The ApartMentor, 2nd Qtr. 2023_f

2nd Qtr 2023

the Serving the Triangle and Surrounding Areas

JULY 25-28

Fast Track

Inside:

- President’s Pen - Government Affairs / TAA-PAC - New Members - Upcoming Events & Classes - NLOL / TAAEF Merge

Your Career Advancement!

TAA 2023 Sponsors and Supporters

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THIS YEAR STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERS

PREMIER BUSINESS PARTNERS

CHAMPION BUSINESS PARTNERS

TAA SUPPORTERS

Contents 7920 ACC Blvd, Suite 220 Raleigh NC 27617 919.782.1165 | 919.782.1169 FAX TAA@TriangleAptAssn.org www.TriangleAptAssn.org Office Hours Monday—Thursday*: 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday: Remote

4 President’s Pen 6 Government Affairs 8 NLOL/TAAEF Merge

10 Education 15 After Work Networking 16 New Members

OFFICERS PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TREASURER

S E C R E TA RY

PAST PRESIDENT

Craig Nardi CPM, CAPS S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.

Berry Craven CAMT Gingko Residential, LLC

Franklyn Rodriguez CAPS, CAMT Blue Ridge Companies

Heather Crowley CAM Bell Partners, Inc.

Claire Michael, CAM Hawthorne Residential Partners, Inc.

* Appointments are highly encouraged.

Our team members are working hybrid schedules between the office and remote.

TAA Mission Statement The leading resource committed to the advancement of the rental housing industry through advocacy, engagement and innovation.

DIRECTORS

Affiliated with:

Mary Batten, CAPS Bell Partners, Inc.

Katy Boone, CAPS, CPO, NAAEI Atrium Weston

Sydney Bryan, CAS Greystar

Natalie Cook-Wooters, CAM Redi Carpet

Ashley Davoli, CAM, CFC, SHRM-CP Full House Marketing

Becki Hale, CAM 401 Oberlin

Bernice Lopes Carolina Restoration Services

Ashley O’Connor, MSW King Properties, Inc.

Stephanie Smith CORT Furniture

Derek Tarrant, CAPS Greystar

Norm Praet Brownlee Whitlow Praet, LLC

TAA TEAM MEMBERS Josie H. Eatmon Executive Director JEatmon@TriangleAptAssn.org Suzanne Pratt Director of Professional Development Spratt@TriangleAptAssn.org Dustin Engelken Government Affairs Director DEngelken@TriangleAptAssn.org Danielle Butler NLOL/TAAEF Executive Director DButler@NLOL-NC.org Vicki Franciosi Director of Member Development and Engagement VFranciosi@TriangleAptAssn.org Daniel Pauley Finance Manager DPauley@TriangleAptAssn.org Shawna Poteat Education & Credentials Manager SPoteat@TriangleAptAssn.org Kim Ratliff Government Affairs Associate KRatliff@TriangleAptAssn.org Swell Gutierrez Meetings & Events Manager SGutierrez@TriangleAptAssn.org

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI) Kelli Lea, CAM, NAAEI Danielle Parker, CAPS EDUCATION Mary Batten, CAPS Stephanie Tripp, CAPS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Stephen A. Kenney Amy Timocko, CAPS MEMBERSHIP Lolita Wald

PR & COMMUNITY OUTREACH Ashley Davoli, CAM, CFC SHRM-CP Ashley O’Connor, MSW SPECIAL EVENTS Sydney Bryan, CAS Stephanie Smith XCEL Bobby High Natasha Holmberg, CAM

Total Members: 1,148 Total Units: 164,547

Apartment Communiti es: 719 Suppliers: 212 Management Compan ies: 163 IRO: 54

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, Presidents Pen Craig Nardi, CPM, CAPS S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. 2023 TAA President

TAAPresident@TriangleAptAssn.org I recently attended an exceptional session provided by the Triangle Apartment Association (TAA), entitled “Maximize your Membership”. The premise behind the session is to explain all the benefits that are included within membership and strategies to navigate the Association so that you get the most value as a member.

our Board of directors and incredible volunteers to ensure the opportunities we offer include something for everyone and remain in line with our Mission Statement “To be the leading resource committed to the advancement of the rental housing industry through advocacy, engagement and innovation.”

The class had great attendance and most people in the room were brand new members, which is always exciting. As information was provided and discussion began to take place it occurred to me that so many of our members would likely benefit from a refresher.

To break down just a portion of what is included in YOUR membership I have listed a few of my favorite things. Please know I am just scratching the surface.

