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JENNIFER MCCOY PRESENTS

COLLECTING WITH SASS AND CLASS

JAN 28TH

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

INSTRUCTOR:

JENNIFER MCCOY

THE LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER MCCOY JOIN JENNIFER MCCOY FOR A COURSE ON COLLECTING RENT FROM RESIDENTS.

REGISTER AT GNAA.ORG/EVENTS THANK YOU 2025 EDUCATION SPONSORS

ARTISENT FLOORS | BRAVO FLOORING | BROOKSIDE PROPERTIES, INC. | CAREER STRATEGIES INC. CHADWELL SUPPLY | CORT | FREEMAN WEBB COMPANY | LAW OFFICE OF HALL & ASSOCIATES, PLC LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER MCCOY | R3 CONTRACTORS, LLC | RASA FLOORS | SILVER LININGS CONCIERGE THE LIBERTY GROUP | TIMBERLAND PARTNERS | VALET LIVING | WHEELER, INC.

CHAIRMAN Jenn Mulholland, CAM CHAIRMAN-ELECT Katherine Morrow, CAM VICE CHAIRMAN Andrew Klahn, CAPS, CAM, HCCP, CALP SECRETARY/TREASURER Eddie Ivey, CAPS IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Stephanie Liston, CAM, CAPS MANAGERS REPRESENTATIVE Holly Duren SUPPLIERS REPRESENTATIVE DJ Arbogast MAINTENANCE REPRESENTATIVE Emir Skopljak, EPA, CAMT, CPO MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS Melanie Brink, CAM Sundae Caudle, CAPS Tabitha Gill Lauren Hartstern, CAM Alicia Jones, CAPS, CAM, CALP Sully Lemmons, CAM, CPM Erick Rocha, NALP Nicole Samson, CPM Julie Stayton, CALP Laura Watkins SUPPLIER DIRECTORS Nathan Lybarger, Esq. Jennifer McCoy, Esq. Rusty McDonald Bridget Opfer Maria Williams, CAM MAINTENANCE DIRECTORS Brandon Etheridge Rusty Guilliams, CAMT, CPO IREM LIAISON Shelley James, CAM, CAPS, CPM LEGAL ADVISOR M. Wesley Hall, Esq. MDHA LIAISON Norman Deep PRESIDENT Ginny Johnson DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & FINANCE Autumn Stiles DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Lauren High EDUCATION & MEETING COORDINATOR Anne Angel OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST Haley Smith ACTIVE PAST CHAIRMEN Mary Bradley Stephanie Burns, CAPS, CAM, CALP Tracey Crowe, CAM Andy Gass, ARM Stacey Holt, CAM Shelley James, CAM, CAPS, CPM Andrew Klahn, CAPS, CAM, HCCP, CALP Tammy Lee, CAM Chari Lewis, CAM, CAPS, CPM Nancy Morris Linda Page, CPM, ARM Susan Sherfield, CPM Lisa Swick, CAPS Stacy L. Taylor, CAM Zac Ward, CPM

CONTENTS GREATER NASHVILLE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION NEWS & EVENTS

FEATURES

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2024 Gala

Thank You To Our Sponsors

2024 Gala

Chairman’s Award

2024 Gala

Best of the Best

2024 Gala

Lifetime Achievement

2024 Gala

Beautification Awards

2024 Gala

Diamond Awards

2024 Gala

Trade Show Awards

ASSOCIATION NEWS

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Education

Collecting with Sass and Class

Calendar

Stay up to date

ABOUT THE COVER 2024 Awards Gala Sponsors

@gnaatn

Cover photo by: John Albani, John Albani Photography

DECEMBER 2024

2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thank you to our

Diamond Sponsor NatioNal Roof Co.

Platinum Sponsor liCRa-Nashville

2024 Gala Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

aRtiseNt flooRs Chadwell supply NeBCo, llC timBeRlaNd paRtNeRs

BRavo flooRiNg fReemaN weBB CompaNy Rasa flooRs voluNteeR pRopeRties

Favor Sponsor

law offiCe of hall & assoCiates, plC

Chairman’s Award

Rusty mCdoNald

AMI Construction

susaN sheRfield

Mercy Housing 2024 gnaa chairman Jenn mulholland

Beautification Award Best of the Best maRgaux midtowN

Willow Bridge Property Co. presented by national roof co.

CaReeR stRategies

Lifetime Achievement W

ow, I am truly honored to receive this Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you so much for this recognition.

This award doesn’t mark the end of a career; rather, it’s a

celebration of a journey made richer by the friendships and partnerships I’ve built within the Greater Nashville Apartment Association (GNAA). Working in the multifamily housing has been a rewarding experience, not only because of the industry itself but also because it fosters an environment of continuous learning and collaboration.

