Meet The Staff

Property Manager – Forward Management, Inc.

The property manager’s office is on the PH Apartments main floor. Email reidp@rentfmi.com for any questions about leasing.

Manato Jansen – Director of Residential Community

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Manato now calls Wisconsin home after his studies in West Michigan and Boston.

He served as an interfaith chaplain at Boston hospitals and colleges during his graduate school studies there. Manato worked in residential life at Harvard University as a dorm proctor for first-year students. In his spare time, Manato enjoys diving into all things cartography (show him a cool map!), training for his half-marathon, kayaking, and many daily dog walks.

If you have questions about CEO, FACETS, WEBELONG, Future Focus scholarships, and all of our community events (there is so much free food here), reach out to Manato! Manato is also available to support you through roommate agreements and navigating the joys and challenges of roommates and shared spaces.

Manato’s office is on the 2nd floor (end of the hall). You can reach him at manato@preshouse.org or schedule a time to meet at cal.com/manato.

Meet Manato!

Allyson Mills – Coordinator of Residential Programs

A graduate of UW-Madison, Allyson understands that college and grad school can be one of the most exciting and difficult times in one’s life, and how important it is to have a community to lean on while navigating young adulthood. Originally from Milwaukee, Allyson earned her B.A. in English and Voice Performance at UW in 2023, and a M.S. in Environmental Studies in 2025. She enjoys supporting residents’ growth and wellbeing through meaningful programming and mentorship!

With interests in mental health, personal development, and community flourishing, Allyson comes to Pres House Apartments having held various student support and outreach roles on campus. She has worked at UW as a first-year seminar facilitator and peer mentor in Chadbourne Residential College, as an International Student Services Engagement Intern, and as an instructor for three UW courses. She also served as a 2023 Interfaith Fellow and a GSCC peer mentor. She finds joy serving in spaces where students can be their full, authentic selves and thrive in community with peers. Outside of work, Allyson enjoys making art, exploring the outdoors, volunteering with the Crisis Text line, line dancing, and singing.

Allyson leads the Micro-Community and Scholars programs, co-facilitates the CEO program, and she is available to any resident living at Pres House Apartments. Email Allyson to set up a time to talk (allyson@preshouse.org) or swing by her office (6th floor, end of the hall).

Meet Allyson!

Mary Lopez – Chef

Mary grew up traveling the U.S., but put down roots in Madison after school. When she’s not at Pres House, you can find her cooking up a storm at at Harvey House! 

Her cuisine is influenced by chefs from all over the world, and translated through local eating trends. She loves a challenge, so cooking for people with dietary restrictions has become a specialty of hers. Come say hi during our monthly dinners! Mary also takes food suggestions from residents. Have a dish you’d like to see at Community Dinner? Share your ideas in the suggestion box in the lobby!
You can contact Chef Mary at chefmary@preshouse.org. She loves hearing from residents and food requests you might have!

Contact Us

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PH Apartments
439 East Campus Mall
Madison, WI 53703

Phone: (608) 819-4663

Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am – 5pm

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