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AMA COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
from 2021 At A Glance
Get Involved and Maximize Your Membership Value
AMA membership provides many opportunities for professional involvement through services on various committees. These committees provide the foundation on which the Arizona Multihousing Association bases its programs and events.
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ARIZONA MULTIHOUSING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (AMCF) BIG HEARTS COMMITTEE
2021 Phoenix Chairs – Tina Greco, Burns Pest Elimination, and Michelle Sinclair, Evergreen Devco, Inc.
2021 Tucson Chairs – Linda Morales, Sabino Canyon Apartments, and Natalie Evans, Apartments.com
Regular and Associate Members – Meets Monthly
Raises money for and determines the direction of the association’s charitable causes. AMCF Big Hearts includes the Julie Hurst and Steve Peters Education Fund scholarship which is available to AMA members and their dependents for higher education.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
2021 Chairs – Conor McManus, Greystar
Regular and Associate Members – Meets Every Other Month
The Communications Committee serves to assist with AMA’s communications and branding efforts. The committee works to ensure the association is enriching the experience for its members, potential members, suppliers, leadership and other key AMA audiences, and presenting itself as the industry’s thought leader and excellence in customer service.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
2021 Chairs – Rachael Kish, Shelton Residential, and Bry Carter, The Phoenix Staffing
Regular and Associate Members – Meets Monthly
Sets the direction of each year’s educational programs, including topics and speakers for dinner meetings and educational seminars, including those at the trade show.
TRADE SHOW COMMITTEE
2021 Phoenix Chair – Linda Coburn, NextMetro (Combined with Events Committee)
2021 Tucson Chairs – Kimberly Barrow, MEB, and Matt Taylor, Burns Pest Elimination
Regular and Associate Members – Meets monthly leading up to each event
Plans and executes the annual trade show in Phoenix and Tucson. The committee determines the theme, plans special events, builds attendance, and helps market the event to the industry. The Tucson Committee plans the education conference portion as well.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
2021 Phoenix Chair – John Carlson, Mark-Taylor Residential
2021 Tucson Chairs – Chris Evans, HSL Asset Management
Regular Members ONLY – Meets Monthly Except July and August
Determines the direction of the association’s lobbying and government relations activities, sets the policy direction for state and local advocacy efforts, and works to educate members on legislation and regulations impacting operations.
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AMA COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
2021 Chair – Reid Butler Regular Members ONLY – Meets Monthly Except July and August This Government Affairs subcommittee works with AMA lobbying team to provide direction pertaining to multifamily planning, development, construction, and affordable housing related issues.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
2021 Chairs – Michelle Jenson, Greystar Real Estate Partners, and Chris Worrell, GPM Landscape, Inc. 2021 Phoenix Chairs – Christi Moutray, MC Companies, and Daniel Vollmer, Blue Steel Security
2021 Tucson Chairs – Sarah Marcarian-Dabb, Redi Carpet, and Denise Trentacosta, MEB
Regular and Associate Members – Meets Monthly (Tucson-January-August)
Partners with local, private, and public organizations to provide member communities with resources to create a better environment for staff, residents, and neighbors. The Social Responsibility Committee includes the AMA Project S.A.F.E. program.
TRIBUTE AWARDS COMMITTEE
2021 Chair – Scott Hines, PEM
Regular and Associate Members – Meets Monthly
Provides energy, support, and creativity that drives the recruitment and retention of membership. Mentors new members and attends new member orientations, providing immediate connections and effective integration into the AMA. Regular and Associate Members – Meets Monthly January-September
Coordinates the nomination and judging process of the “Best of” the apartment industry. Assists in the planning of an awards gala.
PHOENIX EVENTS COMMITTEE
2021 Chairs – Linda Coburn, Nex-Metro, and Adam Greco, BurnsPest Elimination
2021 Maintenance Mania SubcommitteeChairs – Rod Wilson, Greystar,and Rhonda Wooder, StrattonConstruction
2021 Reverse Trade Show SubcommitteeChairs – Jim Kowalski,Kowalski Construction
Regular and Associate Members – Meets Monthly
Plans and executes AMA signature events – MaintenanceMania and Reverse Trade Show (June).
TUCSON EVENT COMMITTEES
2021 Golf Tournament Chairs – Bob Lebsack, HSL Asset Management, and Sue Campbell, Redi Carpet
2021 Maintenance Mania Chairs – Tim Furnas, Valley Wide Security, and Tanya Duttle, MEB
2021 Reverse Trade Show Chairs – Darryl Humbles, ATI Restoration, and Fatima Boubion, Nicolosi & Fitch
2021 Networking and Dinner Meeting Chairs – Elizabeth Beaulieu, Quarterpenny, and Tammy Minot, Southwest Solutions
Regular and Associate Members – Meetings Vary (See Below)
Each committee plans and executes AMA Tucson events.
• Tucson Golf Tournament – Meets July-November
• Tucson Reverse Trade Show – Meets February-July
• Maintenance Mania – Meets September-January
• Tucson Networking and Dinner Meeting – Meets Monthly (except May-July)