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 2 co-chairs who are appointed by the Chairman of GNAA.
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 Committee organizes the annual Apartment Tour that 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.
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2023 Apartment Tour Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Lacey Smithson Tolleson, Inc. |
Jenn Mulholland Lincoln Property 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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2023 Apartment Tour Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Katherine Morrow MAA Cool Springs |
Rusty Guilliams Arlington Properties |
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.
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2023 Communications Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Stephanie Burns NTS Development |
Alicia Jones 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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2023 Community Service Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Jennifer McCoy Law Office of Jennifer McCoy |
Julie Stayton Lincoln Property Company |
What is the Directory Committee?
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.
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2023 Directory Committee Co-Chairs
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| Nancy Morris | Alberto Suastegui |
| Freeman Webb Company | Real Floors, Inc |
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.
Click Here to Join the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee2023 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Chari Lewis Giarratana Management |
Tracey Crowe Lion Real Estate Group |
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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2023 Education Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Tabitha Knox Gill Timberland Partners |
Meredith Dixon NTS Development |
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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2023 Gala Committee Co-Chairs:
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| Tracey Crowe Lion Real Estate Group |
Erick Rocha Volunteer Properties |
What is the Golf Committee?
The Golf Committee is responsible for GNAA's annual Golf Tournament that is a popular event that sells out quickly each year. 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.
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2023 Golf Committee Co-Chairs
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| Sundae Caudle Freeman Webb Company |
Sully Lemmons Freeman Webb 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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| Susan Sherfield Mercy Housing |
Stacy Molen Fogelman Properties |
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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2023 Legislative Committee Co-Chairs
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| Wes Hall Law Office of Hall & Associates |
Eddie Ivey Freeman Webb Company |
What is the Maintenance Committee?
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. 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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2023 Maintenance Committee Co-Chairs
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| Rusty McDonald AMI Construction |
Jeremy Byrd RAM Partners, LLC |
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.
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2023 Membership Committee Co-Chairs
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| Andrew Klahn Grande View |
Brandon Etheridge Lighthouse Property Management |
Maria Williams Rasa Floors |
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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2023 News and Events Committee Co-Chairs
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| Lauren Hartstern Greystar |
Melanie Brink Carter-Haston |
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.
The NexGen Committee also introduced the GNAA Mentorship program in 2021. For more information on the mentorship program, click here.
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2023 NextGen Committee Co-Chairs
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| Nicole Samson Carter-Haston |
Nathan Lybarger Law Office of Hall & Associates |
What is the RPM Careers Committee?
The RPM (Residental 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 increased need for talented, creative and passionate individuals to lead and support it.
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2023 RPM Careers Committee Co-Chairs
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| Tammy Lee Lincoln Property Company |
Eddie Ivey Freeman Webb Company |
Jeremy Byrd |
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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2023 Statistics Committee Co-Chairs
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| Mary Bradley Arlington Properties |
Stacey Holt Continental Realty Corporation |
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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2023 Trade Show Committee Co-Chairs
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| Maria Williams |
Rusty McDonald AMI Construction |