extraordinary
accomplishment!”
Camden Orlando Makes
“Best Places to Work” List
In May, the Orlando Business
Journal ranked Camden #5 on
it’s “2008 Best Places to Work”
list for medium-sized companies.
Despite stiff competition from
companies like Gaylord Palms
and Darden Restaurants,Camden
was also #15 overall. In addition,
Camden was the only apartment
company recognized.
Anniversaries
Kathy Smith Celebrates 20 Years
April 2008 marked the 20-year anniversary for Kathy Smith, 2007 National ACE winner and Assistant
Manager at Camden Bay Pointe in Tampa, FL. Kathy started with Camden in 1984 as a housekeeper.
Her belief in her community led to her transition to Leasing Consultant in 1993, then to Assistant
Manager in 1996. Kathy is known for her dependability and willingness to help wherever needed.
Her dedication, trustworthiness, and fabulous attitude have been great assets to the numerous Camden
communities in Tampa that have benefited from her work over the last 20 years.
“We all have so much on our plates everyday, and her time and patience training me goes above and
beyond,” explained one coworker about Kathy’s dedication. Others echoed gratitude for her influence,
saying, “She is truly a person you can trust to always do the right thing and work with integrity.”
Nancy Parisotto Celebrates 20 Years
Nancy Parisotto, Community Manager at DROC’s Camden Cove West in Creve Coeur, MO, celebrated
20 years with Camden in April 2008. She started her career as an Administrative Assistant in the St.
Louis Paragon office and shortly thereafter went on-site and worked her way up to Community Manager.
During her career she has had a positive impact in the St. Louis district, putting her experience to work at
South Summit, a disposition community, Camden Trace, and now at Camden Cove West. Since her arrival
at Camden Cove West, she has increased the occupancy from 93.5% in 2006 to 96.2% in 2007 and is
currently ranked third on the Dashboard. Nancy was also a 2002 Regional ACE recipient.
“The St. Louis District is very lucky to have Nancy as part of our team,” said Regional Manager Patti
Yorg. “She is a very hands-on community manager and knows how to get the community and team she
is responsible for to perform. She always leads by example. I must say, Nancy is a joy to work with on a
daily basis, and there is never a dull moment with her.”
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company news
Perfecting Our Performance
With a focus on communication and sharing best practices, Camden has been working to ensure that its employees across the nation are “in-theknow”
when it comes to two of Camden’s Values; “Customer Focused” and “Results Oriented.” A new idea dubbed Perfecting Our Performance
(P.O.P.) is a tool created to help communities double check that they’re performing at their highest levels.
The P.O.P. guideline details each of the five P’s, allowing community staff to analyze all areas of sales, service and operations to ensure that their
communities are achieving peak results. The format also provides a shared point of reference for everyone involved to consider when viewing
performance as part of the P.O.P. process. It asks questions such as:
SALES
PEOPLE
PRICE
PRODUCT
: Do you and your team listen to and understand the needs of each customer?
: Do you and your team provide exemplary levels of customer service and great management?
: Do you and your team demonstrate the value of Living Excellence?
PROMOTION
PASSION
: Do you and your customers see Excellence everywhere they look?
: Does our brand communicate Living Excellence at every point of contact?
: Are you and your team committed to living the Brand Promise?
Since its introduction at the Management Conference in May to Camden’s district, regional and community managers, the new tool’s results have
been catching the attention of Camden’s regional vice presidents (RVP).
TROC RVP Ed Malone and IROC RVP Melinda Graham both reported significant occupancy percentage increases in their regions. Camden Royal
Palms in TROC went from 84.38% occupied to 92.3% occupied in just two months, and IROC’s Camden Copper Square saw its occupancy numbers
move from 94% to 96%. HROC RVP Amy Rushing also relayed that Camden Copper Ridge and Camden Breakers’ occupancy percentages jumped
to 94% and 92%, respectively, from 85.76% and 84.38%.
In DROC, RVP Dawn Mathwig attributed Camden Oasis’s 78 net leases in May to the focus on P.O.P. The community started June at 84.55%
occupied and 92.12% leased. LVROC RVP Elaine Withrow also recounted P.O.P. success at Camden Breeze, which increased its occupancy to
95.6% and tripled the closing ratio of one of its leasing consultants thanks to the extra training.
Finally, AROC RVP Tom Sloan announced that as a region, AROC hit Triple Crown. The entire region achieved 95% occupancy, 20% traffic and a
40% closing ratio during the same week for the first time.
With performance improvement rolling in from all of Camden’s regions, the culmination of the accomplishments was reported on June 29 when the
Camden owned portfolio was 95.41% occupied, compared to 93.06% at the beginning of the year. Now that is Perfecting Our Performance!
