In 2003 Joseph Batdorf partnered
with experts in marketing research to co-found J Turner Research, one of the
nation’s leading providers of market research specific to the multifamily
industry. He currently serves as the company’s president and is responsible for
the overall success of the company.
Prior to launching J Turner Research, Batdorf was founder
and president of AmRent. He was responsible for the day-to-day business
operations and pioneered innovations in the resident screening business for the
apartment industry, including sophisticated data gathering techniques and an
automated system to instantly score a prospect.
Batdorf currently serves on the
Houston Better Government Fund and is a member of the National Multi Housing
Council Advisory Committee. He graduated from Michigan State University.