JC Hagen
Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Technology Office
About
I’ve spent my career in the "War Rooms"—whether they were for political campaigns or corporate boardrooms.Today, as the COO/CTO of Atha Enterprises, I lead the operational charge for a multi-state network of PMI franchises and our sister company, PrimeKey maintenance services. I manage a geographically dynamic ecosystem of 100+ professionals, driving the strategy that keeps us at the top of the nation's leading property management franchise system.I didn't start in a boardroom; I started in the trenches of politics. From managing phone banks and volunteer armies to lobbying and direct mail strategy, I learned how to win when the margins are thin. That experience taught me how to build infrastructure where none exists and how to mobilize people toward a singular goal. I’ve traded campaign trails for property portfolios, but the mission remains the same: Out-work, out-strategize, and out-execute the competition.What I bring to the table:Operational Scalability: Managing the nation’s #1 property management franchise system across multiple markets.Strategic Leadership: Leading the leaders (On-site Presidents) to ensure accountability, innovation, and local excellence.Vibe Coding & Tech Agility: Blurring the lines between COO and CTO to design proprietary internal programs. I use AI-assisted development to stay ahead of tech shifts, building custom tools that turn manual bottlenecks into automated competitive advantages.Campaign DNA: A background in grassroots organizing and lobbying that provides a unique edge in mobilization, resource allocation, and high-stakes execution.
United States
Mattoon
Real Estate
Vibe Coding, Scalability, Executive Management, Business Development, Operations Management, Trend Analysis, Project Estimation, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Politics, Fundraising, Political Consulting, Public Relations, Social Media, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach
Experience
Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Technology Office
Atha Enterprises
Mattoon, IL
Atha Enterprises is the powerhouse operator behind five premier PMI franchises—PMI Indy, PMI Grand Visions, PMI Fort Wayne, PMI MVP, and PMI REM—consistently leading the charge as a top-performing network within the nation’s #1 property management franchise system. As the dual-hatted COO and CTO, I drive operational strategy and technical scalability for our five business units and our multi-state maintenance company, PrimeKey. My role is to "lead the leaders," aligning vision and optimizing execution across a geographically dynamic ecosystem of 100+ professionals. Key Responsibilities & Innovation: Multi-Unit Operations: Directing the operational roadmap for five distinct PMI franchises and a multi-state maintenance firm, ensuring high-performance results and brand consistency. Executive Leadership: Overseeing on-site Presidents for each franchise, driving local P&L accountability while architecting enterprise-wide scalability. Vibe Coding & Tech Agility: Bridging the gap between Ops and IT by designing proprietary internal programs. I leverage AI-assisted development (Vibe Coding) to build custom tools that turn manual bottlenecks into automated competitive advantages. Strategic Growth: Applying a "campaign DNA" to market dominance—using data-driven insights and infrastructure building to out-execute the competition in every territory we serve. We don’t just manage properties—we build the future of property management.
Managing Partner
Prairie Grass Investments LLC
Casey, Illinois, United States
President
PMI Grand Visions
Charleston, Illinois, United States
As the President of PMI Grand Visions, I serve as the chief integrator, overseeing and aligning the operations of various departments to drive the success of the largest property management company in a vibrant small college city. My role ensures seamless coordination across our diverse portfolio, which includes student housing, adult residential properties, housing for foreign workers, commercial properties, and short-term vacation rentals.
CFO
Prairie Grass Group LLC
Casey, Illinois
Operations Manager
Eastern Illinois Properties
Charleston, Illinois, United States
I run the business and am a property manager. EIP is the largest property management company in a small college city, we do both student and adult residential properties. Business sold to a PMI franchise September 1st 2023.
Commercial Lines Underwriter
Bob Oetting and Associates
Charleston, Illinois
I manage Commercial and Farm lines
Owner
Squeegee Consulting LLC
Marketing and outreach consultant for political candidates and 501c4 not-for-profit organizations.
Agency Owner
Farmers Insurance
Effingham Illinois
I am the Farmers Insurance Agent in Effingham Illinois
Director of Donor Relations
Midwest Service Dog Acamey
Field Operative
Illinois House Republican Organization
I was attached to Dwight Kay running for State House in the 112th district.
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Political Sciance
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