Congratulations, Gary.

Thank you for celebrating Gary Hegenes with us as a 2026 Finance & Commerce ICONs in Business honoree.

In 1973, Gary bought a duplex. He fixed it up, took care of the people who lived there, and treated every dollar like it was his own, because it was.

Fifty-plus years later, that duplex has become a family of apartment communities across Minnesota and North Dakota, home to more than 6,000 people. The buildings got bigger. The way Gary does business never changed.

He still says the deal should be “fair and then some.” We’re still trying to live up to that.

Congratulations, Gary, and thank you.

We manage like owners. Because we are.

When you invest with Hegenes, you’re not handing your money to a distant fund. You’re partnering with the people who own alongside you, manage the property, and know the residents by name.

Hands-on, up-close. Our community managers build and own their property budgets. Nothing is managed from a distance.

50+ years, every kind of market. We’ve operated through rate cycles, recessions and generational change. We plan to be here for the next 50.

Decisions rooted in our values. Humility, Always Learning, Relationships, Drive, Accountability, and Service with Kindness. How we invest, who we hire and how we treat residents all start there.

Invest alongside us.

We’re growing, and we periodically open our multifamily acquisitions to a small group of partners who share our long-term view. If you’d like to learn more about how our partners invest and hear about future opportunities, leave your name below. Someone from our team will reach out personally. No pressure, and no pitch deck in your inbox tomorrow.

This page is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security.