Getting involved in your local association provides so many benefits, and the connections and knowledge gained over the years have been invaluable.

One of the most significant personal blessings of my career in this industry was meeting my husband, Larry Turner—37 years strong. We met when he was one of my on-site suppliers, and our journey together has been one of my greatest joys.

When I think back on those early days as an on-site manager, juggling work as a single parent with limited resources, I remember the lessons I taught my two children, Nicholas and Morgan. With no budget for a groundskeeper, we took on the task ourselves, teaching them that if something needed doing, we’d pitch in and get it done.

Explaining why we’d pick up litter on my managed property but not the Kroger parking lot was always a bit of a challenge, though!

Moving to Tennessee 56 years ago was an unexpected opportunity.

Originally, I worked in Wisconsin as a Medical Technologist and Waste Water Chemist. When I arrived in Tennessee, I discovered my certifications weren't recognized here, so I had to adapt. While waiting to take the state certification test, I took on a job as a part-time groundskeeper, watering flowers at my apartment community. Fate had other plans, though, and when the assistant manager left, I stepped into the role.

That moment marked a turning point—I realized how much I enjoyed working with residents and the flexibility to be there for my kids. I felt so lucky to have a job that I loved and one that didn’t involve toxic waste, medical contaminants, or third shifts!

In 1985, I earned my Accredited Residential Manager designation through IREM, which opened even more doors for me.

In 1990, The Summit Agency in Nashville presented me with an opportunity to sell advertising in the Apartment Blue Book, which later became Apartment Finder.

This venture, through Network Communications, turned into a

Bobbi Turner, 2024 GNAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, and Mary Bradley, 2023 GNAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. partnership with Laurie Rainey, and one of my first customers was Nancy Morris. Along the way, I had the privilege of working with Joyce Wolfe, both as a customer and later as a colleague.

Twenty-five years later, CoStar/Apartments.com acquired Network Communications, leading to yet another transition. At age 60, I found myself looking for a new opportunity, which came when Diane Carter and Mary Bradley offered me a role with GNAA, working on the Statistics Committee. This was a passion project for me, especially after serving on the GNAA board and chairing the Statistics Committee in the past. Thank you all for your patience with my many emails and calls asking for your “numbers.”

Working with GNAA gave me insight into the tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. To Ginny Johnson and the incredible GNAA staff, thank you for your dedication. You make it look easy, but I know firsthand how much effort goes into what you do every day. Congratulations on an amazing Gala tonight!

Three years ago, I began working with the Chattanooga Apartment Association (CAA). The experience has been refreshing, reminiscent of my early days with GNAA. Like GNAA, CAA offers the chance to make meaningful contributions, and I am excited to be part of its growth.

Thank you all for your support, mentorship, and friendship. I’m grateful that, even after all these years, you still pick up my calls, offer advice, and volunteer to help CAA move forward. This award means the world to me, and I wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you. Thank you for everything.

Beautification Award 40+years

First Place Chelsea plaCe

Freeman Webb Company presented by bravo flooring

Second Place meadow gleN Volunteer Properties

presented by bravo flooring

Third Place Chase Cove

Freeman Webb Company

presented by bravo flooring

suRfaCe expeRts Nashville

Beautification Award 26-39 years First Place stewaRt’s feRRy

Fogelman Properties presented by chadwell supply

Second Place RiveRgate meadows Timberland Partners

presented by chadwell supply

Third Place hawthoRNe paRk south

Hawthorne Residential Partners

presented by chadwell supply

mighty dog RoofiNg

Beautification Award 11-25 years First Place RiChlaNd falls

Freeman Webb Company presented by artisent floors

Second Place maa sam Ridley MAA

presented by artisent floors

Third Place falls @ 109

Timberland Partners

presented by artisent floors

Beautification Award 6-10 years First Place

paxtoN at Cool spRiNgs High 5 Residential

presented by freeman webb company

Second Place viNtage BlaCkmaN RAM Partners, LLC

presented by freeman webb company

Third Place viNtage tollgate

Highmark Residential

presented by freeman webb company

Beautification Award New - 5 years First Place

RetReat at iRoN hoRse Embrey Management presented by nebco, llc

Second Place Third Place maNdoliN at stReam valley CoRtlaNd at the NatioNs Cushman & Wakefield presented by nebco, llc