Membership with TAA includes membership to our State Association (Apartment Association of North Carolina, AANC) as well as the National Apartment Association (NAA). What often goes overlooked is that if the company you work for is a member, then YOU are also a member and as the old saying goes, Membership has its privileges!

I feel it is so important to bring that last point out as so many of our members may join for one specific reason and not realize or take advantage of all the additional opportunities, resources and benefits available.

On the Local front, TAA is the 24th largest in the country in terms of members with over 1,138 and the 26th largest in terms of unit count covering over 167,768 homes as of May 2023. We have a full-time staff of nine made up of some of the most passionate, hardworking, brilliant individuals that work closely with

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• Classes and Seminars – Programs that are informative, interesting, and entertaining that keep up with current trends within the rental housing industry, personal growth, or general well-being.

• Designations and Certifications – We offer several Nationally Recognized Designations such as CAM, CAPS, CALP and CAMT (to name a few). In addition, we work to offer certifications that are often required depending on the site and circumstance such as CPO. • Networking Opportunities – Events such as After Work Networking, Golf Tournament, Trade Show, or upcoming Casino Night (just to name a few), give all our members the opportunity to meet and learn about each other or the businesses they represent.

• Service Volunteer Opportunities designed to give back to our local Neighborhoods through several different initiatives.

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• Advocacy!! The Association works to remain informed and vocal as regulations and laws are proposed that could impact the very way we operate. At the very least we want to make sure our members are aware of what is happening, but we also know the more voices we have the better our chances are of being heard.

I initially became aware of the TAA as I had employees that needed a CPO class.

I later got wind of some bills in place that would have had a negative impact on my properties, so I attended a few Government Affairs Committee meetings. Eventually, I decided to join the committee, and began to get to know other members, formed a network and developed friendships that are still in place 14 years later.

What began as a simple need for a class led to more opportunities to engage and grow both personally and professionally and I now consider the Triangle Apartment Association to be the best resource available to me.

Despite why you became a member, we want to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to perform and succeed at the highest level and hope you take advantage of everything the TAA has to offer. Please set aside a few moments each month and log onto the TAA Website (triangleaptassn.org) and view everything that is available to you. If there is something you feel we are missing, please reach out and let us know. The Triangle Apartment Association is Your association and as a member you should be making the most of it!

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Government Affairs been involved on a number of issues and has provided support for successful visits to Capital Hill during NAA Advocate and the General Assembly during AANC’s Lobby Day.

TAA-PAC FUNDRAISING STARTS STRONG

TAA volunteers and staff met with NC Rep. Howard Penny, Jr. (District 53) during AANC’s Education and Legislative Conference’s Lobby day.

THE FIRST HALF OF 2023 HAS BEEN A BUSY ONE! In March, a delegation of TAA Members attended the National Apartment Association Advocate (NAA) Conference in Washington, DC. The group had the opportunity to lobby federal legislators on issues including Housing Choice Voucher Reforms, the Yes In My Back Yard Act, and the Cares Act 30-Day Notice.

In April, we hosted a successful Government Affairs 101 session with more than 20 attendees joining to learn about the work of the Government Affairs Committee, the TAA-PAC, and more. That was followed by a successful Lobby Day at the General Assembly as a group of 40 volunteers participated in more than 30 meetings to discuss support for HB 551. The House actually passed the bill the day after these visits, demonstrating again the importance of Lobby Day visits.

In May, TAA had the opportunity to present to the Durham City Council as part of their ongoing Affordable Housing Deep Dive series. During the presentation, we were able to provide a market overview and advocate for a number of affordable housing solutions including zoning and land use reform, emergency rental assistance, incentives for landlord participation in the voucher program, and the need for an affordable housing acquisition fund.

The TAA-PAC has continued its successful quarterly breakfast series featuring special guests: Congressman David Price in January, Wake County Commission Chair Shinica Thomas in March, and Congresswoman Deborah Ross in June. Additional breakfasts are scheduled for Friday, September 22nd and Friday, December 15th.

The Government Affairs Committee has hosted Durham Council Member Leonardo Williams and Morrisville Council Member Steve Rao to provide local updates from their respective municipalities. The Committee has also 6

At the halfway point in the year, TAA-PAC is more than halfway to achieving the goal of raising $33,000. Thus far, we have raised $17, 571, as we are preparing for municipal elections later this year. Last year TAA-PAC contributed $36,000 to nineteen candidates across the region for City Council, County Commission, and the North Carolina General Assembly, fourteen of whom won their respective elections. The relationships built through this work are critical to supporting TAA’s advocacy efforts for the remainder of 2023. For more information, and to contribute, visit www.TriangleAptAssn. org/TAAPAC

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE ADVANCING POLICY The Housing Affordability Subcommittee has been working on a number of issues around housing affordability including landlord screening, evictions, and SCAD (Simplifying Codes for Affordable Development, among other items. TAA staff and subcommittee volunteers have participated in public meetings focused on these issues and our seat at the table for these discussions will allow for more diverse housing, and additional investments in Affordable Housing across the region. We have also worked to educate policymakers on the danger of policies such as inclusionary zoning and rent control, among others.

