The Team Behind The Mahomet Life

Kristi Humphrey serves as the dedicated Office Manager at The Mahomet Life, bringing a blend of professional operational expertise and deep local insight to the Kirch Property Management team. As a resident of Mahomet for over 20 years, Kristi is deeply invested in the community she serves. She is an active member of the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce and maintains a strong local footprint as both a small business owner and a property owner in the Mahomet and Mansfield areas.

In her role, Kristi oversees the operational pulse of the 160-unit community, ensuring a seamless experience for residents from move-in through lease renewal. She is the primary point of contact for community inquiries and maintenance coordination, balancing complex administrative oversight with a personal, solution-oriented approach. Whether she is managing daily logistics or overseeing site improvements like upcoming clubhouse and dog park renovations, Kristi is committed to maintaining the high standards that define the Kirch Property Management experience.

Family-focused and deeply community-oriented, Kristi is married with three daughters and seven grandchildren. This commitment to building strong, supportive environments extends from her personal life into her professional mission: providing a welcoming, high-quality home for the professionals, families, and students who make The Mahomet Life their residence.

For Edward Kirch, real estate is a lifelong pursuit of excellence in asset performance. With a career beginning in 1977, Ed has consistently ranked as a top producer, a distinction built on his own aggressive investment history. This deep expertise is grounded in his personal portfolio, as Ed owns residential properties throughout Kane, Kendall, DuPage, Will, and DeKalb counties.Ed’s journey began with remarkable scale. He purchased his first property at 18 and his second at 19. By age 21, he had amassed 55 apartment units. By 25, his holdings were valued at half of an $18 million portfolio, an achievement equivalent to managing over $60 million in today’s market. Beyond his own acquisitions, Ed has spent decades mentoring real estate investors, sharing the high-level strategies required to scale and sustain a successful portfolio.

At Kirch Property Management, this history of ownership and mentorship is the cornerstone of the company’s philosophy. Ed and his team manage every client’s property with the exact same rigor and systems they apply to their own local investments. This "investor-first" mindset ensures that landlords aren't just hiring a rent collector; they are partnering with a firm that understands the financial stakes of ownership.

Operating with a focus on maximizing cash flow and long-term value, Ed leverages decades of market cycles to protect client assets. For investors who demand peak performance, Ed Kirch provides the professional stewardship and seasoned mentorship necessary to turn real estate into a high-performing financial instrument.

For Airish Leones, property management is more than just daily operations it’s about delivering dependable service and fostering strong relationships with both property owners and tenants.

Since joining Kirch Property Management in 2019 as an Account Associate, Airish has been an integral part of the team, supporting property operations and ensuring seamless communication across all parties.

With extensive hands-on experience, Airish specializes in coordinating maintenance requests, assisting tenants, handling delinquency postings, and creating marketing materials online for vacant units, while also supporting operations as needed. Known for being detail-oriented, organized, and responsive, Airish ensures that issues are addressed promptly and efficiently helping maintain tenant satisfaction and owner confidence.

Committed to excellence and continuous improvement, Airish plays a vital role in upholding Kirch Property Management’s standards by contributing to well-managed properties and positive client experiences.

With over 10 years of experience in general construction and remodeling overseas, Arthur brings extensive hands-on knowledge in residential maintenance, renovations, and property improvements. His background includes a wide range of construction projects, with a strong focus on quality craftsmanship, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Since joining our team in 2024, Arthur has played an important role in maintaining and improving the company's properties. He is committed to delivering high-quality work, responding efficiently to maintenance needs, and ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standard. He enjoys tackling challenging renovation projects and continuously expanding his knowledge to provide the best possible service to our team and the communities we manage. His practical experience, reliability, and dedication to continuous improvement make him a valuable member of the maintenance team.

For Correy Krickeberg, property management is financial stewardship, not just a set of operations. Armed with an MBA and a background as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Correy approaches real estate with the rigorous mindset of an asset manager. He doesn't just see rental units; he sees financial instruments that must perform.What truly distinguishes Correy is his perspective as an investor first. He personally owns investment properties in Yorkville, Aurora, and Elgin, IL, and Kirch Property Management owns over 200 of the units they manage. This creates a powerful alignment of interest: Correy treats every client’s asset with the same urgency as his own because his team utilizes the exact same systems that protect his personal portfolio.

Operating extensively across Will, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and DeKalb Counties, Correy is driven by a dual mission: to provide safe, reasonably priced housing for the community while ensuring landlords enjoy profitable assets. He believes these two goals are not mutually exclusive; in fact, stable housing creates stable returns.

Correy's focus was solidified in 2025 when he sold his insurance agency to dedicate himself exclusively to property management. This strategic move ensures his infrastructure remains robust and undistracted for the clients who need him most.

For realtors, Correy offers a clear path to repeat business. He understands a simple truth: investors only buy more real estate when they are confident their current assets are profitable. By keeping properties cash-flow positive and stress-free, Correy provides the confidence investors need to scale, ensuring they return to their agent, ready to write the next offer.

Liezl Rellon Lonzaga is a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with nearly four years of experience managing high-volume financial operations. She is recognized for her accuracy, reliability, and strong organizational skills in maintaining efficient financial processes. Liezl specializes in the precise execution of key financial cycles that support the daily operations of the organization. She manages day-to-day financial transactions and accounts payable with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that all records are accurate and up to date.

In addition to overseeing daily financial activities, Liezl is responsible for processing weekly payroll for the maintenance team, ensuring that employees are compensated accurately and on time. Her commitment to financial integrity is further demonstrated through her thorough monthly bank reconciliations, which help maintain complete and reliable records within the AppFolio system. Known for her systematic approach and dependable work ethic, Liezl plays a vital role in maintaining the organization’s financial stability. Her work ensures that the financial foundation of the organization remains transparent, balanced, and well-managed.

Mark Piper is a seasoned real estate professional with more than three decades of experience helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals. Since beginning his career in 1991, he has built a strong reputation for integrity, market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to his clients’ success. One of Mark’s key strengths is his passion for negotiation. He takes pride in representing his clients’ best interests and works diligently to secure the most favorable price and terms possible. His strategic approach, combined with his dedication to client satisfaction, has resulted in many successful transactions and lasting professional relationships.

Throughout his career, Mark has handled a wide variety of property types, including condominiums, townhomes, luxury homes, development land, farms, single-family residences, 2, 4 unit apartment buildings, and larger commercial investment properties with five or more units. His broad experience allows him to guide clients through transactions of varying complexity with confidence and clarity. In addition to his professional work, Mark has more than two decades of experience as a real estate investor. This hands-on knowledge, which includes owning and managing his own investment properties in Bolingbrook and Joliet, IL, gives him practical insight into property investment, market trends, and strategies for building long-term wealth through real estate. Mark also works with international clients relocating to the United States and has assisted homeowners facing financial challenges by helping them find solutions and new opportunities. Mark holds the Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation, a Master of Arts degree, and is widely recognized as a trusted real estate professional.