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Business Exchange Committee

The true original multifamily reverse trade show and PAC fundraiser—The Business Exchange! Give your insight and recommendations for this one-of-a-kind event where Owner-Managers (OMs) sit at the tables and suppliers play a game of ‘speed-dating’ as they give each OM they can visit their 5-minute pitch. This committee connects suppliers and decision-makers for a unique networking experience that benefits the FWAA PAC.

Volunteer Focus: Event Logistics, Member Participation, Evaluation & Review

Marketing Committee

FWAA Marketing and Communications—the voice of the Association! This committee oversees communications, branding, and outreach strategies to keep our members informed and engaged. Use your creativity and experience to help shape how we engage with our members.

Volunteer Focus: Marketing Growth and Ideas, Member Publications, Social Media, FWAA Website Growth and Enhancement.

NextGen Committee

Empower the next generation of multifamily professionals! From hosting life-saving blood drives to attending strategy and development programs, this committee focuses on engaging and supporting emerging leaders in the industry and retention of all members for long term growth.

Volunteer Focus: Meets Monthly. NextGen Status at Registered Events. Member Growth and Development, Preparing Future Association Leaders, FWAA Blood Drive Initiatives. Quarterly Mixers.

Education Committee

Shape the future of multifamily education! Assist in developing curriculum and assist with planning the Education Conference. This committee is perfect for those passionate about professional growth and development in an industry that is constantly changing.

Volunteer Focus: Education Curriculum Development, Education Conference Content and Planning, Member Participation

Lone Star Awards Committee

The FWAA Lone Star Awards and Leadership Celebration is the first of its kind in the DFW multifamily space. Celebrating over 20-years of excellence in the industry. Help plan and prepare for FWAA’s annual awards gala, recognizing outstanding achievements across our membership.

Volunteer Focus: Nomination Criteria and Evaluation, Event Planning and Setup, Judge Acquisition and Participation.


Membership Committee

Grow our membership community! Focus on recruitment, retention, and engagement, including supporting and outreach to Independent Rental Owners. FWAA membership is the core of our business. Nothing we do could happen without the continual support of our members. This committee helps recruit more amazing members and promotes all FWAA events.

Volunteer Focus: Meets Quarterly. FWAA Member Retention and Acquisition, Participation in Membership Drives.


Community Service Committee

Give back in a big way! This committee is the heart and soul of FWAA.

This committee oversees the Fundraising Arm of FWAAA. It will lead initiatives like: FWAACares, Charity Bowling Tournament, the FWAA Volunteer Day, Christmas Party and Toy Drive, Charity Golf Tournaments raising funds for both Military Veterans and FWAA’s Education Foundation. In addition, the committee will engage in meaningful discussions on how FWAA can be impactful within the community. Make a real difference while building meaningful connections.

Volunteer Focus: Charity Assessment and Recommendations, Event Planning and Participation, Volunteer Work Hours as Needed, and Fundraising Outreach.

Committee Chairs

  • Bailey Acosta
    Bailey Acosta
    Multifamily Director InterSolutions Staffing (817)705-5527
    NextGen Committee Chair
  • John Brandes
    John Brandes
    Vice President of Customer Engagement Maintenance Supply Solutions (817)829-1363
    Pickleball Committee Co-Chair
  • Brenda Carpenter
    Brenda Carpenter
    Renova One (214)631-0600
    Education Foundation President
  • Alexis Carreiro
    Alexis Carreiro
    National Sales Manager Smart Apartment Data (972)897-4000
    Business Exchange Committee Co-Chair
  • Rani Clark
    Rani Clark
    EVP Texas Southwest Floors Inc (817)729-8378
    Education Foundation Golf Chair
  • T Jaye Cupit Sanders
    T Jaye Cupit Sanders
    Greystar
    Membership Committee Co-Chair
  • Robert Durham
    Robert Durham
    Account Manager Trimark Advisors (817)264-2399
    IRO Committee Chair
  • Kate Fields
    Kate Fields
    VP of Residential Operations J Street Property Services (817)795-4900
    Lone Star Awards Committee Chair
  • Lani Gardner
    Lani Gardner
    VP of Sales Zumper (214)724-7146
    Trade Show Chair
  • James Giddens
    James Giddens
    Regional Account Executive Sherwin Williams Company (817)300-3886
    Pickleball Committee Co-Chair
  • John Gillespie
    John Gillespie
    President & CEO WAK Management (214)222-7461
    Bylaws Committee Chair
  • Adam Keck
    Adam Keck
    National Account Manager HD Supply (940)218-0573
    Produce & Service Council Chair
  • Chris Hyde
    Chris Hyde
    Founding Partner ReNew Renovation (817)438-0620
    Marketing Committee Chair
  • Dani Keck
    Dani Keck
    Rasa Floors (469)271-0220
    Community Service Committee Co-Chair
  • Jeff McDaniel
    Jeff McDaniel
    Lanyard Construction Services (682)209-0004
    Military Veterans Golf Committee Chair
  • Katy Polanco
    Katy Polanco
    VP, Learning & Development Olympus Property Management (817)795-4900
    Lyceum Committee Chair
  • Alexandra Rohloff
    Alexandra Rohloff
    Norman Roofing and Construction, Inc. (940)631-7585
    Christmas Party Committee Chair
  • Laurie Root
    Laurie Root
    Sr Regional Supervisor FWAA - Fort Worth Apartment Association (214)577-4186
    Business Exchange Committee Co-Chair
  • Stephanie Rusnak
    Stephanie Rusnak
    Regional Manager Summit Property Management
    Community Service Committee Co-Chair
  • Micah Stateson
    Micah Stateson
    President Optimized Waste Removal (940)395-3358
    Maintenance Mania Committee Chair
  • Ben Wientge
    Ben Wientge
    CAPS, NAAEI Faculty Regional Sales Executive Affinity Waste Solutions (817)915-6891
    Membership Committee Co-Chair
  • Jamie Woody
    Jamie Woody
    Trinity Residential
    Education Committee Chair