Suppliers Supporting Education

by Loyd Owen, CAS, Senior Divison Manager, Bug Solutions

It is a pleasure being a supporter of the Education Opportunities the GNAA has to offer. I have seen it not only improve the knowledge of the industry from leasing assistants, maintenance techs and managers but also suppliers. I have always encouraged members to take the opportunity to attend the education classes. By doing so I have seen groundskeepers, leasing professionals and mangers place themselves in higher levels in the industry.

By being a sponsor gives you, as a supplier, a way to build your brand as well. It allows you to be in front of the leaders of the industry and the future leaders in the industry and the opportunity to surround yourself with decision makers and future clients in this industry.

I also encourage suppliers to take their CAS (Certified Apartment Supplier) course. By doing so you will gain some of the knowledge it takes to manage a community. It allows you to see the everyday functions of what the manger’s responsibility is like. It will also let you see the importance the educational courses you sponsor brings to this industry.

So as a supplier, I encourage all suppliers and members to sponsor these educational courses. I have always and always will encourage new maintenance techs, leasing professionals and new mangers to continue to learn and attend these courses. It has helped me build so many lasting relationships in this industry. I have had the opportunity to see so many in this industry whom I personally supported and encouraged to grow and become leaders in the apartment industry.