Turning Research
into Action
TAAEF’s work centers on three priorities: Recruit, Retain, and Advance. The Foundation helps members address workforce challenges—from attracting applicants and reducing turnover to developing future leaders and understanding emerging trends.
Research matters most when it leads to action. With data and resources to guide conversations about the industry’s workforce future, we can build that future together.
2026 TAAEF Board of Directors
The Foundation is led by a 15-person Board of Directors composed of current TAA officers, past TAA and TAAEF Presidents, members-at-large and TAA’s Executive Vice President.
Ian Mattingly
President
LUMA Residential
Mike Rust
TAA Officer
Highland Commercial Properties
Matt Jones
TAA Officer
AMLI Management Company
Cayce Coon
TAA Officer
Amalgamated Management
Christy Rodriguez
TAA Officer
Judwin Properties
Clay Hicks
TAA Past President
Hilltop Residential
Renee Zahn
TAA Past President
Greystar
Gary Blumberg
TAAEF Past President
Brite Real Estate Investors, LLC
Kelley Liserio
TAAEF Past President
HomeSpring Residential Services
Ryan Baldwin
Member-at-large
Franklin Apartment Management
Stephanie Graves
Member-at-large
Q1O Property Advisors
Ashley Jenkins
Member-at-large
Westwood Residential Companies
Chelsea Kneeland
Member-at-large
Multifamily Insider
Patton Locke
Member-at-large
AMLI Management Company
Mindy Price
Member-at-large
Inside the Why
Chris Newton
TAA Executive Vice President
Becca Ramati
TAAEF Vice President