One Purpose. One Team.

CJ Wessel is a hands-on leader in real estate management, development, property acquisition and disposition, and the firm's day-to-day portfolio operations in all asset classes. She brings over 20 years of proven success in effective management, market intelligence, and strategic strategies to exceed income and occupancy goals.

CJ is responsible for providing the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure the company has the proper operational controls and systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. Her expertise has been instrumental in implementing expense-reduction and revenue generation measures while building high performance teams through training and coaching.

CJ is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Wisconsin and holds a Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation. She also earned her Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation through National Apartment Association.

Kris Stodola joined Spaulding Group as the Property Operations Manager in September 2021 and was promoted to Regional Property Manager in February 2022. She has over 20 years of experience in management and real estate. Her love for property management and the people involved drive her daily to succeed in the industry. Kris holds her Real Estate license in Wisconsin and has her degree in Psychology & Criminal Justice from UW-Madison.

April Larson is a Regional Property Manager at Spaulding Group with 15 years of experience in Property Management. April’s passion for real estate is apparent through her excellent communication skills and dedication to residents.

April holds her Real Estate license in Wisconsin, Illinois Residential Leasing Agent license and has her degree in Business Management.

Joe has six kids ranging in age from 18-31.  He also has two grandchildren that call him Popps because he too young to be called Grandpa.

Joe has lived in Monona for 32 years but grew up in the Green Bay area.

Joe was born in New Jersey and still has family there.  He spends a week every August on Long Beach Island and he does four day weekends in New York City and New Jersey a few times a year.

Joe has been a CPA for thirty-five years.

Joe’s favorite quote is “It is, what it is.”  It helps explain things that don’t make sense or are illogical.  Life is too short to seat the little things.

Joe’s personal motto is “work hard and play hard.” 

Joe’s hobbies are working out pretty much every day, watching sports, and on the weekends in the summer, out by his pool with family and friends.  He also enjoys hunting in the fall.

Joe’s first interaction with Spaulding Group was a few years ago when Spaulding bought all the properties owned by one of my clients, Midland Builders.  CJ, Spaulding Group’s COO, had worked with Joe some time ago at Hovde.  CJ contacted Joe about the opportunity of a Director of Accounting at Spaulding Group and the rest is history.