Thoughtful Notes From Friends
It was a true pleasure to know Melanie Murphy personally and in a business
relationship. I met Melanie at Urban Property Management in 1994 I think. I
loved working with Melanie because she was professional and it was important
to her to build relationships with apartment industry suppliers. Her loyalty and
kindness shined. Melanie handled stress with a smile and accepted the challenge
with an "I can do this" attitude. I remember people that worked with her always
expressed how much they loved working with her. Melanie was creative and
empowered her employees to use the experience and knowledge they had.
Melanie was a huge supporter of AAMD. As President she attended every
event and engaged in all committees.
I would see Melanie and her family camping at Jackson Lake in the summer.
She loved having her family all together and watching them playing in the water
with a constant smile on her face. Melanie's smile was contagious. Her love for
her family was very obvious.
Melanie you are missed by many.
- Susan Lind, Flags By Susan
I was sad to learn that Melanie had passed away. I had the opportunity to
work with her while we were both members of AAMD, some of that time spent on
the board together. She freely gave her time to AAMD to ensure that the goals
and ideals of professionals in the multifamily industry were achieved. Melanie
was such a positive and open person--always willing to help others in the
industry learn and improve. I enjoyed the times we were together at conferences
or meetings; the times with a glass of wine spent discussing the latest political
initiatives or how to structure on-site management to improve the resident’s
experience and the staff’s career path. She was very quick to encourage new
employees to learn and achieve their best. As 2002-2003 president of AAMD,
Melanie organized and led her committee chairs to complete a banner year with
excellent events, education, and celebration. She paved the way making it easier
for me as I took over the presidency in 2003-2004. Certainly, Melanie will be
missed by all of us.
- Don Werner, Werner Investments, LLC
Melanie was Chairperson for the executive search committee when I was
hired at AAMD 20+ years ago. Clearly she was instrumental in the direction
of my career and life. She served so many roles at AAMD including serving as
President in 2002-2003. She was an extremely thoughtful, decisive and tough
leader… but such a compassionate caring person. Melanie had a way to deliver
a compliment to someone that was life-changing! She touched many lives, and
without a doubt she had a major positive influence on mine.
- Mark Williams, Executive Vice President AAMD
I cannot begin to express my sorrow for the loss of Melanie. We worked
together for about 20 years at Urban, Inc. and Mercy Housing. We traveled for
business, but it was more than that. We had a bond, love, friendship and respect
for each other. Fly high, Mel.
- Deborah Clemons-Miller
Melanie and I worked together for 12 years. I learned so much from her
during our time at Mercy Housing. She was highly regarded executive and friend
and I so enjoyed our friendship the last few years. I will miss her laugh and smile
and I know she’s leading the choir of angels in heaven in perfect harmony. My
condolences to all her family and friends.
- Geralyn Gendill
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