Apartment Association

Greenwood Village, CO · Founded 1968

Trade association representing apartment owners, property managers, and industry suppliers in metro Denver

Primary audience
Industry professionals
Work area
Trade association
Topic
Rental housing
Contact
Amie Robertshaw
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization serves Colorado's rental housing industry by promoting professionalism and providing support to property owners, management companies, and suppliers. Based in Greenwood Village, CO, it operates with $5.1 million in annual revenue and has been active since 1968.

What They Focus On

Industry Professionalism

Advancing professional standards and best practices among apartment owners, managers, and suppliers in metro Denver

Rental Housing Advocacy

Representing interests of rental housing providers and supporting healthy relationships between landlords and tenant communities

Member Resources

Delivering operational support, training, and networking opportunities to strengthen Colorado's apartment industry

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$5.1M

+14.2% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$4.7M

+7.9% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$8.1M

-0.2% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $5,093,893 $4,653,339 $8,119,975 0
2022 $4,459,280 $4,314,391 $8,133,603 0
2021 $4,286,253 $4,044,670 $6,351,017 0
2020 $3,809,408 $3,254,045 $6,848,826 24
2019 $3,255,298 $3,039,564 $5,901,068 24
2018 $3,480,413 $3,178,257 $5,150,821 20
2017 $3,266,166 $2,914,607 $4,393,269 19

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connect with apartment owners, management companies, and industry suppliers across metro Denver

  • 02

    Standards Development

    Establish and promote professional standards and best practices for the rental housing industry

  • 03

    Resource Delivery

    Provide training, advocacy, and operational support to members and their tenant communities

  • 04

    Industry Leadership

    Advocate for rental housing interests and support community initiatives addressing housing needs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Apartment Association

Industry Advocacy

Represents rental housing industry interests and promotes professional standards for apartment owners and management companies

Professional Development

Provides training and resources to enhance professionalism among apartment industry members and suppliers

Member Support Services

Delivers operational support and resources to rental housing providers and their tenant communities

Community Assistance

Supports initiatives addressing housing instability, including programs for homeless families in the Denver area

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Apartment Association.

Amie Robertshaw

Amie Robertshaw

Past President, Executive Vice President, Zellis Residential
2 hrs/week
Mark T Williams

Mark T Williams

Executive Vice President, Apartment Association of Metro Denver
Full-time
Compensation: $252,650
Angela Fletcher

Angela Fletcher

Affordable Housing, Director of Housing Management, Denver Housing Authority
2 hrs/week
Chad Craven

Chad Craven

Supplier Director, CEO, ParkM
2 hrs/week
Pat Klass

Pat Klass

Vice President, Co-Manager, Lenox Hill Investments, LLC
2 hrs/week
Tonya Storovich

Tonya Storovich

Supplier Director, Owner/CFO, Santee Metal Works, LLC
2 hrs/week
Eric Geist

Eric Geist

Owner Director, Sr Director Construction Services and Maintenance, DCPS
Erica Sanchez

Erica Sanchez

Owner Director, Vice President Operations, Places Management LLC
Taylor Mueller

Taylor Mueller

President, Senior Director, Real Estate, Greystar Real Estate Partners - Mountain
Tamera Greene

Tamera Greene

President-Elect, Vice President of Community Management- West Region, Thompson Thrift Development, Inc.
Chanele Richardson

Chanele Richardson

Treasurer, Regional Vice President, Asset Living
Pete Muccio

Pete Muccio

Supplier At Large, Partner, Tschetter Sulzer Muccio, P.C.
Lisa Jefferies

Lisa Jefferies

Secretary, Senior VP of Operations, MAXX Properties
Aimee Duplessie

Aimee Duplessie

Owner Director, Associate Vice President, Avenue5 Residential
Marcella Eppsteiner

Marcella Eppsteiner

Owner Director, Chief Experience Officer, Mission Rock Residential, LLC
Annalisa Lavoie

