Being an MAA committee member gives you the opportunity to get more involved in the industry, build valuable relationships, strengthen your leadership skills, share your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on the multifamily industry.
Committee involvement also provides a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, expand your network, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the programs, events, and initiatives that support our members and the communities they serve.
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee meets quarterly to discuss MAA's President's & Achievement Awards and how to plan and execute the program each year. The committee is responsible for discussing and implementing any possible changes to the submission or judging process to ensure integrity and accountability in the program. The committee is also responsible for reviewing all categories for submission and making changes to criteria when necessary. Lastly, the committee is responsible for promoting submissions to the membership to increase nominations in all categories and promotion of the show itself.
Staff Liaison: Kayla Burmeister
DEI Committee
New in 2025, GBREB’s Commercial Divisions have merged their DEI Committees to form a single, cohesive committee. This unified group brings together representatives from each division to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across the industry. The committee will engage in thoughtful discussions, serve as a resource to the members and work on programming to enhance the industry.
The Committee will meet every-other month with a medium assignment.
Committee Chair for MAA: Heather Perry, Chestnut Hill Realty
Staff Liaison: Adrienne Maley
Education Committee
The Education Committee is tasked with planning and marketing quarterly events and creating the education calendar for the association which highlights NAAEI (National Apartment Association Education Institute) credentials as well as local sessions.
The Education Committee meets monthly.
Committee Co-Chairs: Nikki McSweeney, ServiceMaster by Gilmore, and William Woodward, Greystar
Staff Liaison: Lauren Schultz
Emerging Professionals Committee
The committee meets throughout the year to support building networks and enhancing professional development for those 35 years and under. The committee is responsible for planning social & educational events for the Emerging Professionals of MAA.
The Emerging Professionals Committee meets every other month or as needed.
Committee Co-Chairs: Rocio Simon, Greystar, and William Caceres, WingateÂ
Staff Liaison: Lauren Schultz
MAA Expo Committee
The MAA Expo Committee is responsible for planning and marketing the Annual MAA Expo. The committee is tasked with generating new exhibitor leads, identifying ways to retain and engage existing exhibitors and developing speaker ideas. This committee is responsible for securing 800 attendees.
The Expo Committee meets as needed leading up to the annual Expo.
Committee Tri-Chairs: Bryan Dempsey, Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops, Stacy Lovell, Willow Bridge, and Jeremy Ouellette, Samuels & Associates
Staff Liaison: Kayla Burmeister
Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for assisting with the dues renewal process for MAA Members including outreach to new members. The committee is responsible for lead generation and identifying ways to engage and retain members.
The Membership Committee meets monthly January-April, and then every other month or as needed for the remainder of the year.
Committee Co-Chairs: Brad Goulter, Kastle and Michael Pulsifer, First Resource CompaniesÂ
Staff Liaisons: Kayla Burmeister & Lauren Schultz
Suppliers Council
The Supplier's Council is responsible for serving as a voice for the suppliers in the industry.
The committee meets quarterly to discuss challenges and create opportunities for suppliers in the industry.
Committee Co-Chairs: Emily Hyman, Apartments.com,Â
Staff Liaison: Courtney Sullivan
Interested in joining a committee? Email the committee's staff liaison.
You must be a MAA member to join.