May/June 2014 - Austin Apartment Association

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR
RECYCLING PROGRAM!
Do your residents know ...
RECYCLING WHAT TO WHERE TO
IS AVAILABLE RECYCLE RECYCLE
AUSTIN RESOURCE RECOVERY
provides free services to help properties:
• Educate tenants about recycling
• Launch or expand recycling programs
• Evaluate recycling programs
Contact Austin Resource Recovery Today
austintexas.gov/zerowastebusiness
[email protected]
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR
MAY • JUNE
2014
RECYCLING PROGRAM!
Features
Leadership ................................................................................................................................................6
President’s Perspective ....................................................................................................7
Do your residents know ...
New Members ...................................................................................................................................8
Diamond Sponsors ..................................................................................................................11
Association Calendar ......................................................................................................12
Property of the Year Awards &
RECYCLING WHAT TO WHERE TO officer installation flyer ..................................................................................13
IS AVAILABLE RECYCLE RECYCLE 2014 Property of the year finalists ........................................................14
on the move ........................................................................................................................................16
We Want You Back ....................................................................................................................16
Naa .......................................................................................................................................................................17
ADVERTISER INDEX
NAA capitol conference .............................................................................................18
1st Choice Energy .................................................24 TAA ......................................................................................................................................................................20
Apartment Finder Magazine ...............21 AAA office moves to new location .......................................................22
Austin Energy .................................................................71 may madness flyer ................................................................................................................25
Austin Resource Recovery........................4 vegas night recap ...................................................................................................................26
BG Staffing .......................................................................29
the perfect ending ................................................................................................................31
Charter Furniture ..............................................69
austin market in top ten of apartment
Coinmach...............................................................................29 rent growth leaders nationwide ..........................................................31
Colors Unlimited .......................................................3 Building a successful aaa membership:
products & services supplier .......................................................................32
Concrete Raising Corporation
AUSTIN RESOURCE RECOVERY of America ...........................................................................21 illuminate austin .......................................................................................................................35
Dixie Carpet Installations, Inc. ......69 inaugural apartment maintenance class ..................................36
provides free services to help properties: Elite Towing .....................................................................45
legislative update ....................................................................................................................37
Google ..........................................................................................2
Club M.E.D. .............................................................................................................................................38
Lowe’s............................................................................................21
• Educate tenants about recycling Education Opportunities............................................................................................40
Maintenance Supply
AAA 50th anniversary: 1974-1983 ......................................................................46
Headquarters ...............................................................24
• Launch or expand recycling programs
Rasa Floors & Carpet Cleaning ..72 Larry niemann pac golf
“loudest legs” tournament .............................................................................50
Redi Carpet ........................................................................30
• Evaluate recycling programs Law in Order: Getting to know section 8 and the
Time Warner ......................................................................70 housing choice voucher program .....................................................53
Vamvoras, LTD ..............................................................20
Products & Services Directory ....................................................................56
Worldwide Pest Control ........................10
see a complete
listing of all aaa
Contact Austin Resource Recovery Today products & services at
austinaptassoc.com
austintexas.gov/zerowastebusiness
[email protected]
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2013-2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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8620 Burnet Road #475 President IMT Residential Vice President Secretary/Treasurer
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Communications Advisory
Committee Chairs
Jennifer Messina, CAM ..[phone]
Kay Sachs, CAS .................[phone]
Publishing Director
Kristan Arrona
Victoria Dries, CAPS Stephani Park Sandy Eckhardt
Editor
Churchill Forge Properties Riverstone Residential Group Milestone Management
Jennifer Cox ......................[phone]
VP at Large VP at Large Immediate Past President
FAX [phone]
Administrative Staff
2013-2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kristan Arrona, Executive Vice President,
[email protected]
Jeanna Barnes, CAM, Stephanie Naylor, Kay Sachs, CAS, HD Redi Carpet
Dana Bolz, Director of Events/Meetings, Belco Equities Carpet Warehouse Supply Bill Warren, Warren Law
[email protected] Theresa Ebner, Terri Needham, CAS, PS Dwayne Stewart, Firm
CAM, CAPS, LDG Landscapes Churchill Forge Ben Wells, CAS, UCS
Jennifer Cox, Publications Editor, Development Heather Reagan, CPM, Properties Renee Zahn, NALP,
[email protected] Travis Fowler, CAS, Lincoln Property Karen Temborius, CPM, CAM, Greystar
Century A/C Supply Company Westdale Real Estate
Stacy Cross, Director of Education,
Noble Glenn, Shelly Rosales, CAM, Inv. & Mgmt.
