Get Involved
You can help keep WMFHA vibrant, relevant and involved! Serving on one of our volunteer committees is a great way to network with other multifamily professionals, increase your exposure, utilize your skills, give back to the industry, have fun, and build relationships. Find your passion and join a committee today!
If you would like to assess one of our committees to see if it is a good fit for you, email the chairperson or the WMFHA Liaison and they will invite you to the next meeting.
Marketing Committee
MacKenzie Knell
Marketing Specialist, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Sydney Forsell
Business Develoopment Manager, ATI Restoration LLC
Evan Happel
Director of Marketing - Multifamily, Community Boss
Heather Edwards
CAS
Marketing & Client Development Manager, The Liberty Group
Allison Bell
Marketing Manager, Fikes
Lizbeth Garza
Regional Sales Director, SmartRent
Jaymie Barth
CAM
Property Manager, Wilderness Village
Alicia Vennes
CEO , Stars Staffing
Lea Dimalanta
• MBA, • Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Tiger Team Lead, XC WA Region, • XC WMFHA...
Community Account Professional, XFINITY Communities
Jared Edwards
Marketing Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services
Morgan Cole
Marketing Associate, GRE Management
Jill Habrich
CAS
Senior Account Executive, Nexus Systems
Olga Mezgova
Development Liaison, HNN Communities
Caitlin Birkenbuel
Certified Apartment Supplier
Marketing Manager - MDU, Ziply Fiber LLC
Jennifer Harney
Director of Marketing, 11Residential
Career Development
This committee partners with the Director of Career Development and the Board of Directors to bring timely, and relevant educational offerings to the membership, generate revenue for the association, and develop a top tier course schedule for the annual Education Conference.
Sloane Cerbana
Vice President of Operations, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Jason Loughridge
NAAEI Faculty
Career Development Manager, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Hannah Ashcraft
Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Phillip Reinert
CAM
District Manager, Security Properties Residential
Alicia Vennes
CEO , Stars Staffing
Wini Leung
Vice President, Property Operations, Quarterra
Committee Member/Board Liaison
Katie Phelan
CAS
Executive Vice President, 1UP Floors
Ken Schaff
Sales/Service Ninja, 1UP Floors
Kendall McReynolds
Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services
Kielan Stewart
Regional Account Manager, PNW, Fast Water Heater
Laina Pickrel
CAM, CAPS, NAAEI Faculty
Regional Portfolio Manager, FPI Management
Mario Manriquez
Regional Manager, Thrive Communities
Regan Sindayen
CAMT
Regional Maintenance Manager , HNN Communities
Renee Denomme
NAAEI Faculty
Operations Specialist, Greystar Real Estate Services
Ricky Heredia
CAM, CALP
Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services
Shar Eller
CAM, NAAEI Faculty, ARM, COS, VTC
Residential Trainer, Platform Services, Holland Residential
Sherilyn Butler
CAM
Regional Property Manager, Shea Properties
Tina Boone
CAPS
Vice President of Operations , Avenue5 Residential
Yolanda Armijo
EVP of Training & Organizational Development, 11Residential
David Tillotson
CAMT, NAAEI Faculty
Director of Construction, Cushman & Wakefield
Christopher Schwab
Office Training & QA Manager, Tarragon Property Services
Caleb Barber
CAM, CAPS
Regional Manager, Tarragon Property Services
Brittany Taylor
CAM CAPS
Community Director, Renton Sage
Dalia Valencia
CAM
Recruiter, Thrive Communities
Emerald Awards
Members of this committee help to spread the word about the nomination and judging process. Once nominations close, committee members along with nominee sponsors delivery nominee pins and certificates to all nominees. The committee will also help plan the day of details, including gift bags and entertainment.
