2018 - 2019
LEADERSHIP
MILESTONES
Person of the Year Finalists
Each year the Apartment Association recognizes someone as the
“Person of the Year.” The following seven finalists for the award were
announced at the 2019 Education Conference. Here is a brief overview of
the nominees. The winner will be recognized at June Awards.
CHAD CRAVEN | ParkM
July 2018
Andrew Gibbs
CoAdvantage
August 2018
Adam Berger
Chad continues to volunteer countless hours to Networking Council and the Career
Initiative Committee (CIC). He has played an integral role in the creation and execution of
the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program (MAP) by being the keynote speaker at all the
graduations which has been motivating for the students entering the industry. Alliance Residential
ANGIE FLETCHER | Denver Housing Authority September 2018
Victor Sanchez
Angie chaired the inaugural year of the Affordable Housing committee and orchestrated an
roundtable for her peers, creating new partnerships with other affordable programs. Angie is
not hesitant to join in. She was part of an educational panel for both the suppliers council and
the tradeshow. She and the Denver Housing Authority team have increased their participation
and support all of AAMD events this past year.
DAVE JANECEK | RediCarpet
Dave is always very supportive of AAMD’s events and programs, being involved in the Chili
Cook off, the Maintenance Olympics, June Awards, Trade Show, the Charity Bowling event, and
Tributes this past year. Dave and the Redi Carpet team are always front and center at AAMD
showing how much fun the Apartment Industry is here in Denver.
TEO NICOLAS | Nicolais LLC
Teo does so many things for the organization and the apartment industry. Teo is a leader with
the AAMD Alliance and the Joint Legislative Advisory Council (JLAC). He served also on the
rent control war cabinet and long range committee for government affairs. Teo also emcee’d
both Economic Conferences and provided excellent industry insight and entertaining color at
these events. Teo continues to teach classes and engage with our independent rental owners
counsel at the highest level.
TROY PORRAS | Wyatts Towing
Troy is a great supporter of AAMD with his company being represented in some capacity at
every single event, including presenting sponsor of Trade Show, Tributes, and Business to
Business. Troy sits on multiple committees,including the Executive Committee this year and is a
strong supporter of the AAMD Alliance. He engages his employees and encourages them to be
active in volunteering their time for our industry.
DEBBIE WILSON | Springman Braden Wilson Pontius, P.C.
Debbie has a diverse body of work supporting the organization this year. She served on the
rent control war cabinet, she is a contributor to the AAMD Alliance, and a big part of our
strategies at JLAC. As one of the great legal experts in our industry, Debbi also continues to
teach classes for the association. Debbie’s bronze scope of leadership and contributions to
AAMD and CAA are greatly appreciated.
MARK WINDHAGER | Redpeak
Mark lead the Association through perhaps it’s most challenging year ever featuring several
pieces of difficult legislation, including rent control. Mark with his leadership created a rent
control War Cabinet which helped rally industry experts to provide testimony against the bill at
the Capitol resulting in successful defeat (non vote) of the legislation. Additionally, Mark helped
to build new and improved communication through our new PR firm, increasing the power of
our message and value of Membership overall.
26 | TRENDS
2018/19
Persons of the
Month
JUNE 2019
imADgine Studios
October 2018
Dave Janecek
RediCarpet
November 2018
Peggy Panzer
Laramar Group
December 2018
Lisa Odle
Legacy Partners
January 2019
Yvonne Lens
CAMP Construction
February 2019
Angela Fletcher
Denver Housing Authority
March 2019
Liz Wiler
Allegra Marketing
April 2019
Ed Schell
HD Supply
May 2019
Amie Robertshaw
Echelon Property Group
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