January 2025 | Page 12

In Memoriam

Terry Fritz

By Susan Lind

Terry Fritz has always been one of the kindest and most amazing women that I am so lucky to call my friend . I first met Terry when she was my sales representative from Cort Furniture so I got to know her from her visits to my apartment community , and we quickly became friends .

When I moved from an onsite manager to a Supplier , Terry and Carol Levy became my heroes . They both took me by the hand and helped me meet people , get involved in the Apartment Association , and pulled me out of my shell of shyness ! ( That ' s right , I was very shy back then ). Terry and Carol were always willing to help me with any of my challenges , and throughout our careers had the utmost respect for each other .
Terry would make sure I was invited to join committees at AAMD as well as accompany me to AAMD events . The three of us did special skits and presentations for AAMD events and Trade Show and had so much fun !
Her creative ways of thinking outside the box helped me in every aspect of my life with goals and decision making . I knew I could call her anytime and she was there to help me . We collaborated on classes and event ideas which kept me excited about helping people in the industry .
My career in the industry was amazing and 100 % fulfilling in every way thanks to my dear friend Terry Fritz !