TAA SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF HB 551 The North Carolina House Judiciary 1 Committee passed AANC priority legislation during the Long Session this past April with the passing of HB 551: Landlord – Tenant and HOA Changes. The Bill passed through the NC House Chambers on April 27th and is now in the NC Senate Chamber. HB 551 (=SB 553) is an omnibus bill which would make several changes to landlord-tenant law including creating a prohibition on local government requirements to accept Housing Choice Vouchers, creating clear guidelines to address Emotional Support Animal abuse, and clarifying regulations around late fees among other items.

The breakthrough for this legislation occurred during AANC’s Annual Lobby Day 2023, showing again how critical these visits are to advancing priority legislation.

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Thank you

TO OUR 2023 CLUB LEVEL MEMBERS: PRESIDENT CLUB Amy Timocko Craig Nardi Norm Praet Sebastian Gomez VICE PRESIDENT CLUB April Vasta Ashley Davoli Becki Hale Bernice Lopes Berry Craven Dustin Engelken Ed Harris Josie Eatmon Katy Boone Natalie Cook-Wooters Paula Kotarakos Stephanie Coble Steve Kenney William MacRae SENATOR CLUB Danielle Butler Derek Tarrant Franklyn Rodriguez Heather Arndt Latoya Patterson Leilani Bissell-Ledford Mary Batten Michelle Edwards Mitchell Scott Marczewski Shanae Auguste Stephanie Smith Sydney Bryan Teresa Boland Vicki Franciosi

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TAA Property Management Career Fair OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR FUTURE INDUSTRY was the

theme for this year’s Career Fair. On May 18th, TAA and the PR & Community Outreach Committee hosted its first Property Management Career Fair since 2017 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There were 20 member companies with over 40 representatives present to interact and meet job seekers face-to-face.

With Gratitude, Thanks to our 2023 Career Fair Sponsors and Participating Companies.

SP ON SOR S

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES Aldon Management Company Bell Partners, Inc Blue Ridge Companies Buckingham Companies Carroll Management Drucker + Falk Full House Marketing Greystar Grubb Properties Hawthorne Residential Partners, Inc. Kane Residential King Properties, Inc. KPM Carolinas Property Management, LLC Northwood Ravin, LLC Palms Associates, LLC Pegasus Residential, LLC Rangewater Real Estate S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. The Liberty Group Zaremba Management Company

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NLOL/TAAEF News

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IN NOVEMBER 2022, WE ANNOUNCED THE MERGER OF A NEW LEASE ON LIFE AND TAA EDUCATION FOUNDATION. While TAA Education Foundation and A New Lease on Life will become programs under the umbrella of a new organization, the mission of each will not change. With this intentional partnership, the united Boards of Directors will pool resources to generate considerable progress in the areas of career advancement and resolving homelessness.

Since January 2023, the newly formed Board of Directors has been working hard to create this new organization while honoring the legacy of each program. We have engaged expert consultants with experience in nonprofit mergers. At this time, we have a new mission and vision statements. We are excited to share these now. Our plan is to officially launch and reveal our new name and logo at the upcoming TAA Education Foundation Reverse Trade Show.

OUR VISION is for a world where doors are open to stable housing and career opportunities for all.

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OUR MISSION is to build stronger communities by harnessing the skills and resources of the rental housing industry to advance professional development and efforts to end homelessness.

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Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines No money in the budget? TAA Education Foundation will be accepting Scholarship Applications for the upcoming Credential Programs.

Interested in applying? Access application at https://bit.ly/TAAEFApp

APPLICATIONS DUE

July 17, 2023

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APPLICATIONS DUE

October 3, 2023

Proceeds benefit

reverse trade show

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh > Breakfast, Snacks, & Beverages Provided

MANAGEMENT COMPANIES | Registration Open NOW! PARTICIPATION BENEFITS: • Increase your pipeline of qualified vendor partners • Gain new insight on cutting-edge products & new services • “Speed-Dating” with supplier members – Network and meet with TAA vendor/ supplier partners one-on-one in 5-minute sessions • Help support TAA Education Foundation and its efforts to advance the industry’s education and professionalism

SUPPLIERS | Registration Opens July 12, 2023 Space is limited to 36 supplier partners and awarded on a first-come-firstserved basis.

