GFAA Board of Directors and Staff
Officers
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Catina Rhinehart is the President of the GFAA. She works as the Director of Operations for Morganton Management, and has been a part of the multi-family industry for 16 years. Catina has her CAM and CAPS, a NC Real Estate Broker's license, and is an Advanced Instructor for NAAEI. During her career, she has been introduced to incredible mentors and feels her success is directly related to their guidance and support through challenges she has faced. She also feels that the GFAA would benefit others because of networking opportunities and the legislative voice that we are a part of. Being involved is crucial to our future. In her spare time, Catina volunteers with the Tarheel Weimaraner Rescue.
Email: gfaapresident@gmail.com |
Jennifer Pittman is the Vice President for the GFAA. She is a strong believer in Education and bettering our industry and community through hard work, ethics and determination. She is currently the Regional Manager for A-Venture Management, and has been with the company for 7 years, and holds a CAM designation. Jennifer feels that the GFAA has mentored her to be a better property manager, professional and person. She thinks the GFAA is important for the local businesses because of the vast network and exposure that we offer. For fun, Jennifer loves mermaids, and all things beach-y!
Email: jennifer@a-venturemgt.com |
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Karen Perkins is the Immediate Past President for the GFAA. Karen has been in Property Management for 15 years with Blue Ridge Companies, and is currently the Community Manager of The Reserve at Carrington Place. Karen also serves as the Secretary for the Apartment Association of North Carolina. She has her NALP, CAM and CAPS. She has chosen to serve the GFAA because she wants to give back to the industry that has given her so much. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, at her church and traveling.
Email: manager@reserveatcarringtonplace.com |
Directors
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Angela Raupp is the Education Chair for the GFAA. With over 16 years of experience in multi-family, she is currently managing The Regency and Lakeshore Grande for Apartment Dynamics. As a huge advocate for Education, Angela has her NALP, CAM, CAPS, CPO, is a certified proctor and a faculty member of NAAEI, a graduate of the AANC Leadership Lyceum, and a 2018 Award Recipient for Fayetteville's 40 under 40. She thinks it is imperative to stay current on all issues in the industry and she enjoys finding great seminars for the GFAA. She loves spending time with her spouse, 3 children, and running for her IRUN4 Buddy and is currently training for her first half marathon.
Email: araupp@aptdynamics.com |
Jonathan Elliot is a longstanding believer in advocacy for multi-family. He serves as the GFAA's Governance Chair to keep our members up-to-date on legislative issues on the local, state and national levels pertaining to our industry. Jonathan believes it is important to constantly grow and keep informed in your chosen profession. He is the owner of Arran Rentals and has been in property management and real estate since 1986. He also enjoys spending time on his family's farm, and has three adult children.
Email: arranrentals@gmail.com |
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Kris Kenney is the Vendor Council Chair for the GFAA. He has 14 years of experience in our industry, and is currently is working with Sherwin Williams as a Senior Sales Representative. He believes that the GFAA brings fun, excitement and support to our members through its education and events. Outside of work and the GFAA, Kris is the Executive Director of the Hurricanes Sled Hockey in NC which creates opportunities for those with disabilities. He also has a spouse, 2 children and plays hockey for fun. His advice to you - get more involved by joining the GFAA!
Email: Kris.l.kenney@sherwin.com |
Brenda Leidholdt-Seay is the Membership Co-Chair for the GFAA. She has been in the multi-family for 13 years, spending the last 6 years with her current employer, Wellington Advisors, as a Regional Manager. She joined the GFAA because it gives her the chance to meet new vendors and network with existing ones, as these members are crucial to our industry. Brenda has her NALP and CAM, and is a NC Real Estate Broker. Her hobbies are spent with her husband and children, riding 4 wheelers, dirt bikes, UTV's; and going to the beach as much as possible!
Email: brenda@wellingtonadivsors.com |
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Stephanie Reeser is the Co-Chair for Membership for the GFAA. She joined the association because she wants to give back to the industry she is very passionate about. Stephanie is a Senior Account Executive for RentPath, LLC, Apartment Guide and Rent.com and has been with this company over 5 years. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, her very first job was as a leasing consultant 25 years ago! Stephanie has a daughter, enjoys live music, cooking, binge watching anything British; and traveling.
Email: sreeser@rentpath.com |
Emilie Williamson is the Publicity and Events Coordinator for the GFAA. She is the owner/operator of Savvy Cleaning Company and is known as Mrs. Clean Freak. Her company has been in business for 6 years. As a business owner she feels that nothing is more important than communication, and the GFAA gives locals an open platform to get direct feedback. Fun facts about Emilie - her native language is French, she was born in Quebec, Canada, and she came to NC to study zoology at NC State (Go Wolfpack!). She enjoys camping; her favorite place so far is KOA RV Resort in Wilmington.
Email: manager@gosavvyclean.com |
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Emilia Wright is the GFAA's Young Professionals Liaison. She has been with Hawthorne Residential Partners for three years, and is currently the Community Manager of Waterford. With her NextGen prospective, she finds the GFAA to be important to industry growth, as well as her own personal and professional development., and encourages other young professionals to get involved. Emilia enjoys attending local concerts and events, kayaking and paddleboarding, running 5K's, and visiting her new nephew and family in SC.
Email: grovemanager@hrpliving.com |
Ericka Peterson is the GFAA's Community Outreach Chair and has been working in our market for 13 years. Currently she is the Sales and Marketing Manager for A+ Moving and Storage. Ericka enjoys being involved with the GFAA because it allows businesses to connect with apartments on a more personal level, as building strong relationships is important. She gives back to the community by also serving on the KidsPeace Board, and the PR Board for the Longleaf Pine Realtors. Her passions are her son, her pets; and doing anything outdoors.
Email: localmovinginc19@aol.com |
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Amber Yassem serves as the GFAA's Advisor. She works for Wilkinson Real Estate Advisors as the Community Manager of Morganton Place. She has been in Property Management for 14 years, started in Washington as an Assistant Manager, and has a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. She chose to join the GFAA to get more involved in the local community, and for the educational and networking opportunities. Amber is also a Rodan + Fields Consultant, works out at Pure Barre, and loves animals.
Email: amber.yassem@wilkinsonrea.com |
Lauren Gibbs is the Bylaws Chair for the GFAA. She works for Horizon Realty Advisors as the Community Manager of both Kings Cross and Kings Point. After being in the industry for over 10 years, Lauren can attest that the GFAA gives her great resources, and helps her gain insight to industry changes both locally and nationally. She enjoys spending time with her family by going camping and visiting the mountains. Fun Fact about Lauren - she was a synchronized figure skater before getting into property management!
Email: lauren@kingscrossandpointe.com |
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