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Meet the HAA Staff

 

  
     Jeff Hall, CAE, Executive Vice President                  
Oversees the entire association staff and the association's mission. Works directly with the HAA Board of Directors on all association functions.

  713.595.0304  
  281.582.1504  
  jhall@haaonline.org  
 
     Susan Hinkley, CAE, Vice President & General Manager Community Outreach/Product Service Council liaison
Oversees staff and organizes events and volunteers for numerous Community Outreach programs, including the Food Drive and the All-Stars Sports Challenge; is the liaison to the HAA supplier committee, the Product Service Council.

  713.595.0313  
  281.582.1504  
  shinkley@haaonline.org  
 
     Andy Teas, CAE, Vice President, Public Affairs
Monitors government actions in Houston, Harris County and surrounding cities and districts, as well as the state and federal levels. Keeps members up-to-date on government action - pro and con - and works with government policymakers to see that the needs of the apartment industry are considered.

  713.595.0303  
  281.582.1520  
  ateas@haaonline.org  
 
    

Emily Hilton, CPP, Vice President, Professional Development

Oversees the Houston Apartment Foundation education programs, including the APPLE workshops, professional designations, Distance Learning and the Career and Community Development Committee to promote careers.

  713.595.0319  
  281.582.1508  
  ehilton@haaonline.org  
 
me     Kirsten Deagen, CMP, Events & Meetings
Plans and organizes general meetings, special events, golf tournaments, and fundraisers, including the Chili Fest, bowling and volleyball tournament, and the annual Installation Gala. She serves as staff liaison to the ACES (Apartment Community Executives and Supervisors) committee and plans their bimonthly programs. Kirsten is also responsible for overseeing the countless registrations for events and meetings.

  713.595.0323   
  281.582.1508  
  kdeagen@haaonline.org  
 
     Lisa Butler, Member Services/Membership Recruitment
Answers questions about member benefits and services and coordinates volunteer involvement through the annual membership drive and the Go-Getter and Ambassador Clubs.

  713.595.0322  
  281.582.1513  
  lbutler@haaonline.org  
 
Amanda head shot     Amanda Sherbondy, Supplier Services/Marketing Opportunities
Assists supplier members in marketing their business to owner/ management companies through ABODE and Directory & Buyer's Guide advertising, selling exhibit space for the annual HAA Education Conference & Expo and sponsorship auctions.

  713.595.0316  
  281.582.1514  
  asherbondy@haaonline.org  
 
     Art Eidman, Information Technology
Oversees all information technology functions of HAA, including computer, data base and Web access for Resident Credit Reporting. Also oversees technical support for staff.

  713.595.0305  
  281.933.8412  
  aeidman@haaonline.org  
 
     Will Alfaro, Webmaster/Online Media and IT
Oversees online media including the Web site and e-mail communications. JobTarget support, Provides information technology and technical support for Rental Credit Reporting.

  713.595.0327  
  281.933.8412  
  walfaro@haaonline.org  
 
 
     Aimee Bertrand Arrington, Public Relations/ Legislative Programs
Works with members, Andy Teas and other staff to implement and achieve HAA government affairs and media/public relations goals.

  713.595.0302  
  281.582.1520  
  abertrand@haaonline.org  
 
     Deborah Nix, Publications
Oversees the creative development, editorial content and design of printed materials, including ABODE magazine, the annual Directory and Buyer's Guide, event marketing and related projects.

  713.595.0333  
  281.582.1506  
  dnix@haaonline.org 
 
     Rachel Zoch, Editorial
Researches, writes and edits articles, coordinates and leads interviews, and creates layouts for ABODE magazine. Contacts and maintains relationships with outside writers and members on magazine content.

  713.595.0334  
  281.582.1506  
  rzoch@haaonline.org  
 
     Nancy Li Lo, CPA, Controller, Accounting
Oversees cash management and revenue collection. Monitors operations and bookkeeping for HAA's three corporations and the political action committee. Also handles personnel and employee benefits administration.

  713.595.0310  
  281.582.1505  
  nlo@haaonline.org  
 
     Cindy Ramirez, Accounting
Assists in revenue collections and daily operational accounting items including record keeping, invoicing and member accounts.

  713.595.0311  
  281.582.1505  
  cramirez@haaonline.org  
 
     Lan Tran, Accounting
Assists in daily operational accounting items and record keeping.

  713.595.0308  
  281.582.1505  
  ltran@haaonline.org  
 
     Matilda Luna, Resident Relations
Answers questions from both apartment personnel and residents concerning leases and owners rights and responsibilities to provide an alternative to filing court cases. Oversees the two Resident Relations Committees.

  713.595.0300, Option 4  
  281.582.1518  
  mluna@haaonline.org  
 
     Luisa Arevalo, Resident Credit Reporting (RCR)
Maintains Resident Credit Reporting, powered by CoreLogic SafeRent, providing rental credit information to RCR subscribers. Provides customer support for rental histories and enters database updates. Assists residents with disputes and handles report re-investigations.

  713.595.0329  
  281.582.1515  
  larevalo@haaonline.org  
 
 
     Lana Shiller, Facility Services/Database Records
Maintains membership records including property transactions, new construction and property management changes. Oversees office maintenance, facility rentals, supply purchase and vendor contracts.

  713.595.0306  
  281.582.1503  
  lshiller@haaonline.org  
 
     Tina DeFiore, Rental Credit Reporting (RCR)
Responsible for the sales and marketing of RCR, in partnership with CoreLogic SafeRent, which includes the development of marketing plans, recruitment of new subscribers, collection of data, building partnerships with management districts and retention programs for existing customers.
  713.595.0330  
  281.582.1515  
  tdefiore@haaonline.org  
 
     Frances Torres, Form Sales
Assists on-site owner management staff with ordering forms helping to streamline the operating of their properties. The Texas Apartment Association lease, Redbook and many other forms are available.

  713.595.0317  
  281.582.1511  
  ftorres@haaonline.org  
 
     Cynthia Gonzalez, Front Desk
Responsible for answering incoming calls from members and the general public. Assists in the maintaining of the HAA database, registration processing and customer service for Resident Credit Reporting and Resident Relations.

  713.595.0300  
  281.582.1503  
  cgonzalez@haaonline.org  
 
     Karen Mitchell, Education
Responsible for course and seminar registrations and answering questions about designation programs including as well as other other education  and professional development programs.

  713.595.0314  
  281.582.1508  
  kmitchell@haaonline.org  
 
     Karina Vigil, Member Services
Assists with answering questions about member benefits and services.

  713.595.0324  
  281.582.1513  
  kvigil@haaonline.org