Rommel Anacan
With more than 20 years of multifamily industry experience, Rommel brings a unique blend of real-world insight, practical strategies, and engaging storytelling to help professionals break through limitations and achieve greater success. From onsite operations to corporate leadership, Rommel understands the challenges facing today’s industry and delivers actionable ideas that inspire people to think differently and take action. A sought-after speaker for leading multifamily events and organizations, including Apartmentalize by the National Apartment Association and Multifamily Executive Conference, Rommel’s relatable approach empowers audiences with tools they can immediately apply to create stronger results.
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Samuel Anderson
Known as Mr. Preneur, Samuel is an entrepreneur, media CEO, podcast host, mentor, and investor who helps businesses grow through strategic marketing, branding, and digital content. As the Founder and CEO of Enso Media Firm, he has spent more than 11 years helping businesses generate growth through video, social media, and content strategy. Through his Mr. Preneur brand and the You Can't Afford Me podcast, Samuel shares practical marketing strategies that help entrepreneurs and professionals build trust, create purposeful content, and turn attention into opportunity. His engaging, high-energy sessions leave attendees with actionable ideas they can put to work immediately.
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Shanae Auguste
Shanae is a Partner with Loebsack & Brownlee, where she has spent more than a decade representing multifamily housing providers and guiding clients through the eviction process. A passionate advocate for the multifamily industry, Shanae is committed to helping housing professionals navigate complex legal issues with confidence through practical guidance, timely legislative updates, and real-world insights.
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Shanenn Bryant
With more than 30 years in the multifamily industry and over a decade in learning and development, Shanenn helps organizations uncover the hidden behaviors that shape team dynamics and workplace performance. As the founder of Top Self® and creator of the Invisible Drivers™ framework, she equips leaders with practical strategies to better understand how people think, communicate, and respond under pressure. Having facilitated more than 400 trainings and provided over 900 hours of coaching, Shanenn delivers engaging, no-fluff sessions that help attendees strengthen teams, improve retention, and create healthier workplace cultures through actionable, real-world insights.
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Dana Duckworth
Dana is a nationally recognized speaker, culture and engagement strategist, and multifamily professional with more than 15 years of experience in people operations. Through her consulting business, Speak Up Dana, she helps organizations build workplaces where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to succeed. Known for her authentic storytelling and engaging presentation style, Dana creates meaningful conversations that inspire positive change and strengthen workplace culture. She is also the host of the Hilariously Unemployed podcast, where she shares encouragement and practical insights for navigating career transitions and professional growth.
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Pat Finn
Pat is a Managing Attorney at Brownlee Whitlow & Praet. Prior to joining the firm, he spent nearly a decade working in the District Attorney’s Office and in private practice, handling a wide range of criminal, juvenile, family, and civil matters. His practice has been rooted in litigation throughout NC, with experience appearing before Magistrates as well as District and Superior Court Judges across multiple counties. Pat earned his J.D. from Charlotte School of Law and dual bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and History from Virginia Tech. He is admitted to the NC State Bar and focuses his practice on residential and commercial landlord-tenant law and civil litigation. Pat is actively involved in several professional organizations, including GCAA and multiple state and local bar associations, and previously served as President of the Catawba County Bar Association.
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Monica Frazier
Monica Frazier is the Director of Property Management for Bedrock Management LLC and a respected multifamily leader with more than 14 years of experience in residential and commercial property management. Known as "Your Resident Professor," Monica is an engaging speaker and trainer specializing in fair housing, leadership development, cultural intelligence, artificial intelligence, operational excellence, and the future of multifamily housing. As the founder of Melanin In Multifamily, she is passionate about fostering community, developing future leaders, and empowering professionals across the industry through education, innovation, and inclusive leadership.
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Rider Harris
Rider is the Founder and CEO of GoBananas.ai, an AI training and consulting company that helps organizations put artificial intelligence to work in practical, everyday ways. Over the past three years, he has delivered hands-on AI workshops and keynotes to more than 100 organizations across 15 states, helping professionals streamline workflows, boost productivity, and embrace emerging technology with confidence. Known for his engaging, jargon-free approach, Rider equips attendees with practical AI tools and strategies they can implement immediately. His multifamily experience includes speaking at APTSPalooza, IREM and BOMA events, and apartment association conferences across the country, making him a trusted resource for professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Kim Hurd
Kim is a nationally recognized multifamily leader with nearly 30 years of experience in leasing, operations, marketing, and learning and development. A former President of the National Apartment Association Education Institute and one of only five NAAEI Senior Faculty members, Kim is known for developing leaders and helping teams achieve exceptional results. Recognized twice as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Indianapolis, Kim works with property management organizations nationwide to strengthen leadership, elevate team performance, and improve business outcomes. Her high-energy presentation style, practical strategies, and authentic approach leave attendees with actionable ideas they can immediately put into practice.
