CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2019 | VOLUME 32, NUMBER 10
PUBLISHER
Mark Williams
mwilliams@aamdhq.org
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15 FROM THE PRESIDENT
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31 LEGAL HANDBOOK
Building a Coalition: An Important Government Affairs Strategy
APARTMENTS GIVING BACK
Starry Connects Denver Housing Authority Residents with
Affordable Internet Service
Warranty of Habitability Early Notification Requirements
DENVER RISING
Castle Rock's Hot Spots
RECYCLING
Education Is Key When It Comes To Creating A Sustainable Future
MARKETING
An Unexpected Multifamily Alliance
EDITOR, DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Christopher Dean
cdean@aamdhq.org
Aminta Williams
aminta@aamdhq.org
4 Leadership
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Techcon
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Association News
10 Education Catalog
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HOME Room
Charity Auction
Apartment Advocate
Advertising Directory
Sarah Wilcox
sarah@aamdhq.org
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Amy Evans, Simpson Property Group
Jared Miller, RedPeak
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF METRO DENVER
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Mark Williams | mwilliams@aamdhq.org Member Services Coordinator
Tania Byrne | tania@aamdhq.org
Vice President of Member Services & Business Dev't
Julie Evans-Schmitt | julie@aamdhq.org Marketing & Sales Manager
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Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Christopher Dean | cdean@aamdhq.org Event Admin & Project Coordinator
Gabby Meek | gabby@aamdhq.org
Vice President of Events & Education
Betty Knecht | betty@aamdhq.org Database Administrator
Jake Roth | jake@aamdhq.org
Comptroller
Earlease Alexander | ealexander@aamdhq.org Government Affairs Coordinator
Joey Ducatte| joey@aamdhq.org
Director of Education and Career Development
Lisa Godbehere | lisa@aamdhq.org Graphic Design Intern
Aminta Williams | aminta@aamdhq.org
Government Affairs Manager
Destiny Bossert | destiny@aamdhq.org
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