[email protected] BG Staffing CAPS, Forestar Group Deborah Vogel, CAS,
Rachel Fischer, Director of Government
AAA PAST PRESIDENTS
Relations,
[email protected]
Taylor Jackson, CMP, Director of Business John Harrison* (64) Hank Guerrero* (79) Gina Roberts (93) John Raper (04-05)
Development Frank Montgomery* (65) Don Tait (80) Carol Martine, CPM (94) Debi Wehmeier, CPM
[email protected] Jim Eichelberger* (66) Ray Head (81) Keith Warner (95) (05-06)
Andy Wagner* (67) Ed Norton (82) Michael R. Hill, CPM (96) Renee Clark, CAM, CAPS
Amy Magnuson, Administrative Assistant, Ray Littlefield* (68) Bob Benson (83) Vicki L. Sharp, NALP, (06-07)
[email protected] George Nalle* (69) Jimmy C. Elliott (84) CAPS (97) Sherry Perrin (07-08)
Don Jackson (70) Joe Sharp (85) Kim M. McGregor (98) Jana Ellis (08-09)
Lauren Miller, Director of Marketing Gene McGregor (71)* Dick Obenhaus (86) Anna Kelley* (99) Kara Garst, CAPS (09-10)
& Communication, Ed Hamel (72) Susan Melton (87) Bill Roland, CPM, CCIM Sarah Thompson, CAM,
[email protected] Barry Gillingwater* (73) Carl E. Beck (88) (00-01) CAPS (10-11)
Event Photos by David Cox James Raper (74) Kim M. McGregor (89) Tami Martin, NALP, CAMT, Brooke Mahoney, CAPS
www.davidcox.org Rich Ellmer (75) Beth Holt (90) CAM, CAPS (01-02) (11-12)
Jim Solt* (76) David Stapleton, CPM Carol Martine, CPM Sandy Eckhardt (12-13)
Steve Colella (77) (91) (02-03)
Ted Hendricks* (78) Sheri Gallo (92) Joy Lamb, CPM (03- 04) *deceased
The advertising and article submission dead-
line for the July/August 2014 issue of Window 2013-14 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
on rental housing is May 22, 2014. The adver-
tising and article submission deadline for the
September/October 2014 issue of Window on Austin Supervisors Council Food Drive Political Action Committee
rental housing is July 22, 2014. All material Robbie Mejia, Stephani Park Kim McGregor, Paige Russell, Sandy Eckhardt, Carol Martine,
CAM, Shonna Schneider, CAS, CPM
submitted is subject to review and approval of Building Operations
Ben Wells, CAS
the Austin Apartment Association. The publisher Shelly Rosales, CAM, CAPS Products & Services
assumes no responsibility for care and return Communications Advisory Leadership Derek Legendre
Sandy Eckhardt
of unsolicited material. The Austin Apartment Jennifer Messina, CAM, Kay Texas Apartment Association
Association is affiliated with the Texas Apart- Sachs, CAS Legislative 512-479-6252
Robbie Robinson, CAM, CAPS,
ment Association and the National Apartment Community Outreach National Apartment
Dwayne Stewart, Gus Villegas
Association. For questions concerning ad- Conney Bisson, CAM, Toni Association
vertising, articles or subscriptions, call (512) Guggenbickler, CAS, Missy Membership 703-518-6141
Sterns, CAM Travis Fowler, CAS, Shay Mickler,
323-0990. Window on rental housing is pub-
CAM, Terri Needham, CAS
lished bi-monthly by the Austin Apartment As- Education
Theresa Ebner, CAM, CAPS, Learning at Lunch
sociation, 8620 Burnet Road #475, Austin, Texas
Karen Temborius, CPM, Ariel Jamie Baron
78757, [phone], [phone] fax.
