The RETTC Advocacy + Public Policy Committee drives unified action to ensure the real estate technology sector speaks with one voice in advancing pro-technology and pro-housing public policy.
By connecting leaders across operations, development, investment and innovation, the committee champions forward-looking advocacy to educate and elevate understanding of technology’s role in improving renter outcomes, enhancing housing operations, and enabling a more resilient and efficient housing market. The Committee also amplifies and supports the NMHC–RETTC PAC to advance our shared mission of backing bipartisan, pro-housing, and pro-innovation leaders in Congress.
Staff Lead
Chair
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Linda Willey Vice President Business Services Camden Property Trust |
Members
- Stephanie Cummings, CEO, Please Assist Me
- Elaine De Lude, Vice President, LIVEbe Communities
- Sean Griffin, Senior Director of Development, RMR Residential
- Billy Herbert Sr., Corporate Counsel, AppFolio, Inc.
- Brett Kraus, Senior Counsel Utility Services, Conservice
- Lauren Maluso, Member, Davis Craig, PLLC
The RETTC Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Committee unites data-driven leaders to harness the power of information for smarter, faster, and more strategic decision-making. Members collaborate to identify trends, reduce data friction, and advance responsible data use that drives interoperability, trust, and maturity across the rental housing ecosystem. The committee also navigates the emerging policy and regulatory landscape to help companies stay innovative, compliant, and competitive in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Staff Lead
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Brandy Daniel Chief Data Officer BH |
Members
- Mike Chereso, VP, Enterprise Analytics, The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC
- Jay Denton, Chief Economist, Radix
- James Flick, Vice President, Revenue Management and BI, Camden Property Trust
- James, Florian, Chief Information Officer, Related
- Heath Flowers, Chief Technology Officer, Middleburg Communities
- Kevin Geraghty, VP Data Analytics, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
- Dave Marcinkowski, Founder & CEO, Quext
- Daniel McInerney, COO, The Solomon Organization
- Ulises Montes de Oca, Vice President, Lessard Design Inc.
- Debbie Nicholson-Erwin, Director, Enterprise Accounts, Payscore
- Abby Ordonez, VP, Centralized Operations & Technology, ResProp Management
- Alex Otanez, Chief Product Officer, Hio
- Devin Robbins, VP Data Strategy, Core Spaces
- Kevin Shtofman, Global Head of Innovation, Cherre, Inc.
- Jacob Wesson, Director- Analytics & Innovation, UDR, Inc.
The RETTC Data Privacy, Security + Information Strategy Committee safeguards the foundation of trust that fuels transformation by leading the conversations on focuses on cybersecurity, data privacy, and information strategy as AI and emerging tech reshape the rental housing ecosystem. Committee members bring deep expertise to identify risks, strengthen defenses, and create forward-looking solutions.
Staff Lead
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Michael DiBenedetto Chief Information Officer Northland |
Members
- Philip Curry, Vice President - IT Security and Operations, UDR, Inc.
- Sarah Fernandes, VP, InfoSec GRC, GID
- Marie Furnari, Director of Technology, The Dolben Company, Inc.
- Susan Gerock, SVP, IT & CIO, Elme Communities
- Tzedek Gilmore, IT Director, The Solomon Organization
- Jennifer Hill, Chief People Officer & General Counsel, PeakMade Real Estate
- Joshua Hull, SVP, The ConAm Group
- Chris Kaschmitter, VP, IT, Cardinal Group Companies
- Jason Knutsen, SVP & Chief Information Officer, AMLI Residential Properties, L.P.
- John Lake, Chief Information Officer, AppFolio, Inc.
- John Martin, SVP of Technology, The Bozzuto Group
- Arthur McCann, SVP IT, Bell Partners
- Luke Paskert, Vice President of IT, BH
- Mai Tran, Member, Davis Craig, PLLC
- Christopher Yarbrough, Director, Cybersecurity, Gables Residential
The RETTC Innovation + Emerging Technology Committee fuels the future by accelerating innovation, elevating the customer experience, and pushing the apartment industry toward smarter, more connected future. The committee explores transformative technologies, from AI and automation to next-gen building systems, that redefine operations and residents engagement. The committee also navigates the emerging policy and regulatory landscape to help companies stay innovative, compliant, and competitive in a rapidly evolving digital environment.
Staff Lead
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Shawaun Alexander Senior Vice President Operations Software & Systems The Bozzuto Group |
Members
- Andrew Beach, SVP, Community Technology and Innovation, Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC
- Julie Blanc, CEO and Co-Founder, Rentana, Inc.
- Steve Boyack, COO + President, JVM Realty Corporation
- Todd Brandel, VP - Product Management, Conservice
- Shawn Brimmage, Senior Director, Information Technology, KETTLER
- Stephanie Bynum, Vice President, Customer & Property Innovation, Venterra Realty Management Inc.
