Jessica Heckman
By Joshua Burd
Larken Associates has promoted longtime team member Jessica Heckman to executive vice president of multifamily operations, the Branchburg-based firm said Tuesday.
In her new role, Heckman will oversee asset management, property management and leasing strategy and execution across the company’s growing residential portfolio. She most recently worked as director of residential asset management, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge after having advanced through multiple roles since joining Larken in 2008.
“Jessica’s promotion reflects the significant impact she’s had on the growth and performance of our portfolio, and the premier resident experience we provide,” said Lenny Tartamella, chief operating officer at Larken Associates. “She’s been an invaluable member of our team since the day she started, and we’re excited to see her excel in this elevated role.”
The developer noted that Heckman has worked closely with its executive leadership team to help drive the continued rapid growth of its Larken Living portfolio. That includes helping lead the lease-up of more than 1,100 apartments since 2020 and roughly 45 percent portfolio growth over that period.
She has also standardized technology and artificial intelligence-driven processes to enhance resident satisfaction, performance measurement and overall operational efficiency. Her past roles with the firm include construction assistant, property manager and senior property manager.
“Having grown alongside the firm for more than 15 years, I’m proud of the strong teams we’ve built and the resident-first approach that defines our communities,” Heckman said. “I look forward to continuing to scale our multifamily platform while maintaining the high standards of service, performance and innovation our residents expect from the Larken Living brand.”