Be Prepared In an Emergency
Now that hurricane season is in full swing, Camden employees should brush up on the available alternate
communication avenues in case of an emergency. If the Houston corporate office is closed, use the following to
communicate and retrieve information:
• Access company email (must have a network user name and password)
from any Internet connection using Outlook Web Access
at www.camdenowa.com
• Get up-to-date information for employees through the
Camden Employee Emergency Information line: 1-866-644-2028
• Find resident updates through the Camden Resident Information line: 1-866-415-2030
• Obtain information as a corporate employee from the
Crescent Building Management number: 1-800-214-1990
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company news
Promotions
Bob Fisher
J. Robert “Bob” Fisher, Esq. was named Camden’s new Vice President
of Legal and General Counsel. Bob is a current member of the State
Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association. He has also been the
recipient of numerous awards recognizing him as one of the best real
estate lawyers in America. Camden was one of Bob’s primary clients
at Winstead PC, the law firm where he was a partner and member of
the executive committee. Over the past 15 years he has served as real
estate counsel for Camden’s acquisition, disposition, construction, and
mezzanine loan activities, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge
specific to Camden and the company’s real estate activities. In his new
role, Bob will take over the reins of the Legal department.
Alison Hall
Formerly an HROC District Manager, Alison Hall was promoted to
the Director’s position for Camden’s new Contact Center. Alison has
held her current position for the last 17 years and is enthusiastic about
the opportunity to build Camden’s internal contact center solution. In
her new role, Alison will have the opportunity to launch a successful
inbound sales and email program by building a team of talented telesales
representatives with the highest level of customer service. She will
be responsible for running and managing the Contact Center and its
resources, as well as meeting and exceeding customer service targets
and call objectives. Her strong sales culture and tremendous energy will
be a great asset for her new department.
building communities in Houston, TX, including Camden Plaza,
Camden City Centre, Camden Royal Oaks, Camden Whispering
Oaks and Camden Travis Street, as well as Camden Cedar Hills
and Camden Amber Oaks in Austin, TX.
Kip Zacharias
Kip Zacharias accepted the position of Vice President of Business
Services. Kip brings 17 years of management and IT consulting
experience that has involved strategic planning, program and project
management, process re-engineering, software development, software
implementation, data conversion, and business solution delivery in
the multifamily and banking industries. Kip has been a consultant for
Camden since 2000, helping to drive many of the company’s business
integrations including serving as the Program Manager for OneSite,
the Interim Vice President of IT and Interim Accounts Payable Manager,
as well as taking on the role of Project Manager for the JD Edwards
implementation. Kip’s vast experience and his team spirit will lead the
existing structure of the Business Services team to continued heights of
success.
Kristy Simonette
Formerly Vice President of Business Services, Kristy Simonette accepted
the position of Chief Information Officer. Kristy joined Camden in February
2003 as part of the Information Technology (IT) department and later
moved into Business Services. Known for her ability to develop crossfunctional
teams that add great value to the organization, Kristy brings
a depth of information about property management, ancillary services,
and the inner workings of Camden. During her Camden tenure, Kristy
has been responsible for the formation, growth and management of
the Business Support Center (BSC), project management of the OneSite
implementation as well as the YieldStar, national purchasing and all
ancillary income programs. Her focus, determination and commitment
to the development and evolution of the Business Services department
has made this department an important part of Camden’s success.
Todd Triggs
Todd Triggs was promoted to Vice President of Real Estate Investments
(REI). Todd began his career with Camden in February 1997 as
Director of Research where he was responsible for monitoring real
estate market conditions for the valuation of potential development
and acquisition opportunities. Todd has spent the last seven years
as Director of REI for the central region where he has played a
major role in completing real estate transactions in excess of $900
million. Most recently he has been responsible for designing and
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departmental news
Education Services
Mentors Discover Greatness
What is the key to being successful at Camden? While there are
many facets of success either by position, achievements, knowledge or
commitment, it is the new employee’s initial new hire experience that
will set the stage for whether or not he/she achieves success. Camden
Mentors contribute to that influence for on-site employees.
Deanna Hattenbach, Leasing Coordinator and Mentor at Camden South
End in Charlotte, NC, remarks “I like being a Camden Mentor because
I feel like mentoring makes a difference. Most people don’t want to
feel like they are bothering their co-workers or they don’t want to be a
nuisance. Having a Mentor helps to eliminate that feeling and therefore
the training process goes much quicker and offers success for the new
employee. Those who have been mentored are more likely to succeed
with Camden and have a more “welcomed” feeling than employees who
are just “thrown in”. Mentoring gives people a feeling of belonging.”
It is this feeling of “belonging” that is integral to the new hire and
mentoring processes. Mentors make that connection right from the start
and impress upon the new employee the Camden Values and vision.
“Being a Mentor means so much to me. It means responsibility in sharing
the Camden culture. I get to motivate others to be “Customer Focused”,
“People Driven” and yes, to “Have Fun”. Being a Camden Mentor
to me means being a stepping stone to greatness for other Camden
employees,” says Trissa Hasley, Leasing Coordinator at Camden Oasis
in Euless, TX.
For exemplary service and great management to exist, the people who
offer it must be great themselves. The mentoring relationship engages
new employees when they are most open and ready to absorb all that
their new company is able to give them. Individuals are influenced
daily by the people who surround them. Being surrounded by greatness
ensures the potential to embody that same success.
Of all the things that new employees will learn, it is the relationships that
are made that will have the greatest influence on their new path.
Daniel Alicea Vega, Community Service Supervisor at Camden
Renaissance in Altamonte Springs, FL, says, “Being a Mentor for Camden
is one of many ways I can give back to the best company I have ever
worked for. I really enjoy teaching and meeting new people and making
them feel like they are part of the family.”
