About 20 in their Twenties
The National Apartment Association's 20 in their Twenties celebrates the best and brightest rental housing professionals 29 years or younger at our largest event, Apartmentalize. These industrious career builders have already made great professional achievements and possess the potential to go far.
With a complimentary registration to Apartmentalize in Atlanta June 7–9, 2023, selected candidates will be recognized throughout the event, in NAA’s units Magazine and on NAA’s event website and social media platforms. They will also be invited to a free, invitation-only breakfast, a prime time for rising stars to network and showcase their talents.
The call for applications for the Class of 2023 has closed. If you would like to be contacted when the application period for the Class of 2024 opens, please sign up to be notified.
Know of a good candidate for the Class of 2024? Nominate them today!
Program Information
- NAA membership is required.
- Must be 29 years or younger on June 9, 2023.
- Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry.
- Demonstration of making a meaningful impact at the workplace
- How does the selection process work?
Answer: Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be selected by an NAA Task Force.
- A maximum of 20 applicants will be selected based on the following:
o Quality of Overall Written Application (20%)
o Innovative Ideas (25%)
o Demonstration of Leadership (25%)
o Letter to Self (10%)
o Career Goal (10%)
o Reference (10%)
- Applicants selected for the Class of 2023 will be notified via email no later than March 8.
- Need more information?
Answer: Reach out to Stefani Hurst.

Shirley Alvarez
Account Executive
CORT Furniture Rental
Pompano Beach, Florida

Marcus Armstrong
ACS Consultant
J Turner Research
Lubbock, Texas

Justine Beardslee
Sales & Marketing Manager
Landmark Properties
Gainesville, Florida

Taylor Bruzas
Regional Property Manager
Greystar
Spokane, Washington

Amanda DeHart
Digital Marketing Manager
RPM Living
Phoenix, Arizona

Richard George
Brand and Development Manager
The Breeden Company
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Jay Guinto
Assistant Community Manager
Greystar
Orlando, Florida

Geoffrey Hogan
US Senior Manager, Resource Center - Student Living
Greystar
Memphis, Tennessee

Libby Hollan
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
Greystar
Seattle, Washington

Ashley Jenkins
Multi-site Property Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
Odessa, Texas

Alex Kennedy
Regional Property Manager
Trilogy Real Estate Group
Indianapolis, Indiana

Mitchell Lovell
Risk Manager & IT Support
AMP Residential
Detroit, Michigan

Ezekiel Lucas
Business Development Manager
Rent Dynamics
Logan, Utah

Tyler Marker
Director of Marketing & Professional Development
Zidan Management Group, Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana

Faith Marts
National Trainer
RealSource Properties
Poinciana, Florida

Faith Mendoza
Performance Development Manager
Avanti Residential
Phoenix, Arizona

Khalil Muhammad
Service Manager
Essential Property Management
Troy, Michigan

Gabriela Ortiz
Director of Marketing
RPM Living
Tampa, Florida

William Sexauer
Acquisitions Associate
The Lawson Companies, Inc.
Franktown, Virginia

Kyle Shipp
Director of Digital Marketing
RPM Living
Phoenix, Arizona
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