Our Team
Meet the People Behind Kinstone Communities
Kinstone exists to cultivate places where people are known. We do this by empowering Operator-led onsite teams to steward apartment communities for local, long-term owners.

Ben Teague
Founder and CEO
Ben believes communities can be platforms for positive influence. He created Kinstone as a differentiator in the industry – providing a new business model and approach to property management and realty. At Kinstone Communities, operators are empowered and given the freedom to carry out their vision for inviting community.

Erin Wyper
Executive Assistant
Erin thrives in the details. She loves working behind the scenes to organize information and create systems that empower Kinstone team members to work efficiently and with the highest level of professionalism in their service to our communities. Helping brings her joy!

Lindsay Walker Chuck
Chief Financial Officer
Lindsay is passionate about helping organizations thrive by bringing financial clarity and building sustainable processes, enabling them to focus on community impact. She has experience in property management accounting for both non-profit and for-profit organizations across Atlanta. As a CPA, Lindsay has worked with Kinstone Communities since 2020 and took over as fractional CFO at Kinstone in 2023.

Justin Bleeker
Chief Operating Officer
Justin cares deeply for people and desires to create spaces for Kinstone stakeholders to holistically flourish. Beginning his time with Kinstone Communities in 2024, Justin brings a variety of experiences from the non-profit, education, and housing sectors throughout 20+ years of organizational leadership. He enjoys the implementation of practical applications of strategic thinking.

Grace Daley
Operator · Kinstone Columns
Grace Daley is a Property Operator who combines strategic leadership with a passion for building thriving communities. Since helping launch Kinstone in 2019, she has driven growth through property acquisitions, large-scale renovations, full-team hiring, and the creation of systems that define company culture. More than overseeing day-to-day operations, she manages financial strategy, marketing, HR, and resident experience with an ownership mindset. Outside of work, Grace enjoys traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her husband, friends, and family.

Justin Bicking
Operator · Kinstone River
Justin has been in the multi-family industry for over a decade with most of that time spent at Kinstone Communities. Justin operates our Kinstone River Apartment Homes community with service and hospitality at the core. He strongly believes in making every resident feel heard, valued, and comfortable where they call home.
John Donahoe
President & CEO
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