A Better Way to Manage Your Community

We are a locally owned, homegrown property management company serving more than 160 associations across Chicagoland. Personal touch. Professional expertise. Proven results.

Our Mission

Advantage Management proudly manages over 160 community associations across Chicagoland. Our client-oriented, personal-touch approach sets us apart. We customize services for each property based on their goals and financial needs, listening carefully to Boards and homeowners alike. We manage in accordance with Illinois property laws and require all managers to be licensed. We also encourage ongoing professional education through CAI to ensure our team stays at the forefront of the industry.

AAMC Accredited.
A Mark of Excellence.

Advantage Management is one of a select few Illinois companies to earn the prestigious AAMC (Accredited Association Management Company) credential from CAI. This accreditation recognizes our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism. It reflects a corporate culture built on knowledge, expertise, customer service, and ongoing dedication. Partnering with us affirms that your board is committed to meeting its fiduciary responsibilities to your association and its members.

Meet Our Leadership Team

With more than 250 years of combined experience in property management, real estate, accounting, and finance, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every community we serve. We are professionally certified, locally invested, and deeply committed to your success.

Adam Stolberg

President
CMCA, AMS, PCAM
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Neal Shamis

Chief Operating Officer
CMCA, AMS
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Chuck Blatt

Vice President of Marketing and Business Development and Senior Portfolio Manager
CMCA
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Chris F. Kiefor, CPA

Chief Financial Officer
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Kenny Parquette

Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager
CAM
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Andrea Bodenstein

Director of Operations
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What Our Clients Say

Don’t just take our word for it. Here is what our clients have to say about working with Advantage Management.

“As President of a large high rise I though we needed a big management company. Boy was I wrong. Advantage (and Jennifer) solved all of our issues in less than 6 months when the ‘big guys’ couldn’t do it in 4 years.”
— James Klatt
President | Admiral's Pointe Condominium Assn

“Advantage Team…I would like to thank you againfor your input, professionalism and for making this entire budgeting process a pleasure from my perspective. The resulting budget is one that the board, management company and all unit owners can be proud of.”

— Patrick Schieble
Treasurer | 1540 North State Parkway
“Advantage saved us more money in the first six months than our previous management company saved us in five years. They aggressively shopped vendors for the best services at the best prices, analyzed our insurance program and hedged our gas and electric. I wish I found these guys years ago.”
— Vince Gavin
Treasurer | Olympia Lofts

Andrea Bodenstein

Director of Operations

Andrea Bodenstein has been with Advantage Management for 13 years and is the Director of Operations. Prior to being with Advantage Management, Andrea had an extensive career in retail management and sales and then went on to create and run a successful wardrobing business. Andrea studied English at The University of Colorado

Kenny Parquette

Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager
CAM

Mr. Parquette has a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications from DeVry University. With a background in the Technology Sector and over 25 years of experience in Property Management, Mr. Parquette has honed his skills for effective Property Management. Mr. Parquette has a reputation for self-motivated productivity and carries a willingness to immerse himself in challenging opportunities. He has effectively transferred over a dozen new-construction condominium projects from the Developer to the elected Board of Directors. Mr. Parquette finds satisfaction in seeing improvement and repair projects through from initial discussions to final inspection.

Chris F. Kiefor, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Kiefor is a Certified Public Accountant. He has a Business and Accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin. He is a seasoned financial executive with 34 years of experience in accounting, real estate, taxes, and business management. During his career, Mr. Kiefor has worked to improve and streamline accounting processes for a variety of businesses, from large institutional real estate firms to small business owners.

Chuck Blatt

Vice President of Marketing and Business Development and Senior Portfolio Manager
CMCA

Mr. Blatt brings over three decades of premier real estate development and property management expertise to his role as Vice President at Advantage Management. A graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Marketing and Speech Communications, Chuck also holds the prestigious Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation from CAI.

With a robust background in real estate development, Chuck possesses a deep, foundational understanding of the complex construction and capital improvement projects facing contemporary communities. His hands-on approach and rigorous focus on budgetary discipline and project timelines ensure that associations run smoothly and remain financially sound.

Leveraging a career-long expertise in strategic marketing, Chuck directs all of Advantage’s corporate marketing initiatives—including social media engagement, resident newsletters, and our signature board member educational webinars. Additionally, he heads the business development team, driving growth and delivering operational excellence to the more than 160 communities Advantage serves.

In his spare time, Chuck enjoys going to the Theater and Movies.

Neal Shamis

Chief Operating Officer
CMCA, AMS

Mr. Shamis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana University and brings over 40 years of experience in real estate brokerage and property management to his leadership roles. He began his real estate career with Martin & Marbry in the early 1980s, alongside an impactful tenure in the financial markets, where he traded securities, options, and futures derivatives at both the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

In 1999, Mr. Shamis co-founded Advantage Management. Leveraging his deep financial background and organizational expertise, he has been instrumental in growing the firm into a premier leader in the property management industry. Expanding on this success, he formed Advantage Properties Chicago in 2003 to seamlessly fulfill the brokerage needs of the management company’s clientele—a venture that has since successfully closed numerous transactions. Mr. Shamis holds the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Neal enjoys spending time with his Wife and 8 Grandchildren. Soon to be 9.

Adam Stolberg

President
CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Stolberg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1999, he co-founded Advantage Management and has played a key role in growing the firm from a single condominium client to a portfolio of more than 160 condominium, homeowner, townhome, cooperative, commercial, and apartment rental properties throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs, representing more than 8,000 units.

As a principal of the firm, Mr. Stolberg oversees all aspects of daily operations. He is an active member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and has earned the prestigious CMCA, AMS, and PCAM professional designations.

Mr. Stolberg is also deeply involved in civic and professional leadership. He has lectured for numerous organizations on condominium law and community association management. His public service includes two terms as a Highland Park City Councilman and two terms as a member and chairman of the City of Highland Park Plan and Design Commission.

In addition to his professional and civic contributions, Mr. Stolberg serves and has served in leadership roles with a variety of industry and charitable organizations. He is the Executive Director of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA) and has been involved with the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and the Editorial Advisory Board of Pumps & Systems magazine.

A lifelong resident of Highland Park, Mr. Stolberg raised three children in the community and continues to reside there today.