Cortland Partners

presented by nebco, llc

Beautification Award Best Renovation

First Place the duttoN

Second Place ColoNy house

presented by rasa floors

presented by rasa floors

Freeman Webb Company

Third Place RiChlaNd falls

Freeman Webb Company presented by rasa floors

Freeman Webb Company

Third Place 12 south magNolia RPM Living

presented by rasa floors

Beautification Award Best Clubhouse First Place

maRgaux midtowN

Willow Bridge Property Co. presented by timberland partners

Second Place aRCade west Nashville

Third Place fallyN

Volunteer Properties

Greystar

presented by timberland partners

presented by timberland partners

mighty dog RoofiNg

Beautification Award Best Model First Place 1111 ChuRCh Greystar

presented by licra-nashville

Second Place gRove whitwoRth NTS Development

presented by licra-nashville

Third Place Chelsea plaCe

Freeman Webb Company

presented by licra-nashville

Beautification Award Most Unique Amenity First Place

maRgaux midtowN

Willow Bridge Property Co. presented by tracey crowe, gnaa awards committee

Second Place legaCy Cool spRiNgs GCI Residential

presented by tracey crowe, gnaa awards committee

Third Place 1111 ChuRCh Greystar

presented by tracey crowe, gnaa awards committee

Beautification Award Best Flowers First Place Chelsea plaCe

Freeman Webb Company presented by licra-nashville

Second Place RetReat at iRoN hoRse Embrey Management

presented by licra-nashville

Third Place stewaRt’s feRRy

Fogelman Properties

presented by licra-nashville

Beautification Award Best Shop First Place the magNolia

Marquette Management presented by national roof co.

Second Place Third Place fouNtaiNs at meadow wood souNd at peNNiNgtoN BeNd Timberland Partners

presented by national roof co.

Willow Bridge Property Company

presented by national roof co.

Beautification Award Best Pool First Place souNdwateR Greystar

presented by volunteer properties

Second Place aRBoRs of BReNtwood BH Management

presented by volunteer properties

Third Place the gRove RiChlaNd NTS Development

presented by volunteer properties

Diamond Awards

Multifamily Executive of theYear

Management Professional of the Year

Carter-Haston Real Estate Services Inc.

Willow Bridge Property Company

Management Volunteer of theYear

Leasing Professional of theYear

NiCole samsoN

presented by national roof co.

NaNCy moRRis

Freeman Webb Company presented by valet living

lauRa watkiNs

presented by licra-nashville

kaCie NeloR

Greystar

presented by contractors inc

esseNtial staffiNg

Diamond Awards

Maintenance Professional of theYear

Service Technican of theYear

Arlington Properties

Avana Overlook

Rusty guilliams

presented by licra-nashville

presented by republic services

Assistant Manager of the Year

saNdy sNook

Volunteer Properties

NixoN aNdiNo

sophia johNsoN Timberland Partners *Not pictured

Maintenance Volunteer of theYear

emiR skopljak (Not piCtuRed)

Willow Bridge Property Company

presented by lighthouse property management

presented by valet living

Julie stayton of willow bridge property company accepted the award on emir’s behalf.

BaRRettChamBeRlaiN pRs

Diamond Awards

Supplier Volunteer of theYear

Supplier Professional of theYear

Bravo Flooring

Career Strategies

aBRaham mCCaRveR presented by legacy cool springs

BRaNdi savage

presented by freeman webb company

Go-Getter of the Year

NaNCy moRRis

Freeman Webb Company presented by membership chairs holley duren and rusty mcdonald

BaRRettChamBeRlaiN pRs

Diamond Awards

Management Company of theYear presented by wheeler, inc.

willow BRidge pRopeRty Co.

Supplier Company of the Year Chadwell supply presented by nts development

Maintenance Excellence of the Year presented by rasa floors

fReemaN weBB CompaNy

ANGEL TREE MISSION

STARTING ON NOVEMBER 1ST, ANGELS WILL HANG ON A TREE INSIDE THE GNAA OFFICE. MEMBERS CAN ADOPT A SENIOR AND RETURN ITEMS TO THE GNAA OFFICE BEFORE DECEMBER 13TH.

FIFTYFORWARD PRESENT DELIVERY WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 17TH AT 2:00 P.M.

CAN’T MAKE IT? YOU CAN STILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SCANNING THE QR CODE AND DONATING TO THE GNAA ANGEL TREE FUND.

2024 Trade Show Award Winners

Best Use of Theme Local law offiCe of hall & assoCiates, plC

Best Use of Theme National Real flooRs

Best Participation Local

law offiCe of jeNNifeR mCCoy & ami CoNstRuCtioN

Best Participation National Chadwell supply

Best in Show Local

BReeZy poweRwash, iNC.

Best in Show National Rasa flooRs

Team Spirit fReemaN weBB CompaNy

Law Office

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TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION IN SETTING OUT THE FAVORS FOR THE 2024 GNAA AWARDS GALA

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