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS: • One-on-one face time with company’s decision-makers • Increase your pipeline of local apartment communities and management companies – Our goal this year is to have 25 owner/operator companies in attendance!

• “Speed-Dating” Style – Network & meet with TAA owner/operator members one-on-one in 5-minute sessions • Help support TAA Education Foundation and their efforts to advance the industry’s education and professionalism • Proceeds to benefit TAA Education Foundation Scholarship Fund

www.triangleaptassn.org/events/2023-reverse-trade-show

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Classes & Seminars Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) Credential Program FAST-TRACK!

Microsoft Excel – Part 2 August 8, 2023 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Members $235 | 6 CECs Facilitator: Ginny Hupp, an instructor with New Horizons Raleigh

July 25-July 28, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day

DON’T FRET! IF YOU MISSED PART 1, THE WORK ISN’T DONE...YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR PART 2 AND JOIN THE FUN!

Full Course Cost: $1,539 Members $1,739 Non-Members Facilitator: Alex Jackiw, CPM®, CAPS, C3P The Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) credential course was developed for Regional/District Managers, Maintenance Directors, Mid-Upper Level Management, Marketing Directors, and those aspiring to move to that level. Industry experience requirement is either CAM, ARM, RAM with 2 years of apartment management experience OR a Property Supervisor with 2 years of multi-site experience.

This computer course training will be held offsite at New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Raleigh, NC. This training is for everyone at all levels who want to improve their skills in Microsoft Excel. In Excel 2016 Part 2 training, you’ll build upon your data manipulation skills and unlock more capabilities within the platform. Deepen your understanding of Excel by learning how to create advanced workbooks and worksheets. In this session you’ll be ready to create custom formulas, apply built-in Excel functions, manipulate data to extract the insights you need, and present date to make informed business decisions.

Legal Issues September 21, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Members $235 | 5 CECs Facilitator: Todd Whitlow, partner with Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC

THE MRO SUPPLIER THAT FOCUSES ON YOUR NEEDS Local Inventory | Renovation Supplies Procurement Platform Assistance Maintenance Training | Unforgettable Service

Join us for this informative session to learn all the legalities of operating your property within the law in the state of NC. Get up to speed on the NC landlord-tenant law changes. In addition to learning about the laws, you will learn the legal aspects of property management as well as the eviction process and how to avoid pitfalls.

Getting to “I DO” Again and Again (Keeping the Residence Romance Alive!)

September 26, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2.5 CECs Facilitator: Rebecca Rosario, CAM, CALP, NAAEI Faculty

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We spend so much time, money, and effort courting our prospects and getting them to fall in love with our community.

Why is it we fail at maintaining the relationship, and ultimately, residents “break up” with us? The rules of resident relationships can be rocky at times. This session is to ignite your fires into keeping the resident romance alive; and how to get them to say “I Do, over and over again and tell their friends!

NAAEI Credentials Holders CAPS

Michael Dore The Parke at Trinity Highmark Residential

Courtney Adams Hudson 5401 Bell Partners William Drummond Northwood Ravin, LLC Aubrey Grant Arlington Properties Mick Hix Northwood Ravin, LLC

CAM Fred Allen Crabtree Crossing Apartments Palms Associates, LLC Driss Bouchine Wedgwood Apartments Drucker + Falk

Olivia Holland The Pointe at Heritage Arlington Properties Esteisy Holmes Tree Top Apartments Bridge Property Management John Leclercq Windsor at Tryon Village Greystar Melissa Love The Village Apartments Continental Realty Corporation

CALP Gretta Duncan The Arbors at East Village Taft Management Group Jordi Myles Mariners Crossing Apartments Related Management Companies Brittany Odle Northwood Ravin, LLC Stephenie Whitley Crystal Village Apartments Thalhimer, Crushman & Wakefield

Marisela Pizeno-Taylor Berkshire Park Blue Ridge Companies

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ANNUAL Conference RALEIGH, NC

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Trade Show Recap

With over 900 owner operators mingling with more than 400 exhibitors, our annual trade show became a major hit with “The Greatest Show on Earth” theme.

Members enjoyed a delightful combination of food, giveaways, prizes, networking, and an exciting After Party with additional catering amenities, games, live entertainment, and music.

It just keeps getting better and better!

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What TAA members said they liked the most...