Annalisa Lavoie

Owner Director, Regional Vice President, Kairoi Residential
Amy Mark

Amy Mark

Owner Director, Asset Manager, MIG Real Estate
Joe Jimenez Jr

Joe Jimenez Jr

Supplier Director, General Manager, Real Floors Inc, Real Floors, Inc.
Jessica Rodgers

Jessica Rodgers

EAC Chair, Senior Learning and Development Specialist, Mission Rock Residential, LLC
Rocky Sundling

Rocky Sundling

JLAC Chair, Sr. Director Real Estate, Greystar Real Estate Partners - Mountain
Brandi Crouch

Brandi Crouch

Networking Council Chair, Account Executive, Real Floors, Inc.
Nick Hernandez

Nick Hernandez

Suppliers Council Chair, Director of Project Management, JNJ Construction
Amy Jo Lassers

Amy Jo Lassers

IROC Chair, Principal, Level 10 Property Group
Sarah Cinderwood

Sarah Cinderwood

EAC Chair Elect, Senior Operations Manager, Bryten
Orapin Williams

Orapin Williams

Networking Council Chair Elect, Area Manager, Woodspear Properties
Peg Hawley

Peg Hawley

Suppliers Council Chair Elect, Commercial Sales, Bear Cleaning & Restoration
Dave Mann

Dave Mann

IROC Chair Elect, Owner, Patriot Properties
Terry Simone

Terry Simone

NAA Region VIII VP, Chief Operating Officer, Four Mile Capital
Bobby Hutchinson

Bobby Hutchinson

CAA President, President, Sentinel Advisors
Mike Zoellner

Mike Zoellner

AAMD Alliance, Managing Partner, ZF Capital
Diane Gonzalez

Diane Gonzalez

Affordable Housing, Regional Director, Avail Property Management
TJ Beaver

TJ Beaver

Ambassadors, CEO, Evolutionary Capital Improvements
Christine Hatter

Christine Hatter

Apartments Giving Back Day, Relationship Manager, DCPS
Yvonne Alva Lens

Yvonne Alva Lens

Apartments Giving Back Day, Sr Account Executive, Mountain West, OneApp
Heather Sandoval

Heather Sandoval

Best Practices, Senior Vice President Operations, Bryten
Jon Butters

Jon Butters

Bowling Tournament, Account Manager, Real Floors, Inc.
Sarah Rullo

Sarah Rullo

Bowling Tournament, Vice President of Operations - Colorado, Apartment Management Consultants, LLC
Sarah Edison

Sarah Edison

Career Initiative, VP of Sales, Evolutionary Capital Improvements
Clover Sharpe

Clover Sharpe

Career Initiative, Vice President of People & Brand Experience, Zocalo Community Development
Chelsea Fredell

Chelsea Fredell

Charity Auction, Senior Project Manager, RedPeak
Erin Mangers

Erin Mangers

Charity Auction, VP of Operations, Mission Rock Residential, LLC
Kerry Egelston

Kerry Egelston

Chili Cookoff, Senior VIce President, Griffis Blessing, Inc.
Cameron Ober

Cameron Ober

Chili Cookoff, Regional Property Manager, Greystar Real Estate Partners - Mountain
Cristina Louis

Cristina Louis

Chili Cookoff, Account Manager, Redi Carpet Sales of Colorado
Brian Sanchez

Brian Sanchez

Communications, Founder & Owner, Denver Apartment Finders
Adam Berger

Adam Berger

Economic Conference, Senior Vice President, Avenue5 Residential
LaSarha Swanson

LaSarha Swanson

Economic Conference, Regional Manager, Highmark Residential, LLC
Tom Polewchak

Tom Polewchak

Golf Tournament, Regional Vice President, Griffis Blessing, Inc.
Jennifer Nessett

Jennifer Nessett

Hall of Fame, Regional Vice President, SRG Residential
Bobby Pass

Bobby Pass

HOME Program, Area Maintenance Manager, Waterford Lone Tree
Chris Price

Chris Price

HOME Program, Construction Manager, MAXX Properties
Felisha Austin

Felisha Austin

Inclusion & Diversity, Critical Asset & Critical Initiative Support, Willow Bridge Property Company
Desiree Romero

