
2021 Honorees
The Diamond Award process has continued to evolve year after year. This year is no exception.
We strive to continually enhance the value of these prestigious awards that are given to those who display
excellent performance.
The staff and Board of Directors would like to congratulate all of the nominees and finalists for 2021. The winners of each category will be announced on April 12, 2022.
Professional and Community Award Nominees
Rookie Maintenance Technician of the Year – sponsored by The Liberty Group

Michael Ambrose
Comet Greensboro

Jeffrey Anderson
Watercourse Apartments

Joshua Crigger
Matthew Grande
Rookie Leasing Professional of the Year – Sponsored by BG Multifamily

Cameron Bullard
Brassfield Park

Megan Davis
Abbotts Creek

Jessica Eaton
Windsor Upon Stonecrest

Marietta McLaughlin
Brookberry Park

Alyssa Parsons
Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Amber Person
The Avenue
Best Supporting Role – sponsored by Response Grid

Sarah Foil
Clachan Management

Adam Greer
Blue Ridge Companies

Shane Lively
Hawthorne Residential Partners

Brittney Vanhook
Phillips Management Group

Lou Zampino
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Leasing Professional of the Year– Sponsored by Renew-It Master

Soren Daum
Winston Factory Lofts

Bailey Ellis
Addison Point

Claybriell Lanier
The Avenue

Isabella Paramo
Park Forest

Michaela Presnell
Friendly Manor

Susannah Wares
Windsor Upon Stonecrest
Maintenance Technician of the Year – sponsored by BluSky Restoration

Cody Boniface
Residences at Diamond Ridge

Carlos Catalan
Matthew Grande

Zack Kocher
Park Forest

Antonio Rivas
Legacy at Twin Oaks

Ronald Szelazek
Ardmore Terrace
Assistant Manager – sponsored by Full House Marketing

Lauren Atkinson
Brookberry Park

Jeanne Bergeron
Addison Point

Brittney Bryant
Piedmont Place

Serece Dalton
Colonial Apartments

McKenzie Griffin
Abbotts Creek

Samuel Hermes
The Village Lofts

Amanda Higdon-Solek
Comet Greensboro

Tabatha Kirkland
Ardmore Terrace

Meghan Oleska
Palladium Park Apartments

Olivia "Shay" Pencola
Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Jamaula Sykes
The Avenue
Bobby Proctor Maintenance Supervisor of the Year – sponsored by Spangler Restoration

Leo Angeles
Carlisle Residential Properties

Brett Barney
Blue Ridge Companies

Ronnie Collie
Southwood Realty

Harrison Hoang
Southwood Realty

Chad Lloyd
Southwood Realty

Marvin Melgar
Apartment Dynamics

Jose Montiel
Carlisle Residential Properties

Jason Pickard
Carlisle Residential Properties

Francisco Rojas
Clachan Properties

Anthony Royster
Phillips Management Group

John Scudder
Blue Ridge Companies

Alexandra Sechrist
Carlisle Residential Properties

Rodney Sellers
Blue Ridge Companies

Nathan Vulgamore
Allegiant-Carter Management

Nathan Walker
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Cynthia Apple Manager of the Year – sponsored by Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC

Dani Clemons
Hawthorne at Oak Ridge

Dana Fuller
Lindsey Manor

Ariel Griffith
Palladium Park

Jennifer Hamm
Sherwood Station

Carisa Jeffries
The Retreat at the Park

Maggie Lopez
Residences at Diamond Ridge

Dina Lovell
Hanover Terrace

Katrina Mitchell
Bridford Lakes

Alyssa Myrick
Ardmore Terrace

Jan Smith
Savannah Place

Jimmy Stuart
The Lodge at Lakeshore

Morgan Vickers
The Avenue

Kelly Willis
Davis Gardens

Melissa Wilson
Empire Crossings and Willow Run
Regional Manager of the Year – sponsored by RestorePro Reconstruction

Lisa Engelke
Bell Partners, Inc

Stephanie Harrison
Drucker & Falk

Brette Hemmings
Hawthorne Residential Partners

Lori Heyden
RE Carroll Management

Stephanie Moran
Blue Ridge Companies

Candice Pounds
Hawthorne Residential Partners

Tara Smiley
Carlisle Residential Properties
Corporate Professional of the Year – sponsored by Elite Property Services

Donna Barlett
Carlisle Residential Properties

Marshall Campbell
Burkely Communities

Debbie Dorsett
Blue Ridge Companies

Vicki Price
Phillips Management Group

Ashley Vetter
Phillips Management Group

Bethany Welch
Hawthorne Residential Partners
Turnaround Community of the Year – sponsored by Executive Furniture Leasing

Madison Woods
Hawthorne Residential Partners

Residences at Diamond Ridge
Carlisle Residential Properties
Most Dynamic Team – sponsored by Colored Dreams Painting Company

Alamance Reserve
Southwood Realty

Davis Gardens
Blue Ridge Companies
Conventional Community of the Year – Less Than 10 Years – sponsored by McNeely Pest Control

Comet Bermuda Run
Bell Partners, Inc.

