LeaseLock Names Industry Veteran John Lis as Senior Vice President of Sales

John Lis Joins LeaseLock to Enhance Growth

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LeaseLock, an InsureTech leader transforming the rental housing experience with its Zero Deposit™ solution, proudly announces the appointment of John Lis as Senior Vice President of Sales. John brings over two decades of extensive experience in multifamily and technology innovation.

“We are thrilled to welcome John Lis to the LeaseLock family”

John joins LeaseLock from one of the country’s largest real estate ERP providers, where he was leading the company’s notable institutional and enterprise sales efforts. During his tenure there, John also ran the company’s utility and management solution. John has been celebrated as a visionary leader in the industry, having played a pivotal role in creating and delivering transformative solutions that maintain operational excellence and enhance client experience.

“We are thrilled to welcome John Lis to the LeaseLock family,” said Janine Steiner Jovanovic, CEO of LeaseLock. “He is uniquely positioned to steer LeaseLock into our next phase of growth. His experience and approach align seamlessly with our mission to deliver exceptional value to apartment owners, operators and renters.”

In his new role, John will oversee business development, sales operations, and strategic partnerships. He will also support the expansion of LeaseLock’s offerings, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation in risk management solutions for rental housing.

“LeaseLock is committed to transforming rental housing with innovative solutions that deliver meaningful value to all constituents, which aligns perfectly with my passion for driving operational efficiency, renter satisfaction and incremental asset value,” said John Lis. “I’m excited to work with this distinctly talented team to accelerate growth and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

About LeaseLock

LeaseLock is the only B2B lease insurance provider for rental housing. Our AI powered underwriting program, LeaseLock ShieldTM, predicts risk and optimizes coverage and pricing for renters, properties and portfolios. Owners and operators gain notable profit protection while accelerating leasing, minimizing burden, and removing reputation and legal risk. With over $10 billion in leases insured, LeaseLock is reshaping the way the rental housing industry manages financial risk while delivering significant benefits to renters. As an exclusive GRESB partner, LeaseLock is dedicated to improving housing accessibility with the elimination of deposits, while protecting against the risk of bad debt. Learn more at www.leaselock.com.

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