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.
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.
