Area Council

The Local Advisory Council is a critical component of IAA’s strategic plan. This council actively plans and executes local engagement strategies including educational and networking events, member recruitment and retention, and local advocacy efforts. Council members serve as the key contributors to new and existing services and programs throughout the year.

Council Members Include:

Rick Moore, Evansville Housing Authority

Natalie Lichtefeld, Edward Rose & Sons

Shaun Hicks, AMP Residential

Twana Paulus, RentPath, Inc.

Laura Daywalt, Indiana Apartment Association

IAA’s resources extend throughout the Evansville area, the state of Indiana, and at the national level. As an IAA member, you belong to a community of professionals that share mutual goals, interests and commitments. Becoming involved with your local multifamily network will allow you to make valuable connections with peers, share knowledge and gain insights into the latest trends in your profession.

Local Benefits

• Direct connections with local government resources to keep you informed of local issues
• IAA monitors and advocates on your behalf to ensure legislation advances multifamily interests
• Position yourself for promotional opportunities. IAA allows members to practice leadership skills through its Regional Ambassador and Professional Development Committees
• Exchange best practices and develop leadership and management skills when you attend local meetings and events
• Attend free or discounted courses and seminars designed to increase industry knowledge, promote professionalism, and provide better services to apartment renters and owners

State Benefits

• Utilize the Click and Lease Program to improve accuracy, save time and money, and protect your community
• Recruit the best talent by posting your open positions and connect with job seekers on IAA’s Career Center
• IAA actively advocates on your behalf at the Indiana General Assembly
• Attend the largest regional multifamily conference in the Midwest. Learn about new products and services, attend educational courses to hear nationally-known speakers and network with peers
• Access to the IAA website that allow members to share advice on topics of professional interest
• FREE classes to increase industry knowledge, promote professionalism, and provide better services to apartment renters and owners – all designed to increase NOI
• Receive a free subscription to IAA’s award-winning trade publication, INSites, which keeps members informed on local, state, and national activities

National Benefits

• Protecting the industry through local, state and national advocacy initiatives and grassroots mobilization.
• Network and learn about national apartment trends at NAA Meetings and Expositions.
• National award-winning monthly magazine and newsletters to keep you updated.

Upcoming Events and Education in Evansville

The Middle Child of Multifamily

A course written especially for the issues of the assistant manager, this class will provide great tips for success in that role.  Tips for dealing with resident drama, supplier drama, team drama, and even manager drama will be discussed! Discussions will include collections, leading the leasing team, managing the maintenance team, and stepping into the manager’s role when needed. The instructor will also do a deep dive into lease renewals, rent increases, and even steps for your personal growth in the industry. Lots of meat in this session, so sign up today!

Instructor: Vicki Sharp

Date: Tuesday, March 10

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT

Location: Evansville

Cost: FREE for members

Register here!

I Can’t Compete with That!

In a market of new, glitzy, and glamourous communities, sometimes it seems that the older property doesn’t stand a chance. YES THEY DO! In this session, renovations that you can use to upgrade your property will be discussed. There are literally dozens of things that can be done in the older community that will attract residents to pay for them!

Instructor: Vicki Sharp

Date: Tuesday, March 10

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm CDT

Location: Evansville

Cost: FREE for members

Register here!

Coming up in IAA’s Southern Council Area!

BLOOMINGTON

Unarmed Response to Active Shooter Events

IAA has partnered with the Indiana State Police to offer active shooter training to Bloomington multifamily professionals. Police educators will share general safety and response information while also answering questions oriented toward property management. The session includes a screening of a video, review of best practices for safeguarding oneself and others in the event of an active shooter.

Topics will include:

– Developing a plan specific to your property/location.

– Reviewing your location’s security.

– Training all staff on emergency response and preparing an emergency kit.

– Dealing with hostile or overwrought people in an effort to de-escalate issues before they become an emergency.

– Communicating and working with police and emergency response agencies.

Instructor: Alfred Lux

Date: Tuesday, February 11

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am EDT

Location: Bloom Apartments (1051 S. Adams Street, Bloomington, IN 47403)

Cost: FREE for members

Register here!

JEFFERSONVILLE

Fair Housing = Good Business

All of us could be held liable for a fair housing compliant. Come join us to learn. During this session, we will discuss:

– What Maintenance Professionals need to know about Fair Housing

– Leasing Do’s and Don’ts

– The 7 Steps to handling a Reasonable Accommodation Request

– Recent Indiana laws that affect occupancy and emotional support animals

– Criminal Background Best practices

– How to avoid a harassment complaint

Instructor: Sherre Helmer

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020

Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm EDT

Location: Jeffersonville Township Public Library – North Program Room (211 E Court Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130)

Cost: FREE for members

Register here!

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And more around the state!

• Indianapolis 
• Merrillville
• South Bend
• Lafayette/Kokomo

Evansville Local Government Contacts

Mayor

Lloyd Winnecke: (812) 436-4962

City Council

Regular meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Check the agenda for start times.

View the City Council homepage.

Members

Ward 1 Dan McGinn: (812) 479-6336

Ward 2 Missy Mosby, President: (812) 453-6479

Ward 3 John Hayden: (812) 618-2122

Ward 4 Connie Robinson: (812) 204-3869

Ward 5 Justin Elpers: (812) 454-3479

Ward 6 Jim Brinkmeyer: (812) 480-6909

At-Large Dr. Dan Adams: (812) 459-4221

At-Large Michelle Mercer: (812) 568-5393

At-Large Jonathan Weaver: (812) 568-0562

City Clerk

Laura Brown Windhorst: (812) 436-4992

Building Commissioner

Ron Beane: (812) 436-7884

*City offices are located in the Civic Center Complex (1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 47708)

View the Evansville and Vanderburgh County website.

