Senior Vice President

Dani McDonald joined the Sudler team in 2017. Collectively, she has 13 years of experience in luxury high rise property management, working in many different positions, overseeing large capital projects, implementing cost saving solutions and streamlining efficient operations. This experience is enhanced  with her 7 years of luxury retail management. Dani has a strong commitment to customer service, organization, and building strong client relationships. Dani has a passion for team building and mentorship having hired, lead and developed 500 plus staff over her career.

Dani is a Certified Manager of Community Association (CMCA) as recognized by the Community Associations Institute and holds the State of Illinois Community Association Manager (CAM) license. She earned her B.A. Degree in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia College of Chicago.

In her free time Dani enjoys spending her time tending to her garden, attending sports events, creating recipes and making delicious meals for her husband, friends and family. She is dedicated to spoiling her two rescue dogs Kenobi and Kylo (yes she is also a Star Wars fan).

Senior Vice President

Jim started his career as a Sudler associate in 2001 and has extensive experience in condominium management, hotel operations and managing capital projects. With a professional background in property management and hospitality, he focuses on building relationships with clients and excels at analyzing budgets, financial statements and property operations in an effort to identify and implement building improvements.

Raised in Michigan, Jim has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management from Michigan State University, a Master’s Degree in Real Estate from Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, and a Master’s Degree in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Bayes Business School in London.

Professional designations include; Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), Association Management Specialist (AMS), Licensed Community Association Manager (CAM) in the State of Illinois, and a Real Estate Broker license in the State of Illinois.

Jim enjoys cooking, reading murder mysteries, exercising at the gym, playing basketball, and tennis. He is also a lifelong devoted MSU Spartan basketball and football fan.

 Senior Vice President

Garner McClayton began his property management career with Sudler in 2011. He is customer service focused and is committed to overseeing day-to-day building operations with emphasis on financial planning and large scale capital projects.

Garner is a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) and holds the State of Illinois Community Association Manager License (CAM). He earned his Bachelor Degree in Accounting and History from Lehigh University.

Born in Chicago and having been raised in a Sudler managed building, Garner knows the true meaning of “Sudler Excellence.” He is an avid sports fan and in his spare time loves to golf, cook, read, workout , and spend time with his family, but when he’s not with his family he’s probably on a golf course.

Senior Vice President

In 2023, Mickey Nikezic joined the Sudler team, contributing a wealth of expertise acquired over a decade, with a strong focus on condominium management within the portfolio property sector. His professional background extends to team leadership and fostering engagement among team members.

A proud native of Chicago, Illinois, Mickey holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from DePaul University. He is also a licensed Community Association Manager (CAM) in the State of Illinois. Throughout his career, Mickey has collaborated with various organizations in the condominium management domain, amassing considerable experience and honing his operational acumen.

Outside of his responsibilities at Sudler, Mickey wears the hat of a devoted father to three wonderful girls. Their active pursuits in soccer and gymnastics keep him thoroughly engaged. Together with his wife Alma, he passionately explores the globe with their three daughters, exposing them to the diverse wonders of the world. In his leisure moments, Mickey finds solace and rejuvenation on the golf course, making it his preferred means of unwinding.