2026 AANC 20 on the Rise

20 on the Rise, powered by the AANC NextGen Committee, celebrates 20 rising stars with 10 years or less of experience in the rental housing industry.  This year, the individuals participating in 20 on the Rise are:

• Brandon Babyak (Valet Living)
• Jacob Bennett (Bozzuto)
• Curtis Burton (Continental Realty)
• Tori Chavez (Eastern Property Management)
• Ashley Davis (Pegasus Residential)
• Chelsey Edick (Ansley at Roberts Lake)
• Marlee Gagnon (Highmark Residential)
• Ashley Green (Highmark Residential)
• Eliza King (Pegasus Residential)
• Claybriell Lanier (Drucker + Falk)
• Austin Love (Prosource Fitness Equipment)
• Emily Melvin (Greystar)
• Elisabeth Morales (Greystar)
• Alexandra Sack (Arqline)
• Sierra Shively (Phillips Management Group)
• Michael Simos (Smart Amenity Solutions)
• TJ Speckman (Pegasus Residential)
• Elizabeth Sproles (Daymark Apartments)
• Heather Tabor (Brownlee Whitlow & Praet)
• Jovan Wright (GCI Residential)

Honorees receive a discounted rate of $49 to attend the 2026 AANC CONNECTed Conference in May and opportunities to network with AANC leadership and expand professional connections.