BOARD PERSPECTIVE
BY JARED MILLER , FORMER AAMD PRESIDENT
Thank You for the Last Five Years
For the past five years , I ' ve had the honor of deeply engaging with the Apartment Association of Metro Denver . Unlike some associations that primarily focus on social events , AAMD is dedicated to driving impact and value by fostering relationships , providing education , taking legislative action , and offering support to industry professionals , including owners , managers , and supplier partners .
Upon assuming the role of president at AAMD , I outlined three key areas of focus :
1 . Increase Involvement and Drive Engagement : Recognizing the desire of long-tenured leaders to stay involved while passing the torch to the next generation , we introduced a mentor role in 2023 . This role facilitates ongoing support from experienced leaders to new AAMD leadership , welcoming fresh ideas , and enthusiasm . This change has sparked renewed interest in serving AAMD .
2 . Balance Education and Events : While social activities are enjoyable , attracting and retaining new talent in our industry requires a balance between education and engagement . AAMD has successfully adjusted its calendar to accommodate newcomers and seasoned professionals alike . An example of this is the return of the Economic Conference as an inperson event .
3 . Continue Progress and Drive Impact : AAMD has over 20 committees , each with a specific focus , ranging from inclusion & diversity to engaging new talent . Each committee has set clear goals for 2023-2024 , with progress reported at board meetings . The aim is to build on past successes and explore new avenues .
Personally , my gratitude extends to everyone I ' ve met through AAMD , as these relationships have profoundly impacted my life . In October 2023 , my tenure at RedPeak concluded , and while considering various opportunities I remained involved with AAMD . Recently , I accepted a role requiring relocation . After much consideration and numerous conversations with Executive Vice President Mark Williams , thinking about what is right for our members and the AAMD staff , thinking about how critical it is to be present – especially in an election year as we fight overregulation , I decided the optimal solution is for me to stepdown as president . I wanted to prioritize the association ' s needs over my own desire to remain involved .
The transition has been carefully orchestrated with Mark and the board . Amie Robertshaw is returning to the president ' s seat and Angie Fletcher is stepping back into the past president role . This ensures stability and minimal disruption .
I am immensely proud to have worked alongside the board , volunteer leaders , AAMD staff , and members .
As my partner and I embark on our next chapter , we will be relocating to Chicago where I ' ve accepted a COO role at a company that likely won ’ t initially sound familiar , but I hope to change that . Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and the industry . I am forever grateful .
Jared Miller is COO at Bayshore Properties ( Chicago )
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