DSI Real Estate Group, Inc.

Dan has been working in the Madison real estate market since 1986.  A Madison native, he is also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In 1994 he joined DSI Real Estate Group as Manager of Property Management Services responsible for the operations of the residential and commercial property management divisions.  This position continued to expand to include responsibilities in other areas, including development, leasing and brokerage, until in 1998 he was named Vice President.

As Vice President he oversees all operations of our business, spearheads all of our commercial development efforts and serves as our firms Designated Broker.  He is also active in the National Association of Realtors and has earned their designation as a Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager. 

With many years of experience covering the entire spectrum of commercial real estate, Dan is especially good at seeing the big picture.  From personnel to investment analysis to small business operations, Dan can lend a unique perspective to your project or property.

Mark joined DSI in 2018 with over 20 years of Commercial, multifamily and mixed use construction experience. He started in a family owned building and remodeling business in 7th grade. He studied construction management at UW Platteville and graduated from UW Madison.
Mark is responsible for taking projects from start to finish. He is responsible for bidding the projects, keeping them in budget and making sure they get finished on time and to the expectations of the owners.

Jen is the Property Manager for residential and commercial property at DSI Real Estate Group. She has extensive knowledge in the maintenance, operations, and management of properties. She provides management oversight on over 500 residential units and over 150 commercial spaces. Jen has held real estate management positions in the property management industry since 2001. 

As Property Manager, Jen is personally involved in the daily operations of properties for DSI Real Estate Group. She is responsible for maximizing all phases of performance including directing and supervising staff to achieve the financial and occupancy goals of the community, while maintaining our properties in good physical condition and appearance. In addition, she supervises daily management activity such as monitoring the performance of vendors and contractors, budgeting operating expenses, customer relations, requests and customer retention. 
 

Lisa Keck has over 20 years experience in the bookkeeping field. Lisa has just recently moved to Wisconsin from Texas, she is excited to learn and explore this beautiful state. In Lisa’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports and refurbishing furniture.

Annie joined DSI Real Estate Group in 2014 as Administrative Coordinator. She joined the Residential Leasing Team in 2018. As a Leasing Associate, she assists in the management, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of all apartment communities.

Her scope of work includes general management duties such as tenant inquiries, arranging maintenance, and preparation of notification letters, leases, and renewals. Her main focus is tenant relations, retention, and evaluation of rental needs.

Annie has a keen eye for attention to detail and personal needs, thus contributing to the continued high quality of services provided to DSI Real Estate’s apartment communities.

  With over 13 years of experience Christine is quick to solve problems and pitch in when needed around the office. Her goal is to create a helpful environment while striving to respond to each tenants needs quickly and competently, thus contributing to the continued high quality of services provided to DSI Real Estate Group.  

Outside of the office, Christine enjoys networking with other professionals and is passionate about the exciting possibilities of Madison's expanding real estate landscape.

Darren joined the DSI maintenance team in 2008. With decades of experience, Darren is one of those professionals who can look at any maintenance issue and seem to know just what to do—efficiently and with a smile. We know we can count on Darren to skillfully address work orders and emergency maintenance needs.

Davis Simon joined DSI in August of 2016 as a Leasing Agent. He strives to provide excellent customer service while helping others find their new home.

In his free time, Davis enjoys fishing with friends, boating, and traveling. As a Madison Native, Davis loves the Badgers. You may find him at Camp Randall cheering on his favorite team!

Prior to joining DSI Real Estate Group in 2014, Dennis had a long and successful career managing the buildings, grounds and maintenance work for public school districts. His responsibilities included everything from daily maintenance to major construction to mechanical upgrades of millions of dollars worth of facilities. Lucky for us, Dennis just can’t get enough of solving mechanical issues and helping people—so now DSI and its customers can benefit from his lifetime of experience.

Elena joined the DSI Real Estate Group in 2020 as Leasing Agent. She brings years of experience in Property Management Industry, Human Resources, and Administration.

In her current role Elena focuses on residential management, such as tenants’ inquiries, coordinating maintenance, correspondence with tenants and landlords. She will welcome you to our community with a warm smile, help you with any questions during the process, and resolve any issues you may have during your residency with us at her best ability.  

Karen joined the DSI team to support the customer service and administrative efforts in 2015. She brings three decades of hospitality experience to the organization having filled key roles for major hotel brands throughout the Midwest. Karen’s expertise spans the customer service, HR, accounting, and sales functions.

In her current role Karen expedites telephone calls and assists our visitors with their requests at the front door. Karen also supports our accounting, property management, and maintenance staff with their administrative needs.

Serena joined DSI Real Estate Group as an Intern back in 2018, and has recently returned as the Architectural Control Coordinator for our HOA Neighborhoods as of November 2020. She is responsible for managing the approval process for our Architectural Control Applications and ensuring compliance with the neighborhood CCR’s and City regulations. She comes from a Real Estate background, graduating from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics in May of 2019.

Shandar joined DSI Real Estate Group in May of 2015 as the Association Manager. She started her career in the Real Estate industry in 2013 as a leasing agent; she was soon promoted to Property Manager. Prior to working in Real Estate, Shandar worked in the hospitality industry as a restaurant manager. Shandar has a strong background in customer service, and enjoys working with people.

As Association Manager at DSI; Shandar manages Homeowners Associations and Condo Associations. Shandar helps the associations maintain the integrity and beauty of their neighborhoods. Shandar works as a liaison between the HOA’s and their vendors.

Shannon most recently joined the DSI Team in May of 2020 as the office Administrative Coordinator. She is responsible for the daily operations of the front desk, providing excellent customer service and administrative support to help keep the office running smoothly, and customers and tenants satisfied. She comes from an Administrative back round, working as an Administrative Assistant to the Regional Service Director at a large service corporation, and as a Client Service Manager at a veterinary clinic. Shannon graduated in May of 2019 at Madison College for Business Management and looks to apply her knowledge to the real estate field. Her attention to detail, customer service skills and willingness to help others contribute to the quality of services provided by DSI Real Estate Group.

Steve is dedicated to a detailed eye for our Asscoaitions! He is a great asset to DSI’s qualified maintenance staff. They are available to assist you with all maintenance needs. DSI is focused on providing responsive service with the ability to provide 24 hour emergency maintenance, as well as internet work order capability.