Education Services Introduces New
eLearning Modules
In March, Education Services responded to feedback from the Employee
Opinion Survey and Management Advisory Committee (MAC) members
by introducing the OneSite ON.DEMAND eLearning modules now
available to anyone with a OneSite username and password.
The modules demonstrate how to perform simple tasks in OneSite
through short vignettes that make on-the-job learning a breeze.
“These modules are great tools for supervisors and Mentors to use with
new hires prior to attending the OneSite Leasing and Rents course
in Camden University,” said Angella Dickson, National Director of
Education, who’s excited about the usefulness of the new online tools.
“These are available as a result of the collaboration between the
Business Services and Education Services teams working together to
address the needs of our customers.”
Over 20 modules are available with topics including Prospect
Management, Applicant Management, Resident Management,
Screening, and Facilities. The best part is that each module takes an
average of just 10 minutes.
Access new eLearning Modules today!
1. Click on the “Learning” tab in
OneSite Leasing and Rents
2. To obtain a full description on a particular
module, click on the “More” link
3. To launch a module, click on
the title of that module
NOTE: First time users will need to register.
1. To register, click on the “register” link in the Login
Help box located on the right-hand side of the screen
2. Complete the form and click the “register” button
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departmental news
Education Services
Congratulations new MENTORs (March-June)*
NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION
Grace Anderson Assistant Manager Oasis Meadows
Laurie Anderson Leasing Consultant Camden Midtown
Alfonso Arias Community Service Supervisor Camden Sugar Grove
Kevin Bardo Leasing Consultant Camden Tuscany
Dina Boyce Leasing Consultant Camden River
Teri Boyette Leasing Consultant Camden Bayside
Sherman Calhoun Community Service Supervisor Camden Cross Creek
Mary Carranza Assistant Manager Camden Stonebridge
Amber Clark Assistant Manager Camden Springs
Gina Cox Leasing Consultant Camden Huntingdon
Dena Filiaggi Leasing Consultant Camden Overlook
Chris Gurganious Leasing Consultant Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch
Jason Kimble Service Technician Camden Forest
Steve Mallon Assistant Manager Camden Highlands Ridge
Edwin Meng Leasing Consultant Oasis Place
Santos Morales Asst Community Service Supervisor Camden Farmers Market
Ingrid Oehlerking Leasing Consultant Camden Legacy Park
Joel Rivera Service Technician Camden World Gateway
Scott Rollins Community Service Supervisor Camden Overlook
Heriberto “Eddie” Rosa Service Technician Camden Bayside
Mary Rowe Leasing Consultant Camden Forest
Rhonda Smith Community Manager Camden Brickell
Jessica Stanley-Caballero Assistant Manager Oasis Palms
Kelly Vallianatos Assistant Manager Camden Westview
Caron Warren Community Manager Camden Grandview
Bryane Washburn Community Manager Camden Lansdowne
*Information current as of June 13, 2008.
Camden University Training Program Completions
Congratulations to all of those who completed their training programs!
Training programs are designed for regional
and corporate office personnel. The training
programs have course plans that outline
specific classes that teach subjects and
skills important for employees in multi-site
management, supervisory and administrative
support roles.
NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION
Vanessa Arevalo District Manager Florida Regional Office
Sandra Cocuy Administrative Assistant Florida Regional Office
Steve Manny District Manager California Regional Office
Kenny Upton District Manager Florida Regional Office
Jocelyn Viray District Coordinator California Regional Office
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departmental news
Education Services
Camden University Graduates
Congratulations to this quarter’s graduates from Camden University! The individuals listed successfully completed all of their required
coursework and achieved the required accumulated credits for their degree plans. Camden University offers a variety of educational and
development opportunities. Courses within each degree program are designed to increase productivity and efficiency; ensure compliance
with local, state and federal regulations; enhance Camden’s competitive edge; and actively support Camden’s Values, Brand Promise,
Mission and Key Strategies. This accomplishment truly fulfills Camden’s Key Strategy for "Employee Excellence!"
NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION
Laurie-Ann Anderson Leasing Consultant Camden Midtown
Timothy Applegate Leasing Consultant Camden Interlocken
Laura Baylis Assistant Manager Oasis Vinings
Kathryn Bessette Bookkeeper Camden Bayside
Stephen Bollom Leasing Consultant Camden Greenway
Luis Camejo Community Service Supervisor Camden Legends
Patricia Carlson Leasing Coordinator Camden Martinique
Sharon Carr Leasing Consultant Camden Vista Valley
Steve Castanon Service Technician Camden Tiara
Clara Coleman Community Service Supervisor Camden World Gateway
Ernest Crabill Community Service Supervisor Camden Fallsgrove
Dollie Eads-Hempfleng Leasing Consultant Camden River
Cristina Escalante Leasing Consultant Camden Doral Villas
Debbie Gauthier Assistant Manager Camden Laurel Ridge
Arthur Gould Community Service Supervisor Camden Westshore
Crystal Hollinger Assistant Manager Camden Martinique
Christina Johnson Leasing Consultant Oasis Gateway
Corne Lewis Resident Service Coordinator Camden Valley Park
Kevin McDermott Leasing Consultant Camden Farmers Market
Kathryn Mikulenka Leasing Consultant Camden Holly Springs
Valeriano Montoya Service Technician Camden Farmers Market
Eloy Morales Leasing Consultant Camden Valley Park
Franco Moreno Grounds Keeper Camden Reserve
Lindsey Newberry Leasing Consultant Camden Buckingham
Erin O’Bryan Assistant Manager South Summit
Amy Ortiz Resident Service Coordinator Camden Oasis
Lervid Palma Leasing Consultant Camden Sugar Grove
Malcolm Pierre Community Service Supervisor Camden Bayside
Aaron Pilimai Service Technician Oasis Place
Joshua Pool Assistant Manager Camden Centreport
Esmeralda Ramos Leasing Consultant Camden Baytown
Jennifer Robinson Community Manager Camden Westwind
Mireya Rodriguez Community Manager Oasis Bay
Deborah Royal Leasing Consultant Camden Peachtree City
Israel Ruiz Grounds Keeper Camden South Congress
Jayme Salviati Leasing Consultant Camden Westwind
Autumn Sanchez Leasing Consultant Camden Farmers Market
Hazael Vega Service Technician Camden Stonebridge
*Information current as of June 9, 2008.
