Nicole joined 1^st American Management in July 2018 as a Residential Property Manager, taking on a portfolio with properties in both Lake and Porter counties.  Her educational background is in Behavioral Science, which she studied at Purdue Northwest.  Nicole has 14 years of experience in customer service, retail, and management including 7 years as a store manager for Family Express as well as 2 years of leasing and rental property experience.  Nicole is an advocate and ally online to Survivors of Domestic Violence, and she volunteers between LaPorte and Porter County food banks and women’s shelters.

Leah joined 1st American Management in June 2024 as a Residential Property Manager, taking on properties in both Lake and Porter counties. Some of her educational background is in Addiction Counseling, which she studied at Purdue Northwest. Before coming to 1st American, Leah was an Inventory Specialist, she also has 15 years of customer service and retail experience as well as 7 years of experience working with her community as a School Bus Driver. Leah is married with 3 children; aged 17, 10, and 9. She is very passionate about advocating against domestic violence as well as advocating for addicts and their families.

Lora is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Finance and Economics. While in college she worked for American Sunbelt in Bloomington and PMM in Valparaiso as a leasing agent.  After graduation, Lora came to 1st American as a Residential Manager, handling a portfolio of apartments and townhomes.  She then began to take on commercial properties and was the head of the Commercial Department from 1993-2000.  After leaving 1st American in 2000 Lora worked for CB Richard Ellis/Sturges out of Merrillville, and Holladay Properties out of Portage Indiana.  She returned to 1st American Management in 2020 to handle high-profile commercial properties and new business development.

Lora has received the prestigious Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an internationally recognized designation for Real Estate Management professionals.  She currently serves as the Treasurer for IREM’s NWI Chapter.  In addition, Lora is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Indiana.

Robin began working at 1st American in April 2022 as a Residential Property Manager. She joined the company after 22 years of working as a Sales Representative focused on interior remodeling. Robin is a Chesterton native and on Parish Council for St. Elizabeth Church. Stemming from her love of reading, she created and manages a book club – Lakeside Lit. Robin is a proud Navy mom and Duneland Flyers Supporter.