JOIN A COMMITTEE
Member participation is vital to the growth of our industry. GBAA committees are the perfect venue to meet with your colleagues and help lead the organization. You can help contribute to our association's objectives as well add to your professional experience by volunteering to serve on a committee. To sign up for one or more of the following committees, simply fill out this form and email it to info@gbaa.biz.
Committee members are the foundation of GBAA. Committee members must pledge their time and effort to ensuring goals are achieved. As a GBAA Committee Member we ask the following:
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Actively participate in ensuring that the goals for the committee are achieved
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That you work with the Committee Chair and other committee members to fulfill the responsibilities as outlined and defined.
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That you attend committee meetings, and communicate when you cannot (two absences with no call/email/general communication can result in being removed from the committee)
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Include Association Executive or GBAA staff liaison in all committee communications.
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Encourage other members to participate in GBAA social events, education classes, dinners, mixers and special legislative events.
AWARDS COMMITTEE
This dedicated group of volunteers is responsible for helping to plan our Beautification and Magic City Awards.
GBAA Awards Committee:
Head Chair: Matt Smith, HD Supply
Vice-Chair: Anna Crews, Bell Partners
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Education for apartment industry professionals is one of the primary initiatives of the GBAA. This committee is responsible for planning and promoting educational seminars and workshops that are instrumental in the success of industry professionals throughout Birmingham. It is this group’s responsibility to determine all in-person education classes for the year, as well as research speakers for the annual Education Conference. The committee maintains the progress of the year's class schedule, as well as work on education initiatives from the strategic plan.
GBAA Education Committee:
Head Chair: Tammy Stertmeyer, Arlington Properties
Vice-Chair: Valeria Gillenwater, Arlington Properties
GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Golf Classic Committee is responsible for organizing the Association's annual golf tournament, which is our largest GBAA fundraiser.
GBAA Education Committee:
Head Chair: Bryant Mize, Alpha Resources, INC
Vice-Chair: Mary Ford, Stonemark
GOVERNMENT / LEGISLATION
The Legislative Committee monitors legislative activity locally, and evaluates GBAA's position on state legislative initiatives. The Legislative Committee helps to promote the association’s legislative/government matters events. They work with association staff to raise awareness of the state and national Political Action Campaigns (PAC), and determine effective fundraising opportunities. The Legislative Committee is encouraged to work with staff on any initiatives as defined in the strategic plan.
GBAA Government/ Legislation Committee:
Head Chair: Julie Elkins, Liberty Rent Guarantee
Vice-Chair: Leslie Yeilding, EBSCO
Contact the Government/Legislative Committee
MAINTENANCE MANIA COMMITTEE
The Maintenance Committee is in charge of the maintenance mania competition that takes place annually. They sign up contestants, solicit sponsorships and coordinate the set up and break down of the event.
GBAA Maintenance Mania Committee:
Head Chair: Jennifer Slay, Arlington Properties
Vice-Chair: Mike Schwartz, PBS
Sponsorship: Allison Wilson, Arlington Properties
Chili Cook-Off: Regina Williams
Contact the Maintenance Mania Committee
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The membership committee, with supports from GBAA staff, focuses on membership recruitment and retention strategies. This group evaluates internal and external marketing materials, reviews membership benefits, and leads any membership drives/campaigns. The business partner networking group works together to build relationships and generate leads and referrals. Both groups are ambassador advocates and work together on initiatives as outlined in the strategic plan.
GBAA Membership Committee:
Head Chair: Haley Sirmon, Arlington Properties
Vice-Chair: Banks Cowart, Crowne Partners
NETWORKING/SOCIALS COMMITTEE
The Networking/Social Committee leads the way in GBAA networking events. This group is responsible for planning and evaluating events throughout the year, including Coffee & Connections and Wine/Wind Down Wednesday. The Networking/Social group works with the NextGen Committee to schedule Success Profiles.
GBAA Networking/Socials Committee:
Head Chair: Ashley Herring, Crowne Partners
Vice-Chair: Kearson Roberts, Lincoln Properties
NEXTGEN COMMITTEE
The NextGen committee engages future leaders of the apartment industry through peer networking, education and association involvement. Open to all GBAA members working within the rental housing industry and are 40 years of age or younger.
GBAA NextGen Committee:
Head Chair: Taylor Wurm, Maintenance Supply Warehouse
Vice-Chair: Shelby Waddell, RentPath
PHILANTHROPY/VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
This committee assists with the GBAA philanthropic efforts, which include but are not limited to: the Charity Golf Tournament, GBAA Gives Back, NextGen Volunteer Day and events with community partner organizations. It focuses on fundraising in order to help the GBAA's Charity Partners reach more people in need. It also provides hand-on experiences through volunteering time and giving assistance to those in the local community with a goal of bettering their lives. If you want a great experience networking with those in the industry who have a shared passion for helping others then this is the committee for you.
GBAA Philanthropy / Volunteer Committee:
Head Chair: Justin Brown, Contour
Vice-Chair:
REVERSE TRADE SHOW COMMITTEE
Our Reverse Trade Show is an annual networking event with a twist. The GBAA is turns the tables and gives the Service Suppliers the opportunity to market their services and products directly to the management company decision makers! The Reverse Trade Show Committee is responsible for planning the entire event, recruiting management companies to participate and signing up suppliers to attend.
Reverse Trade Show Committee:
Head Chair: Jennifer Walls, SPM
Vice-Chair: Dee Carter, Arlington
Vice-Chair: Chris Talbird, Ready Fitness
TRADE SHOW COMMITTEE
The GBAA Trade Show Committee is unique, as Birmingham is the location of the Alabama Apartment Association Education Conference and Expo. They will work hand in hand with other affiliates to ensure it is the most successful event not only for GBAA, but for AAA. Committee members advise and recommend improvements to the annual Education Conference and Expo held annually in September. They also aid in selecting a theme for the show, marketing to attendees, assist in booth sales and find the best Speakers and Teacher.
Trade Show Committee:
Head Chair: Michelle Childers, Chadwell Supply
Vice-Chair: Julie Elkins, Liberty Rent Guarantee
Website/Graphic Design / Social Media
The purpose of the of the Website/Graphic Design/Social Media Committee is to enhance the web presence of our association through interactive and dynamic social networking media with a goal of informing members of upcoming events, engaging members in topics of interest relative to the multifamily industry, and promoting and encouraging involvement within our community through constant up to date communication. The Committee shall also assist the Executive Director with the maintenance of the GBAA’s website.
Media Committee:
Head Chair: Randall Martin, Chadwell Supply
Vice-Chair: Chris Vallaro, Arlington
Digital Master: Ashley Rowland, RentPath
Dedicated to the Enhancement and Promotion of the Multifamily Industry as a Resource for Education, Networking & Community Involvement.
