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

  • April Bloom

    April Bloom

    Associate Real Estate Manager, CBRE

    Member

  • Jimmie Frierson

    Maintenance Supervisor, Lerner Enterprises

    Member

  • Kimberly Funkhouser

    Jefferson Apartment Group

    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

  • Alexander Kirby

    Alexander Kirby

    Senior Property Manager, Akridge

    Member

  • Rick Lowman

    Rick Lowman

    Director of Engineering, Stout and Teague Management Company

    Member

  • Erin Outtrim

    Erin Outtrim

    AVP, Residential Compliance, Bernstein Management Corporation

    Member

  • Silas Pace

    Silas Pace

    CFO, Carydale Apartments Management, LLC

    Member

  • Daria Simpson

    Daria Simpson

    Associate Real Estate Manager , CBRE

    Member

  • Jennifer White

    Property Manager, Lerner Springs at Reston

    Member