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departmental news
Fund Management
Camden’s New Multifamily Value
Add Fund
Camden’s Multifamily Value Add Fund, known simply as “the
Fund”, officially commenced operations during the first quarter of
2008 after successfully raising $300 million from a large private
pension fund. In March, Camden Amber Oaks, a new development
in Austin, TX with 348 apartment homes, became the new venture’s
first acquired property.
The Fund will be Camden’s exclusive vehicle for acquisitions and
will facilitate new development projects as well. The focus now is
on identifying acquisition and development opportunities for
the Fund, targeting construction deliveries when overall market
conditions are improving.
“We believe that today’s capital constrained environment and
economic uncertainties create opportunities for the Fund and
Camden, and we plan to capitalize on these market conditions
where possible,” said Laurie Baker, Vice President of Fund
Management. “We expect that the Fund will provide additional
opportunities for Camden to create value for its employees,
partners and shareholders.”
Human Resources
Human Resources Hits the Road with "Benefits Rock Enroll Tour"
Over five weeks in April and May, the Benefits Team that included Becky Martinez, Blake Beyer, Camile Churchill, Kenna Galloway, Rosa Carmona
and Sarah Barletta, visited 21 cities and held 60 meetings in both English and Spanish to help Camden employees understand and enroll in the benefits
plans offered. Along the way, the Tour’s "roadies", employees in each of the regional and district offices, helped make each stop a success by taking
care of the local details.
Among the Tour highlights were the benefit enhancements for the 2008/2009 benefits plan year that began June 1, including:
• Flexible Spending Consumer Debit Cards allowing participants direct access
to their flex spending dollars without having to wait for a reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability availability to all full-time employees who have
completed one year of employment
The Benefits Team is always available to answer any questions. Detailed benefit information is also available online on Camden’s provider websites:
Medical / FSA / RX www.myuhc.com
Dental www.myuhcdental.com
Vision www.spectera.com
401k www.401k.com
ESPP www.ubs.com/onesource/cpt
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departmental news
Human Resources
Fidelity Offers Free Investment Services
Fidelity Investments hosts local centers that offer resources to help investors make smarter investment choices. Representatives make planning easy by
teaching investors how to make the right decisions to get more from their retirement savings. What’s more, most of the services are free of charge
and include:
Retirement Planning
College Planning
Tax Education
Estate Planning
Personal Trust Services
Active Trading and Investment Guidance
Visit an Investor Center today, set up an individual appointment, or attend one of their periodic seminars. To find an investment center near you, visit
Fidelity’s main website at www.fidelity.com or call 1.800.FIDELITY.
HR Introduces a Cool New Tool!
To support Camden’s continuing efforts to go green, Human Resources (HR) is now making employee
information available online! Starting July 11, 2008, employees will be able to view and print
employment information from work or home. Highlights of this information include job history, current
address, direct deposit, current and past pay stubs, benefits, W-2s and paid time off.
One of the green benefits to this initiative is reducing paper used to print direct deposit pay stubs.
Beginning with the September 5, 2008, paycheck, Camden will no longer print direct deposit pay stubs
because employees can access these online. Those not signed up for direct deposit will receive their
paychecks in the mail at their homes.
To use this cool new tool, go to the ESS/MSS link on InsideCamden from a Camden computer or visit
https://ess.camdenliving.com from home. Look for personalized login information to arrive with the
July 11, 2008, paycheck.
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departmental news
Information Technology
IT Tests Business Continuity Planning
On June 2, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in DROC was
business processes. Teams were able to work through the entire exercise
suddenly brimming with Camden’s emergency recovery personnel.
Known as the Crisis Response
using their plans for guidance. Internal Audit also went to the EOC and
collaborated with the response
Team, the group was responding
to a simulated crisis scenario
Business Continuity Planning
teams throughout the exercise.
declared on May 27 by the
Command & Control Process The plans were created over
Crisis Management Team, a
Crisis
High-level coordination of the last two years by the IT
group made up of Camden’s
Management response to business crisis
organization and the business
Planning
or emergency
officers and executives. The
units. All of those involved
drill tested Camden’s Business
Continuity and Disaster Recovery
worked to develop guidelines
for Camden to be able to
Plans just in time for hurricane
Continuous
recover critical technology
season.
