Solid communication, personalized attention and easy access to our team – this is what you can come to expect when you work with First Space KC.
We understand choosing your next home is a deeply personal decision, and helping you navigate the process is a responsibility we take seriously. Here are a few people you’ll likely meet along the way...
Jennifer Pautz
Owner
First Space KC founder Jennifer Pautz is an experienced property manager and licensed Realtor® in Kansas and Missouri. She manages more than 500 properties for more than 80 investors across the United States and Canada. From the application process to coordinating move-in dates, Jennifer seamlessly balances business and tenants’ needs daily.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma.
FAST FACTS
+ Diehard Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs fan
+ Loves a good glass of champagne
+ Obsessed with beagles
Kristen Goche
Head of Administration
As the first team member to be added at First Space KC, Kristen knows the business inside and out. She lists all the properties for rent, runs applications, executes leases and move-in paperwork and takes tenants’ calls.
FAST FACTS
+ Dog mom of two
+ Enjoys photography and music
+ Loves adventure and traveling the world
Andrea Pautz
Head of Miscellaneous
Andrea joined First Space in May 2020 and ensures all of the ‘other’ tasks of the day are complete. She assists the maintenance team with daily supply needs, pays the bills and executes monthly reports for our owners!
FAST FACTS
+ Holds a doctorate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
+ Loves to garden & do projects in the garage.
+ Personality matches TV character Chandler Bing on ‘Friends’.
Jen Benkert
Leasing Coordinator
Jennifer is our leasing guru. Tenants always tell us she has a knack for making them feel at ease with her fun, quirky personality. Whatever she’s tasked with, we can always rely on Jennifer to get the job done.
FAST FACTS
+ Dog mom to Bo and Charlie
+ Volunteers for Project Pride at the Coterie Theatre
+ Enjoys cooking and sewing
Kathleen Bryant
Leasing Coordinator
Kathleen's no. 1 priority is to house the residents of the KC metro. What you can expect from Kathleen is efficiency, white-glove customer service and a sense of ease in the renting process.
FAST FACTS
+ Kathleen likes to garden and create content
+ Loves to spend time with her family
