BORN & RAISED : Columbus , Ohio . Besides Denver I ' ve also lived in Alanta , Tampa and Delray Beach
PROFILE
EDUCATION BACKGROUND : Started college as a music education major on a scholarship , but transferred to Columbus State and received a degree in business with minors in marketing and real estate .
FAMILY / PETS : My son Cole is 18 years old , Eric is my partner of 15 years and our dog Sophie .
FAVORITE FOOD : Queso . Pure and simple . Chips and queso is always the winner .
POPULAR FOOD YOU COULD DO WITHOUT : Lobster FAVORITE DRINK : A bold California cab or a dirty Tito ’ s martini . FAVORITE RESTAURANT : Le Bilboquet
FAVORITE TEAM : I feel like I need to say Broncos , Avs , Rockies and the Rapids , but sports aren ’ t really my thing .
HOBBIES : Travel . As often as possible . There is a thrill in experiencing new cultures and countries .
FAVORITE MUSIC : Anything but rap & country . Pop , rock , lots of 80 ’ s and 90 ’ s .
FAVORITE MOVIE : I am a sucker for good comedy . There are just too many to choose from – Hangover , Bridesmaids , Old School , We ’ re the Millers …
FAVORITE TV SHOW : Ted Lasso or SNL DESCRIBE YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE : Inclusive .
WHO IS THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON YOU ' VE EVER MET ? Jerry Springer once jumped in front of my car to cross the street without looking . Thankfully , I didn ’ t hit him . It was a close call . He waved and continued on his way .
MOST INFLUENCIAL PERSON : Overall my family . If I had to say one person , my son Cole . Being responsible for another human is life altering . All I do is to support my family .
MOST FUN YOU ' VE EVER HAD ( PROFESSIONALLY ): All things AAMD of course . I ’ ve been fortunate to work with the best people in the industry and for amazing companies . I have stories . Lots of them . There are too many to choose from .
PRIMARY GOAL AS AAMD PRESIDENT : Increase Involvement & Engagement ; Balance Education & Events ; Continue Progress & Drive Impact .
IF YOU COULD TELL YOUR 25-YEAR-OLD SELF JUST ONE THING AS YOU WERE STARTING IN MULTIFAMILY ... The apartment industry may seem large , but in truth it is very small . Never burn a bridge . Look at every interaction as an opportunity to build a relationship . The person next to you may be your boss one day or you , their boss . Connections run deep and you will interact with the same people throughout your career even in different geographies . Allow others to invest in you but return the favor as often as you can .
5 Questions with Amie Robertshaw ( Past President )
1 . FAVORITE AAMD MOMENT / MEMORY My first board retreat I was newly back to Denver and everyone was so welcoming .
2 . BUCKET LIST TRAVEL LOCATION Dubai is on our list this summer . It ’ s been on the list for a long time because of the architecture and over the top experiences .
3 . PROUDEST MOMENT : That ' s hard to choose . Personally , the day my 18 year old son sat me down out of the blue and informed me what he wanted to do with his life with such excitement and clarity . Professionally , the opportunity to return to RedPeak after being gone for 11 years .
4 . AT YOUR COMPANY , REDPEAK , WHICH CORE VALUE RESONATES WITH YOU THE MOST PERSONALLY ? Earn the Reputation . The only way to accomplish that is to also live by all our other core values .
5 . PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA ? No pineapple ! It ruins a perfectly good pizza and I ' m also allergic to it . www . aamdhq . org JULY 2023 TRENDS | 21