

Diverse employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Equity Lifestyle Properties have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Equity Lifestyle Properties employees are 53% more likely to recommend Equity Lifestyle Properties as a great place to work
| 63% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 10% | Detractors |
Working at Equity Lifestyle Properties is rated highly by 106 employees, across various culture dimensions. Equity Lifestyle Properties employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Equity Lifestyle Properties’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Equity Lifestyle Properties was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Equity Lifestyle Properties is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Equity Lifestyle Properties ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 490 Equity Lifestyle Properties employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Equity Lifestyle Properties improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
What makes you most happy at work?the dept leadership and the people I work with.
What is the best part about your compensation package?bonus and the time off
What are some of the best things about your team?respectful, knowledgeable and great to work with
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I do feel underpaid in the market by about 20-30%. That being said, I love my job and the culture here and don't have plans to leave anytime soon. However, not everyone feels that way. I find it hard to source and keep qualified talent with the variance in our pay scale.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I definitely work more than others in my group and throughout the company. I have provided a lot of process improvements for my department and I feel like I get dumped on and not acknowledged by my team and other departments. I think recognition and work/life balance would help remedy that situation
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Work/Life Balance needs to be improved. I often feel like I have to work outside of my hours and do projects that my other coworkers can help with. Also, the benefits at this company are atrocious. I feel like they don't value their employees because of this.
Equity LifeStyle Properties owns and manages the portfolios of resort communities in the United States.
Equity Lifestyle Properties was founded in 1993 and its current CEO is Marguerite Nader. Since its inception 33 years ago, Equity Lifestyle Properties has grown to 550 employees.
Throughout its hundreds of properties across North America, ELS works to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone—residents, guests, and employees too. With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS teammates are empowered to take ownership in their job and make a difference. ELS is a place where talent is recognized and internal growth is promoted, making it an ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career. Start your journey with ELS!
At ELS, we adhere to the highest standard of business ethics and practices. We understand the value of focusing on sustainable practices, as they are critical to our overall success and building long-term stakeholder value. Mindful of the impact we have locally and nationally, we are committed to incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into our business. At ELS, sustainability is at the core of Our Nature through Uniting People, Places & Purpose.
Our properties are destinations for people at many places and stages in life. Our portfolio is about being where our customers want to be – where they want to live, work and grow, where they want to retire or raise their family, and where they want to vacation and spend their valued leisure time. Many ELS communities are irreplaceable assets, found in locations where significant barriers to entry exist for these types of developments – along lakes, near beaches, nestled among mountains or overlooking scenic desert landscapes. These are one-of-a-kind properties, much sought after by residents, guests and investors alike. As a result, the consideration of environmental factors has become part of our culture in the daily operation of our business. Through sustainable practices, we are taking action to use resources efficiently and reduce our impact on the environment. We consider it a great responsibility to own and operate lifestyle-oriented properties among diverse landscapes and natural habitats and to ensure our properties remain desirable destinations for future generations.
We are humbled by individuals and organizations within our communities that work to support one another. At ELS, we believe in celebrating community – it’s at the core of what we do. While we know the sense of community is strong at our properties, it’s inspiring to see it in action and witness residents and organizations going above and beyond to take care of each other.
From growing fresh food and teaching children how to cook to organizing a volunteer-based community watch team and distributing food donations from grocery stores and plenty more organizations that work to bring our communities even closer together. These acts of kindness enhance the bonds our customers have with each other and to our communities. We are proud to continue fostering these efforts in our communities.
In our initiative to support these efforts aimed at Making a Difference in Our Communities, we have identified good works, big and small, happening in our communities today that we are supporting with a charitable donation. Some are resident-led, some coordinated by homeowner associations, others are non-profit agencies that assist our residents, but all are Making a Difference in Our Communities.
This fantastic community spirit is fostered by the leadership of our on-site team members who embody our values of enthusiasm, empathy, communication and ownership.
| Website | www.equitylifestyle.com/ |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | 3122791400 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ELS |
| Jobs | www.equitylifestyleproperties.com/career-opportunities |
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| Headquarters | |
| Chicago HQ | 2 N. Riverside Plaza,, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 United States of America |
| Tampa HQ | 5100 W Lemon St Tampa, FL 33609 United States of America |
| Phoenix HQ | 7310 N 16th St Phoenix, AZ 85020 United States of America |
| Capitola HQ | 1500 41st Ave Capitola, CA 95010 United States of America |
| Plano HQ | 6500 Pinecrest Dr Plano, TX 75024 United States of America |
| Biloxi HQ | 946 Tommy Munro Dr Biloxi, MS 39532 United States of America |
| Orlando HQ | 8529 Southpark Cir Orlando, FL 32819 United States of America |









Equity Lifestyle Properties has 550 employees in 7 locations. 106 employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties have reviewed Equity Lifestyle Properties across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 106 Equity Lifestyle Properties employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties are pleased with their total compensation at Equity Lifestyle Properties, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties are extremely happy with their team. 106 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+.
The majority of employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties believe the environment at Equity Lifestyle Properties is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Equity Lifestyle Properties is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Equity Lifestyle Properties' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 106 Equity Lifestyle Properties employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 94 have said yes.
Equity Lifestyle Properties’s CEO Marguerite Nader started in this role in 2013. Marguerite’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Equity Lifestyle Properties’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, employees in the Sales department, and employees in the Legal department. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees in the Finance and Accounting department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Equity Lifestyle Properties’s competitors, Marguerite Nader ranks right above Sun Communities CEO Gary Shiffman. Under Nader’s leadership, Equity Lifestyle Properties employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Perks And Benefits and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Equity Lifestyle Properties could stand to see real improvement.
The Equity Lifestyle Properties Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Marguerite Nader, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer Paul Seavey, and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Patrick Waite
Marguerite Nader CEO / President
Marguerite Nader serves as the CEO / President of Equity Lifestyle Properties.
Paul Seavey Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
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Patrick Waite Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
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Larisa Drake EVP and Chief Marketing Officer
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David Eldersveld EVP & General Counsel
David Eldersveld serves as the EVP & General Counsel of Equity Lifestyle Properties.
Diverse employees at Equity Lifestyle Properties score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Equity Lifestyle Properties in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Equity Lifestyle Properties across various culture dimensions.
Mental Health and Wellness Days Day off for your birthday
Equity Lifestyle Properties' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties address?
Equity Lifestyle Properties location is at 2 N. Riverside Plaza,, Suite 800
Who is the CEO of Equity Lifestyle Properties?
Equity Lifestyle Properties CEO is Marguerite Nader, their score by employees is 92
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties eNPS?
The eNPS for Equity Lifestyle Properties is 53
What is Equity Lifestyle Properties revenue?
Equity Lifestyle Properties revenue is $922M
How many employees work in Equity Lifestyle Properties?
Equity Lifestyle Properties has 550 employees