Emerging Leaders Council

The mission of the Emerging Leaders Council is to support and enrich the goals of AOBA while providing a platform to shape the development, encourage mentorship and advance the next generation of AOBA members.

AOBA launched the Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) for property management professionals, with less than 15 years of experience, in 2019. The ELC meets quarterly to develop professional development seminars, networking opportunities, and connections with local leaders. Each member of the ELC commits to:

  • A two-year term
  • Attend at least three out of the four quarterly  ELC meetings per year
  • As a group, plan at least one professional development program per year
  • Participate as a member on at least one AOBA committee, preferably a government affairs committee
  • Attend the Annual Meeting and at least one additional AOBA special event per year
  • Support at least one AOBA-sponsored community outreach activity per year
  • Engage and educate others about AOBA’s mission
  • Recruit new members to AOBA

By joining AOBA's Emerging Leaders Council, representatives agree to be actively involved in AOBA's mission to protect and enhance the value of its members’ investments through effective leadership, advocacy, information exchange, and professional development. 

Emerging Leaders Council

  • Cierra Clark

    Cierra Clark

    Property Manager , Monument Realty

    Chair

  • Harrison Miller

    Harrison Miller

    Director of Residential, Gelman Management Company

    Co-Chair

  • Patchie Bergman

    Patchie Bergman

    Senior Property Manager, Akridge

    Member

  • Jourdyn Beverly

    Jourdyn Beverly

    Assistant Property Manager, Capitol Crossing Advisors

    Member

  • April Bloom

    April Bloom

    Associate Real Estate Manager, CBRE

    Member

  • Amira Carney

    Community Manager, 3350 at Alterra

    Member

  • Jef Frederick

    Jef Frederick

    Dreyfuss Management

    Member

  • Kimberly Funkhouser

    Jefferson Apartment Group

    Member

  • Lyric Generals

    Lyric Generals

    Rent Administrator, Bernstein Management Corporation

    Member

  • Caroline Gieseler

    Caroline Gieseler

    Property Manager , Akridge

    Member

  • Ben Griffin

    Ben Griffin

    Associate Real Estate Manager, CBRE

    Member

  • JJ Hayes

    Real Estate Manager, CBRE

    Member

  • Jose Jimenez

    Jose Jimenez

    Property Manager, Lerner Springfield Square

    Member

  • Kendell Johnson

    Kendell Johnson

    Real Estate Manager , CBRE

    Member

  • Alexander Kirby

    Alexander Kirby

    Senior Property Manager, Akridge

    Member

  • Carla Lewis

    Carla Lewis

    Assistant Building Manager, Republic Properties Corporation

    Member

  • Tara Littleton

    Tara Littleton

    Property Management Coordinator, BXP

    Member

  • Rick Lowman

    Rick Lowman

    Director of Engineering, Stout and Teague Management Company

    Member

  • Attiya Mahmood

    Attiya Mahmood

    General Manager, Bozzuto Management Company

    Member

  • Mary Narlee

    Mary Narlee

    Stream Realty Partners

    Member

  • Erin Outtrim

    Erin Outtrim

    AVP, Residential Compliance, Bernstein Management Corporation

    Member

  • Silas Pace

    Silas Pace

    CFO, Carydale Apartments Management, LLC

    Member

  • Sara Pearson-Wilkinson

    Sara Pearson-Wilkinson

    BXP

    Member

  • Iyarnna Travers

    Iyarnna Travers

    Cushman & Wakefield

    Member

  • Sarah Warter

    Sarah Warter

    Property Administrator, Stream Realty Partners

    Member

  • Andrea Watson

    Andrea Watson

    Assistant Property Manager, JBG SMITH

    Member

  • Jennifer White

    Property Manager, Lerner Springs at Reston

    Member

  • Kelvin Williams

    Kelvin Williams

    Jefferson Apartment Group

    Member