Availability
infrastructure within a three- to
Business
Disaster
five-day recovery time so that the
Resumption
Recovery
The mock situation reported that
company can continue critical
Planning
Planning
a fire in an electrical supply
processes if the corporate office
vault located in the basement
is not accessible due to a storm,
of the corporate office building
fire or other disaster.
Business Units
Disaster Recovery
resulted in an evacuation of Identifies critical functions
Avanced prepaations to
Camden headquarters. The Developes recovery plans
ensure availability of alternate Thanks to the Business Continuity
Drives overall requirements
facilities and tehnology
scenario called for the building
infrastructure to support rapid
and Disaster Recovery Plans,
to be inaccessible for two to
three weeks.
business resumption in such an event, the DROC
EOC is set up and ready
for business teams to continue
The goal of the first test was
Camden’s most critical
to find any weaknesses in
Camden’s plans and to learn
invaluable lessons from a test
scenario rather than an actual
event. During the first five days
of the drill, IT prepared the
Charlotte Backup Data Center
business functions. In addition,
Information Technology (IT)
has a failover system in place
at the Charlotte, NC, Data
Center in the event that the
Houston Data Center is not
operational.
and the Dallas EOC to run
critical production applications
and systems to support the
Now, post test, teams will
enhance their departmental
business recovery teams going
Business Continuity Plans.
to Dallas. Fourteen members
Future exercises will focus on
of the Finance/Treasury,
more complex situations and
Accounting, Centralized Utility
Billing System (CUBS) and
Payroll departments traveled
to Dallas to resume critical
The Crisis Management Team works through the mock crisis at the Emergency
Operations Center in DROC.
expand to cover other business
processes, ensuring the Camden
team is ready for any foreseen
or unforeseen event.
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departmental news
Information Technology
Jesus Roque Nominated for
Industry Achievement Award
Jesus Roque, Information Technology (IT) Technical Support Specialist, has been
helping Camden employees get the technology tools they need when they need
them for eight years, and the Houston Apartment Associating (HAA) has taken
note. Jesus was recently nominated for the HAA Industry Achievement Award
in the Administrative/IT Support Category. Candidates for this annual award
are nominated by their co-workers and are judged on their professional and
personal achievements and their contributions to the multihousing industry.
Though Jesus didn’t win, his Camden co-workers recognize his dedication every
day. Alison Hall, Camden Contact Center Director, submitted one of the many
nominations for Jesus in recognition of his valued service to Camden and the
HROC/IROC regions in particular.
“He is always there for my teams and I never have to follow up. He gets right
on the job," said Alison.
Camden Intranet Launched
As part of its goal to make finding
the right information easier for Camden
employees, residents, investors, and
potential employees and residents,
Information Technology (IT) has been
hard at work creating and updating the
company’s online tools.
May 13 marked the launch of
InsideCamden, Camden’s new intranet
webpage that consolidates links to the
resources and information employees
find most useful. Part of IT’s “green”
efforts, the goal is to continue the site’s
development so that the need for print
documents is replaced with an always
available online resource. Currently set
as employees’ web homepage, IT hopes
to use InsideCamden in the future to
communicate news items and updates
so that all employees are up-to-date
each morning with the latest Camden
information.
While it continues to develop the site,
IT needs employee feedback and
suggestions to make sure that it fits
employee needs. The “feedback” link
in the upper right-hand corner of the
site can be used for just such purposes.
Problems with the site should be called
in to the Business Support Center (BSC).
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departmental news
Real Estate Investments
Construction Team Celebrates Achievements
Lou Green, HROC Project Manager/Estimator, Randall Bascom, TROC Project Engineer, and Steve Hefner, Senior Vice President of Construction,
celebrated significant personal achievements that will help bring even greater success to Camden’s Construction team.
Lou Green recently earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional Accreditation, which distinguishes building professionals
with the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the LEED certification process. LEED Accredited Professionals are known for their understanding
of green building practices and principles.
This quarter, Randall Bascom received his General Contracting License for the state of Florida, one the most challenging states in which to earn a
contractor’s license.
The Greater Houston Builder’s Association Multifamily Council just named Steve Hefner its Chairman. Along with the Council, he’ll be working on local
and national issues that pertain to the multifamily housing industry.
New Communities Open Doors in HROC
Camden Cedar Hills, boasting 208 apartment homes, celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony on April 11. Since opening its doors in Austin, TX, the
staff has leased over 20% of the community.
In Houston, TX, Camden Whispering Oaks opened its doors during the second week of April. At the beginning of June, 14% of the community's 274
apartments were already leased.
Camden Cedar Hills staff at ribbon cutting.
Camden Whispering Oaks in Houston, TX.
Camden Main and Jamboree
Ribbon Cutting
Camden Main and Jamboree celebrated its ribbon cutting on
April 25. This luxury mid-rise community in Irvine, CA, boasts 290
apartment homes that sit atop retail including a dry cleaners, nail
salon, coffee/smoothie shop and a Boudins SF. It’s located just
blocks from a new retail district and close to the Orange County
airport. Camden Main and Jamboree will be a great asset to
IROC.
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Camden Main and Jamboree staff celebrate at the ribbon cutting.