Comet Greensboro
Bell Partners, Inc.

Davis Gardens
Blue Ridge Companies

Retreat at the Park
Allegiant-Carter
Conventional Community of the Year– More than 10 Years – Sponsored by RentPath

Ardmore Terrace Apartments
Carlisle Residential Properties

Brookberry Park
Blue Ridge Companies

Matthew Grande
Phillips Management Group

Palladium Park
Blue Ridge Companies

Whitehurst Apartments
Phillips Management Group

Windsor Upon Stonecrest
Southwood Realty
2021 Supplier Partner of the Year Finalists
Rookie Supplier Partner of the Year
AppFolio
J Turner Research
Zumper
Advertising & Promotions
Apartments.com
RentPath
Interior Contractor Partner of the Year
HSquared Carpet Cleaning
McNeely Pest Control
Renew-It Master
Sherwin Williams Paint
Exterior Contractor Partner of the Year
Night Owl Contractors
NC Poo Prints
Turner Asphalt
Landscaping Partner of the Year
Brightview Landscape Services
Canadys Landscaping and Grading
Long Brothers Landscaping
Professional Services Partner of the Year
BG Multifamily
Brownlee, Whitlow and Praet, PLLC
Full House Marketing
MRI Software
Product Supplier Partner of the Year
Chadwell Supply
D&L Parts Company
Prosource Fitness
2021 Designates
PTAA would like to recognize and congratulate the following property management professionals for earning their credentials from the National Apartment Association:
Certified Apartment Leasing Professional
Nicole Anderson
Megan Davis
Amy Fernandez
Laura McCain
Marietta McLaughlin
Yvonne Pardue
Heather Sloan
Ashley Stephenson
Brad Tarnowsky
Elisa Vasquez
Certificate for Apartment Management
Nicole Anderson
Marissa Burke
Heather Crews
Andrew Little
Jasmine Saunders
Certificate for Apartment Maintenance
Willie Battle
Clifton Lawson
Russell Locklear
Donald Sawyer
Certificate for Apartment Portfolio Specialist
Ivonne Adon
Johnny Bullard
Trefyn Carter
Kim Hitell
Brittney Nelson
Marie Rohl
Ashley Vetter
In Memoriam

Misti Dozier
Parr Investments

Billy Keller
Rangewater Real Estate

Jay Robinson
Burkely Communities
Award Namesakes

Cynthia Apple
Namesake of the Manager of the Year Award
Cynthia Apple was a great operations manager who truly cared for her residents and staff and demonstrated excellence every single day. She was a property manager’s property manager. Kind and considerate to all, Cynthia had the skills, ability, and demeanor that every owner looks for in a manager.

Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr.
Namesake of the Food Drive Owner's Cup
Clyde Fitzgerald, Jr. served the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC for 36 years as an advocate, board member, board chair, and later as the organization’s CEO for nearly 10 years. During his tenure as CEO, which coincided with one of the greatest economic recessions in our community, Clyde increased food distribution from 7 million to 31 million meals provided annually across 18 counties. Our community sadly lost this champion in the fight against hunger in 2018. He leaves us with the legacy of words he shared often: “Giving food to those in need is showing God’s love in a can. It’s always the right time to help somebody in need.”

Bobby Proctor
Namesake for the Maintenance Supervisor of the Year Award
Frederick Proctor, known as Bobby, was a member of the Signature Property Group family for eight years. His skill set and work ethic were that of a model employee and his positive disposition made him a joy to be around. Anyone who knew Bobby loved him. He was gentle and generous and an excellent role model in every facet of who he was. Sadly, Bobby passed away in 2006 and is greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. The award was created to honor not only Bobby, but those who embody such admirable qualities.

Jay Robinson
Namesake of the President's Choice Award
Jay Robinson was the President at Burkely Communities and also served on the board of the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association from 2017-2021. During his tenure as PTAA Board President, he advocated for our industry and initiated conversations that eventually led to the creation of an ongoing operational manual for our members during a pandemic. These conversations have evolved into shared best practices amongst our industry leaders. His willingness to step forward during a time of adversity has forever impacted the way our PTAA members work together to overcome challenges. Jay was a servant leader with strong character and integrity. He brought happiness and laughter to everyone around him and always lived life to the fullest. Jay leaves us with the legacy of words he shared: “Take time to do something good for somebody else.” While the naming of the President’s Choice award honors Jay, it is also created to celebrate those who embody his exemplary qualities.