Committees
Committees are a critical part of GNAA operations as each committee is responsible for specific aspects of GNAA. Committees are powered by GNAA members who participate in committees that they find most rewarding to be a part of. Each committee generally has two co-chairs who are appointed by the Chairman of GNAA.
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Committee Information
All active GNAA members are welcome to join any committees of interest and to participate in committee meetings. With such a variety of committees, all members are encouraged to find at least one committee to join. Check out the committee descriptions below to find committees that interest you! You can contact us to be added to the email lists of specific committees or you can fill out our GNAA Committee Sign Up Form.
The Apartment Tour/Golf Committee organizes the annual Apartment Tour and Golf Tournament. The Apartment Tour highlights 4 apartment communities that are tied together with a tour theme. The committee arranges the transportation, tour itinerary, lunch location, and other details to ensure a smooth, enjoyable tour for participants and attendees. The committee also organizes the Golf Tournament which gives Supplier and Management Team members an opportunity to network in a fun and relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a day on the golf course.
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Apartment Tour Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Melanie Brink Carter-Haston Real Estate |
Sully Lemmons Freeman Webb Company |
What is the Awards Committee?
The Awards Committee oversees the organization and judging procedures for the annual Apartment Community Beautification Awards, annual Diamond Awards and other award areas. The awards are presented at the annual GNAA Awards Gala & Installation.
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Awards Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Tracey Crowe The Morris |
Linda Page GNAA Past Chairman |
What is the Communications Committee?
The Communications Committee meets every month to discuss, plan, and execute the GNAA Communication Strategic Plan that covers GNAA social media and marketing campaigns as well as working through the best ways to communicate to and engage with all GNAA members. Committee members do not have to be on the marketing or communications side of the multi-family industry to be a part of this committee; this committee welcomes professionals from all sides of the industry.
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Communications Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Stephanie Burns NTS Development |
Lisa Swick Freeman Webb Company |
What is the Community Service Committee?
The Community Service Committee offers a unique opportunity for GNAA members to get involved in giving back to the community with sponsored events and contributions for displaced and/or homeless residents and underprivileged children. This committee maintains the Emergency Relief Program to help rental housing residents displaced by natural disasters.
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Community Service Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Jennifer McCoy The Law Office of Jennifer McCoy |
Julie Stayton Willow Bridge Property Company |
What is the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee?
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee serves as an advisory body to the GNAA President, the Executive Committee, the GNAA Board of Directors, and the team in fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. The committee works to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and serve as advocates to promote and share information throughout and outside the association about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and professional development.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs:
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| DJ Arbogast Artisent Floors |
Chari Lewis Giarratana Management |
Emir Skopljak Willow Bridge Property Company |
What is the Education Committee?
The Education Committee achieves the gold standard in education for GNAA, playing a key role in providing education courses for those new to the industry and those looking to advance their RPM careers, including management professionals and supplier partners. Programs include specialized courses, online courses, and industry credential programs designed to result in industry designations of proficiency. GNAA educational programs are offered in a state-of-the-art training facility!
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Education Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Susan Sherfield Mercy Housing |
Stacy Taylor Fogelman |
What is the Gala Committee?
The Gala Committee is responsible for the GNAA's annual black-tie celebration Awards Gala that honors excellence in the multi-family industry over the past year by presenting awards to individuals and companies that have achieved outstanding accomplishments in many categories. The gala is the largest attended event for the GNAA, creating a memorable evening for the membership. This committee ensures everything related to the event is taken care of, from idea conception to décor, coordinating all the moving parts as well as day-of logistics.
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Gala Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Tracey Crowe The Morris |
Laura Watkins Willow Bridge Property Company |
*To join this committee you must be a past GNAA Leadership Lyceum graduate.
What is the Leadership Lyceum Committee?
The Leadership Lyceum helps develop and hone the skills necessary to meet today’s challenges and be an effective leader through an exclusive leadership development program for candidates who have been nominated by their management company or selected through a competitive application process. Members of this committee maintain the Leadership Lyceum principles and select nominees who will enter the program.
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2023 Leadership Lyceum Committee Co-Chairs
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| Tammy Lee Willow Bridge Property Company |
Susan Sherfield Mercy Housing |
What is the Legislative Committee?
The Legislative Committee brings important legal issues in the rental housing industry to the attention of the Board of Directors for consideration. The committee actively monitors legislative issues that could impact GNAA on local, state, and federal levels.
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Legislative Committee Co-Chairs
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| Eddie Ivey Freeman Webb Company |
Nathan Lybarger The Law Office of Hall & Associates |
Jennifer McCoy The Law Office of Jennifer McCoy |
What is the Maintenance Committee?