• The live entertainment • The networking • The amazing booths & decor • The 360 Photo Booth • The games

• The theme and items that vendors gave out • Seeing friends and connecting with new vendors

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Battle of the Baskets Recap

Thanks a bunch!

The Education Committee held its annual Battle of the Baskets (BOB) fundraiser at the TAA Trade Show. Eleven fantastic and fun baskets donated by members, including one from the Education Committee, brought attendees together to purchase raffle tickets in hopes of becoming lucky winners of their favorite basket(s). The committee raised $5,287.59 with proceeds to benefit the TAAEF Education Scholarship Fund.

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Mo s t Creative

CONGRATS TO THE 2023 WINNERS!

A THOUSAND AND ONE THANKS The Education Committee would like to thank the membership for their support, and most particularly our 2023 Battle of the Baskets partners, for their commitment, generosity, and basket donation.

Bell Partners, Inc. Always Coca Cola

Leasing Automatic Service, Inc. The Perfect Solution Laundry Basket

• Automatic Leasing Service, Inc. • Bell Partners, Inc. • Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC • Carolina Restoration Service • Fitness Concepts • Greystar • Leaf & Limb • PR Real Estate Management, Inc. • TradeMark Property Services, Inc. • Tribles, Inc. • Woodland Creek Townhomes & Apartments

The TAAEF Education Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 to provide qualifying candidates the opportunity to further their career development. Your investment will help to enhance the skills of apartment industry personnel, resulting in better managed and more confident future decision makers of the apartment industry. Since its inception, 81 scholarships have been awarded.

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Networking Opportunity

Join us!

SUMMER CAMP TUESDAY, JULY 18 6:00 – 8:30pm

Carolina Ale House 7981 Skyland Ridge Parkway, Raleigh After Work Networking is one of our most popular events and FREE to attend. Come out and enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and colleagues.

• PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS are available with a minimum $10 donation.

• The first 80 Owner Operators to arrive enjoy a FREE DRINK! TAA Members Only

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New Members JANUARY 1 – JUNE 15, 2023 APARTMENT COMMUNITIES 400H Contact: Ashley Hawkins 400h@greystar.com (919) 703-2471 Units: 242 Abode Kerr Ridge Contact: Jessica Haselden abodekerrridge@greystar.com (919) 504-1415 Units: 88 Alta Vale Contact: Kristin Downs live@altavale.com (984) 222-7906 Units: 306 Altitude Contact: Carolin Ano altituderaleigh@greystar.com (919) 728-1260 Units:118 Ascend Varina Gateway Contact: Gabby Rivera varinagateway@drhorton.com (469) 744-8691 Units: 264 Ashford Townes Contact: Josie Landis jlandis@liverangewater.com (252) 642-4824 Units: 74 Bainbridge Cary Contact: Emily Lohr bainbridgecary@bainbridgere.com (984) 257-9699 Units: 259 Beckon Apartments Contact: Jason Lemper beckonmgr@greystar.com (919) 246-5000 Units: 263 Channel House Contact: Becca Maloney hello@channelhouseraleigh.com (844) 546-6518 Units: 200

Element at the Grove Contact: Keli Cave elementatthegrove@bellpartnersinc.com (984) 263-5570 Units: 312 Elevate the Crossings Contact: Rebecca Smith elevatethecrossings@bellpartnersinc.com (984) 263-5454 Units: 336 Forge at Raleigh Iron Works Contact: AnnMarie Fogarty forgeatriw@grubbventures.com (919) 341-1600 Units: 219 Hawthorne at the Forest Contact: Kristy Holland hforest@hrpliving.com (919) 495-3866 Units: 248 Madison Wakefield Contact: Ruthann Klaiber wakefield@madisoncapgroup.com (919) 239-7333 Units: 216 Meridian at Rogers Branch Contact: Shari Hooker meridianrogersbranch@hrpliving. com (984) 271-5884 Units: 264 Perry Place Apartments Contact: Sharon Sunkel perryplace@casanc.org 910-869-7333 Units: 48 Prose New Hope Contact: Marsha Nobles prosenewhope@greystar.com (919) 229-4900 Units: 344 The Corners at Brier Creek Contact: Patti Miller corners@tontiproperties.com (919) 246-5333 Units: 298

The Falstaff Contact: Kathryn Stenerson kstenerson@druckerandfalk.com (919) 298-8472 Units: 176 The Guild at MOSAIC Contact: Adriane Karlinski hello@theguildatmosaic.com (844) 750-1388 Units: 165 The Joyce Apartments Contact: Veronica Moser thejoyce@lsamgmt.com (919) 294-6065 Units: 80 Lawson of Knightdale Contact: Rasheemah Davis lawsonknightdale@trademarkresidential.com (919) 802-3302 Units: 101 The Mallory Contact: Cynthia Peppe mallorync@tribridgeres.com (984) 464-1564 Units: 239 Vintage Raleigh West Contact: Megan Smith vintageraleighwest@bellpartnersinc.com (919) 670-6990 Units: 364