Tricia Johnson
Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Hannah Ashcraft
Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Amy Curtis
Investment Manager, Indigo Real Estate
Anna Dotlich
Director of Client Success, Fetch
Corinna Fulton
Sales Representative -N Seattle/Shoreline/Lakecity, Valet Living
Dave Castonguay
Outside Sales Associate, Ferguson Facilities Supply
Dustin Green
CAM
Community Manager, Leeward
Emily Bryant
Branch Manager, The Liberty Group
Genevieve Ail
CAPS, NAEI
Vice President - Client Strategy Group, Avenue5 Residential
Julia Shebeko
Regional Manager, FPI Management
Kayla Hahn
Professional Coatings Property/Facility Management, The Sherwin Williams Co.
Kelly Wheeler
Urban Forest Manager, APlus Tree, Inc
Mia Gillis
Assistant Community Manager Greystar, The Waverly
Trey Ascencio
Community Manager, Arista
Government Affairs
Members of the Government Affairs Committee are responsible for providing their experience and opinion to direct the advocacy team in protecting the multifamily housing industry from onerous laws at the local, state and federal level. Members also assist in the development of policies that assist the association and its members in presenting a positive image of multifamily housing to the community at large.
Ryan Makinster
Director of Government Affairs, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Carter Nelson
Public Affairs Manager, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Edward Leigh
VP Investments, Equity Residential
Brett Waller
AFT
General Counsel, HNN Communities
Rhonda Babcock
Director of Customer Success, Payscore
Christy Broyles
Regional Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services
Greg Cerbana
Vice President - Public Relations and Govt Affairs, Weidner Apartment Homes
Jeremy Eckert
Attorney, Tharsis Law PS
Shaylyn Gudaitis
Portfolio Services Support Manager, Avenue5 Residential
Elif Kimyacioglu
Senior Counsel & VP Risk Management, Prime Residential
Melissa Koenig
Principal, Koenig Property Management, LLC.
Aaron Matusick
General Counsel, Affinity Property Management
Jason Moore
Regional Manager, Thrive Communities
Jennifer Pertzborn
ARM, CAPS
Regional Property Manager, Cushman & Wakefield
Audrey Riddle
IMPACT Program Ambassador , GRE Management
Membership
Members of the Membership Committee are responsible for volunteering time, experience and opinions to direct the assurance of the organization’s long-term growth and ability to serve its members. The Membership Committee serves as Ambassadors for WMFHA.
Molly Watts
Member Services Specialist, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Claudia Lytton
CAPS
Vice President of Operations, Avenue5 Residential
Lupe Amaya
Regional Recruiter, Career Strategies, Inc.
Alyssa Allen
Senior Community Manager, Terrace Station
Jared Bauer
Commercial Sales and Marketing Representative, Servpro of Central Seattle
Erin Brewster
Sales & Marketing Director, Catchall Environmental
Tyler Freed
CAM, CAPS
Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services
Rick Haas
Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Trainer
Operational Manager , The Plumbing & Drain Company
Linda Lander
Senior Regional Portfolio Manager, Security Properties Residential
Angelica Liu
Business Support Specialist, Avenue5 Residential
Teddi Martin
CAPS
Community Manager, The Waverly
Rich Rye
Sales, Marketing, Project Management, 1-800 Water Damage
Kelby Stern
Territory Sales Representative, AFB Floors
Catrina West
CAM
Community Manager, Bell Overlake
The goal of the WMFHA Community Service Events Committee is to create awareness, plan and support events with charitable organization ties and community service responsibilities which will allow members to donate, volunteer or otherwise lend support to our community.
