In Action

Each of our locations has its own unique community and culture, and Hegenes Properties prides itself on championing Community Managers and staff to create vibrant events and gatherings. Our corporate office also enjoys bringing people together to foster community within our staff as well. Here are a few highlights.

ND Thanksgiving Potluck

In early November, the Fargo Hegenes family got together for our Annual Hegenes Thanksgiving Potluck! We celebrated 50 years of Hegenes properties and enjoyed home cooked meals brought in by the team. Gary came up along with a few others from the MN Corporate office to help us celebrate. We enjoyed hot food, good laughs, and great company!

50 YEARS of HEGENES

To honor half a century of dedication to serving people in the world of real estate, Hegenes Properties proudly celebrates our 50-year legacy built on the solid foundation of four core values: Honor, Caring, Excellence, and Relationships that our founder Gary Hegenes put in place back in 1973 when he first started the company. For five decades, we have been unwavering in our commitment to managing, developing, and owning multi-family and commercial real estate, with these values at the heart of everything we do. Here's to 50 years of success, and to many more years of building better spaces and stronger relationships.

Tree Tops Meet & Greet

We welcomed our new Community Manager at Tree Tops Apartment Homes, Sophie, with a coffee & donut get-together in November. Residents at Tree Tops were able to get meet their new Community Manager, ask questions and interact with other residents in the building.

Horse & Hunt Club

On a bright, beautiful October day, Hegenes Properties sent all MN maintenance technicians in the Minneapolis area to the Horse & Hunt club, where the guys enjoyed a few hours of shooting clay and hanging out. Our maintenance techs are the lifeblood of Hegenes, and they do such a great job serving our residents, so we try our best to give them days of fun, relaxation and enjoyment.

Bob Langbein's Retirement Party

Bob Langbein was hired in 2009, serving people at Tree Tops Apartment Homes for almost 14 full years. He worked hard and he played hard – at least with the animals that lived at Tree Tops. Every dog stopped to see him because they knew he had a dog treat in his pocket. In his free time, he loved to color pictures and would often send the beautiful art he colored to his property team to brighten their day. Bob embodied Honor, Care, Excellence and Relationships with all the residents at Tree Tops, especially the ones with a tail.

'Hegenes Open'

MN Regional Manager Grant Sather won the first ever ‘Hegenes Open’ at Arrowwood, scoring a 25 on 9 holes of difficult put-put. If anybody asks who the best golfer at Hegenes Properties is, you now have an answer!

Hegenes' Core Values

Hegenes' core values – Honor, Caring, Excellence and Relationships are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape our every interaction and decision.


Check out the graphic below for more information about Hegenes' four core values!

Emergency Food Pantry

The Fargo Hegenes Team had the honor of volunteering for the first time at the emergency food pantry recently. We helped sort out the inventory to ensure each family was getting an equal amount of all the food and toiletries they needed. Our carpenters even went around to make sure everything in the pantry was working properly, such as carts and freezer doors. After only 2 hours, we had tables full of bags ready to be sent out to families in need. We are excited to make this an annual event here at Hegenes Properties in Fargo! The Emergency Food Pantry, located at 1101 4th Ave N, Fargo ND 58102, has been in business for 45 years, providing food and hope for families in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Hegenes Leadership Conference

For two days, the Hegenes Properties team came together for an immersive Leadership Retreat. We were honored to have Mark Deterding as a guest speaker, sharing invaluable insights on leadership and personal growth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on this journey of growth, connection, and shared values. Together, we're building something special at Hegenes Properties, where we work every day to better fulfill our motto: People Serving People.

Our time together on the Leadership Retreat also included memorable meals, leisurely pontoon rides, and competitive rounds of mini golf. Everybody also enjoyed interactive training exercises where our community managers, corporate office employees, and maintenance supervisors collaborated to explore how we can best embody Hegenes' core values: Honor, Caring, Excellence, and Relationships. These discussions were not only enlightening but also a lot of fun!

The Village: Meet-and-Greet

The Village hosted a meet-and-greet between the residents and new management on July 15th, shortly after Hegenes Properties' acquisition of the property. It was held lakeside in Excelsior, and the residents enjoyed coffee and donuts while getting to know their new Community Manager, Garrett Olson, and the Minnesota Regional Manager, Grant Sather.

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