Our Story

Hands-on property management in the Upper Valley since 1987.

From Lyme Road to the Upper Valley

When Michael Woodard founded Woodard Associates in 1987, he had a straightforward idea: manage properties the way you'd want your own managed. No distant corporate office, no automated phone trees. Just a handshake, a commitment, and the kind of follow-through that builds trust over decades.

For more than 30 years, Michael did exactly that. He knew every client by name, every building by heart, and every maintenance quirk worth watching. His clients stayed because they never had a reason to leave.

When we lost Michael in 2021, his dear friend Chris Kohn stepped in with a promise: honor everything Michael built. Chris didn't inherit just a business -- he carried forward a standard. The same personal attention, the same reliability, the same philosophy that your property deserves someone who genuinely cares about it.

Today, we're still small on purpose. We keep our client list limited so every property gets the attention it deserves. That's not a limitation -- it's the whole point.

Professional. Punctual. Friendly.

Three words that guide everything we do.

Professional

Three decades of experience managing every detail with precision and integrity. You can count on us to do the job right -- and to tell you honestly when something needs attention.

Punctual

Pipe burst at 2 AM? We're on it. Routine question at 2 PM? We'll get back to you the same day. We show up on time, respond fast, and follow through on every promise.

Friendly

Real relationships, not transactions. You'll know us by name, we'll know your property by heart, and you'll always talk to a person who genuinely cares about your building.

Meet the Team

The people who treat your property like their own.

Chris Kohn, Owner and Operator

Chris Kohn

Owner & Operator

Chris works directly with every client, bringing decades of property management expertise, a New Hampshire real estate license, and an unexpected creative edge from teaching acting at Dartmouth College. He's continuing Michael Woodard's legacy by living it every day.

James Packard, Head of Maintenance

James "Jimmy" Packard

Head of Maintenance & Repairs

If something breaks, Jimmy already knows how to fix it -- because he's probably fixed it before during his 25+ years at Woodard Associates. He knows every property's quirks, every system's history, and what needs attention before it becomes a problem.

Eli Robbins, Senior Accounts Manager

Eli Robbins

Senior Accounts Manager

Eli brings a diverse background -- IT specialist, small business operator, logistics coordinator, nonprofit leader -- and that breadth is exactly what makes him sharp. He sees patterns others miss and catches details before they become problems.

John, Office Assistant

John

Office Assistant

Since joining in 2022, John has become an invaluable part of the team, working closely with our Senior Accounts Manager. His strong grasp of accounting principles and financial statements benefits both Woodard Associates and our clients.

Let's talk about your property.

Whether you're looking for association management or rental property services, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in Touch (603) 643-1508