Pat Hutchison on Why a Company Is Nothing Without Its People

From her first job as a Sacramento leasing manager, Pat Hutchison was hooked on multifamily. In this latest episode, Marcia sits down with the CEO of Mission Rock Residential to discuss the journey that led her to found the nationwide real estate company a decade ago.

What does it take to build a best-in-class company? In this wide-reaching conversation, Marcia and Pat explore the importance of a people-centered culture, the role of sustainability in real estate, and the inspirational quote that has kept Pat motivated to this day.

Minutes with Marcia B. is a series from Apartments.com. Whether you’re a property manager, owner, or executive, join multifamily expert Marcia Bollinger as she sits down with leaders across the industry to discuss their success stories, defining moments, and personal insights. Get the real stories behind the multifamily headlines and help your career thrive.

Pat Hutchison, CPM, CAPS, is the founder and CEO of Mission Rock Residential. A multifamily professional with over three decades in the industry, she previously served as vice president of Legacy Partners. Pat was named Multifamily Executive of the Year in 2019, and Mission Rock Residential placed third in Best Places to Work in Multifamily in 2023.

Marcia Bollinger is the senior vice president of multifamily for Apartments.com. With over 40 years’ experience in apartment lead-generation tactics, Marcia was instrumental in building the Apartments.com Network into the country’s premier internet listing site. She is the recipient of the National Apartment Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Certified Apartment Supplier designation, and NSC Victor Award.

Looking for more Minutes with Marcia B.? Check out the rest: LuAnne Acton Ross (episode 1), Jamie Gorski (episode 2), Laurie Lyons (episode 3), Melissa White (episode 4), Jennifer Staciokas (episode 5), Tony Sousa (episode 6), Lisa Taylor (episode 7), Matt DeGraw (episode 9), Debbie Phillips (episode 10), Sharon Hatfield (episode 11), Robert Gasteiger (episode 12), Daryl Smith (episode 13), and Greg and Sloane Cerbana (episode 14).