Desiree Romero

Inclusion & Diversity, District Manager, Avenue5 Residential
Sheritta Washington

Sheritta Washington

Inclusion & Diversity, Regional Account Manager, GreenWay Waste & Recycling
Jammie Bandor

Jammie Bandor

June Awards, Portfolio Director, RedPeak
Chris Beno

Chris Beno

Maintenance Mania, Sr. Director of Property Services, CONAM Management Corporation
Tanya Jones

Tanya Jones

Maintenance Mania, National Account Manager, HD Supply
Tim Turner

Tim Turner

Maintenance Mania, Area Maintenance Manager, Avenue5 Residential
Hope Ivory

Hope Ivory

Membership Development, VP of MultiFamily Operations, Cardinal Group Management
Ashley Lewis

Ashley Lewis

Membership Development, Regional Manager, Camden Property Trust
PP

Parke Pettegrew

President El
2 hrs/week
AH

Andrew Hamrick

Sr VP Gov Af
Full-time
Compensation: $207,987
LG

Lisa Godbehere

VP Evdents &
Full-time
Compensation: $133,840
JE

Julie Evans-Schmitt

VP Member Se
Full-time
Compensation: $133,838
CD

Christopher Dean

VP Communica
Full-time
Compensation: $123,396
AW

Annie Williams

Dir Special
Full-time
Compensation: $106,402
PM

Peter Muccio

Supplier At
2 hrs/week
JH

Jennifer Henderson

Director

Milestones

1968

Association Founded

1968

Established to represent apartment owners and management companies in Denver metro area

1970

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1970

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt trade association serving rental housing industry

2020

Revenue Growth Milestone

2020

Began period of sustained revenue growth, reaching $3.8 million during challenging market

2023

Record Revenue Achievement

2023

Achieved highest annual revenue of $5.1 million, reflecting expanded member services

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AD
Aimee Duplessie Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AL
Amanda Lingenfelser Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AL
Amy Lassars Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AJ
Ashley Jefferson Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
BD
Bob Donahue Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
BH
Bobby Hutchinson Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CS
Clover Sharpe Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
EG
Eric Geist Director 2.00 hrs/week
ES
Erica Sanchez Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jared Miller Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JH
Jennifer Henderson Director 2.00 hrs/week
SZ
Sabrina Zunker Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
TG
Tamera Greene Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
TM
Taylor Mueller Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Terry Simone Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
TC
Tiffany Crump Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$299K

Mark T Williams

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Mark T Williams Executive VP $252,650 $46,471 $299,121 40
Andrew Hamrick SR VP Gov Af $207,987 $43,346 $251,333 40
Christopher Dean VP Communica $123,396 $41,425 $164,821 40
Julie Evans-Schmitt VP Member Se $133,838 $30,737 $164,575 40
Lisa Godbehere VP Evdents & $133,840 $17,284 $151,124 40
Annie Williams DIR Special $106,402 $9,504 $115,906 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partially Forgiven

Total Approved

$431K

Total Forgiven

$391K

91% forgiven

Jobs Retained

27

Loan Details 2 loans

$215,500
Partially Forgiven
Forgiven: $172,707 80%
Approved Apr 29, 2020
Lender Zions Bank, A Division of
Jobs Reported 16
Forgiven On Mar 25, 2021
$215,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $217,803 100%
Approved Mar 25, 2021
Lender Zions Bank, A Division of
Jobs Reported 11
Forgiven On Apr 21, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$29K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
FH
Family Homestead DENVER, CO
$29K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
6 Registrations
3 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 3 total

National Apartment Association
3 filings
Self
A
Association Of Metropolitan Water Agencies
2 filings
A
Association Of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Apartment Association

Phone

(303) 329-3300

Social

Visit Website
7100 E Belleview Avenue 305 Greenwood Village, CO 80111