Rental Registration

Annual registrations for rental properties are due by May 10 to avoid possible late fees. Registration are handled by the Evansville-Vanderburgh Building Commission Office. Visit here for additional information.

Local Government Proposals/Ordinances Currently Under Consideration

• Evansville discussing levying tax on property owners in downtown areas
• Evansville Council introduces resolution outlining abatement scoring criteria: Resolution C-2017-16

Find out more information about these ordinances by logging in to IAA’s Member Only portal.

Local Associate Members in the Evansville Area

Save time and receive the best quote possible by buying from IAA-vetted Associate Members. Search for vendors and service professionals servicing the Evansville area and connect with a specific contact committed to ensuring you receive the best possible product or service. Thank you for supporting IAA associate member business!

Click here to view the Buyer Guide!

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Associate Membership in IAA opens doors!

If your business has a product or service needed by the multifamily housing industry, associate membership in the Indiana Apartment Association can be a valuable asset. IAA associate membership promises one thing: EXPOSURE. Your membership will open doors and help you achieve your business goals.

• Gain direct contact with apartment owners and managers in your areas
• Stay current on important industry developments in the multifamily industry
• Boost sales of your products and services

Demonstrable benefits include:

• Members Buy From Members campaign that encourages members on the site level as well is in the corporate office to contact associate members first when looking for a product or service.
• Increased visibility through local networking and sponsorships of events in your area
• Display your IAA pride through certificates, plaques, window cling, etc.
• Access to member only information on the industry and association in our publications
• Subscription to industry news and trends in INsites magazine and Multifamily Minute newsletter
• And more! Contact IAA for full details

For the past seven years, the Indiana Apartment Association and the local Evansville council has presented awards that recognize those in the region that exemplify the best of the multifamily industry.

2018 Award Honors

Join us as we celebrate the stars of the Evansville area at the 2019 IAA Southern STAR Awards Dinner. This brand new event gives you the opportunity to enjoy a night of networking, honoring the best of the best in the southern region, dinner, and drinks. Winners of the Southern STAR Awards, formerly the Best of the Best Awards, will be announced during the dinner.

• Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019
• Location: Old National Events Plaza (715 Locust St., Evansville, IN 47708)
• Cost: $65/member, $95/non-member

Nominate your Communities and Employees Today for STAR Awards!

The IAA Southern STAR Awards recognize apartment communities of all types and sizes in various categories, as well as the top multifamily and vendor professionals in the Evansville area.

Awards submissions are now open! The deadline for all nominations is Monday, February 25, 2019. Nominations should encompass successes from 2018. Winners will be presented during the awards dinner on March 21, 2019.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 25, 2019.

• Property Manager of the Year
• Assistant Manager of the Year
• Leasing Professional of the Year
• Maintenance Supervisor of the Year
• Maintenance Technician of the Year
• Best Affordable Housing Community
• Best Community Resident Retention Program
• Best Clubhouse/Leasing Office
• Best Overall Curb Appeal
• Best Decorated Model
• Best Overall Property
• Associate Member of the Year
• Associate Member Company of the Year

STAR Award nominees and winners will be encouraged to submit for the statewide awards, announced on October 10 in Indianapolis.

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2017 Awards

The Best of the Best Awards honors were presented April 19, 2018.

2017 Leasing Representative of the Year

Amy Harrellson, Schnute Apartments

2017 Maintenance Technician of the Year, the “James Robert Crider Tribute”

Thomas Walls, Kennedy Tower

2017 Maintenance Supervisor of the Year

J’Juan Helm, White Oak Manor and Schnute Apartments

2017 Rising Star

Kurtis Roesler, Ashley Pointe Apartments

2017 Assistant Manager of the Year

Janie Springer, Caldwell Homes

2017 Property Manager of the Year

Natalie Lichtefeld, The Timbers Apartments

2017 Regional Manager of the Year

Jessica Coursey, CAM, CAPS, NALP, HCCP, Flaherty & Collins Properties

2017 Owner/Management Company of the Year

Flaherty & Collins Properties

2017 Best Overall Property of the Year

River Point Apartments

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2016 Awards

In 2017, more than 50 nominations were entered for more than a dozen awards for 2016 service. Honorees at the 2016 AASI Best of the Best presented in spring 2017 were:

2016 Leasing Representative of the Year

Lacarra Compton, Edward Rose & Sons

2016 Maintenance Technician of the Year, the “James Robert Crider Tribute”

David Roblin, Flaherty & Collins Properties

2016 Maintenance Supervisor of the Year

Kevin Biggs, Edward Rose & Sons

2016 Rookie of the Year

Thomas Walls, Flaherty & Collins Properties

2016 Most Valuable Player of the Year

Steffany Brown, Interprop Properties

2016 Assistant Manager of the Year

Emily Goad, Interprop Properties

2016 Property Manager of the Year

Kayla Buhmeier, AMP Residential

2016 Regional Manager of the Year

Ashlee Finnerty, AMP Residential

2016 Green Thumb of the Year, the “Kathy Kling Tribute”

Mission Viejo Villas, Interprop Communities

2016 Industry Expert of the Year

Denise Haggard, AMP Residential

2016 Owner/Management Company of the Year

Edward Rose & Sons

2016 Best Overall Property of the Year

Indian Woods, AMP Residential

2016 Associate Member of the Year

Alicia Kaid, RentPath

2016 Associate Member Company of the Year

RentPath

2016 Volunteer of the Year

Jessica Coursey, Flaherty & Collins Properties

2016 Convention MVP

Misty Mack, Flaherty & Collins Properties