PMA Councils

If you're passionate about guiding and contributing to PMA's mission as a leader, we're eager to hear from you! 
 

Associate Membership Council

Mission: Promote and represent the interests of Associate Members in support of PMA’s mission statement and provide Associate Members with professional development opportunities. All Associate Member firms are members of the Council.

Responsibilities: Actively seek feedback from Associate Members to assess their satisfaction and identify areas for improvement, ensuring their comments are heard and addressed. Additionally, create networking opportunities for associate members to connect with each other, fostering the development of lead generation growth networks.

Opportunities: Make invaluable networking contacts that can lead to increased business. Expand your sales and presentation skills. Learn how to capitalize on opportunities in the property management industry.

Meetings: The Associate Membership Council will meet virtually bi-monthly: January, March, May, July, September, November on the second Wednesday at 10 a.m.
  • Dani Bressler
    Dani Bressler
    EBP, CAS, MBA Director of Business Development Toepfer Construction Co., Inc.
    Chair
  • Mika Fowler-Hicks
    Mika Fowler-Hicks
    Director of Business Development Hawkins Electric Service, Inc.
    Vice-chair
  • Rasheedah Ahmed, CAS
    Rasheedah Ahmed, CAS
    CAS Senior Vice President InterSolutions
    Board Liaison
  • Kandis Dwyer
    Kandis Dwyer
    Director of Membership, Sales & Engagement Property Management Association
    Staff Liaison

Executive Forum

Mission: Provide exclusive opportunity for property management company executives to come together within a dynamic and supportive community. This forum serves as a platform where members challenge, inspire, and exchange perspectives in a collegial and confidential setting, ultimately aiding each other in making informed decisions and achieving outstanding results.

Opportunities: Participate in an exclusive forum where property management company executives challenge, inspire and exchange perspectives in a collegial and confidential setting, ultimately aiding each other in making informed decisions and achieving outstanding results.

Meetings: Since October 2022, this distinguished forum has been convening quarterly, with the added convenience of three virtual meetings per year. The discussions within this forum are strategically oriented, focusing on the bigger picture rather than tactical issues. Forum members collaboratively determine meeting topics and agendas based on their most pressing priorities.
  • Tom Cohn
    Tom Cohn
    Executive Vice President Property Management Association
    Staff Liaison
  • Thomas Rucker, CAM, CPM
    Thomas Rucker, CAM, CPM
    CAM, CPM Managing Director | COO Property Management Berkshire Residential Investments
    Board Liaison

Human Resources Council

Mission: Provide content and forums for those with HR responsibilities with property management companies to network, share information and discuss common challenges, problems and opportunities.

Responsibilities: Plans roundtable meetings and seminars on topics relevant to human resources and oversees the AOBA-PMA Wage and Benefit Survey.

Opportunities: Learn best HR practices used by property management firms in the national capital area; network with HR professionals employed in property management.

Meetings: The HR Council will hold a virtual meeting at 12 p.m. on the first Thursday for the following months: January, March, April, June, September, October, and December. The HR Council will hold an in-person meeting at 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the following month: February, May, August, and November. Meetings are intended for Property Management Company Member HR and Recruiting professionals only. Event topic, format and target audience will vary from month to month.
  • Jeanette Stahli
    Jeanette Stahli
    Senior Vice President of Human Resources Donaldson
    Chair
  • Ikea Smith
    Ikea Smith
    DIrector of Operations and HR Feldman Ruel Property Management
    Vice-chair
  • Rosalynn Perry, CAPS
    Rosalynn Perry, CAPS
    CAPS Regional Vice President S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
    Board Liaison
  • Sarah A. Patterson
    Sarah A. Patterson
    CAE Executive Director Property Management Association
    Staff Liaison

Marketing Council

Mission: Develop programs that help improve PMA members’ ability to market their properties and improve their marketing effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Creates networking opportunities for marketing professionals to exchange ideas, discuss common challenges and improve individual and corporate performance. Develops programs and educational offerings that provide practical marketing education. Oversees the annual Marketing and Advertising Excellence and Leasing Professional Awards programs.

Opportunities: Attend the Marketing Council's events to improve marketing skills, expand creative capabilities, and access a network of savvy, seasoned professionals that can serve as a resource for new idea generation and problem-solving.

Meetings: The Marketing Council will hold a virtual meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. until further notice. Meetings are intended for Property Management Company Member Marketing professionals only. Event topic, format and target audience will vary from month to month.
  • Alexis Tsonos
    Alexis Tsonos
    Vice President of Marketing Van Metre Companies
    Chair
  • Karen Kossow
    Karen Kossow
    Marketing Director Paradigm Management Company
    Vice-chair
  • Meredith Coules
    Meredith Coules
    Regional Vice President Bozzuto Management Company
    Board Liaison
  • Sarah A. Patterson
    Sarah A. Patterson
    CAE Executive Director Property Management Association
    Staff Liaison