The Maintenance Committee is tasked to plan and organize the LEAD Program and to bring new ideas to help make the event more fun and create more involvement from maintenance teams around Greater Nashville. Maintenance Mania is a national competition where maintenance professionals compete against each other in skill-based games built around common maintenance activities. Winners from each local event get a chance to qualify for a spot at the National Championship held at the annual NAA Education Conference & Exposition.
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Maintenance Committee Co-Chairs
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| Rusty Guilliams Arlington Properties |
Bridget Opfer Contractors Inc. |
What is the Membership Committee?
The Membership Committee is a key to strengthening GNAA by offering a unique blend of membership services that include opportunities for networking, volunteer leadership, and community involvement by recruiting, welcoming, and retaining GNAA members. The committee organizes and maintains the printed GNAA Directory which includes a Buyer's Guide as well as GNAA's online directory. The directory is published exclusively for the use of GNAA members and it is a tremendous resource for all multi-housing needs. This committee also maintains the Go-Getter Program, a referral program rewarding current members who refer new members with a monetary bonus. Join the Membership Committee to help plan and participate in GNAA quarterly connections to educate and excite our members on opportunities within the association.
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Membership Committee Co-Chairs
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| Sundae Caudle Freeman Webb Company |
Holly Duren Timberland Partners |
Rusty McDonald AMI Construction |
Nancy Morris Freeman Webb Company |
What is the News and Events Committee?
The News and Events Committee is tasked with planning each issue of GNAA's News and Events Magazine, meeting once a month to explore creative content to publish in upcoming issues. The magazine is distributed in both online and print formats. Whether new to the industry or a seasoned professional, all are welcome to join the News and Events Committee. In addition to getting a first-hand account of all upcoming events, committee members also network with industry leaders and share ideas about what would be beneficial to the News and Events magazine and GNAA members.
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News and Events Committee Co-Chairs
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| Lauren Hartstern Greystar |
Alicia Jones Freeman Webb Company |
What is the NextGen Committee?
The NextGen Committee's mission to identify and engage emerging industry leaders through career development, professional networking and community outreach. Past GNAA events hosted by NextGen have included Head Shot Happy Hour and Coffee & Connections. NextGen collaborates closely with the Education Committee to host at least one annual educational event geared towards the interests of NextGen members. NextGen also supports the Community Service Committee in their endeavors by participating in some of their events including a NextGen booth at the annual Beers, Butts and BBQ. This committee meets monthly and is open to all GNAA members working within the rental housing industry.
The NexGen Committee also introduced the GNAA Mentorship program in 2021. For more information on the mentorship program, click here.
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NextGen Committee Co-Chairs
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| Stephanie Burns NTS Development |
Erick Rocha Volunteer Properties |
Maria Williams Rasa Floors |
What is the Programs Committee?
The General Membership Meeting, MEC, Supplier Luncheons, Manager Luncheons, and Maintenance Luncheon are some of the best ways to stay educated on industry trends and legal issues – providing a great networking opportunity for our members. This committee is dedicated to planning each luncheon throughout the year.
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Programs Committee Co-Chairs
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| DJ Arbogast Artistent Floors |
Holly Duren Timberland Partners |
Nancy Morris Freeman Webb Company |
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| Nicole Samson Carter-Haston Real Estate |
Emir Skopljak Willow Bridge Property Company |
What is the RPM Careers Committee?
The RPM (Residential Property Management) Careers Committee strives to bring awareness of the multifamily housing industry and its career opportunities to local students and prospective individuals. There has never been a better time to consider a career in Residential Property Management (RPM) and the committee proudly works to provide networking opportunities that highlight the benefits of working in the industry. It is a growing industry that brings with it an increased need for talented, creative, and passionate individuals to lead and support it.
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RPM Careers Committee Co-Chairs
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| Brandon Etheridge Lighthouse Property Management |
Stephanie Liston Freeman Webb Company |
What is the Statistics Committee?
The Statistics Committee drives the GNAA's Quarterly Market Survey GIS. The survey provides updates to individual community data featured in the interactive GIS system (included with your GNAA membership) plus downloadable reports. Join this committee to be in the know about speculative construction, construction underway, and community sales, as well as, occupancy and rental rates. This committee thrives on participation and looks forward to sharing everyone’s knowledge!
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Statistics Committee Co-Chairs
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| Stacey Holt Continental Realty Corporation |
Sully Lemmons Freeman Webb Company |
What is the Trade Show Committee?
The Trade Show Committee is responsible for planning and executing the GNAA's annual trade show. Member companies gain maximum exposure by showcasing their products and services at the trade show in front of hundreds of multi-family industry professionals with purchasing power.
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Trade Show Committee Co-Chairs
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| Tabitha Gill Timberland Partners |
Rusty McDonald AMI Construction |
Maria Williams Rasa Floors |