IAA: Merrillville
IAA: Merrillville
IAA: Merrillville is the Local Advisory Council of the Indiana Apartment Association that serves the greater Merrillville Indiana area.
The purpose of IAA: Merrillville is to promote, advise, and protect the general interest of the construction, ownership, and management of multi-family housing by engaging and uniting industry members through informative and engaging educational and networking events.
About the Indiana Apartment Association
The Indiana Apartment Association is a statewide trade organization serving the multifamily industry in the State of Indiana
IAA Mission Statement
- To promote, advise and protect the general interests of the ownership and management of multi-family housing in the Indiana area by uniting those engaged in the business.
- To uphold the dignity of the property management profession and to acquire and disseminate useful business information among its members, to foster a spirit of cooperation among its members; to cultivate higher standards of practice and business ethics.
Contact Us
9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 725
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 816-8900
Fax: (317) 816-8911
Email: [email protected]
Board of Directors
President: Colleen LeRose, Banner Property Management, LLC
First Vice President: Suzanne Mendyke, Andover Management Corp/In Good Company
Second Vice President: Denise Webb, Prairie Point
Immediate Past President: Raquel Shamble, Andover Management Corp/In Good Company
Secretary/Treasurer: Leyla Barchett, Cressmoor Arms
Associate Representative: Trisha Weise, For Rent Media Solutions
Members at Large: Angela Fielder, Weiss Entities; Jennifer Gullette-Coleman, Creekside at Meadowbrook; Janis LaFond, Orchard Park – Chesterton; Mary Lewis, Andover Management Corp/In Good Company
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 Education Courses in Merrillville
Fair Housing for Maintenance
This course is designed specifically for your entire maintenance team. With discrimination complaints, testing and fines on the rise, it is imperative to abide by federal, state, and local laws regarding fair housing. Understand your role in fair housing, including the law as it applies to familial status disabilities, occupancy standards, resident selection, service animals vs. therapy animals, or companion animals.
Register your staff today to:
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Know what to say and, more importantly, what not to say
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Learn how to make reasonable accommodations
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Ensure your resident relations are compliant with fair housing regulations
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Gain practical solutions you can use tomorrow
About the Instructor:
Gavin Greene is a Regional Property Manager with Flaherty & Collins Properties and oversees operations for more than 15 properties that include more than 1,000 units. His background includes LIHTC as well as affordable housing.
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT
Location: Brickshire Apartments (9000 Lincoln St., Merrillville, IN 46410)
Cost: FREE for members, $160 for non-members
Disaster Preparedness: Taking the Initiative
The purpose of this course is to prepare both multifamily and commercial property staff members for natural disasters and common emergencies that can happen on site and how to handle the aftermath, when to handle responses in-house and when to call in the experts. This interactive course is targeted toward property managers, assistant property managers, maintenance, and engineers.
Learn more on how to respond to common disasters, including:
- Fire disaster recovery, the staff role, how to build an emergency kit, securing the property in the immediate aftermath, working with a restoration company, tenant management, insurance, and longer-term reconstruction needs
- Water damage statistics, liability from the property and tenant perspectives, damage categories and classes, assessing the issue, and how to respond and dry out
- Mold facts and types, code requirements, assessing an issue, liability, and follow-up needs
- Vehicle impact, storm damage, boarding up before an event, roof leaks: how to secure the property, communicating with constituents, permits, functional actions, and reconstruction
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT
Location: Traditions Apartments (331 S. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor, IN 46304)
Cost: FREE for members, $160 for non-members
Instructor from: Hays & Sons
Also coming up in:
IAA’s Northern Council Areas
South Bend
- Aug. 16: Multifamily Marketing – Video & Social Media. Learn more.
- Aug. 22: Front Line Leasing with Lisa Trosien. Learn more.
- Aug. 23: Appliances 101. Learn more.
Lafayette/Kokomo
- July 25: Active Shooter Training. Learn more.
- Sept. 19: Leading from the Heart.
- Oct. 25: Plumbing 101.
And more around the state!
Local Government Proposals/Ordinances Currently Under Consideration
Find out more information about these ordinances here.
Local Associate Members in the Merrillville Area
American Family Insurance
AmeriClean Inc.
AT&T
Brouwer Brothers Services
Carpet Showcase Distributors
Cleaning/Carpet Cleaning Water n Fire Restoration
Coin-O-Matic with Harry Miller Appliances
Custom Appliances/Carpets
Elevate Energy
Floor & Wall Inc.
Frontier Communications
Generate Sales + Marketing
Glass Door of Northwest Indiana
Green Arbor Landscape
HD Supply-Facilities Maintenance
HLM Insurance Agency (Allstate)
Korellis Roofing Inc.
Langer & Langer
MasterClean
Midwest Landscape Specialists, Inc.
Monroe Pest Control Co., Inc.
NWI Health Dept. Cooperative Tobacco Prevention
NWP Services Corporation
Republic Services NW IND Able Disposal
Rite Rug Flooring
Screening Reports
Service Doctor Remodeling & Design
Site Services
Specialty Cleaning and Contracting Services
Star Disposal of Indiana
State Farm Insurance
Steindler Signs + Graphics
Technology Consultants Group, LLC
Thorn Heating & Cooling
Want to recommend a class, instructor, or associate member for membership in your area? Submit your feedback here!
I am proud to be an activate member of IAA. The courteous & professional service IAA provides along with the educational seminars and networking with my peers, helps me succeed as a property manager.
I have been in the apartment industry since 2008 and loved it the moment I started. The IAA is as strong as its members, so it is always great to recruit and meet new members. I am a firm believer in networking; getting to know, like, and trust others. On top of the networking opportunities, the IAA offers exceptional and important classes.
As a team, we felt like we were a little slow in terms of how long it took us to join IAA, but looking back are so glad we did. It was one of the best decisions we made not just because it put us in front of our target audience on a monthly basis, but because we have been able give back and be active members of the industry. Sitting on committees, attending events / meetings, and diving in to serve and make an impact where we can has been so rewarding for all of us.