TAA Committees
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The Triangle Apartment Association needs you!
We rely on our volunteers to help make our Association a success. With 8 different committees, you're sure to find one that suits your interests. Please read the descriptions carefully to decide where your skills can best be utilized and where your interests lie. Feel free to attend a meeting or two before committing!
Owner/Operators and Supplier Members are encouraged to participate! Once you've decided on a committee (or two) to try, check out the Committee Meeting Calendar to view upcoming meeting dates! Click the button below to express your interest in a committee.
Education Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Date Varies (See Committee Calendar); at 9:30am
The Education Committee provides proactive oversight of TAA's education programs including planning roundtables, providing input on classes, seminars, workshops, and oversees TAA's Leadership of Excellence Program. This committee promotes the TAA Education Scholarship Fund and conducts annual fundraisers.
Email Shawna Poteat at spoteat@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Education Committee provides proactive oversight of TAA's education programs including planning roundtables, providing input on classes, seminars, workshops, and oversees TAA's Leadership of Excellence Program. This committee promotes the TAA Education Scholarship Fund and conducts annual fundraisers.
Email Shawna Poteat at spoteat@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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Stephanie Tripp
CAM, NALP, CAM-SH, CAPS Property Manager Berkshire Ninth Street (919)973-4777Co-Chair
Government Affairs Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Third Wednesday at 9am
The Government Affairs Committee meets monthly and monitors municipal, county, state, and national legislation that impacts the rental housing industry. The Committee frequently hosts elected officials and senior municipal staff at their meetings. Members of this committee help identify and set the advocacy agenda for the year, while developing a strong network with industry leaders and policy makers.
Email Irene Butler at ibutler@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Government Affairs Committee meets monthly and monitors municipal, county, state, and national legislation that impacts the rental housing industry. The Committee frequently hosts elected officials and senior municipal staff at their meetings. Members of this committee help identify and set the advocacy agenda for the year, while developing a strong network with industry leaders and policy makers.
Email Irene Butler at ibutler@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
Membership Committee
Meetings: Monthly; First Thursday at 9:30am
The Membership Committee meets monthly and is responsible for Recruiting, Rewarding and Retaining the association’s members. This committee plans, promotes and leads an annual Membership Drive campaign, including selecting a theme, establishing goals, and creating teams to participate in community visits. The Ambassador Program is run from this committee and serves to focus on new member orientation efforts by serving as “buddies” throughout the year to members who may want guidance on making the most of their association benefits. Maximize Your Membership in person events are hosted quarterly.
Email Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Membership Committee meets monthly and is responsible for Recruiting, Rewarding and Retaining the association’s members. This committee plans, promotes and leads an annual Membership Drive campaign, including selecting a theme, establishing goals, and creating teams to participate in community visits. The Ambassador Program is run from this committee and serves to focus on new member orientation efforts by serving as “buddies” throughout the year to members who may want guidance on making the most of their association benefits. Maximize Your Membership in person events are hosted quarterly.
Email Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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Steven Spears
Business Development Director Full House Marketing (919)362-6282Co-Chair
PR & Community Outreach Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Second Tuesday at 9:30am
The Public Relations and Community Outreach Committee is responsible for promoting TAA to the general public and creating brand recognition of our Association and industry. The committee spearheads the Association's ongoing outreach and community service projects.
Email McKena Cadawas at mcadawas@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Public Relations and Community Outreach Committee is responsible for promoting TAA to the general public and creating brand recognition of our Association and industry. The committee spearheads the Association's ongoing outreach and community service projects.
Email McKena Cadawas at mcadawas@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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Ashley Davoli
CAM, CFC, NC Real Estate Broker, SHRM-CP, NAAEI Faculty Vice President Full House Marketing (919)362-6282Co-Chair
Special Events Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Second Wednesday at 9am
The Special Events Committee meets monthly and fosters networking forums for the TAA membership through the development, planning and execution of various Association events. In 2023, events will include After Work Networking, Trade Show & After Party, Golf Tournament, and Casino Night.
Email Swell Barnard at sbarnard@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Special Events Committee meets monthly and fosters networking forums for the TAA membership through the development, planning and execution of various Association events. In 2023, events will include After Work Networking, Trade Show & After Party, Golf Tournament, and Casino Night.
Email Swell Barnard at sbarnard@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
XCEL Committee
Meetings: Monthly; First Wednesday at 9am
By building tomorrow's leaders through social engagement, professional development, and community service, XCEL strives to unite new professionals in the Multifamily Housing Industry. XCEL's goal is to serve as a medium for continued involvement and growth within the industry.
This committee plans and hosts the Rise & Grind Series, produces blog posts and vlog posts, and hosts Happy Hour Headshots to provide a headshot opportunity while raising money through donations for a chosen charity. Most recently, the group has raised money for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Email Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
By building tomorrow's leaders through social engagement, professional development, and community service, XCEL strives to unite new professionals in the Multifamily Housing Industry. XCEL's goal is to serve as a medium for continued involvement and growth within the industry.
This committee plans and hosts the Rise & Grind Series, produces blog posts and vlog posts, and hosts Happy Hour Headshots to provide a headshot opportunity while raising money through donations for a chosen charity. Most recently, the group has raised money for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Email Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
Housing Affordability Subcommittee (HASC)
Meetings: Monthly, First Friday at 9:30am
The Housing Affordability Subcommittee (HASC) will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government Affairs Committee on issues related to both Affordable Housing and housing affordability. The group will focus on developing the Association’s responses to pending public policy and regulatory issues that affect housing affordability, as well as working to advance a proactive agenda of measures which seek to address affordability issues.
The HASC is open to all members to join, and there is no requirement to participate in the Government Affairs Committee to get involved. Email Irene Butler at ibutler@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Housing Affordability Subcommittee (HASC) will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government Affairs Committee on issues related to both Affordable Housing and housing affordability. The group will focus on developing the Association’s responses to pending public policy and regulatory issues that affect housing affordability, as well as working to advance a proactive agenda of measures which seek to address affordability issues.
The HASC is open to all members to join, and there is no requirement to participate in the Government Affairs Committee to get involved. Email Irene Butler at ibutler@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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Vail Barnes
Regional Manager Hawthorne Residential Partners, Inc. (919)398-3780Co-Chair -
Rasheemah Davis
Commercial Account Manager Blackmon Mooring - BMS CAT (919)605-3991Co-Chair
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Second Thursday at 9:30am
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will lead TAA’s DEI initiatives to promote awareness and provide resources and guidance that members can apply within the Association network and the work environment to forward diversity, equity and inclusion in the Triangle multifamily housing space.
Email Josie Eatmon at jeatmon@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will lead TAA’s DEI initiatives to promote awareness and provide resources and guidance that members can apply within the Association network and the work environment to forward diversity, equity and inclusion in the Triangle multifamily housing space.
Email Josie Eatmon at jeatmon@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
