TAA Committees
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The Triangle Apartment Association needs you!
We rely on our volunteers to help make our Association a success. With 8 different committees, you're sure to find one that suits your interests. Please read the descriptions carefully to decide where your skills can best be utilized and where your interests lie. Feel free to attend a meeting or two before committing!
Owner/Operators and Supplier Members are encouraged to participate! Once you've decided on a committee (or two) to try, check out the Committee Meeting Calendar to view upcoming meeting dates! Click the button below to express your interest in a committee.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
Meetings: Monthly; Second Thursday at 9:30am
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) will lead TAA’s DEIB initiatives to promote awareness and provide resources and guidance that members can apply within the Association network and the work environment to forward diversity, equity and inclusion in the Triangle multifamily housing space.
Email Suzanne Pratt at spratt@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) will lead TAA’s DEIB initiatives to promote awareness and provide resources and guidance that members can apply within the Association network and the work environment to forward diversity, equity and inclusion in the Triangle multifamily housing space.
Email Suzanne Pratt at spratt@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
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Leilani Bissell
Business Development Manager RestorePro Reconstruction, Inc. (919)457-2666Co-Chair -
Education Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Fourth Wednesday at 9:30am
The Education Committee provides proactive oversight of TAA's education programs including planning roundtables, providing input on classes, seminars, workshops, and oversees TAA's Leadership Lyceum Program. This committee promotes the TAA Education Scholarship Fund and conducts annual fundraisers.
Email Shawna Poteat at spoteat@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Education Committee provides proactive oversight of TAA's education programs including planning roundtables, providing input on classes, seminars, workshops, and oversees TAA's Leadership Lyceum Program. This committee promotes the TAA Education Scholarship Fund and conducts annual fundraisers.
Email Shawna Poteat at spoteat@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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April Lam
CAM, notary, cpo, CAPS Area Property Manager Audubon Parc (919)846-7300Co-Chair -
Government Affairs Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Third Wednesday at 9am
The Government Affairs Committee meets monthly and monitors municipal, county, state, and national legislation that impacts the rental housing industry. The Committee frequently hosts elected officials and senior municipal staff at their meetings. Members of this committee help identify and set the advocacy agenda for the year, while developing a strong network with industry leaders and policy makers.
Email Graham Whitaker at gwhitaker@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Government Affairs Committee meets monthly and monitors municipal, county, state, and national legislation that impacts the rental housing industry. The Committee frequently hosts elected officials and senior municipal staff at their meetings. Members of this committee help identify and set the advocacy agenda for the year, while developing a strong network with industry leaders and policy makers.
Email Graham Whitaker at gwhitaker@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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Scott Marczewski
CAM, CAPS Senior Community Manager Hyde Park Apartments (919)467-0303Co-Chair -
Housing Affordability Subcommittee (HASC)
Meetings: Monthly, Third Tuesday at 9:30am
The Housing Affordability Subcommittee (HASC) will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government Affairs Committee on issues related to both Affordable Housing and housing affordability. The group will focus on developing the Association’s responses to pending public policy and regulatory issues that affect housing affordability, as well as working to advance a proactive agenda of measures which seek to address affordability issues.
The HASC is open to all members to join, and there is no requirement to participate in the Government Affairs Committee to get involved. Email Graham Whitaker at gwhitaker@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Housing Affordability Subcommittee (HASC) will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government Affairs Committee on issues related to both Affordable Housing and housing affordability. The group will focus on developing the Association’s responses to pending public policy and regulatory issues that affect housing affordability, as well as working to advance a proactive agenda of measures which seek to address affordability issues.
The HASC is open to all members to join, and there is no requirement to participate in the Government Affairs Committee to get involved. Email Graham Whitaker at gwhitaker@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
Membership Committee
Meetings: Monthly; First Thursday at 9:30am
New Members Welcome!
The Membership Committee is responsible for Retaining, Engaging, and Recruiting the association’s members. This committee plans, promotes, and hosts Maximize Your Membership and Inside the Multifamily Mind. The Ambassador Program is managed by this committee and serves to focus on helping new members during the first six months of their membership.
Interested in attending this committee meeting? We are able to offer a virtual option for those who are not able to attend in-person. Please email Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org for the virtual meeting link.
New Members Welcome!
The Membership Committee is responsible for Retaining, Engaging, and Recruiting the association’s members. This committee plans, promotes, and hosts Maximize Your Membership and Inside the Multifamily Mind. The Ambassador Program is managed by this committee and serves to focus on helping new members during the first six months of their membership.
Interested in attending this committee meeting? We are able to offer a virtual option for those who are not able to attend in-person. Please email Vicki Franciosi at vfranciosi@triangleaptassn.org for the virtual meeting link.
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Steven Spears
Business Development Director Full House Marketing (919)362-6282Co-Chair
PR & Community Outreach Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Second Tuesday at 9:30am
The Public Relations and Community Outreach Committee is responsible for promoting TAA to the general public and creating brand recognition of our Association and industry. The committee spearheads the Association's ongoing outreach and community service projects.
Email McKena Cadawas at mcadawas@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Public Relations and Community Outreach Committee is responsible for promoting TAA to the general public and creating brand recognition of our Association and industry. The committee spearheads the Association's ongoing outreach and community service projects.
Email McKena Cadawas at mcadawas@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
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Ashley Davoli
CAM, CFC, NC Real Estate Broker, SHRM-CP, NAAEI Faculty Business Development Manager Carolina Restoration Services (336)457-1629Co-Chair
Special Events Committee
Meetings: Monthly; Second Wednesday at 9:30am
The Special Events Committee meets monthly and fosters networking forums for the TAA membership through the development, planning and execution of various Association events. In 2026, events will include After Work Networking, Trade Show, Golf Tournament, and TOPS Awards.
Email Mackenzie Lazerow at mlazerow@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
The Special Events Committee meets monthly and fosters networking forums for the TAA membership through the development, planning and execution of various Association events. In 2026, events will include After Work Networking, Trade Show, Golf Tournament, and TOPS Awards.
Email Mackenzie Lazerow at mlazerow@triangleaptassn.org for more information.
XCEL Committee
Meetings: Monthly; First Wednesday at 9am
By building tomorrow's leaders through social engagement, professional development, and community service, XCEL strives to unite new professionals in the Multifamily Housing Industry. XCEL's goal is to serve as a medium for continued involvement and growth within the industry.
This committee plans and hosts the Rise & Grind Series, produces podcasts and hosts Happy Hour Headshots to provide a headshot opportunity while raising money through donations for a chosen charity. Most recently, the group has raised money for Heart with Hands, which was hurricane relief in Western North Carolina.
Email Dan Pauley at dpauley@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
By building tomorrow's leaders through social engagement, professional development, and community service, XCEL strives to unite new professionals in the Multifamily Housing Industry. XCEL's goal is to serve as a medium for continued involvement and growth within the industry.
This committee plans and hosts the Rise & Grind Series, produces podcasts and hosts Happy Hour Headshots to provide a headshot opportunity while raising money through donations for a chosen charity. Most recently, the group has raised money for Heart with Hands, which was hurricane relief in Western North Carolina.
Email Dan Pauley at dpauley@triangleaptassn.org for more information on this committee.
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Greyson Painter
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ), ISA Board Certified Master Arborist SO-6649B Director of Sales Leaf & LimbCo-Chair
