HAA created this leadership development program in 2007 (called Leadership Lyceum) to identify high-caliber, effective, well-informed industry professionals and educate them on the mission and strategic objectives of the association and its affiliated associations.  With this program we are trying to identify current leaders as well as future leaders for HAA.   

Who is eligible? Individuals working for HAA members are eligible to apply. If you have three or more years of multifamily property management experience and have served on an HAA committee you may apply.  If you are a supplier partner, you will need at least two years experience working for a supplier company and have served on an HAA committee.    

What does the program include?   

The program includes three sessions with specific topics, with a half a day commitment and attendance at other committee meetings which typically last on average of an hour.  We schedule the sessions to occur the first half of the year.  You have two years to complete the program so if you miss a session this year, you can catch it when it is offered the following year.     

How many people will be selected? Up to 15 individuals will be selected for each class.             

How do I apply? Candidates must complete and return an application by November 15.  The application must be accompanied by TWO letters of recommendation.  One letter of recommendation should be from a supervisor and the 2^nd letter from a colleague active in the industry.  The Leadership Development Committee, comprised of HAA Executive Committee leaders, past lyceum graduates and Past Presidents of HAA will review applications and select participants.  Applicants will be notified after the committee meets, typically in early December.  

Once I complete the program how will I be recognized as a graduate? All candidates that have completed the full program by the end of May will be recognized at the Awards event in June.   Candidates who complete the program by the end of October will receive recognition and their HAA Lyceum pin at the Annual Business Meeting in November.   

All graduates will also receive recognition in HAA’s monthly magazine ABODE and the website.   

Program Topics


Session I - The ABCs of Association Management and Inside HAA
Session II - Building Effective Advocacy Initiatives
Session III - Media Relations/Public Affairs/Committee Outreach
Session IV - Professional Development/Multi Family Career Promotion/Certification Programs  

If you are interested in applying for candidacy please contact Susan at shinkley@haaonline.org for an application   

Lyceum Graduates 

Anita Alberger Apartment Finder		Jeff Blevins, CAS Camp Construction Services		Kyle Brown Milestone Management
Kevin Fenn, CAS Pavecon		Paula Forshee Catalyst Property Solutions		Kimberly Flores, CAS For Rent Media Solutions
Diane Gilbert Greystone Asset Management		Stephanie Graves, CAPS Asset Plus		Clark Gregg, NALP, CAPS First Communities Management Inc
Ira Gross, CAPS Integrity Asset Mgmt		Bryan Head, CAM  Ascension Real Estate Services		Mike Hendricks Capstone Real Estate Services
Julie Marie Irvin, NALP Keystone Resources		Alan Jones, CASE Glidden Professional		Nina Kirtley, CAPS Ascension Real Estate Services
Jacob Kunath, CAS Century A/C Supply		Barby Lake, CAPS Westdale Asset Mgmt		Robert Lopes, NALP, CAM, CAPS Mosaic Residential
Robert McDaniel, CAS FSI Construction		Ryan McGrath Asset Plus Companies		David Nargang, CAPS BH Management
Dean O'Kelley, CAS Liberty Personnel/Executive Search		Michelle Pawelek Greystar		Beth Rohani, CAS Ameritex Movers
Jordan Sneed, NALP, CAM		Natalie Spratt, NALP, CAM Vesta Management LLC		Debbie Sulzer, CAPS Francis Property Management
Trey Stone Guardian Equity Mgmt		Sal Thomas Tarantino Properties		Annvi Utter