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TriBridge Residential Contact: Lisa Parker lisap@tribridgeres.com (404) 352-2800

INDEPENDENT RENTAL OWNERS Brown Holdings Contact: Mark Brown mbrown49@gmail.com (919) 593-3394 Units: 1 Capital Raleigh Realty Contact: Kevin Hagen kevin@capitalraleighrealty.com (919) 389-9614 Units: 60 CASA Contact: Lena Frias lfrias@casanc.org (919) 754-9960x20 Units: 233 Newport Properties, LLC Contact: Lisa Doyle lisa@newstonerealty.com (919) 622-6078 Units: 2

Walnut Creek Apartments Contact: Cara Link walnutcreek@ram-mgt.com (919) 388-5588 Units: 199

Palmer Real Estate Group LLC Contact: Tyneesha Palmer info@palmerrealestategroup.com (919) 964-3084 Units: 5

MANAGEMENT COMPANIES

Rachael Kiker Contact: Rachael Kiker rachael.edge@gmail.com (510) 393-0528 Units: 2

DHI Communities Contact: Jack Lundsgaarde jhlundsgaarde@drhorton.com (817) 390-8303 Madison Communities, LLC Contact: Kim Mall kmall@madisoncapgroup.com (704) 275-0433 RADCO Residential Contact: Wendy Dawson wendy.dawson@radcoliving.com (678) 770-4380

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Tonti Properties Contact: Patti Miller pmiller@tontiproperties.com (972) 444-9035

SUPPLIERS Apartment Life Contact: Nicole Ricchini nicholericchini@apartmentlife.org (704) 795-8839 Resident Retention & Events

Aquaman Power Washing Contact: Rick Strickland info@aquamanpowerwashingnc. com (984) 480-6597 Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing Contractors; Windows/ Mirrors/Glass; Cleaning: Trash Bin/Dumpster Cleaners Arbor Plumbing & Backflow Contact: Michael Bray info@arborplumbing.com (984) 295-8378 Plumbing Contractors Backwoods Junk Removal Contact: David Bunt backwoodsjunkremoval@gmail. com (919) 770-8223 Trash or Recycling: Bulk Removal/ Apartment Clean Out Bland Landscaping Company Contact: Will Taylor wtaylor@blandlandscaping.com (919) 664-4086 Landscapers/Landscaping Contractors; Snow Removal Contractors BrightView Landscape Services (Durham) Contact: Chris John chris.john@brightview.com (919) 348-8948 Landscapers/Landscaping Contractors; Snow Removal Contractors; Tree Service BrightView Landscape Services (Raleigh) Contact: Christine Council christine.council@brightview.com (336) 912-1205 Landscapers/Landscaping Contractors CAM Atlantic LLC Contact: Kelly Johnson kelly@camatlantic.com (919) 215-9551 Plumbing Contractors Carolina Tree Care Contact: Amanda Raymond amanda.raymond@carolinatree. com (704) 788-8733 Emergency Service/Restoration Contractors; Tree Service

Dickerson Outdoor Products, Inc. dba Dickerson Furnishings Contact: John Dickerson III hill@dickersonoutdoor.com (919) 803-1008 Furniture: Exterior/Pool/Patio; Furniture: Interior Domuso Contact: Tyler Dulworth tyler.dulworth@domuso.com (985) 210-3473 Financial/Brokerage Services Dragonfly Pond Works, LLC Contact: Andrew Kosydar info@dragonflypondworks.com (877) 766-3979 Pond Management Elite Property Services Contact: Jay Haselden Jay@ElitePressureWashRaleigh. com 910-228-6624 Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing Contractors EXT Construction, Inc. Contact: Troy Eller info@extinstalled.com (919) 809-5092 Roofing; Flooring Contractors & Carpet/Vinyl Installation Gimmzi Smart Rewards Contact: Brandon Hill brandon.hill@gimmzi.com (336) 501-1698 Resident Retention & Events; Advertising Glass Doctor Contact: Lynn Sefranek lynnsefranek@glassdoctorrdu.com 919-571-3350 Windows/Mirrors/Glass Granite Hills Group Contact: Derek Stutts dstutts@granitehillsgroup.com (919) 969-3322 Landscapers/Landscaping Contractors; Snow Removal Contractors; Tree Service

