WMFHA Committees

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.

Career Development Committee

Meets the first Thursday of the month from 9:00am-10:30am.

  • Jeanele Bolder
    Jeanele Bolder, NAAEI Advanced Facilitator Training (AFT)
    Regional Trainer 11Residential
    Chair
  • Derek Schaefer
    Derek Schaefer, CAM
    Senior Community Manager West Edge
    Co-Chair
  • Hannah Ashcraft
    Hannah Ashcraft
    Events and Education Specialist Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Member
  • Irene Barrington
    Irene Barrington
    Training and Development Manager HNN Communities
    Member
  • David Bierer
    David Bierer
    Assistant Vice President Willow Bridge Property Company
    Member
  • Tina Boone
    Tina Boone, CAPS
    Vice President of Operations Avenue5 Residential
    Member
  • Kenani Brandon
    Kenani Brandon
    Business Development Manager Charter Construction
    Member
  • Jessie Carroll
    Jessie Carroll, CAM
    Sales Manager Schwab Property Services
    Member
  • Phil Cresswell
    Phil Cresswell, ARM, CAPS
    Senior Investment Manager Indigo Real Estate
    Member
  • Amy Curtis
    Amy Curtis
    Senior Investment Manager Indigo Real Estate
    Member
  • Shar Eller
    Shar Eller, CAM, NAAEI Faculty, ARM, COS, VTC
    Sr Quality Assurance and Training Manager Tarragon Property Services
    Member
  • Jason Frazier
    Electrical & Safety Manager Indigo Real Estate
    Member
  • Halie Gerde
    Halie Gerde, CALP, CAM
    Sr Community Director District Flats
    Member
  • Kaytlyn Gomez
    HR Business Partner Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Ricky Heredia
    Ricky Heredia, CALP, CAM
    Property Manager Owl
    Member
  • Mackenzie Jistel
    Mackenzie Jistel
    Director of Human Resources Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Jay Koster
    Jay Koster, CAM
    Assistant Property Manager Avaya Ridge
    Member
  • Jason Loughridge
    Jason Loughridge, NAAEI Faculty
    Director of Career Development Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Member
  • Kim Olander
    Kim Olander
    Director of Compliance 11Residential
    Member
  • Laina Pickrel
    Laina Pickrel, CAM, CAPS, NAAEI Faculty
    Regional Portfolio Manager Asset Living
    Member
  • Andy Rockstead
    Regional Manager Asset Living
    Member
  • Andy Rockstead
    Regional Manager Asset Living
    Member
  • Katy Russell Swan
    Katy Russell Swan, CAM
    Regional Manager Tarragon Property Services
    Member
  • Ken Schaff
    Ken Schaff
    Sales/Service Ninja 1UP Floors
    Member
  • Chris Schwab
    Chris Schwab
    Owner Schwab Property Services
    Member
  • Regan Sindayen
    Regan Sindayen, CAMT
    Regional Maintenance Manager HNN Communities
    Member
  • Brittany Taylor
    Brittany Taylor, CAM CAPS
    Community Director Vue Issaquah
    Member
  • David Tillotson
    David Tillotson, CAMT, NAAEI Faculty
    Regional Maintenance and Capital Director The Neiders Company
    Member
  • Stephanie Zamarripa
    Stephanie Zamarripa
    Property Management Recruiter Career Strategies, Inc.
    Member

Emerald Awards Committee

Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 am

  • Colleen English
    Colleen English, CAPS
    Regional Manager Pillar Properties
    Chair
  • Randi Redick
    Randi Redick, A+ BBB rating, Real Page Vendor Credentialing, Vendor Cafe, Net Vendor
    Owner ER Flooring
    Co-Chair
  • Trey Ascencio
    Trey Ascencio
    Property Manager Arlo
    Member
  • Jordan Bentley
    Director of Business Intelligence & IT 11Residential
    Member
  • Emily Bryant
    Emily Bryant
    Asset Management Coordinator Kennedy Wilson
    Member
  • Katie Coleman
    Katie Coleman
    Regional Associate Bozzuto
    Member
  • Lacy Devela
    Lacy Devela
    Senior Vice President Asset Living
    Member
  • Anastasia Dudnic, CAPS
    Regional Manager Avenue5 Residential
    Member
  • Dawn Eggers
    Junior Portfolio Manager Commercial Fire Protection
    Member
  • Sydney Forsell
    Sydney Forsell
    Sales/Service Ninja 1UP Floors
    Member
  • Dustin Green
    Dustin Green, CAM
    Community Manager Solara
    Member
  • Kayla Hahn
    Kayla Hahn
    Professional Coatings Property/Facility Management Sherwin Williams Paint
    Member
  • Linda Lander
    Linda Lander
    Regional Manager 11Residential
    Member
  • Anna Mauth
    Property Manager
    Member
  • Laura McGuire
    Laura McGuire, CPM Candidate, CAPS
    Regional Manager Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Jataya Sewell
    Property Service Representative (Floorcovering) Sherwin Williams Floorcovering
    Member
  • Krystle Stover
    Krystle Stover
    Regional Manager Employee TBD
    Member
  • Nneka Thomas
    Property Manager Yugo USA
    Member
  • Melinda Wiggs
    Melinda Wiggs
    Regional Manager Tarragon Property Services
    Member
  • Angela Womach
    Angela Womach
    Business Development Manager
    Member
  • Hannah Ashcraft
    Hannah Ashcraft
    Events and Education Specialist Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Tricia Johnson
    Tricia Johnson
    Senior Director of Events & Marketing Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison

