Matt Froehlich

Partner, Chief Operating Officer 
After a stint playing professional hockey in Europe, Matt began his career in the real estate industry specializing in the investment sales of multi-family properties in Minnesota. Nearly 10 years later, Matt has a thorough understanding of client service and is continually working to improve company operations to benefit clients. He graduated with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Management from Quinnipiac University. As Chief Operating Officer, Matt runs the maintenance division at Sharper Management. He also oversees management staff, is active in talent acquisition, and runs the general operations of the company. His goals include, continually improving the internal systems, controls, and client offering at Sharper.

Get to know Matt. We asked: what’s your vision for Sharper Management?

My vision for Sharper Management is to be one of the best places to work in the Twin Cities. To help achieve this, we invest in the growth and development of our employees and encourage our team to be actively involved with local chapters of industry groups like CAI. I believe that our team-centered work environment produces the best results for our clients.

Candy Lee

Director of Community Management
Candy is a dynamic and detail-oriented leader with years of extensive experience in multiple aspects of community management. She has worked in the property management industry since 1994 and works closely with every manager to ensure the highest level of support and service for our clients. She is continually finding ways to improve the client offering at Sharper Management and has recently earned the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation. The PCAM is the highest designation possible awarded to community management professionals. Her professional experience and education are great assets in her position where she oversees and supports Sharper’s community managers and coordinates training and continuing education programs for them.

Get to know Candy. We asked: how do you view the culture at Sharper Management?

One of our goals from the beginning was to create a company that is considered a great place to work. We feel we’ve accomplished this goal and we take great pride in providing a welcoming and positive culture for our employees, vendors, and association members. Our door is always open, so please stop by if you’re in the neighborhood.

Todd Essig

Accounting Manager
Essig is an analytical financial management professional who possesses expertise in areas including finance operations, corporate accounting management, and large-scale financial accountability.
Essig’s experience lies in accounting management in the real estate industry and as a controller for local companies and non-profits such as the Ordway Center for Performing Arts.
His proven success in analyzing process constraints, margin analysis, and tracking costs back to underlying activities are key qualities Sharper Management was seeking for this position.
“Todd’s expertise in process and cost analysis are wonderful strengths that will allow Sharper Management to continue bringing the highest level of service to our clients. We are happy to have him on our team,” states Nick Shilling Partner and Chief Technology Officer.

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