departmental news
regional news
Business Services
Who Ya Gonna Call?
In a continued effort to provide on-site staff the support they need,
Camden will be rolling out a new Camden Contact Center (CCC)!
The CCC will be housed on the 15 th floor of the corporate office in
Houston, TX. Construction on the new space is scheduled to begin
soon. Once finished, 15 employees – including a director, a manager,
and 13 tele-sales professionals – will move in and begin working
toward their goal of answering 95% of incoming calls.
AROC
Camden Charlotte Sponsors
Chamber of Commerce
In early March, Team Charlotte banded together to become a Premier
Sponsor of the 2008 Ballantyne Chapter Chamber of Commerce.
As a sponsor, the team was able to promote Camden at a recent
luncheon and connect with major businesses throughout the city. The
event brought in more than 50 business leaders and Camden gave
away the event’s largest door prize, a Dean and Deluca bag stocked
with an upscale assortment of various treats and Camden goodies.
With the CCC in place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Monday through
Friday, communities will have the first opportunity to answer their
own sales calls if they have time to assist the customer. Calls that go
unanswered after the second ring at Camden communities across the
country will automatically be routed to the CCC. As a backup, calls
missed by the CCC will go to Crossfire, the RealPage call center that
will also cover calls to Camden properties and the CCC during nonoperational
hours.
Communities will be added to the program in phases, and Alison
Hall, CCC Director, is committed to regular communication with all
of Camden’s regional vice presidents to ensure that leasing staff,
managers, and district managers have the information they need to
benefit from the new process.
Joya Curcuru, Regional Marketing Director, Lara Ciccolella, Camden
Dilworth Leasing Consultant, and Tina Tutah, Camden Stonecrest
Community Manager.
Camden Raleigh Paints
the Town Green
In March, Gentry Fitzpatrick, Leasing Consultant at Camden Reunion
Park, Jennifer Sagal, Assistant Manager at Camden Overlook,
Reashanda Ball, Community Manager at Camden Governors Village,
Shirley Register, Community Manager at Camden Overlook, and
Raleigh District Coordinator Allie Wolf teamed up to paint faces at the
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The group passed out tons of green
Camden items and flyers while adorning children’s faces with painted
smiley face shamrocks and the like.
Shirley Register, Gentry Fitzpatrick, and Allie Wolf enjoy the parade festivities.
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DROC
DROC Hosts Blood Drive
Camden Passage in Kansas City, MO, held a blood drive on March
21 to benefit the American Red Cross, Missouri-Illinois Blood Services
Region. It was a successful event with over 26 people donating blood.
Camden Volunteerism Spreads
in Louisville, KY
For the last 6 months District Manager Cindy Brohm and Louisville,
KY, Community Managers Shari Gollar, Kelley Dotson, Alexis Bury
and Jami Wallace have been visiting the children at the city’s Kosair
Children’s Hospital. Kosair Children’s Hospital provides kids of all ages
in Kentucky and Southern Indiana the best health care available without
regard to their families’ ability to pay.
Each month the Camden group visits all of the children and hands out
activity books, crayons, rattles and teething rings, as well as Camden
goodies. In addition, they bring cookies or muffins to give to the
hospital staff.
The volunteer effort has been such a success for the Louisville district that
all of the employees are excited about it and want to take their turns
visiting with the kids. Currently they are on a rotating schedule and
many Camden team members are still eagerly awaiting their turns!
Kosair Children’s Hospital is Kentucky’s only free-standing, full-service
pediatric care facility dedicated exclusively to caring for children. The
263-bed hospital maintains an unwavering dedication to the children of
the community and region, and Camden in Louisville is proud to do its
part in helping to maintain this dedication.
Gary Noel, Service Technician at Camden Passage gives blood.
DROC Celebrates Achievements
In DROC this quarter, some of Camden’s best celebrated significant
achievements that will strengthen their region and the Camden team as
a whole.
In March, Cindy Brohm, District Manager in Louisville, KY, completed
all requirements to obtain her Sales Associate License from the Kentucky
Real Estate Commission.
Camden Cross Creek’s Manager Rosanne Lederman and Assistant
Manager Sarah Moran both received their Certified Apartment
Manager (CAM) designation from the National Apartment Association
(NAA) in February.
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Shari Gollar, Cindy Brohm, Camden Bird, Kelley Dotson and Alexis
Bury with their goodies at the Kosair Children’s Hospital.

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DROC
Camden Stars at Lone Star Awards
On May 15, the Apartment Association of Tarrant County (AATC) showcased the most
outstanding multihousing professionals at the 8th Annual Lone Star Awards Program, a
prestigious industry banquet. AATC recognized the very best leasing consultants, lead
maintenance technicians, property managers, property supervisors, apartment properties
and community teams throughout Tarrant County. Trissa Hasley, Leasing Coordinator at
Camden Oasis in Euless, TX, was nominated for Leasing Consultant of the Year, and Deanna
Jost, District Manager in Dallas, TX, was one of the three finalists for Property Supervisor of
the Year. The Camden star of the evening was Roy Brown, Community Service Supervisor
at Camden Centreport in Fort Worth, TX, who won the Lone Star Award for Maintenance
Supervisor of the Year. Congratulations Roy!
Roy Brown hugs his new Maintenance Supervisor of
the Year Award at the Lone Star Awards in DROC.
