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About SMI Property Management

SMI Property Management, a trusted leader in full-service property management, proudly marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. Headquartered in Keizer, Oregon, and serving communities throughout the Willamette Valley, SMI has spent five decades helping property owners maximize their investments while providing exceptional homes and experiences for residents.

Under the visionary leadership and energy of Gabe Johansen, Owner and Principal Broker, and the experience and operational precision of Donna Jaeger, CEO, the entire SMI team continues growing and improving.

“Our tagline, ‘Opening Doors’, has never been truer!” exclaimed Johansen. “For 50 incredible years, we’ve been unlocking possibilities—new homes for residents, stronger returns for investment property owners, and thriving business relationships that make the Willamette Valley shine. It’s truly amazing to hit this milestone, and we’re grateful for every owner, resident, business partner, and team member we’ve worked with along the way.”

Founded in Salem in 1976, SMI Property Management is located in Keizer, the company has grown from a lean family-run business into a trusted name synonymous with integrity, expertise, and reliability in the industry of investment properties. From Salem to Albany, Corvallis to McMinnville, Lebanon to Dallas, and beyond, SMI delivers top-tier, full-service property management for multifamily properties from large apartment communities to quaint small-plexes. SMI Property Management employs approximately 100 people, handling everything from successful tenant placement, proactive maintenance, detailed owner reporting, and full compliance with Oregon’s ever-evolving landlord-tenant laws.

As SMI blows out 50 candles, the company continues to build relationships, exceed expectations, and grow property ownership in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

Which door may we open for you?