Tiffany joined 1st American Management in August of 2021 as a Residential Property Manager. She manages her own portfolio of properties in Porter County as well as assists a colleague with properties throughout Lake County. Her experience with managing business operations, executive administration, and customer service specialization expand back to 2009. Tiffany is a Valparaiso University alumnus from the College of Environmental Science. During the summer, she volunteers with the Friends of the Dunes to build environmental awareness around the Great Lakes.
Bridget Schickel
Bridget started with 1st American Management in December 2021 as an AP/AR specialist. She has since transitioned to the Assistant Commercial Property Manager role. In her current role, she is a supporting team member for the company’s two Commercial Property Managers. She joined the team with 20+ years of experience in office management, human resources, and bookkeeping. Bridget attended Purdue University Calumet with a focus on business. In addition to being a mother of 4, she also enjoys creating fine art and singing.
Jennifer Rivas
Jennifer Rivas joined 1st American Management in the summer of 2021 as Assistant Property Manager at the Shorewood Forest community, where she served through the end of 2024 and earned her Property Manager certification. In 2025, she transitioned to the corporate office as Assistant Commercial Property Manager.
Jennifer studied Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Northwest and brings a diverse professional background to her role. She has over 12 years of experience as a multi-business owner and more than five years in Human Resources prior to entering property management.
A Northwest Indiana native, Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors and is passionate about contributing to the continued success and growth of 1st American Management. She is dedicated to going above and beyond for the company and the clients it serves.
