HAA created this leadership development program to identify high-caliber, effective, well-informed industry professionals and educate them on the mission and strategic objectives of the association and its affiliated associations.  

 

Who is eligible and how do I apply?

Individuals working for HAA members are eligible to apply. If you have three or more years of multifamily property management experience and have served on an HAA committee you meet the requirements.  If you are a supplier partner, you will need at least two years experience working for a supplier company and have served on an HAA committee.  

What is the selection process? Each class typically includes 8 - 10 active volunteers. Your application must be accompanied by TWO letters of recommendation.  The Leadership Development Committee, comprised of HAA Executive Committee leaders, past lyceum graduates and Past Presidents of HAA will review applications and select participants.  Applicants will be notified after the committee meets, typically in early December. If you are interested in applying, please email asherbondy@haaonline.org for an application.  The 2026 class has been selected.  The application window for 2027 is October 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026.

What is the time commitment to complete the program?

The program includes four - five sessions over the course of eight months. The sessions will include discussion on legislative advocacy, understanding how TAA and NAA work with HAA and more.  Most sessions are just a half a day commitment.  Candidates will also be asked to attend specific committee meetings which typically last on average an hour. The sessions begin in February and end in September.  Candidates have two years to complete the program. 

What are the benefits of participating in the program?

This is a deep dive into HAA, TAA and NAA and how these organizations work together to shape the future of the multifamily industry. The knowledge gained from this program will help the candidate gain the knowledge needed for future leadership opportunities in all three associations.  Candidates who complete the program by the end of October will receive recognition and their HAA Lyceum pin at the Annual Business Meeting in November.    All graduates will also receive recognition in HAA’s monthly magazine ABODE and the website.    

2025 Lyceum Graduates

Marsha Baker
Willow Bridge

Alisha Cain
Greystar

Cherie Cruz
Greystar

Manu Gupta
Indus Management

Mallory Hess
Century Air Conditioning

Jim Martensen
Epic Multifamily Construction

Patti Melendy
Asset Living

Shamika Piggee
New Hope Housing

Necole Steward
Rivergate KW Residential

Victoria Tiemann
Redi Carpet

Auri Verser
Sherwin Williams

Alan Yu
Lumen Corporation

2024

Chris Bell Greenlogic Lighting and Electric
Emily Frost SYNC Residential
Giovanna Gone Rent.
Karen Hefner Asset Living
Randa Dick Lifestyles Unlimited
Dana Dovell Kaplan Management
Xochitl Flores Church Services
Isaiah Johnson Camden
Jenny Juarez RPM Living
Lori Latham Morgan Group
Beth Levine Judwin Properties
Ryan Raser GWR Management
Grace Rocha Rockstar Capital Mgmt

2023

Tito Estrada OneSource Realty Services 
Rebecca Slater Gables Residential 
Ryan Terrell Greystar 
Sara Hinson Allied Orion Group 
Tammy Broadway American Fire Systems 
Karla DeJesus Portico Management 
Ruth Reyes Morgan 
Paola Rodriguez Foresight Asset Mgmt 
Corri Smith SMI Realty 
Crystal Varela Century A/C Supply 
Amanda Walker Q10 Property Advisors 

2022

Valerie Lacy, Cushman & Wakefield 
Nikki Sekunda, The Liberty Group 
Mollie Witt 
Kathy Motis, Greystar 
Susan Alvarado, Century A/C Supply 
Neal Conant, Gemstar Construction 
Justin Duke Galilee Equity Management 
Amanda Kelly Brandt Electrical 
Liz Macias Tarantino Properties 
Tracey Moore, Flooring Warehouse    

2020

Shaun Callaway Earthworks 2021 
Gina Erwin GWR Mgmt 2021 
Joe Melton Morgan Group 2021 
Ruha Vohra Veritas Equity Mgmt 2021 
Monica Morales Whitney Mgmt 
Norma Alvear SMI Realty 
Sean Cunningham Flooring Warehouse 
Stephanie Krop Poolsure 
Marilyn Rivero Q10 Property Advisors  