Tricia Johnson
Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Hannah Ashcraft
Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Amanda Wolf Erickson
Vice President, Prime Residential
Carmen McFarland
CAM
Portfolio Manager, Indigo Real Estate
Northwest Harvest Sub-Committee Chair
David Anderson
President/Owner, Puget Sound Signs & Graphics
Emily Golden
Staffing Coordinator, The Liberty Group
Chili Cook-off Sub-Committee Chair
James Ohrn
CAMT, CAPS
Area Maintenance Manager, Avenue5 Residential
James Tirpak
Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Services
Jennifer Vivette
Senior Regional Manager , Thrive Communities
Kim Rowan
Executive Assistant / Portfolio Analyst, FPI Management
Holiday Giving Gala Sub-Committee Chair
Liz Barnes
Regional Manager, The Liberty Group
Megan Hughes
Senior Account Executive - Bulk Development, XFINITY Communities
Miranda Dymond
CAM, CAPS
Regional Manager, Thrive Communities
Rebuilding Together Sub-Committee Chair
Sarah Hale
CAPS
Community Manager, 525 at the Enclave
Terry Spivey
Sr Service Supervisor, Green Lake Village
Supplier Council
The Supplier Council serves as the voice of WMFHA’s Supplier Membership. Members of the Supplier Council are responsible for ensuring supplier initiatives support WMFHA’s broader membership, that supplier members have value of membership, and that supplier members act in a responsible, ethical and customer focused, service-oriented manner.
Sloane Cerbana
Vice President of Operations, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Molly Watts
Member Services Specialist, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Laura Kitts
CAS
Director of Property Partnerships, Housing Connector
Ann Hart
CAS
Advisor, Commercial Insurance, HUB International Northwest LLC
Russ Pengelly
VP, Business Development, ApartmentAdvisor Inc
VP of Supplier Council for Board of Directors
Jedd McDaniel
Director of Maintenance, Allied Residential
Property Management Liaison
David Anderson
President/Owner, Puget Sound Signs & Graphics
Andrea Florescu
Business Manager, American Water Damage Restoration
Zach Hammond
Strategic Account Executive, Zumper
Evan Happel
Director of Marketing - Multifamily, Community Boss
Ken Kloeppel
Account Executive, Resource Management, Inc.
Spencer McMillan
Sales Manager, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
Chad Neilson
CAS
Independant
Raveena Puar
CEO, Flippers Warehouse
Dana Resop
Business Development Manager, FRSTeam
Chris Sader
Account Manager, Catchall Environmental
Timothy Vatter
Comcast Business Senior Account Executive, XFINITY Communities
EdCon Committee
The EdCon Committee works alongside our Career Development Committee to develop the educational offerings for the event. In addition, this committee will help in soliciting supplier partners to exhibit on the trade show floor, sponsor at various levels and to spread the word.
Tricia Johnson
Senior Director of Events & Marketing, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Jason Loughridge
NAAEI Faculty
Career Development Manager, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Hannah Ashcraft
Events and Education Coordinator, Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
Katie Phelan
CAS
Executive Vice President, 1UP Floors
Career Development Liaison
Allison Bell
Marketing Manager, Fikes
Marketing Committee Liaison
Bruce Smith
Director of Regional Maintenance, Tarragon Property Services
Candace Cabochon
CAMT
Regional Maintenance Director, FPI Management
Carmen McFarland
CAM
Portfolio Manager, Indigo Real Estate
Chantel Emery
Real Estate Broker
President, Insite Property Solutions
Dustin Green
CAM
Community Manager, Leeward
Jerry Morales
Director of Digital Disbursements, Tango
Joshua Hurst
Roving Maintenance Supervisor, Cushman & Wakefield
Kara Sundqvist
CAPS
Regional Manager, Tarragon Property Services
Lacey Barker
Senior Asset Manager, Seattle Office of Housing
Lisa Jones
Regional Manager, Avenue5 Residential
Margie Wiseman
CAS
Sales Manager, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
Meagan LaRoche
Regional Portfolio Manager, FPI Management
Rob Pendleton
CAS
Regional Sales Director, HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
Sidney Mitchell
CAM
Senior Community Manager, Skyglass
Stephanie Slendebroek
CAPS, CAM
Regional Manager, FPI Management
Terry Spivey
Sr Service Supervisor, Green Lake Village