Green Harbor Land Management Contact: Adam Betts greenharbornc@gmail.com (919) 451-9246 Concrete Service Contractors; Landscapers/Landscaping Contractors; Masonry/Stone/ Pavers; Parking Lot Contractors; Snow Removal Contractors; Tree Service Interior Logic Group Property Services Contact: mmschreiber@ilginc.com (800) 950-0002 Flooring Contractors & Carpet/ Vinyl Installation JT Solution Partners Inc. Contact: Dominique Cross dominique@jtsolutionpartners.com (808) 348-0187 Staffing & Personnel Services Michelson Philanthropies Contact: Ross Barker rbarker@foundanimals.org (503) 407-6689 Consultation Services; Market Research & Surveys; Pet Management; Resident Retention & Events

Superhero Fire Protection Contact: Joseph Clark jclark@superherofire.com (770) 597-5004 Fire & Safety Equipment Supplies Ted’s HVAC + Plumbing Contact: Ryan Edwards ryan@tedshvacservice.com (919) 823-4081 HVAC Contractors; Plumbing Contractors The Lotus Campaign Contact: Hannah Olsen hannah@lotuscampaign.org (704) 324-3330 Consultation Services; Lease Guaranty Window Hero Contact: Tim Cook tim.cook@windowhero.com (215) 410-6638 Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing Contractors; Windows/Mirrors/Glass

NC Plumbing Pros Inc. Contact: Howard Raphael hr@spiceqsr.com (919) 961-6181 Plumbing Contractors NetVendor Contact: Angie Wohlschlegel angiew@netvendor.com (248) 672-8548 Property Management Software North Star Property Service Contact: Sherri Griffin Sherri.nsps@gmail.com (919) 616-1459 General Contractors Realtor.com Contact: Jennifer Marvin jennifer.ladd@move.com (805) 223-9413 Advertising

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join our team GET INVOLVED GIVE BACK GROW YOUR NETWORK

Members with two years involvement and one year of committee service at TAA are encouraged to participate in this very important program. Our Ambassadors share their knowledge and experiences, build lasting relationships, and act as a “buddy” to our newer members. The goal is to ensure that newer members are finding their way and learning early on how to better navigate within the Association. In other words, we want to help people make the most of their membership.

Sound interesting? Ready to Join?

Visit us at www.triangleaptassn.org or complete below form.

Ambassador Commitment Form Take this opportunity to become acquainted with your colleagues and to help be a part of TAA’s success. Owner/Operator and Supplier members are encouraged to participate!

AMBASSADOR EXPECTATIONS • Work in a team of two (2) Ambassadors • Be paired with no more than five (5) non-competing new members • Make initial contact and introduce yourself • Introduce new members to a minimum of 3 other members at the first event • Check in monthly to remind new members about upcoming opportunities • Relay any issues, suggestions, and ideas to TAA Staff Liaison • Commit to 6 months once assigned a new member • Attend an orientation session before serving • Attend Maximize Your Membership quarterly information sessions when able CRITERIA TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR • Be a member in good standing • Have a minimum of two (2) years involvement at TAA • Have served on a TAA committee for a minimum of one (1) year • Complete form and return to be eligible

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I am interested in serving as a

TAA Ambassador!

_______________________________________________ NAME _______________________________________________ COMPANY OR PROPERTY _______________________________________________ CELL PHONE _______________________________________________ EMAIL LIST PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF TAA (IF ANY): ______________________

_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Please email form to Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org

REMEMBER...

If your company is a TAA member, YOU ARE A MEMBER!

On June 15, TAA hosted its largest Maximize Your Membership session to date, with over 45 attendees.

A special thank you to TAA 2023 President Craig Nardi, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co., for kicking off the morning with opening remarks and a brief welcome. The group then learned ways to make the most of their TAA Membership or in other words how to get started, get connected, and get involved. A highlight was the breakout groups which allowed for more networking, questions, and the chance to hear from seasoned members who serve on the TAA Board of Directors or the TAA Membership Committee.

This session is offered quarterly for new members, new employees at existing member companies, or anyone who would like a refresher.

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Event Recap Maintenance Roundtable For Service & Maintenance Professionals Only!

The Education Committee held its first in-person Maintenance Roundtable at the TAA Education Center since the pandemic on Wednesday, April 26th. Thirteen (13) maintenance professionals met in the education center, many who had never participated in the past virtual maintenance roundtables. This open platform allows service and maintenance professionals to have an opportunity to learn, network, and connect.