Government Affairs Committee

  • Sheri Druckman
    Sheri Druckman, CAPS
    Vice President, Asset Mangement Trammell Crow Residential
    Chair
  • Mack Mayo
    Mack Mayo
    Lawyer Paine Hamblen LLP
    Co-Chair
  • Edward Leigh
    Edward Leigh
    VP Investments Equity Residential
    Immediate Past Chair
  • Michael Beler
    Michael Beler
    Vice President, Associate General Counsel Essex Property Trust
    Member
  • Christy Broyles
    Christy Broyles
    Director of Real Estate Greystar Real Estate Services
    Member
  • Greg Cerbana
    Greg Cerbana
    Vice President - Public Relations and Govt Affairs Weidner Apartment Homes
    Member
  • Shaylyn Gudaitis
    Shaylyn Gudaitis, Government Affairs Committee Member, Political Action Committee Member, Steering...
    Operations Support Manager Avenue5 Residential
    Member
  • Elif Kimyacioglu
    Elif Kimyacioglu
    Senior Counsel & VP Risk Management Prime Residential
    Member
  • Aaron Matusick
    Aaron Matusick
    General Counsel Affinity Property Management
    Member
  • Christopher McEver
    President Indigo Real Estate
    Member
  • Jason Moore
    Jason Moore, CAPS
    Vice President of Client Services Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Audrey Riddle
    Audrey Riddle
    IMPACT | Housing Director GRE Management
    Member
  • Mark Sims
    Mark Sims
    CEO Fikes
    Member
  • Mark Whitcomb
    Mark Whitcomb, CAM, CAPS, NAAEI Faculty
    Director of Property Operations CEP Residential
    Member
  • Bobby Wright
    Bobby Wright
    COO Wright Investment Properties
    Member
  • Nick Marin
    Nick Marin
    Executive Director Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Jake Mayson
    Jake Mayson
    Director of Government Affairs Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • William Schneider III
    William Schneider III
    Public Affairs Manager Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Mallie Floresca
    Area Manager Avenue5 Residential
    Non-Voting Member
  • Miranda Hekimian
    Miranda Hekimian
    Manager, Regulatory Compliance Greystar Real Estate Services
    Non-Voting Member
  • Andi Hill, CAPS
    Senior Regional Director Thrive Communities
    Non-Voting Member
  • Brett Waller
    Brett Waller, AFT
    General Counsel Weidner Apartment Homes
    Non-Voting Member

Marketing Committee

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am

  • Heather Edwards
    Heather Edwards, CAS
    Operations Manager 1-Tom-Plumber (425)448-2807
    Chair
  • Haley Merriam
    Haley Merriam
    Account Executive CORT (425)242-5439
    Co-Chair
  • Allison Bell
    Allison Bell
    Marketing Manager Fikes (253)854-2439
    Member
  • Caitlin Birkenbuel
    Caitlin Birkenbuel
    Avenue5 Residential 1 (866) 699-4759
    Member
  • Jenna Bruketta
    Jenna Bruketta
    Customer and Community Relations Manager AAA Fire Protection Inc (206)351-3782
    Member
  • Ariel Castro Adams
    Ariel Castro Adams
    Senior Marketing Manager Thrive Communities (206)388-2120
    Member
  • Lauren Corso
    Director of Growth Marketing PetScreening
    Member
  • Dave Desrochers
    Dave Desrochers
    Owner Signs of Seattle (206)292-7446
    Member
  • Jared Edwards
    Jared Edwards
    Marketing Manager Greystar Real Estate Services
    Member
  • Lacey Ernandes
    Lacey Ernandes
    Sales and Marketing 1UP Floors (253)292-6775
    Member
  • Jennifer Espinoza
    Commercial Account Executive ServiceMaster of Tacoma (208)559-0557
    Member
  • Jordan Harkins
    Jordan Harkins
    Corporate Communication Specialist Thrive Communities (206)388-2120
    Member
  • Dawn Hong
    Dawn Hong
    Regional Client Relations Manager Peak Landscape, Inc. (971)496-9857
    Member
  • Henry Lin
    Henry Lin
    Sales Representative The Liberty Group 2068235056
    Member
  • Katie Martini
    Katie Martini
    Events & Marketing Coordinator Finnmark Property Services (503)475-0668
    Member
  • Tom McKamey
    Tom McKamey, CAS
    Sales Representative AFB Floors (253)518-4050
    Member
  • Michelle Niemeyer
    Michelle Niemeyer, MBA
    Senior Marketing Manager Tarragon Property Services (253)863-2600
    Member
  • Ron Voigt
    Ron Voigt
    Sales Representative AFB Floors (206)482-0049
    Member
  • Tricia Johnson
    Tricia Johnson
    Senior Director of Events & Marketing Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (425)988-2626
    Staff Liaison

