Lauren Schrader, CMCA, AMS
Lauren Schrader (lauren@hausfs.com) started HausFS in 2007. She discovered the need for an alternative to traditional property management while owning condos in small buildings that struggled to find reliable, cost-effective support. HausFS has remained dedicated to filling the hole between self-management and full-service management specifically for small buildings ever since.
Lauren holds a Bachelors of Science in Speech (Radio/TV/Film Major) from Northwestern University. She spent 9 years as a Firm Administrator at a small CPA firm after graduation, where she developed her accounting expertise, technical skills and small business acumen.
Lauren is a condo management expert with strong legal comprehension. She particularly prides herself on her ability to approach problems from a “full picture” perspective, resulting in creative solutions to financial problems for her clients.
Lauren loves to spend time with her two children, see live music and enjoy great restaurants all over Chicago. She’s been sky-diving and has taken trapeze lessons. As a 6th grader in New Jersey, Lauren appeared on the game show Double Dare and was thisclose to going to Space Camp!
Find her on Instagram: CondoTherapist
Dora Villarosa, MBA
Dora Villarosa (dora@hausfs.com) is dedicated to providing extraordinary customer service and is always happy to help our clients. She is our first point of contact for questions related to Owner Balances. She also manages internal HausFS processes including New Client Setup, and coordinates communication with owners.
Dora earned her BS from Washington University in St. Louis 2002 with majors in English and French, and a Business Minor.
She earned her MBA from the University of Chicago in 2011 with Concentrations in Economics and Managerial & Organizational Behavior.
Dora enjoys an array of creative activities, and loves cooking, gardening and camping in her spare time. In 2009, Dora was a semi-finalist for the Next Food Network Star in Chicago and in 2010, she won an essay contest for a Grand Prize vacation to New Orleans.
Annie Jerome
Annie Jerome (annie@hausfs.com) joined HausFS in 2025 as Accounting Manager, overseeing the Bill Payment and Accounting teams. She ensures the accuracy and transparency of client financials while helping clients improve and maintain financial stability. Annie excels at delivering clear, actionable financial insights and building strong relationships
with clients and team members alike.
With a background in engineering and management consulting, Annie is a resourceful problem-solver who approaches challenges strategically. She brings over 9 years of full-cycle accounting experience in the non-profit and manufacturing sectors, always seeking ways to optimize processes for greater efficiency and impact.
Annie holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and an engineering degree from MIT. A self-professed spreadsheet enthusiast, she thrives in data-driven environments.
Outside of work, Annie enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family. They love traveling to new destinations for hiking, skiing, or simply enjoying nature.
Kara Santa
Kara Santa (kara@hausfs.com) is our Bill Pay Manager, ensuring accurate and on-time payment to our clients’ vendors.
Kara graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications (TV/Film Concentration). She spent most of her working career in administrative positions in various fields such as Hospitality, Publishing, and Health Care Administration. In all her past roles she closely coordinated with Finance departments on monthly processing alongside special projects.
Kara has a son who she enjoys spending time with creating all sorts of imaginative crafts, especially around Halloween! She also enjoys hiking at local parks and trails, and nature photography.
Daisy Carranco
Daisy Carranco (hauskeeper@hausfs.com) is our Hauskeeper. She is responsible for routine daily, monthly and annual bookkeeping tasks for our clients, as well as special projects. Daisy began part-time with HausFS in 2018 and became a full-time, valued team member in 2020. In her free time, Daisy enjoys baking and making treats. She and her family love fishing and watching movies together. Daisy holds a certificate in Accounting and is currently pursuing an associate degree in Business.