Catherine first joined 1 st American in 2010 as a Property Manager. She stayed as a Property Manager until 2020, when she left to further her education in Real Estate. Catherine rejoined the company in March of 2022 as the Receptionist. Catherine brings over 20 years in Residential Management experience as well as the M-100 Certificate from the Community Associations Institute and is an Indiana licensed Real Estate Broker. She has been a lifetime Valparaiso native as well as raised her 3 sons. Catherine is a proud supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Research, and Alzheimer’s Association.
Peter Bylen
Peter has worked in residential and commercial property management since 1975 with Chicagoland companies such as 21 East Chestnut Management Company and Romanek Properties Ltd. He joined 1st American Management in 2001 and managed 31 residential properties in Lake County. He is a graduate of Trinity Christian College, in Palos Heights, Illinois and did graduate studies at DePaul University. He served as United Way Porter County volunteer and since 2006 has volunteered as a chaplain at the Indiana State Prison. Since retiring from full time property manager duties in 2024, Peter has stayed with 1st American on a part-time basis to assist and advise current property managers, as well as consult on business development for the company.
