The Connecticut Apartment Association is proud to announce that our 2007 Fifth Annual Tradeshow was the biggest and best show that the association has held to date. The seminar line up for the 2007 show was truly impressive! CTAA went above and beyond to bring the level of quality much higher than previous years. The association had a phenomenal array of local and national speakers that brought a higher level of educational opportunities to the show’s 335 attendees. Our Keynote Speaker, former Governor John Rowland brought a powerful and moving motivational message that had the audience members both laughing and in tears. Leah Brewer of Full House Marketing taught our property manager and leasing agent attendees about different ways to increase occupancy in her fast paced and energetic seminar. The Landlord Law Firm gave an intriguing session on problem tenants and how best to handle the problematic situation. Our maintenance professional attendees also learned a great deal about personal safety equipment from Roto-Rooter’s seminar and from Clean Sweep Restoration Services about the impact of mold and the standards of remediation so that properties are safe and healthy for tenants to enjoy.

CTAA also had a terrific array of vendors exhibiting on the tradeshow floor - with the number topping out at 59 exhibitors. The association would like to thank all those that participated and sponsored! We hope to see you again next year!

1.) Garden Style / Townhouse pre 2000 –
The Pavilions - Northland Investment Corporation

2.) Garden Style / Townhouse 2000 & Newer –
The Mansions at Hockanum Crossing - The Mansions LLC

3.) Mid-Rise pre 2000 -
Bigelow Commons - Northland Investment Corporation

4.) High-Rise 2000 & Newer –
Hartford 21 – Northland Investment Corporation

5.) Community of the Year –
Avalon Walk - Avalon Communities

6.) Maintenance Professional of the Year –
Fred Cicio
Tarragon Management, Inc.

7.) Property Manager of the Year –
Tracy Williams
Tarragon Management, Inc.

8.) Management Company of the Year –
Northland Investment Corporation

Thomas McGrath
Community Preservarion Corp.
245 Saw Mill Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Phone: 914.747.2570
Fax: 914.747.2587
tmcgrath@communityp.com
www.communityp.com

Member News – Promotions, Changes, New Hires …

Tarragon Management Inc.

Parkview Apartments
Krystel Laramee has been transferred from Woodcliff Estates as a Leasing consultant to Parkview Apartments and promoted to Property Manager.
We would like to welcome Kevin Lebel as Maintenance Technician at Parkview.

Sagamore Hills, Middletown
We would like to welcome our new Assistant Manager Kathy Bruni at Sagamore Hills.

Vintage at the Grove
Lily Figueroa has been transferred as Business Manager of The Liberty Building to Vintage at the Grove Business Manager in Manchester.

Ann Emerson
CTAA Past President
Regional Manager, Equity Residential

How did you enter the multifamily industry?
I started as a property manager 10 years ago for a 168 residential units in Enfield CT. At that time, I was newly married, and was looking to start a new career- I had spent the 6 years prior in hotel and restaurant management. I was seeking an opportunity to still be able to work with the public, but in a field that offered better hours than some of the late nights I was used to.

What led to your current position?
When the company I started with was purchased by Equity Residential in 2000, I was retained by Equity, and my opportunity for growth flourished. I quickly became a manager of 432 units, than a general manager of 820 units within 3 separate communities in central CT. From there it was just waiting for a local opportunity to become a regional manager with the company that had done so much for my success, in the career that I had grown to love.

What made you want to volunteer with CTAA?
I had been doing a lot of business with vendors that were a big part of the start up of the CTAA. I was thrilled at the chance to get to meet and network with so many other colleagues and vendors in this business. I could not help but to be thrilled with the chance to be a small part of this huge vision of growing this organization into the well known association it is today.

What do you hope to accomplish with your service to CTAA? or Do you have a vision of what you would like CTAA to become?
The CTAA has grown every year in membership and response since it's inception; continuing at that clip would be a lasting accomplishment for all of us involved. I would love to see more members be active with the board, it's an experience that creates lasting friendships and camaraderie throughout the industry.