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!

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.

Co-Chairs Dwayne Rawls - Wheeler, Inc. J. D. Wright - UMG, Inc.

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Awards Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Communications Committee? The Communications Committee meets on a monthly basis 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.

Co-Chairs Stephanie Burns, Active Past Chairman - NTS Development John Sons - Burlington Capital

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Communications Committee, please click here to send an email request.

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 residents, underprivileged children and homeless residents. This committee maintains the Emergency Relief Program to help rental housing residents displaced by natural disasters.

Co-Chairs Jennifer McCoy - Law Office of Jennifer McCoy Brigitte Byron - Brookside Properties

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Community Service Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Directory Commmittee? The Directory Committee organizes and maintains the printed GNAA Directory that 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. 

Chair Alice Ward

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Directory Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Education Commmittee? 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

Co-Chairs Susan Sherfield - Mercy Housing Dee Wilson - Freeman Webb Companies

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Education Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Gala Commmittee? 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.

Co-Chairs Tracey Crowe - Lion Real Estate Group Linda Page - Stewarts Ferry Apartments

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Gala Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Gala Commmittee? The Golf Committee is responsible for GNAA's annual Golf Tournament that is a popular fundraising event for the GNAA. The golf tournament also gives Supplier and Management Team members an opportunity to network in a fun and relaxed atmosphere while enjoying a day on the golf course. Other festivities during the tournament include silent auctions and fun awards such as Best Dressed Team and Best Decorated Hole that make this event one-of-a-kind!  Being on the Golf Committee can help foster professional connections and create memories that will last far beyond the old 9-5.

Co-Chairs Sully Lemmons - Freeman Webb Companies Lacey Smithson - GreenWay Waste & Recycling

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Golf Committee, please click here to send an email request.

*To join this committee you must be a past GNAA Leadership Lyceum graduate.

What is the Leadership Lyceum Commmittee? 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.

Co-Chairs Chari Lewis - Giarratana Management Stacy Molen - Fogelman Properties

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Leadership Lyceum Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Maintenance Mania Committee? 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. The Maintenance Committee is tasked to plan and organize GNAA's Maintenance Mania, and to bring new ideas to help make the event more fun and create more involvement from maintenance teams around Greater Nashville.

Co-Chairs Diane Mason - The Place Apartments at Fifth + Broadway Jeremy Byrd - RAM Partners

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Maintenance Mania Committee, please click here to send an email request.

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. 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.

Co-Chairs Anne Adams - Arlington Properties Lacey Smithson - GreenWay Waste & Recycling

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Membership Committee, please click here to send an email request.

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 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. 

Co-Chairs Stephanie Liston - Lighthouse Property Management  Andrew Klahn - Grande View 

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the News and Events Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the NextGen Committee? The NextGen Committee engages new multi-family professionals and rising leaders through networking, community outreach and career development. 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 on a monthly basis and is open to all GNAA members working within the rental housing industry.

Co-Chairs Stephanie Burns - Active Past Chairman, NTS Development Katherine Morrow - Venue at Cool Springs

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the NextGen Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Programs Committee? The Programs Committee is responsible for planning the quarterly General Membership meetings as well as events that are the best way to stay educated on multi-family industry trends and legal issues. The meetings and events also provide great networking opportunities for members.

Chair: Jenn Mulholland - Lincoln Property Company

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Programs Committee, please click here to send an email request.

What is the Statistics Committee? The Statistics Committee drives the GNAA's Quarterly Market Survey. 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! Co-Chairs Mary Bradley - Active Past Chairman, Arlington Properties Tina Hamor - Vita Residential

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Statistics Committee, please click here to send an email request.

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.

Co-Chairs Jennifer McCoy - Law Office of Jennifer McCoy Loyd Owen - Bug Solutions

How to Join If you would like participate in the next committee meeting or join the Trade Show Committee, please click here to send an email request.


Committee Chairs