Member Engagement Committee

  • Erin Brewster
    Erin Brewster
    Sales & Marketing Director Catchall Environmental
    Chair
  • Katie Sheremet
    Katie Sheremet, CAPS
    Sr. Regional Property Manager Greystar Real Estate Services
    Co-Chair
  • Isabel Benitez
    Isabel Benitez
    Business Manager Koz on Broadway
    Member
  • Megan Botsford
    Sales Representative AFB Floors
    Member
  • Jim Evans
    Jim Evans
    GM & Director of Business Development Glass Doctor of Western Washington
    Member
  • Ellie Eyler
    Ellie Eyler
    Assistant Property Manager 722 E Union
    Member
  • MaKenna Gray
    Dorian Belltown
    Member
  • Evan Happel
    Evan Happel
    Director of Marketing & Customer Partnerships Community Boss
    Member
  • Karli Hoffman
    Karli Hoffman, CPM
    Sr. Portfolio Manager Blanton Turner
    Member
  • Shirley Luxana
    Shirley Luxana
    Senior Leasing Broker Forge Management
    Member
  • Ivvonne Morales
    Ivvonne Morales
    Community Manager Forge Management
    Member
  • Boh Ramsey
    Boh Ramsey
    Owner The Axios Group
    Member
  • Megan Shay
    Megan Shay
    President / Owner Amenity Technologies
    Member
  • Kate Sarno
    Kate Sarno
    Member Engagement Manager Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison

Political Action Committee

  • Jason Moore
    Jason Moore, CAPS
    Vice President of Client Services Thrive Communities
    Chair
  • Brett Waller
    Brett Waller, AFT
    General Counsel Weidner Apartment Homes
    Immediate Past Chair
  • Michael Beler
    Michael Beler
    Vice President, Associate General Counsel Essex Property Trust
    Member
  • Natalie Cardenas
    Asset Manager Cascadian Property Management
    Member
  • Greg Cerbana
    Greg Cerbana
    Vice President - Public Relations and Govt Affairs Weidner Apartment Homes
    Member
  • Shaylyn Gudaitis
    Shaylyn Gudaitis, Government Affairs Committee Member, Political Action Committee Member, Steering...
    Operations Support Manager Avenue5 Residential
    Member
  • Edward Leigh
    Edward Leigh
    VP Investments Equity Residential
    Member
  • Jason Moore
    Jason Moore, CAPS
    Vice President of Client Services Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Audrey Riddle
    Audrey Riddle
    IMPACT | Housing Director GRE Management
    Member
  • Nick Marin
    Nick Marin
    Executive Director Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Jake Mayson
    Jake Mayson
    Director of Government Affairs Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • William Schneider III
    William Schneider III
    Public Affairs Manager Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Judy Martinez-Faye
    Senior Vice President Government Affairs Equity Residential
    Non-Voting Member

Supplier Council

  • Sloane Cerbana
    Sloane Cerbana
    Vice President of Operations Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Kate Sarno
    Kate Sarno
    Member Engagement Manager Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Katie Phelan-Chostner
    Katie Phelan-Chostner, CAS
    Executive Vice President 1UP Floors
    VP of Supplier Council
  • Josh Ranes
    Josh Ranes
    Sales/Estimator State Roofing and Exteriors
    Chair
  • Jeff Kent
    Jeff Kent
    Business Development Director Zee Design and Build
    Co-Chair
  • David Anderson
    David Anderson
    President/Owner Puget Sound Signs & Graphics
    Member
  • Chelsea Brannan
    Chelsea Brannan, CAM, CAPS
    Director of Accounts Pacific Construction Services
    Member
  • Jenna Bruketta
    Jenna Bruketta
    Customer and Community Relations Manager AAA Fire Protection Inc
    Member
  • Lisa Catello
    Lisa Catello
    Branch Manager Career Strategies, Inc.
    Member
  • Ann Hart
    Ann Hart, CAS
    Vice President, Commercial Insurance HUB International Northwest LLC
    Member
  • Brett Hutcheson
    Brett Hutcheson
    Preventative Maintenance Sales JH Kelly
    Member
  • Travis Karr
    Sales Manager Interior Logic Group Property Services
    Member
  • Ken Kloeppel
    Ken Kloeppel
    Account Executive Resource Management, Inc.
    Member
  • Jedd McDaniel
    Jedd McDaniel
    Director of Maintenance Allied Residential
    Member
  • Calvin McLain
    Calvin McLain
    Vice President of Sales Alliance Flooring Services
    Member
  • Spencer McMillan
    Spencer McMillan
    Commercial Business Manager Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
    Member
  • Jason Norris
    Jason Norris
    Director of Operations Painting & Remodeling LLC
    Member
  • Carl Speerstra
    Senior Director of Sales Conversion Logix
    Member
  • Rhea Toles
    Rhea Toles
    Owner Bio Clean, Inc.
    Member
  • Timothy Vatter
    Timothy Vatter
    Consumer Sales Manager Lightcurve
    Member

