Cordish Living
Bringing Unique Expertise to Apartment Living
For the past decade, Cordish Living has developed and operated unique luxury apartment towers in Kansas City. Our local leadership team has over 60 years combined experience in multifamily residential living. We look forward to leveraging our award-winning expertise with One Light, Two Light and Three Light Luxury Apartments to create a unique, contemporary experience for the residents of Midland Lofts.
Meet the Team

Marnie Sauls
Executive Director of Residential Management

As the Executive Director of Residential Management for The Cordish Companies, Marnie is responsible for overseeing the property management, lifestyle amenity implementation, and lease-ups for their rapidly growing portfolio. Marnie has over 20 years of experience in the multifamily industry spanning across the country, including new construction, acquisitions, affordable housing, student and senior housing. Marnie is a National Apartment Association Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor, a Certified Apartment Manager, holds her Missouri Real Estate License and is an NAAIE Faculty Member.

Emelyna Aurich
Director of Property Management

Emelyna Aurich is the Director of Property Management for The Cordish Companies’ Multifamily Development division, Cordish Living. She joined the Cordish team prior to the opening of their first residential building in 2015 and now oversees all leasing, resident services, and day-to-day operations of One Light, Two Light, and One Cardinal Way. Emelyna is vastly experienced across all areas of the multifamily industry, boasting over 18 years of experience in luxury, affordable, and senior living. She is an active member of the Apartment Association of Kansas City and is a licensed Missouri Real Estate Agent.

Chase Hamilton
Multisite Leasing Manager

Chase Hamilton is the Multisite Leasing Manager for The Cordish Companies’ Multifamily Development Division. He joined the team prior to the opening of Two Light in 2018 and has vast knowledge of all The Cordish Companies’ properties, including One Light, Two Light, and One Cardinal Way. As the Multisite Leasing Manager, Chase is responsible for leasing the properties while in the development phase, guiding prospective residents through each step of the apartment search, and coordinating prospect and resident events in the buildup to the Grand Opening. Chase brings over 7 years of student housing and luxury multifamily experience in leasing, project management, customer service, and hospitality and is a Certified Apartment Leasing Professional.

Bailey Morgan
Assistant Property Manager

Bailey Morgan is the Assistant Property Manager of both One Light Luxury Apartments and Midland Lofts. Bailey has grown with Cordish Living team over the past 5 years, starting as a Resident Service Associate at One Light and then soon after transferring to Two Light as their Senior Leasing Specialist. Bailey proudly holds a National Apartment Leasing Professional certification. Bailey was born and raised in Kansas City and enjoys exploring the city in her free time.

Emina Skender
Leasing Specialist

Emina Skender is a Leasing Specialist with both Midland Lofts and One Light Luxury Apartments. She has been with Cordish Living for over 5 years starting as a Resident Services Associate in 2017. As a Leasing Specialist, Emina assists with leasing, giving tours of the community and resident services. With over 8 years of customer service experience, Emina has the ability to interact enthusiastically and professionally with the residents. Her knowledge of our properties is second-to-none.

Danica Gall
Leasing Specialist

Danica Gall is a Leasing Specialist with both Midland Lofts and One Light Luxury Apartments. She is originally from Saint Joseph, Missouri and has been with Cordish Living since December 2022. Danica has been a Kansas City resident for the past 4 years, and loves to share her extensive knowledge about the city with current and future residents. Her friendly personality and sales knowledge make her a great Leasing Specialist to have on the team.

Nicholle Soendker
Director of Residential Marketing

With a passion for impactful experiences and a hospitality mindset, Nicholle joined the Cordish Living team in 2023 as Director of Residential Marketing. Her previous experience includes multifamily and retail marketing, venue and event management, employee engagement, and corporate brand management and communications. She is a proud Kansas City native, and thrilled to be engaging with new communities as she leads marketing efforts for the expansion of the Cordish Living portfolio.

Emilie Heston
Marketing & Communication Specialist

As the Marketing & Communication Specialist for all Cordish Living properties, Emilie plans social content for Instagram, Facebook and Twitter; manages website content; and produces email marketing campaigns for residents and future residents. In addition, she works with local businesses on creating partnerships for the Cordish Living Resident Perks Program. Emilie graduated from Park University in Kansas City with a degree in Multimedia Journalism and Public Relations. You can find Emilie around each community always trying to capture the perfect photos, assisting with resident events, or her favorite – playing with residents’ dogs!