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Milhaus Property Manager Wins Bronze National Excellence Award

December 15, 2025

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Rachel Keller Recognized as Property Manager of the Year by Multi-Housing News


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (December 3, 2025) - Milhaus, a national award-winning developer, owner, and operator of Class-A multifamily properties, announces Rachel Keller has won Bronze Property Manager of the Year at the 2025 Multi-Housing News (MHN) Excellence Awards.


The award recognizes Keller's exceptional leadership, innovative property management strategies, and commitment to resident satisfaction at Ora Apartments in North Kansas City, Missouri. The MHN Excellence Awards program celebrates top performers in the multifamily housing industry each year.


Over the last year, Keller has successfully orchestrated over 524 property and apartment tours. In her time with Milhaus, she has successfully led four new Kansas City apartment community openings, bringing each from development to full occupancy, including Ora, Marcato, Artistry KC, and Switch, showcasing her exceptional property management skills.


"Rachel exemplifies what exceptional property management looks like in today's competitive multifamily landscape," said Kara Clayton, CAM, CAPS, Senior Regional Manager at Milhaus. "Her ability to balance operational excellence with genuine care for residents and team members sets her apart in our industry. This recognition reflects not only Rachel's individual talents but also our company's commitment to fostering environments where both residents and employees can thrive."

A graduate of the Milhaus Leadership Academy, Keller enhanced her professional expertise and, through mentorship, has helped multiple team members advance to Assistant Property Manager roles. Keller's collaborative leadership style and calm handling of high-stress situations have made her an invaluable resource since joining the organization in 2018.

"I'm honored to receive this recognition from Multi-Housing News and grateful to work with an incredible team at Milhaus," said Rachel Keller, Property Manager at Ora. "This award represents our collective commitment to creating exceptional living experiences for our residents while developing talent within our organization." For more information about Milhaus and their properties, go to www.milhaus.com


About Milhaus Milhaus is a national award-winning, vertically integrated multifamily developer, owner, and operator specializing in Class A residential assets. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Milhaus is

comprised of inspired and industrious individuals who are passionate about the development of multifamily and mixed-use communities. We provide exceptional customer experiences and create solutions for neighborhoods that positively impact communities by providing unparalleled expertise in real estate, investment, development, construction, and management. As of June 2025, Milhaus’ current portfolio includes over 7,700 units across 27 properties, representing $2.2 billion in Assets Under Management. For more information, visit www.milhaus.com.