Zimmerman
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The Austin Apartment As- tion at the Hyatt Foothills on Lady Due to their hard work and proactive IV
sociation is celebrating Bird Lake. Due to the unbelievable measures the Association has been E
their 50th year of serving growth of Club M.E.D. over the involved in this process through nu-
the rental housing industry; can you past year, a bigger venue may be merous meetings with council mem-
believe it? needed for next year. In April, AAA ber and stake holder meetings. Way
Make sure you take the time to raised money and awareness for the to go Legislative Committee!
enjoy all the pictures and memories Red Cross, with the Talent Show at Before you know it, we all will
on the homepage. As a matter of a beautiful new venue, Moontower be gathered on June 6th to recognize
fact, we are always looking for more Saloon. There were 14 amazingly our Property of the Year nominees
memories or pictures you would like gifted performers and one opening and winners, our new Executive
to share, so please contact staff or act, bless their hearts, which tried to Team, Board members and the new
leadership and they will make sure perform. Last but not least in May President. It has been an amazing
to share. there was May Madness, one of our year and I am so grateful for the op-
As members of the association most successful kick-offs to summer. portunity to serve as the President
we have benefited and grown over In addition to all the parties and of such a remarkable organization.
the past 50 years due to the strength celebrations, there were also numer- Although I am sad my tine is com-
of our past leadership. Looking for- ous education events, including the ing to a close, I look forward to the
ward, who knows what the next 50 inaugural graduation of our Apart- places our new leadership will take
years will bring us. Keep your eyes ment Maintenance Class. Ten in- us. Thank you all for your support
open in the upcoming months for dividuals from the class graduated over the past year and more impor-
more opportunities to reflect on the with their CAMT, CPO and EPA tantly for your continued support in
past 50 years. certifications. This class was cre- making the Austin Apartment Asso-
As a matter of fact, let’s take ated in partnership with the Texas ciation the best.
a minute to reflect on some of the Apartment Association Education
amazing events, which occurred Foundation, Austin Apartment As-
over the past couple of months. sociation and our partners at Austin
In February, a record number of Community College and Goodwill
members gambled the night away Industries of Central Texas. Af-
at the annual Vegas Night. Then in ter the graduation ceremony, AAA
March the association hosted the hosted an on the spot job fair. I can’t
Loudest Legs Larry Niemann PAC wait to report back and let you know
Golf Tournament at the Grey Rock how many of these individuals were
Golf Club. If you haven’t seen the hired.
corrections
Spring CAMT Maintenance Mania
It has come to our attention that a few names of the Spring In the March/April 2013 issue of the Window, Maintenance
CAMT attendees were not published in the March/April issue Mania sponsor, Vamvoras, was omitted from the sponsor list.
of the Window. Our apologies to Thomas Baird, Winthrop
Management; Allen Blackburn, Housing Authority of the City
of Austin; and Mike Kelly, Lynx Property Services.
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NEW PROPERTY OWNERS/MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
AR4 Capital, LLC Icon Urban Group P&M Enterprises
Roberto Andrade Dedra Bouffard, AIT Marcella King
3736 Bee Cave Rd, #1-213 5106 N Lamar Blvd 1429 Linden Drive
Austin, TX 78746 Austin, TX 78751 New Castle, IN 47362
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Number of reported units: 0 Number of reported units: 152 Number of reported units: 4
Recruited by Internet Search/Lifestyles Recruited by Previous Member/Rejoining Recruited by Internet
Bridge Property Mgmt, Office Intrepid Equity Investments, LLC RMTX Management
Kim Casey Justin Day Richard Siegmund
5295 Commerce Dr., Ste. 175 3737 Executive Center Drive, #105 11413 Rockwell Place
Murray, UT 84107 Austin, TX 78731 Austin, TX 78726
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Number of reported units: 74 Number of reported units: 16 Number of reported units: 4
Recruited by Previous Member/ Rejoining Recruited by Word of Mouth Recruited by Other Real Estate Organization
Brown & Mansfield, LP Jacho Properties RT Brothers Investments, LLC
John Crabb James Chorba Luke Tiemann
3571 Far West Blvd, #263 9001 Wildridge Dr 3811 Duval Street