The Rising Star Awards Banquet
The St. Louis Apartment Association held its premiere event, the Rising Star Awards Banquet, on April 25. The event is designed to recognize the
best and brightest individuals in the multihousing industry. Camden had great representation and came home with five awards! Congratulations to
all the winners!
Katie O’Connor
Camden Westchase
Rania Elsobky
South Summit
Carrie McCollom
Camden Westchase
Sherman Calhoun
Camden Cross Creek
Rosanne Lederman
Camden Cross Creek
Groundsperson of the Year
1-200 units
Leasing Specialist of the Year
201-400 units
Assistant Manager of the Year
1-200 units
Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
401+ units
Property Manager of the Year
401+ units
Blood Drive at Camden Cedar Lakes
Camden Cedar Lakes in Lake St. Louis, MO, held a blood drive on March 29 to benefit the American Red Cross of the Wentzville/Lake St. Louis area.
The American Red Cross was thrilled with the participation and said it was the best turnout for a business in the area. In all, 18 people donated blood
that day. Since it was such a great success, Camden Cedar Lakes will continue to host a blood drive each quarter.
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HROC
Austin Communities Sponsor
Golf Tournament
On May 10, several Austin communities sponsored a golf tournament in
honor of the Bowie High School football team at Circle C High. Camden
employees spent the day supplying golfers with water, sodas and lots of
Camden branded favorites.
IROC
IROC Hosts Annual Kickoff Meetings
IROC celebrated its annual kickoff earlier this quarter. In a break from
the norm, the region split the kickoff in two. Community managers
headed to Pheonix, AZ, in March, while community service supervisors
met up in Costa Mesa, CA, in April.
Education Services facilitated the events that both focused on the
Thunderbirds and how they strive for excellence and work as a team.
With customer service as the focus for the year for IROC, the Education
team even tailored each event to address the customers with whom
each group closely interacted. The kickoff was a huge success, and the
IROC group is committed to working as a team to take ownership of the
goings on at the property level so that residents truly see excellence at
every point of contact.
Patricia Martinez from Camden Cedar Hills and Angela Keyes from
Camden South Congress pass out Camden items to two participants at
a golf tournament.
Houston Communities Compete in
Corporate Challenge
On April 4, the Westchase District in Houston, TX, held its annual
Corporate Challenge, and a number of HROC communities turned
out for the fun. The event tests company teams’ basketball, soccer,
dodge ball, baseball and briefcase relay skills. Proceeds go to
provide need-based scholarships for area kids to attend Quillian’s
summer day camps.
IROC’s Community Service Supervisors pose for a group shot at their
kickoff event in April.
Community Managers meet up in Phoenix, AZ, for annual kickoff.
HROC caught in the rain after area fundraiser.
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LVROC
LVROC Swings a Win at
Golf Tournament
On May 16, some of Las Vegas’s finest service team members - and best
golfers - represented Camden at the 6th Annual Southern Nevada Multi-
Housing Association (SNMA) Golf Tournament. Community Service
Supervisors John Moore from Camden Bel Air, Brian Fetterman from
Oasis Vinings, Eddie Howe from Camden Commons and Service
Technician Richard Whiteside from Oasis Vinings rocked the house and
brought home the first place trophy!
Denver Dines Out for Donations
In April and May, the entire Denver, CO, region participated in the
Dining Out for Life® event, organized by Project Angel Heart.
Dining Out for Life® is Project Angel Heart’s signature annual event that
raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit Project Angel Heart
clients by encouraging area consumers to eat out on a particular night at
specific restaurants. On May 1, more than 350 Front Range restaurants
contributed 25% of their food sales to Project Angel Heart, making
eating out a charitable action. The Camden Denver team wanted to do
its part and get involved in making a difference for people living with
HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses in Denver.
First place winners John Moore, Brian Fetterman, Eddie Howe and
Richard Whiteside.
Las Vegas Communities
Go to the Dogs
On April 12, the entire LVROC region participated in the 9th Annual
Mix 94.1 Pet-a-Palooza event at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.
Volunteers from Camden Commons, Camden Cove, Camden Palisades,
Oasis Sierra, Oasis Gateway, Oasis Meadows, and Oasis Springs &
Oasis Emerald helped Karen Mordue, Regional Marketing Director,
make it a “pets-tacular” day! Visitors signed up to win a $150 value pet
gift basket and play “Match the Milkbones” to win prizes like Camden
sports towels, lunch bags, koozies, frisbees, collapsible doggie bowls
and back packs. A fun time was had by all, and the region received
almost 200 raffle ticket leads for follow-up!
Several Camden team members participated as part of the “Street Team”.
Members of the “Street Team” went to businesses and other public places,
hanging posters and handing out dining guides. Then, on the day of
the event, Tim Applegate, Leasing Consultant at Camden Interlocken,
acted as an “Ambassador” at a local restaurant. Tim represented Project
Angel Heart and Camden, greeting diners and talking to them about
the mission of Project Angel Heart. Tim’s professional Camden Career
Wear and name badge assured him that restaurant patrons recognized
him as part of a caring Camden community! Thanks to all who helped
for this great cause!