Rick Picquet, CAMT, Regional Maintenance Manager with Bell Partners, Inc., served as the facilitator and led the group discussion covering these topics: Best Practices, Maintenance Tips & Tricks, Vacancy Loss, and Google Reviews.

Thanks to the event Breakfast Sponsor Chadwell Supply.

Fall Maintenance Roundtable

TH SAVE ED ATE !

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH • 8:00 - 9:30 AM • TAA EDUCATION CENTER MAINTENANCE

ROUNDTABLE

Topics: Best Practices, Vendor Contracts-Negotiations, Internal Communications, New Tools, and Technology Innovations.

The Maintenance Roundtables are FREE for all service and maintenance professionals.

Xcel Committee

On the morning of April 6 the Xcel Committee hosted a free, virtual event titled “Xcel Yourself Professionally” with over 50 in attendance. The format included a moderator and panel discussion on three main topics: being a new professional in our industry and within the Association, professional development and advancement, and business etiquette. Those in attendance appreciated the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists and hear different ideas and perspectives.

Thank you!

Moderator:

Heather Crowley, CAM, Bell Partners, Inc.

Panelists: Chauncey Eaton, CAM, Drucker + Falk Natalie Hart, CAS, The Liberty Group Sydney Bryan, CAS, Greystar

WATCH FOR DETAILS coming soon for the next Rise & Grind session in September titled

BACK TO BASICS.

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TAA NEWS

Welcome to our newest team member and congratulations on the work anniversaries of others!

~ HAPPY ~

Anniversary

Welcome!

APRIL

MARCH

Swell Gutierrez

JOINED FEB 2023 Meetings and Events Manager

Dustin Engelken 5 YEARS

Government Affairs Director

MAY

Danielle Butler

Suzanne Pratt

Josie Eatmon

NLOL/TAAEF Executive Director

Director of Professional Development

Executive Director

2 YEARS

22 YEARS

24 YEARS

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Save the Dates

TAA 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Call for Applications

TAA’s Leadership Development Committee will soon begin its process of interviewing individuals who have an interest in serving on the TAA Board of Directors, in an effort to formulate a proposed slate of directors for 2024-2025.

The Board is comprised of up to 16 members: 12 representing the owner/operators of the association and four (4) representing the supplier members. There may be 3-4 open owner/operator and 2 open supplier seats for the 2024 term. The Board meets monthly, on the 4th Tuesday, from 10-11:30am.

The Association continues to grow and strategically manages that growth with goals and objectives to execute. The Board leads as they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to the Association. Below are criteria, key qualities, and responsibilities of those seeking to serve on the Board:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / CRITERIA: • Active participation on a TAA committee • History of involvement in Association events and/or education • Leadership experience, in or outside industry (i.e., civic organizations such as non-profits, schools, religious entities).

• Ability to prioritize Board and Association goals and objectives as required – (wearing TAA hat versus company hat as and when needed).

KEY DESIRED QUALITIES: • Dedication and commitment, vision and leadership, stewardship, passion for the mission, punctuality, ability to communicate, knowledge of industry, discretion, and integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Adhering to TAA’s Mission Statement • Continued implementation of strategic initiatives • Keeping abreast of member interests and needs • Being an ambassador and advocate for the Association • Advancing growth by reaching out to those who desire direction and support

Visit the TAA website and click the Board of Directors tab to access the form.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS AUGUST 31, 2023.

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U pcoming EVENTS & CLASSES J U LY 6 7

Membership Committee Housing Affordability Subcommittee

12 XCEL Committee

18 After Work Networking – Carolina Ale House, Brier Creek 19 19

Government Affairs Committee Special Events Committee

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A U G U S T (Continued) 16

Government Affairs Committee

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TAAEF’s Take 5 – Reverse Trade Show

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TAA Board of Directors meeting

SEPTEMBER 1

Housing Affordability Subcommittee

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XCEL Committee

25-28 CAPS (Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor Credential Program

6 CAM Credential Program (Sept 6 – Oct 25)

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XCEL Committee Membership Committee Housing Affordability Subcommittee Microsoft Excel – Part 2 Special Events Committee NLOL/TAAEF Committees Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee

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Membership Committee Special Events Committee Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Government Affairs Committee

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Legal Issues

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TAA Board of Directors meeting

26 Getting to “I Do” Again and Again (Keeping the Residence Romance Alive!)

growth begins here.

JOIN A TAA COMMITTEE

• DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE (DEI) • EDUCATION COMMITTEE • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (GAC) • HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE (HASC) • MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

• PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE • SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE • XCEL COMMITTEE

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