AANC Committees

AANC offers members the opportunity to volunteer through various committees!

We rely on our volunteers to help make our Association a success. With 9 different committees, you're sure to find one that suits your interests. Please read the descriptions carefully to decide where your skills can best be utilized and where your interests lie. 

Feel free to attend a meeting or two before committing!

Committee Interest Form

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Develop opportunities to increase the overall diversity of AANC’s membership and provide necessary resources to educate and expand affiliate members knowledge surrounding best practices that drive inclusive and equitable work environments to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Meets monthly; the second Thursday at 10am.

Email Jon Lowder at jon@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Liz Newkirk
    Liz Newkirk
    Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC (704)970-3900
    Chair
  • Bridget Liberti
    Bridget Liberti
    RKW Residential
    Vice-Chair

Education Committee

The AANC Education Committees serves as a leading education resource for North Carolina's multifamily housing industry, managing statewide education programs and supporting affiliate education offerings.

Meets monthly; the second Tuesday at 10:30am.

Email Kristin Goins at kristin@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Terry Ragland
    Terry Ragland
    Blue Ridge Companies (336)889-1585
    Chair
  • Stephanie Loyd
    Stephanie Loyd
    J Turner Research (281)558-4840
    Vice-Chair

Government Affairs Committee

Through collaboration, education, and commitment to AANC PAC, the Government Affairs Committee represent the interests of the residential property management industry and communicate those interests to members, the public, and elected officials. Deliberate over legislative issues impacting the rental property management industry, assist the AANC Board with crafting AANC's position, and propose legislative agendas to the Board of Directors.

Meets monthly; the second Thursday at 3pm.

Email gad@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Bert Wray
    Bert Wray
    National Director, Strategic Accounts Chadwell Supply (336)404-1553
    Chair
  • Norm Praet
    Norm Praet
    Brownlee Whitlow & Praet, PLLC (919)863-6161
    Vice-Chair

Housing Affordability Committee

The mission of the Housing Affordability Committee is to advise the AANC Board on proactive and preemptive measures regarding issues relating to rent stabilization, Section 8 housing, rent control, source of income legislation, inclusionary zoning and other pertinent issues concerning housing affordability; as well as defensive measures in response to threatened or pending legislation.

Meets monthly; the first Thursday at 11am.

Email gad@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Scott Wilkerson
    Scott Wilkerson
    Ginkgo Residential (704)906-8740
    Chair
  • Susan Passmore
    Susan Passmore
    Blue Ridge Companies (336)442-1975
    Vice-Chair

Membership Committee

The mission of the AANC Membership Committee is to increase membership across North Carolina through growth and retention. The Membership Committee will work toward initiatives that support our local affiliates in achieving their individual goals and serving as a liaison for the local affiliate to both state and national associations.

Meets monthly; the third Friday at 9am.

Email Jon Lowder at jon@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Elizabeth Riley
    Elizabeth Riley
    The Liberty Group (919)931-2312
    Chair
  • Michelle O'Brien
    Michelle O'Brien
    Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC (980)253-6436
    Vice-Chair

NextGen Committee

The AANC NextGen Committee engages future leaders of the apartment industry by providing resources they need to lead, learn, and be successful in the multifamily housing industry.

Meets monthly; the second Thursday at 3pm.

Email Kristin Goins at kristin@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Shane Raby
    Shane Raby
    Middleburg Companies (336)337-4835
    Chair
  • Ashley Vetter
    Ashley Vetter
    Phillips Management Group 3368801943
    Vice-Chair

Public Relations/Marketing Committee

Develop and implement strategic, digital-driven marketing initiatives that promote member engagement and affiliate integration with the AANC; improve AANC's brand recognition by providing tangible value; inform and engage the membership around AANC news and events; and act as support for improving the public’s perception of the multifamily industry.

Meets monthly; the first Tuesday at 10am.

Email Jon Lowder at jon@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Bill Clements
    Bill Clements
    Director of Multifamily Business Development Environmental Diversified Services (EDS) (704)292-8927
    Chair
  • Megan Lord-Harvey
    Megan Lord-Harvey
    Regional Marketer Greystar (919)885-8172
    Vice-Chair

Revenue Committee

The Revenue Committee will identify short term and long-range financial goals for AANC, including both dues and non-dues revenue sources, and set strategies to achieve them. The committee will research and propose passive income generation options, including diverse investment vehicles, for the Association.

Meets monthly; the fourth Thursday at 10am.

Email Jon Lowder at jon@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Amanda Siegal Williams
    Amanda Siegal Williams
    Vice President BSC Holdings, Inc (336)292-9010
    Chair

State Suppliers Council

The AANC State Suppliers Council is committed to serve as the voice of the residential property management industry suppliers in North Carolina through goal-oriented collaboration that results in effective advocacy, developing business relationships, and professional growth.

Meets monthly; the first Wednesday at 8:45am.

Email Kristin Goins at kristin@aanconline.org for more information.
  • Elizabeth Riley
    Elizabeth Riley
    The Liberty Group (919)931-2312
    Chair
  • Liz Newkirk
    Liz Newkirk
    Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC (704)970-3900
    Vice-Chair