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Caj Jennifer
Caj is the Senior Learning & Development Specialist for the Maryland Multi-Housing Association and a dedicated educator and speaker in the multifamily housing industry. With more than 17 years of experience in leasing, operations, and regional leadership, Caj brings real-world insight and practical strategies to every session. A former award-winning Property Manager, Caj has led high-performing teams through Class A lease-ups and competitive markets. Today, he uses his expertise in workforce development, instructional design, and leadership development to create engaging learning experiences that empower professionals, strengthen teams, and help shape the next generation of multifamily leaders.
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Candice Manning
Candice is a nationally recognized speaker, workforce development strategist, and award-winning educator. With more than 15 years of property management experience and over two decades in sales, training, and leadership, Candice specializes in leadership development, employee engagement, communication, and career growth. As the creator of the award-winning Leasing Training Academy, Candice has helped connect aspiring professionals to impactful careers through innovative workforce initiatives and hands-on education. A graduate of the NAA Leadership Lyceum and recipient of the 2025 NAA ACE Educator of the Year award, Candice brings authentic storytelling and practical strategies that challenge audiences to think differently, lead intentionally, and achieve lasting results.
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Steve Matre
Steve is the Principal Consultant for Success Matters 365, bringing more than 30 years of multifamily property management leadership experience across operations, accounting, marketing, training, revenue management, and human resources. Throughout his career, Steve has held senior leadership roles with respected organizations and developed a broad perspective on the strategies, systems, and people practices that drive success. With credentials including CPM, CPA, PHR, executive coaching, and artificial intelligence certifications, Steve combines business expertise with practical, actionable solutions. Known for his direct communication style and ability to simplify complex challenges, Steve helps leaders strengthen performance, improve operations, and create lasting change through strategy, accountability, and culture.
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Anna Nelson
Anna is a speaker, leadership development professional, and mental health advocate who helps ambitious professionals pursue success while prioritizing well-being. Through relatable storytelling, humor, and practical strategies, Anna challenges the idea that burnout is the cost of achievement and empowers audiences to create a more sustainable path to success. Drawing from her own experiences with anxiety, overwhelm, and high-achievement culture, Anna brings both personal insight and professional expertise to conversations around mental health, resilience, leadership, and workplace well-being. Her engaging session, Balanced Ambition, inspires attendees to redefine success, strengthen resilience, and lead with greater intention.
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Dr. Debbie Phillips
Dr. Debbie has spent more than 30 years developing high-performing teams and helping organizations strengthen their operational strategies. Combining frontline multifamily experience with academic research from The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, Dr. Debbie brings a unique perspective on leadership, employee engagement, and organizational success. Her doctoral research created an employee engagement model specifically for the multifamily housing industry, and she continues to share her expertise through teaching, consulting, and service on boards focused on workforce development and affordable housing. Dr. Debbie’s practical approach helps leaders build stronger teams and create lasting results.
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Mark Sharp
Mark is the CEO of The Maintenance Academy, where he designs and delivers practical training that strengthens technical skills, develops leaders, and improves property performance. With more than 20 years of experience in multifamily maintenance and operations, Mark brings a deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s teams. Known for his relatable, real-world approach, Mark is passionate about elevating the maintenance profession through education, accountability, and trust-based culture. His sessions provide actionable strategies that help maintenance professionals grow, lead effectively, and make a greater impact on their communities.
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Ishea Shepherd
Known as The Joyful Leader, Ishea is an experienced real estate management leader and Vice President at AMC Delancey Group, where she helps guide property management operations with a focus on team performance, service excellence, resident experience, and operational consistency. With nearly two decades of experience in property management, leadership development, and workplace culture, Ishea is passionate about helping teams communicate better, lead with accountability, and create environments where people feel valued and supported. Through her engaging sessions, Ishea shares practical strategies to strengthen teams, elevate service, and lead with both excellence and humanity.
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