TAA Team

TAA Team

TAA’s professional staff work collectively to deliver value to members.

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Chris Newton

Executive Vice President

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Chris Newton

Executive Vice President

Oversees all association operations, staff and governance.

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Sandy Garcia Hoy

Vice President & General Counsel

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Sandy Garcia Hoy

Vice President & General Counsel
sandy@taa.org

Manages legal affairs involving both the Texas Apartment Association as well as the rental housing industry.

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Glenda Holmes, CAE, ABC

Vice President of Member Services

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Glenda Holmes, CAE, ABC

Vice President of Member Services
glenda@taa.org

Oversees the TAA Click & Lease program, TAA REDBOOK and other technology programs. Directs volunteer recruitment and engagement initiatives.

Glenda Holmes has grown up in the TAA family, having served in six different staff positions over the course of nearly 32 years. Glenda loves music, travel and books and is the loudest cheerleader for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling team in support of her daughter Madison, who is a junior at UMHB.

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Becca Ramati

Vice President-Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation

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Becca Ramati

Vice President-Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation
becca@taa.org

Oversees all Education Foundation operations, programs, partnerships, fundraising and governance.

Becca has led TAAEF since September 2010 and loves helping people find the rental housing industry and collaborating on programs. Prior to TAA, Becca worked in DC in the House of Representatives and other non-profit organizations. Becca is a proud Oregon Ducks and on Saturdays in the Fall can be found watching the Ducks or the Georgia Bulldogs, her adopted team by marriage. Mom to two amazing kids, and very spoiled Goldendoodle, she loves travel, Pilates, wine, books, and being with friends and family.

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Leah Jenkins

Vice President of Education

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Leah Jenkins

Vice President of Education

leah@taa.org

Leah is a visionary and experienced leader serving as the Vice President of Education. Her role involves overseeing operational education initiatives and driving programs that foster the development and growth of the industry. Leah is an innovative thinker with a deep understanding of multifamily housing and proptech, with a strong emphasis on operational education.

A proud native Texan, Leah enjoys spending her free time outdoors.. Leah finds joy in making the most of every moment.

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Heather Reynolds, CMP

Vice President of Events & Programs

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Heather Reynolds, CMP

Director of Meetings & Events
heather@taa.org

Leads, plans, and executes TAA’s calendar of meetings and events for leadership and members. Manages event strategy, budgets, logistics, and execution. Oversees the TAA Professional Awards process and partners with the VP of Conferences on key programs at the annual TAA ONE Conference. 

Heather has been with the association for over 15 years, starting as the receptionist and now serving as Director of Meetings & Events. She’s a big animal lover, a foodie, comedy, and enjoys all kinds of music. Outside of work, you’ll find her traveling, cruising, and spending time with friends, family, and – most importantly – her four grandbabies!

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Claire Massey

Vice President of Conferences

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Claire Massey

Vice President of Conference & Exhibitions
claire@taa.org

Manages the association’s annual TAA ONE Conference & Expo.

Claire has led corporate event, marketing, and community management teams for the past 15 years. While in the tech industry she managed large-scale global conferences and tradeshows across North America, Europe and Asia. Claire loves traveling, entertaining friends, being out in nature and at home with her goldendoodles and husband.

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Mike McCormack

Vice President of Technology

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Mike McCormack

Vice President of Technology
mike@taa.org

Oversees all TAA’s technology infrastructure, databases and projects.

Mike has spent his entire career, over 3 decades, working in the association world, mostly in the Washington DC area. He is passionate about IT and helping associations make the most of what technology has to offer.

Outside of work, Mike loves to play golf, read, do woodworking, fish and spend time at the gym. He also enjoys traveling with his wife.

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Sarah Chezbro

Vice President of Marketing

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Sarah Chezbro

Vice President of Marketing
sarah@taa.org

Leads the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives to drive brand growth and member engagement.

Sarah is a native Texan who is fueled by creativity and collaboration. She has been in the rental housing industry since 2007, working both onsite and as marketing support at both the regional and national level. Away from work, Sarah has two boys who keep her busy with sports. To recharge, you can find her at yoga, in her garden, with her Goldendoodle, and spending time with friends and family.

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Madalyn Howell

Director of Marketing

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Madalyn Howell

Director of Marketing

Leads all social media, SMS and email marketing initiatives.

Madalyn is a marketing professional with multifamily experience driving innovative, ROI‑focused strategies. Named one of NAA’s Top Twenty in Their Twenties, she blends creativity, leadership, and a strong sense of community. A lifelong Austinite and UT Longhorn, she enjoys life with her husband and young son and channels her love for interior design into projects at home.

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Danielle Corbell, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

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Danielle Corbell, CPA

Chief Financial Officer
danielle@taa.org

Oversees the budgets, financial reporting and controls for the association, the TAA PAC and the TAA Education Foundation.

Danielle has been with TAA for over four years and was born and raised in Austin, Texas. Danielle came to TAA with over ten years of public accounting experience as an auditor focusing on not-for-profit organizations. Danielle and her husband have two precious and rambunctious boys, ages seven and four, who keep the house full of energy and laughter. During her spare time, Danielle enjoys going on early morning walks, watching true crime, and spending time with friends and family.

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Regina Howell

Finance Director

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Regina Howell

Finance Director
regina@taa.org

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.

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Jennifer Woster

Secretary/Receptionist

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Jennifer Woster

Secretary/Receptionist
jennifer@taa.org

Provides general administrative support and office management for the association.

Jennifer has enjoyed working for TAA going on 10 years. She is the voice of TAA answering the general phone line. When not at work, Jennifer enjoys time with her family, raising her Texas Longhorns, and playing tennis.

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