GNAA Election Night Bats & Broomsticks

GNAA Election Night Bats

&Thursday, October 14th Hermitage Golf Course 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Broomsticks

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ERIK ROCHA, Ridge at Green Haven

Management Director Nominee Erik Rocha is an experienced individual in property management, freelance graphic design and social media and marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience in the multifamily industry. You may know him from currently being a Multi-Site Community Director under Volunteer Properties Management, but he can also be credited with contributions to the GNAA Video and Graphic Design Department and Marketing Campaigns for several individuals running to be elected in years past. Erik has been recognized by GNAA and other management companies for his extraordinary commitment as a management associate in the multifamily industry. He was honored with TOP12 employee three years in a row under CLK Multifamily Management for his outstanding performance and was named Management Associate of the Year with ML Property Group. He holds a minor in Business Administration and Marketing. He currently resides in Goodlettsville with his dog named Aria NahGrande, a silver Yorkie that would steal your heart. If Erik had a superpower, it would be the ability to provide infinite happiness to everyone as he believes a sincere smile can change someone’s world, better someone’s life!

NICOLE SAMSON, Carter-Haston Real Estate

Services, Inc. – Management Director Nominee Nicole currently serves as a Regional Vice President for Carter-Haston Real Estate Services, Inc. which is headquartered in the West End area of Nashville. She joined CarterHaston in 2011 following the acquisition of a large institutional community in Franklin, Tennessee. In her present role, she directly oversees 2,200 units in Nashville, Birmingham, and Raleigh. Her current portfolio consists of both large institutional fee-managed clients such as LaSalle, New York Life, Praedium, and Livcor as well as Carter-Haston owned luxury assets. Nicole has over 27 years of experience in the industry and in the past worked for RAM Partners, Feld Company, and Carmel Properties. When she started in this industry, her hope was to create new experiences while earning some great commissions during the summer to then head out and travel the world. She did not plan to make it her career, but she quickly fell in love with the multifamily industry and has enjoyed the opportunity to work with some industry leading companies and mentors. This year, Nicole was proud to earn her CPM designation, which is by far the hardest and most rewarding education designation she has ever earned throughout her career. Additionally, Nicole joined her first GNAA committee, Next Generation. She has enjoyed working with the leaders in this committee and looks forward to serving in years to come. Nicole has two beautiful daughters, an amazing husband, and works for an exceptional company which has brought her so much joy over the years. She still loves to travel, and you will often find her and her husband hitting the road for a weekend adventure whenever the opportunity presents itself. Nicole’s largest “bucket list” item is to visit each of the U.S. states. She’s at 38 and counting!

DEE WILSON, Director of Training & Social Media Marketing, Freeman Webb Companies

Management Director Nominee Dee Wilson started in multi-family property management in 2005 after assisting with the startup of the Tennessee Education Lottery between the years of 2003-2005. She studied advertising, marketing and public relations at Middle Tennessee State University while working in property management, where she fell in love with this industry and decided to make it her career. Dee accepted a position with First Management as the marketing and leasing director at Gazebo Apartments where she assisted in the rebranding of Gazebo during a multi-million dollar renovation. She assisted with training team members both at her community and others before being offered the Director of Training position with Freeman Webb in February 2017. Dee has been a part of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association Board of Directors since 2018. Dee is a Management Director for the Greater Nashville Apartment Association and co-chair of the Education Committee. Dee trained and assisted during a software conversion from Realpage to Yardi Systems for the entire company, and most recently assisted with the rebranding of Freeman Webb. She is a certified trainer with the Association for Talent Development, an NAA Education faculty member, and a certified trainer through Franklin Covey.

TYLER ELLIS, CAS®, Construction Service Representative, Sherwin-Williams – Supplier Director Nominee

In 2021, Tyler Ellis served as the GNAA Supplier Council Representative. He is currently the Multi Family Construction & Renovation Representative for Sherwin-Williams in the Middle Tennessee Region. He began his career in 2006 upon graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Marketing. He is married to his beautiful wife, Pam, of 14 years and has three amazing kids. Tyler has

been active with GNAA since 2013 when he took on his role in sales. He is actively involved with the Statistics Committee and participates in many of the happenings around GNAA throughout the year. Please support Tyler Ellis for 2022 Supplier Director!