WMFHA Gives Committee

Meets on the first Wednesday of each Monday at 9:00 am

  • Kim Rowan
    Kim Rowan
    Executive Assistant / Portfolio Analyst Asset Living
    Chair
  • Jennifer Vivette
    Jennifer Vivette
    Regional Director Thrive Communities
    Co-Chair
  • Laci Ackerman
    Laci Ackerman
    Executive Assistant Junk Commandos
    Member
  • Mike Aguilar
    Commercial Business Development AFB Floors
    Member
  • Tekla Alters
    Tekla Alters
    Regional Manager Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Yajayra Andrade
    Yajayra Andrade
    Regional Property Manager Greystar Real Estate Services
    Member
  • Sarah Bakken
    Sarah Bakken
    Business Account Manager James King Roofing
    Member
  • Jake Bir
    Account Manager Interior Logic Group Property Services
    Member
  • Jeanele Bolder
    Jeanele Bolder, NAAEI Advanced Facilitator Training (AFT)
    Regional Trainer 11Residential
    Member
  • Alexander Buckingham
    Property Manager Fulcrum Real Estate Services
    Member
  • Miranda Dymond
    Miranda Dymond, CAM, CAPS
    Senior Regional Manager Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Amanda Erickson
    Amanda Erickson
    Vice President Prime Residential
    Member
  • Sarah Hale
    Sarah Hale, CAPS
    Senior Regional Manager Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Thomas Hoban
    Thomas Hoban
    Community Engagement Officer Coast Property Management
    Member
  • Christina Koski
    Christina Koski, C3P, CAPS
    Regional Vice President Bozzuto
    Member
  • Justine Lopez
    Justine Lopez, CALP
    Property Manager The Maverick
    Member
  • Rose Manos
    Regional Property Manager Greystar Real Estate Services
    Member
  • Amanda McBroom
    Regional Property Manager Mill Creek Residential
    Member
  • Carmen McFarland
    Carmen McFarland, CAM
    Portfolio Manager Indigo Real Estate
    Member
  • James Ohrn
    James Ohrn, CAMT, CAPS
    Area Maintenance Manager Avenue5 Residential
    Member
  • Clark Osvog
    Owner Junk Commandos
    Member
  • Chelsy Parrish
    Property Manager The Lyric
    Member
  • Nicole Premus
    Nicole Premus, CAM, CAPS
    Regional Manager Thrive Communities
    Member
  • Heather Rivas
    Heather Rivas, CAM
    Property Manager On the Green at Harbour Pointe
    Member
  • Terry Spivey
    Terry Spivey
    Sr Service Supervisor Green Lake Village
    Member
  • Kasha Squires
    Kasha Squires
    Sr Property Manager/Team Lead Avenue5 Residential
    Member
  • Kelby Stern
    Kelby Stern
    Sales Representative AFB Floors
    Member
  • Heather Strom
    Heather Strom
    Senior Administrative Assistant Tarragon Property Services
    Member
  • Kara Thresher
    Kara Thresher, CAPS
    Regional Manager Tarragon Property Services
    Member
  • Danielle Tieskotter
    Danielle Tieskotter
    Business Development Manager Greater Seattle Construction, LLC
    Member
  • Danielle Walsh
    Danielle Walsh
    Arborist Project Manager Seattle Tree Care
    Member
  • Myles Wesener
    Myles Wesener
    Managing Director ESNTL Services
    Member
  • Mel White
    Mel White, CAM
    Operations Manager Onyx
    Member
  • Hannah Ashcraft
    Hannah Ashcraft
    Events and Education Specialist Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Tricia Johnson
    Tricia Johnson
    Senior Director of Events & Marketing Washington Multi-Family Housing Association
    Staff Liaison