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 notified when the next application period opens, please email [email protected].
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
Member of the South East Florida Apartment Association

Marcus Armstrong
ACS Consultant
J Turner Research
Member of the Houston Apartment Association

Justine Beardslee
Sales & Marketing Manager
Landmark Properties
Member of the North Central Florida Apartment Association

Taylor Bruzas
Regional Property Manager
Greystar
Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Amanda DeHart
Digital Marketing Manager
RPM Living
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association

Richard George
Brand and Development Manager
The Breeden Company
Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Jay Guinto
Assistant Community Manager
Greystar
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando

Geoffrey Hogan
US Senior Manager, Resource Center - Student Living
Greystar
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Memphis

Libby Hollan
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
Greystar
Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Ashley Jenkins
Multi-site Property Manager
Trinity Property Consultants
Member of the Permian Basin Apartment Association

Alex Kennedy
Regional Property Manager
Trilogy Real Estate Group
Member of the Indiana Apartment Association

Mitchell Lovell
Risk Manager & IT Support
AMP Residential
Member of the Property Management Association of West Michigan

Ezekiel Lucas
Business Development Manager
Rent Dynamics
Member of the Rental Housing Association of Utah

Tyler Marker
Director of Marketing & Professional Development
Zidan Management Group, Inc
Member of the Indiana Apartment Association

Faith Marts
National Trainer
RealSource Properties
Member of the Bay Area Apartment Association

Faith Mendoza
Performance Development Manager
Avanti Residential
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association

Khalil Muhammad
Service Manager
Essential Property Management
Member of the Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association

Gabriela Ortiz
Senior Marketing Manager
Roscoe Property Management Living
Member of the Bay Area Apartment Association

William Sexauer
Acquisitions Associate
The Lawson Companies, Inc.
Member of the Virginia Apartment Management Association

Kyle Shipp
Director of Digital Marketing
RPM Living
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association
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