Austin Petras

About Austin Petras

I am a passionate and results-driven property management professional with a strong background in leasing, sales, and community operations. Since starting my career in 2019 with Marquette as a Leasing Agent, I’ve built a track record of success in lease-ups, stabilizations, and resident experience initiatives across Chicago and beyond.My journey has included: • Marquette → Quickly promoted to Leasing Manager after helping revitalize a property in Indiana that successfully sold within a year. In Chicago, I stabilized a lease-up property within one year, showcasing my ability to drive results. • Bozzuto → Served as Leasing Manager at flagship property OneEleven, where I partnered with luxury resale brand The RealReal to launch an exclusive resident program. Later reassigned to a Gold Coast property, where I stabilized the community in under seven months through strategic marketing and sales efforts. • Peak Properties → Advanced into the role of Portfolio Assistant Property Manager, expanding my skill set to include operations, compliance, and revenue optimization across multiple assets. • Related Management Company → Currently serving as Leasing Manager, overseeing two major Chicago communities: Lathrop Homes and Roosevelt Square. In this role, I focus on driving occupancy, building resident relationships, and ensuring top-tier leasing performance.What drives me is the blend of sales strategy and service — connecting people with rental homes while creating strong communities and delivering measurable results.

Experience

1. Leasing Manager

   Related Management Company

   Sep 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Oversee leasing operations for two major Chicago communities, focusing on delivering results through sales strategy, resident engagement, and operational excellence.Responsibilities & Focus Areas: • Manage the full leasing cycle, from initial inquiry and touring to application and move-in. • Build strong connections with prospective and current residents to support retention and community satisfaction. • Partner with property management and marketing teams to drive occupancy goals and enhance community visibility. • Ensure compliance with Fair Housing standards and company policies across both properties. • Provide reporting, market insights, and performance tracking to support overall portfolio success.

Education

• Purdue University Fort Wayne

  Human Resources Management and Services

  2016 — 2019