TAA’s professional staff work collectively to deliver value to members.
Executive
Chris Newton
Executive Vice President
Oversees all association operations, staff and governance.
Legal
Sandy Garcia Hoy
General Counsel
Manages legal affairs involving both the Texas Apartment Association as well as the rental housing industry.
Bill Warren
Of Counsel
Consults with the association on legal matters impacting the rental housing industry in Texas and laws governing the rental relationship.
Government Affairs
David Mintz, CAE
Vice President of Government Affairs
Oversees the association’s government affairs activities, legislative agenda and PAC.
Kyle Jackson
Director of Government Affairs
Directs PAC fundraising, volunteer legislative engagement and related government affairs activities.
Chris Newton and Sandy Garcia Hoy are also part of the Government Affairs team.
Education and Meetings
Donna Harbers, CMP
Vice President of Meetings & Education
Manages association meetings and education programming.
Heather Reynolds
Education Director
Manages all TAA in-person seminars; assists with other meetings and events.
Membership
Glenda Holmes, CAE, ABC
Vice President of Member Services
Oversees the TAA Click & Lease program, TAA REDBOOK and other technology programs. Directs volunteer recruitment and engagement initiatives.
Conference & Expo
Lynn Fisher, CMP
Vice President of Conference & Exhibitions
Manages the association’s annual Education Conference & Lone Star Expo.
Communications and Marketing
Michelle Helmers
Vice President of Communications & Marketing
Manages TAA print and digital communications. Handles media inquiries.
David Hewlett
Communications Director
Manages the association’s social media channels, maintains website content and coordinates and produces digital and print marketing materials.
Finance
Regina Howell
Finance Director
Manages financial, tax and accounting reports including reconciliation of association member service programs. Responsible for meeting registration including Education Conference, Lone Star Expo and Board of Directors meetings.
Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation
Becca Ramati
Vice President-Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation
Oversees all Education Foundation operations, programs, partnerships, fundraising and governance.
Administrative
Jennifer Woster
Secretary/Receptionist
Provides general administrative support and office management for the association.