- Adam Clarke, SVP Asset Management, Taurus Investment Holdings
- Neda Fields, VP - Client Technology Solutions, Berkadia
- Robyn Gallup, Manager of Analytics & Reporting, Crescent Communities
- Mark Gluskin, Chief Operating Officer, Sherman Residential
- Anne Hollander, VP, AI & Innovation, WinnCompanies
- Theresa Kaiser-White, Vice President Asset Management, Willow Bridge Property Company
- Whitney Kidd, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Technology, Preiss
- Anna Malhari, Chief Operating Officer, Veris Residential, LLC
- Alexandra Nicoletti, Partner, Camber Creek
- Doug Pearce, EVP, Technology, Waterton
- Jeremy Poteet, EVP, CIO, JBG SMITH
- Melody Reid, Managing Director, Property Systems, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Chris Rodriguez, Vice President IT & Operations, Passco Companies, LLC
- Aaron Ru, Investor, RET Ventures
Khushbu Sikaria, Chief Operating Officer, Proper - Kristy Simonette, Senior Vice President of Strategic Services, Camden Property Trust
- Jennifer Staciokas, President, Western Wealth Capital Management Ltd.
- Shawn Thomas, SVP, Technology & Innovation, Brookfield Properties
- Nicole Weldon, Director, Moderne Ventures
- Erica White, SVP, Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Article Student Living
The RETTC Intelligent Buildings + Connectivity Committee leads efforts to build connected communities that elevate the resident experience. The committee also tracks emerging trends, shares best practices, and navigates emerging policy and regulatory developments to support connectivity, smart infrastructure, and addressing the digital divide.
Staff Lead
Chair |
Duncan Cannon Senior Director Building Technology Cortland |
Vice Chair |
Amy Chien Director of Strategic Innovations BH |
Members
- Michael Akers, Director, IT, Gables Residential
- Christopher Alvarado, Vice President of Development, EMBREY
- Mark Alves, VP Business Systems & Technology, WinnCompanies
- Patrick Bailey II, SVP, ICS
- Christopher Flores, Vice President of Technology, AMLI Residential Properties, L.P.
- Oz Ganon, Director of Partnerships, Venn
- Brennan Gildersleeve, VP PropTech, GID
- Kyle Johnson, Director, Smart Building Technology, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
- America Melragon, Director of Ancillary Services, Morgan Properties
- Lisa Moore, Senior Director, Community Technology, Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC
- Chris Price, Senior Development Manager and Director of Multifamily Technology, Hillwood Multifamily, L.P.
- Kaylon Ross, Sr Director, Ancillary Services, AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
- Christopher Rothey, VP, Multifamily Product Solutions, Comcast
- Josh Siddon, VP IT Architecture, MAA
- Jaclyn Tromner, Paralegal/Contract Manager, Davis Craig, PLLC
- Charles Walker, Chief Operating Officer, DojoNetworks
- Karl Wertz, Ancillary Services Manager, Brookfield Properties
- Steve Yahnke, Director of IT, Continental Properties Company, Inc.
The RETTC Marketing + Resident Experience Committee spotlights how technology transforms connection by exploring emerging trends in marketing, social media, storytelling, brand building, and resident engagement across the rental housing ecosystem. The committee creates resources that help members amplify brand presence, communication with clarity, and craft exceptional resident experiences.
Staff Lead
Chair |
Christina Steeg SVP, Marketing & Communications Waterton |
Vice Chair |
Joya Pavesi President, Brand and Strategic Services Alfred |
Members
- Michelle Alicea, VP Marketing & Public Relations, Kairoi Residential
- Greg Benson, Managing Director, US Property Marketing, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
- Kim Boland, SVP of Marketing, AION Partners
- Carrie Briggs, Vice President of Marketing and Revenue Management, Asset Living
- Jeremy Brown, Partner/ Vice President of Marketing, ZRS Management, LLC
- Jeannie Cambria, Head of Marketing, ApartmentIQ/MavenAI
- Dana Caudell, Executive Vice President-Head of Multifamily Operations, Continental Realty Corporation
- Hope Dunleavy, Managing Director, Enterprise Managing Consultant, RealFoundations
- Jamie Gorski, Founder & President, CC Industries, Inc.
- Sara Graham, Founder + CEO, Six Dots Consulting
- Tim Hermeling, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Cortland
- Laurel Howell, Director Brand and Marketing, Elme Communities
- Garrett Hrncir, Chief Experience Officer, Continental Properties Company, Inc.
- Amanda Johnson, SVP Marketing & Consumer Experience, AMLI Residential Properties, L.P.
- Nicole Jones, SVP, Marketing & Communications, Veris Residental, LLC
- Julie Keel, Vice President of Marketing, Camden Property Trust
- Kyra Lambo, AVP, National Marketing, Equity Residential
- Michael Manfred, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Innovation, The Michaels Organization
- Sparkle Mixson, SVP, CX & Marketing, Bell Partners
- Jocelyn Quall, VP, Marketing, Engrain
- Molly Riesenberger, Vice President, Resident Loyalty, BILT Rewards
- Christine Samuelian, SVP, Sales and Marketing, Windsor Communities
- Kelley Shannon, Managing Director - Marketing, Customer Experience & Revenue Management, The Bozzuto Group
- Daryl Smith, Chief Marketing Officer, KETTLER
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