Austin, TX 78731 Austin, TX 78759 Austin, TX 78751
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Number of reported units: 7 Number of reported units: 8 Number of reported units: 6
Recruited by Other Real Estate Organization Recruited by AAA staff Recruited by Internet Search
Buttross Properties Kader Properties Scott Broaddus Rental
David Buttross, CAMT Mohamad Abdulkader Dan Dawson
7901 Cameron Rd 11301 Chatam Berry Lane 2710 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78754 Austin, TX 78748 Austin, TX 78746
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Number of reported units: 60 Number of reported units: 7 Number of reported units: 4
Recruited by Previous Member/Rejoining Recruited by Word of Mouth Recruited by Previous Member/ Rejoining
Dove Heritage Properties Knightvest Management Shute Properties
Thomas A. Dove Adela Pecina Rick Shute
1508 Ridge Rock Dr 5400 LBJ Freeway, #1060 15108 Joseph Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681 Dallas, TX 75240 Lakeway, TX 78734
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Number of reported units: 10 Number of reported units: 167 Number of reported units: 5
Recruited by Word of Mouth Recruited by NAA/TAA Association Affiliate Recruited by The Liberty Group
Dunans II Property Management Lawrence Properties Steadfast Management
Michael Perkins Daniel Lawrence Katy Moore Hokanson
8701 Shoal Creek Blvd, #301 3301-B Westland Dr 18100 Von Karman Ave, #500
Austin, TX 78757 Austin, TX 78704 Irvine, CA 92612
[phone] [phone] [phone]
Number of reported units: 1 Number of reported units: 2 Number of reported units: 1506
Recruited by Word of Mouth Recruited by Internet Search Recruited by Ariel Zimmerman
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The Seville on 4th Street Vesta Management Services VLM Ventures
Managers Office Audrey Ingram Lisa Sretenovic
1401 East 4th St 675 Bering Dr, #160 500 E Riverside Dr, #206
Austin, TX 78702 Houston, TX 77057 Austin, TX 78704
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MEMBERS & Maintenance Paramount Diaster & Recovery, R
Construction Management Environmental Improvements LLC S
Consultants Jeff Garner Chuck Deaton
Arte Construction Management, LLC 401 W Pecan Street 775 NW 57th St
Andy Powell Pflugerville, TX 78691 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309
1100 Summit Ave, #108 [phone] [phone]
Plano, TX 75074 www.envimp.com www.pdrhelps.com
[phone] Recruited by Brooke Mahoney Recruited by Word of Mouth
www.arteconstruction.net
Recruited by NAA/TAA Association Affiliate Automatic Rent Collection Security Guard/Patrol Service
Futon Ranger Protection Agency
Locators Robert R. Robertson Brian Kelley
Austin Locators Leasing & Sales 3115 Tom Green St, #403 6633 East Hwy 290, #210
Tallie Tootle Austin, TX 78705 Austin, TX 78723
1206 W Slaughter Ln [phone] [phone]
Austin, TX 78748 www.futonapp.com www.rangerprotection.com
[phone] Recruited by Internet Search Recruited by Word of Mouth
www.austin-locators.com
Recruited by Word of Mouth Pest Control Service Movers
Holder’s Pest Solutions Rocket Movers, LLC
Waste & Recycling Consulting Ruben Thompson Jon Engleman
Balcones Resources 4000 Grassland Lane 8956 Research Blvd, #130
Bob McGivney Kyle, TX 78640 Austin, TX 78758
9301 Johnny Morris Rd [phone] [phone]
Austin, TX 78724 www.holderspestsolutions.com www.rocketmovers.com
[phone] Recruited by NAA/TAA Association Affiliate Recruited by Nikki Granberry
www.balconesresources.com
Recruited by Christy Martinez Real Estate-Consultants Insurance
JLD Apartment Consulting, LLC Ryan Landers - State Farm
Construction-General John L. Dennis Insurance
Boral Industries PO Box 202678 Ryan Landers
Mark Howell Austin, TX 78720-2678 8405 Burnet Road
13243 Darwin Lane [phone] Austin, TX 78757
Austin, TX 78729 www.jldapartmentconsulting.com [phone]
[phone] Recruited by Previous Member/Rejoining www.ryanlanders.com
www.boral.com Recruited by Internet Search
Recruited by Previous Member/Rejoining Construction-General
Labor Finders Carpet-Water Extraction
Copier/Printers Ian Stewart Servpro of South Austin
Documation 8312 Burnet Road, Ste. 112 Suzanne Thoms
Lorie Council Austin, TX 78758 1950 Picadilly Dr
2112 Rutland Dr. #140 [phone] Round Rock, TX 78664
Austin, TX 78758 www.laborfinders.com [phone]
[phone] Recruited by Internet www.servproofsouthaustin.com
www.mation.com Recruited by Christine St. Clair
Recruited by Shay Mickler and JR Eddleman Collections
Nationwide Eviction
Eddie Young
5114 Balcones Woods Dr, #307, Box 409
Austin, TX 78759
[phone]
www.nationwideeviction.com
Recruited by Word of Mouth
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