Janis R. Ehlers, Principal
For over 30 years, Janis has managed various aspects of strategic marketing programs for a wide variety of residential real estate developments, especially those geared to active adult and retiree senior consumers.

Drawing on both corporate experience as well as that of a consultant, she has opened more than 55 residential communities throughout the country and Puerto Rico.  Associated with trade associations geared to housing for specific consumer groups, she is a recognized leading expert in both active adult and service-enriched senior housing. 

Having received the prestigious designation Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH), Janis has also received numerous awards for her work in the housing industry.  In 2002, she authored Marketing Seniors Housing, a text published by the National Association of Home Builders.     

Prior to forming The Ehlers Group, she was an executive-level marketing and public relations professional for two major United States real estate development corporations: Levitt & Sons, developer of the northeastern United States Levittowns and active adult communities; and Cenville Communities, Inc., creator of Century Village, the forerunner of adult recreational condominium communities in Florida.

Janis holds a B.S. degree in Journalism from the University of Florida and a M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University.

Sharon R. Galler, Affiliate Partner
An affiliate partner with The Ehlers Group and president of STAT Association Marketing and Management, Inc., Sharon has more than 20 years experience developing and executing marketing and promotion programs for trade associations representing a wide range of interests and disciplines. The firm offers a complement of services to clients of The Ehlers Group including telemarketing and surveying.

Sharon is a graduate of Florida International University with a B.S. degree in marketing and is a certified meeting planner.

Kerry Green, Account Manager
Kerry works closely with the management team to strategize communications efforts and special event implementation. 

A graduate of Florida A & M University with a B.S. degree in Journalism, she works proactively on clients’ behalf to generate new pitches and story ideas. Kerry writes and edits a wide variety of PR and marketing materials including press releases, newsletters and feature stories.  She also supports clients’ sales and marketing initiatives.

Strategic Alliances

The Ehlers Group’s philosophy is to create strong teams to provide the optimum service to our clients. Our collective roles complement our clients’ needs. Synergy is key.  

Advertising and Web Design

• Advanced Design Productions, West Palm Beach, Florida
• Blue Daisy Media, Miami, Florida
• Carlson Communications, Boston, Massachusetts
• Vortex Communications, Coral Gables, Florida
• GHR Advertising, Boca Raton, Florida

Architecture and Interior Design

• Builders Design & Leasing, Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Kephart, Denver, Colorado
• Silberstein Architects, Delray, Florida
• Sutton Yantis Architects, Vienna, Virginia
• The Martin Architectural Group, Coconut Creek, Florida

Lead Management Software

• REPS, Tampa, Florida
• Move-N Software, Bedford, Texas

Marketing Research

• Promatura Group, Oxford, Mississippi
• Howard & Associates, Bethesda, Maryland 
• Integra Realty Resources, Sarasota, Florida
• The William E. Becker Organization, Teaneck, New Jersey

Operations and Acquisitions

• Lucas Partners, LLC,  Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Senior Housing Investment Advisors, Fort Lauderdale Florida

Public Relations

• Schneider Associates, Boston, Massachusetts

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