In this interview series, our CEO Donald Davidoff sits down with key industry leaders and disruptors to tell the stories of the people behind the performance. Today, we’re joined by Michael Schall, President and Chief Executive Officer at Essex Property Trust, Inc., a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Northern California, and the Pacific Northwest. Join us for a transparent look at Michael's insights on the current and future economic impacts on the multifamily industry, the different challenges inflation poses to private versus publicly-traded REITs, the best decision he's made in his career, when and how he knew it was time to announce his retirement after an incredible career, and tips on championing a data-driven culture.