NAA Mourns Loss of 2014 Chairman of the Board Brad Williams

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Williams had just been inducted into the NAA Hall of Fame, only the 20th person to achieve that honor.  

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of Brad Williams, CAPS, CPM.

Williams was an esteemed leader, a mentor to countless professionals and an industry veteran, working his way up from Porter to Regional Vice President during his 47-year career with Lincoln Property Company.

He was also a tireless volunteer, serving for more than 30 years—even after his chairmanships were completed—and was always encouraging others to get involved. He served as President of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas from 1998-1999; President of the Texas Apartment Association from 2005-2006; and  Chairman of the Board of NAA in 2014, the 75th anniversary of the trade association.

Williams was a indefatigable advocate for the industry and a part of his legacy includes his instrumental role in the founding of the NAA Political Action Committee (NAAPAC) in 1995. He continued to serve as the NAAPAC Chairman or Vice Chairman until 2006. Advocacy was his true passion.

Williams’ most recent accolade came just months ago in front of his peers in Dallas, when he was inducted as just the 20th member of the NAA Hall of Fame—the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a rental housing professional.

“Brad earned his spot in the NAA Hall of Fame by representing the best of the rental housing industry,” said NAA President & CEO Bob Pinnegar, CAE, at the time of Williams’ induction. “He has championed the industry throughout his extensive, 40-year career with Lincoln Property Company and has diligently served NAA, including his tenure as the 2014 Chairman of the Board. His commitment to the industry is apparent, as he has earned multiple designations and served on an apartment association board or executive committee for the last 28 years. Brad has earned the respect of his peers and the industry as a whole, and we are honored to induct him into the NAA Hall of Fame.” 

Brad Williams’ legacy to the apartment industry is tremendous and he will be deeply missed.