NATHAN LYBARGER, Attorney, Law Office of Hall &

Associates – Supplier Director Nominee Nathan Lybarger has worked in the industry since September 2004. He was a case coordinator at Hall & Associates before attending Nashville School of Law, where he graduated in 2012. Since 2012, Nathan has been practicing law, representing landlords in eviction and debt collection actions across Middle Tennessee, as well as assisting clients with their day-to-day legal questions. Nathan has routinely attended GNAA events such as the Trade Show, Awards Banquet, luncheons and social mixers, and for several years has spoken at GNAA’s annual legal educational event. He serves on GNAA’s NextGen Committee, is a consistent contributor to the News & Events magazine, and has actively supported legislative efforts of the NAA, TNAA, and GNAA. Nathan also serves the National Apartments Association’s Click ‘n’ Lease program, updating the NAA Lease at least annually.

JENNIFER McCOY, Law Office of Jennifer McCoy

Supplier Director Nominee As a long-time member, Jennifer McCoy’s contributions to the Greater Nashville Apartment Association have been invaluable. Currently serving on its Board of Directors, Jennifer has lent her time, knowledge, and expertise to many of GNAA’s committees, and relishes her role as speaker at various GNAA events, conferences, and classes. Nearest and dearest to Jennifer’s heart, however, are the charitable foundations GNNA serves. Her commitment to fundraising is second to none, as evidenced by her work for the Beer, Butts, and Barbecue event, and by her time spent volunteering for The Little Pantry and King’s Daughter. GNAA is better for her service, and that is why it is imperative to re-elect Jennifer McCoy to the Board of Directors of the Greater Nashville Apartment Association!

KELLY PENDERGRAST, The Liberty Group

Supplier Director Nominee Kelly Pendergrast was nominated for the Supplier Representative last year but it was, unfortunately, not her year. She has been in the multifamily industry for over a decade, both on-site and as a supplier. She transitioned to the supplier side in December 2020 as the Branch Manager for The Liberty Group. Kelly actively serves on several GNAA committees including Statistics, Membership, Gala, and Programs. She is also actively serving on the TNAA Government Affairs and Association Operations committees. This year Kelly has also been nominated for the Supplier Professional of the Year, and her company has been nominated for Supplier Company of the Year. She is looking forward to the rest of 2021 and for what is to come in 2022. Please support her for the 2022 Supplier Director!

DWAYNE RAWLS, Wheeler, Inc. – Supplier Director Nominee Dwayne Rawls would greatly appreciate your vote for the GNAA Supplier Director position. He has been fortunate enough to serve on the Board many times through the years, and he would like to continue to use that experience to serve the GNAA and its members.

MARIA WILLIAMS, CAM, Co-Founder, Floors First

Nashville – Supplier Director Nominee Maria brings over 15 years of multi-family experience as a Property Manager in the Nashville market. Today, Maria has a New Vision and New Direction. Now as a supplier, she brings her years of on-site experience to the communities she serves. She has been actively involved in the GNAA and TNAA and currently contributes to the NextGen and Gala committees. She has dedicated her New Vision to growing GNAA participation with onsite management and maintenance teams. Voting for Maria for Supplier Director will help further demonstrate the New Direction she envisions she seeks. She is thankful and excited for this opportunity to further serve this organization!

JD WRIGHT, CEO and Co-Founder, Universal Media Group Inc.; Co-Founder, Insure Tek, Inc.

Supplier Director Nominee JD brings more than 15 years of experience in the multifamily technology and construction industries. JD has served two years as the Suppliers Representative and currently serves as a 2021 Supplier Director for the Greater Nashville Board of Directors. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Property Management Association of Clarksville. He also is on the National Apartment Association Education Institute Faculty. JD has experienced unprecedented growth and participation from the supplier