2019

Jackie Aguirre Veritas Equity Mgmt 
Patricia Ortega LumaCorp 
Blaise Spitaleri Rasa Floors 
Mat Tilley WedoTrash 
Terri Clifton Better World 
Patrick Magnuson Greystar 
Chris Palacios Francis Property mgmt 
Arely Pena Liberty Group 
Joey Rodriguez Urban Foresters 

2018

Monica Gracia Michael Stevens Ints 
Debbie Kelm Milestone Mgmt 
Doug Oehl Power Express 
Scott Douglas Creative Property Mgmt 2019, 2021 
Grant Almquist Tx Apartment Pool Srv 
Dixie Caldwell Liberty Group 
Margie Fielder Morgan 
Melissa Friend Greystar 
Penny Sprang Gables Residential 
Lindsay Torres-Smith Summit Property Management 

2017

Brian Febbo,CAS FSI Construction 
Shelley Watson Morgan Two year completion 
Debbie Andreozzi Capstone Real Estate Services 
Brenda Crawford Oro Capital Advisors Two year completion 
Frank Farrera, Judwin Properties 
Tammie Garcia, Greystar 
Crystal Jackson, Pinnacle 
Tom Loughridge Hines 
Amber Turner CWS 
Christina Zimmerman, Greystar 

2016

Susan Dear Morgan 
Derek DeVries, Camp Construction 
Laura Lestus, Liberty Group 
Vi Lewis, Eureka MultiFamily 
Richard Wall, Concierge Mgmt 
Deborah DeRouen, ResPage 
Kurt Gilpin, Dayrise Residential 
Theresa Juroska, Milestone Mgmt 
David Lindley, FSI Construction 
Jennifer Ramos, Greystar 
Kristin Settles, Relik Realty 
Brent Williams MultiFamily Insiders

2015

Dan James, Redevelopment Inc 
Vee Mier, Southstar Management 
Kelley Suess 
John Dang, 
Betsy Marshall, 2015, 
Carina Bryars Valet Living 
Liz Levins, Gemstar Construction 
Courtney Lindley-Vitak, Greystar 
Candis Mohr, AAA Plumbers 
Shelley Zepeda Francis Property Mgmt 

2014

Mark Park, AAA Plumbers 
Brandon Coleman, Chadwell Supply 2016, 
Blanca Anderson Asset Plus 
Marivel Bownds, Valet Waste 
James Gregory 
Debra Knight Comm-Fit 
Martha Matula WRH Realty 
Karen Nelsen, Finger Companies 
Carlos Neto Auburn Regal LLC

2013

Grant Crowell Urban Foresters Out of the industry 
Izzy Garza Dixie Interiors 
Christy Rodriguez Judwin Properties 2017, 2019, 
Mark Billig Francis Property Mgmt 
Manda Gifford (Stamm)` Out of the industry 
Susan Lam-Wells Tarantino 
Georgeanne Longoria Hettig Mgmt 
Kristin McLaughlin Dixie Interiors 
Quintina Willis Two year completion 

2012

Jacob Kunath Century A/C Supply 
Ira Gross Integrity Asset Mgmt Deceased 
Stephanie Graves Q10 Property Advisors 
Michelle Pawelek Greystar 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021 
Anita Alberger MRI 
Julie Hartman J Hartman, Inc Two year completion 
Nina Kirtley Ascension Real Estate 
Natalie Spratt 

2011

Robert Lopes, 
Diane Gilbert 2017, 
Kimberly Flores, For Rent Media Solutions 
Michael Hendricks Capstone Real Estate Service Inc 
David Nargang, AOG Living 
Jordan Sneed 

2010

Clark Gregg Morgan Group 
Ryan McGrath Asset Plus 
Alan Jones ICI Paints Retired 
Robert McDaniel RAM Construction 

2009

Barby Lake Westdale Asset Mgmt 
Kyle Brown Milestone Mgmt 2013, 2015, 2022, Chair - 
Bryan Head Harbor Group Mgmt 
Dean O'Kelley Liberty Group 
Beth Rohani Ameritex Movers 
Debbie Sulzer Francis Property Mgmt 

2008

Jeff Blevins Camp Construction 
Kevin Fenn Pavecon 
Paula Forshee T V O Groupe 
Trey Stone Guardian Equity Management LLC 
Sal Thomas Tarantino Properties Inc