Denver Team Participates in
St. Pat’s Day Parade
The entire Denver team participated in the annual St. Patrick’s Day
Parade in downtown Denver on March 15. The rainbow on the fantastic
float was made by Tim Eurich, Camden Arbors Service Technician.
Several Camden employees participated by riding on the float or
handing out treats along the parade route. This was the second year
that the Denver team participated and they hope to continue every year
as a way to get the Camden name even stronger recognition in the
Denver area.
The Bird and Camden volunteers wave to parade goers while standing
in front of a rainbow constructed by Tim Eurich.
LVROC team volunteers pass out pet favorites at annual Pet-a-Palooza.
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TROC
TROC Celebrates Pet Month
In May, the TROC Tampa communities celebrated Pet Month with Pet
Palooza! In partnership with the Humane Society, several communities
hosted the Adopt-A-Pet bus, and helped many animals find new, safe
homes. The television coverage before the event no doubt helped, as did
the half-off pet fee promotion run by the participating communities for
residents and prospects who adopted a pet during the month of May.
For every pet lease signed, the TROC team donated $50 to the Humane
Society. TROC’s new pet policy - no weight limit and no pet deposit - has
made Camden the most pet-friendly apartment communities in Florida.
Camden will be presenting the check to the Humane Society during the
pet telethon in August.
Adopt a Soldier
In May, the TROC regional office, working with District Manager Kenny
Upton’s district, adopted four soldiers from the 101 st Airborne Division -
known as the Screaming Eagles - who are deployed to Iraq. The 101 st is
most well known for triumphing over the odds during the D-Day invasion of
WWII. The Camden group sends food, movies, books and basic necessities
from home. These four soldiers don’t get a lot of mail, so they really enjoy
getting the packages from TROC, and the Camden group is looking
forward to a long correspondence with the brave men and women.
Kenny Upton, Denise Tavreas, Brooke Middleton and Jeanette Earley
with packages going to deployed soldiers.
TROC Pirates Give Loot to Charity
On April 28, TROC held its 9th Annual Charity Golf Classic. Working
with local civic group Sertoma, the crew put on what many of the golfers
described as the best tournament ever! This year’s theme was “Pirates
of the Camdibbean”, complete with eye-patches, swords and a plank to
walk. In addition to having a wonderful time, over $50,000 was raised
in one day. Even better, all the proceeds benefit local charities.
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Front: Community Managers Martha Beyer, Amanda Braxton, Katrina
Huppman. Back: Community Manager Donna Crandall, District Manager
Kenny Upton, Community Manager Amy Wadstrom.

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Born Leaders
Mason
Megan Billiot, Assistant Manager at Camden
Legacy Creek in Plano, TX, and her husband
Mark welcomed Mason Thomas Billiot on March
28, 2008. Mason was 7 lbs., 5 oz., and
measured 19 inches long.
Aiden
Justin Buckley, Service Technician at Camden
River in Duluth, GA, and Crystal Deese welcomed
Aiden Cain Buckley on February 14, 2008.
Aiden was 8 lbs., 8 oz., and measured 22 ½
inches long.
Kaden
Wendy Doherty, Community Manager at
Camden Centreport in Fort Worth, TX, and her
husband Clint welcomed Kaden Lane Doherty on
May 20, 2008. Kaden was 7 lbs., 9 oz., and
measured 19 ½ inches long.
Carson
Darcy Nagel, Assistant Community Manager
at Camden Grandview in Charlotte, NC, and her
husband Tom welcomed Carson James Nagel on
January 22, 2008. Carson was 7 lbs., 1 oz.,
and measured 19 1 / 4 inches long.
Ryan
Randy Narain, Service Technician at Camden
Sweetwater in Lawrenceville, GA, and his wife
Lauren welcomed Ryan Xavier Narain on April
23, 2008. Ryan was 10 lbs., 2 oz., and
measured 21 inches long.
Molly
Hayley O’Donnell, Community Manager at
Camden River in Duluth, GA, and her husband
Bob welcomed Molly Piper O’Donnell on April
1, 2008. Moly was 9 lbs., 8 oz., and measured
21 inches long.
Dylan
James Traylor, Community Manager at
Camden Gardens in Dallas, TX, and his wife
Heather welcomed Dylan James Traylor on
April 9, 2008. Dylan was 7 lbs., 10 oz., and
measured 21 ¾ inches long.
Nathan
Cesar Velazquez, Human Resources Office
Services Coordinator in Houston, TX, and his wife
Brenda welcomed Nathan Abraham Velazquez
on March 14, 2008. Nathan was 6 lbs., 14 oz.,
and measured 19 ¾ inches long.
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Living Excellence
A.C.E.
Award Nomination Form
The A.C.E. Award is a distinction that recognizes
employees who demonstrate excellence in the
workplace on a daily basis. As an employee, you
are in the best position to identify co-workers who
consistently demonstrate Camden Values in their daily
work. To be considered for this award, an employee
must go beyond the call of duty by delivering:
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*
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Exceptional customer service to residents and coworkers
High quality work product delivered in a timely manner
Professionalism on the job
To nominate a co-worker, complete this form and give it to your Community or Department
Manager in a sealed envelope. Your Community or Department Manager will send the
nominations to the attention of the Regional Vice President or V.P. of Human Resources.
Name:
Position:
Community/Department:
This employee should receive the A.C.E. Award because: