20 on the Rise

About 20 on the Rise
The National Apartment Association's 20 on the Rise celebrates the brightest rising stars with 10 years or less experience in the rental housing industry at the industry's largest event, Apartmentalize. As a dynamic career builder, you have already made major professional strides and demonstrate the potential to go far every day.
This rebranding from 20 in their Twenties includes new benefits. While you’ll still receive a free registration to Apartmentalize in Las Vegas, June 11–13, 2025, you’ll also get virtual, pre- and post Apartmentalize mentoring, an in-person networking session with a leadership speaker and onstage recognition during an Apartmentalize General Session.
Winners will also get the jackpot of being recognized:
- Throughout the event in Las Vegas, June 11 - 13
- In the pages of NAA’s units Magazine
- And on NAA’s event website and social media platforms.
Finally, you’ll be invited to a free, invitation-only session Tuesday, June 10, prior to Apartmentalize, a prime time for rising stars to network and discuss their talents with industry leadership and committee members.
The call for applications for the Class of 2025 has closed. If you would like to be contacted to apply in the future, please sign up to be notified.
Still have questions? Watch our informational webinar, check out the information below and Meet the Culminating 20 in their Twenties, Class of 2024 here.
Program Information
- NAA membership is required
- 10 years or less experience in rental housing
- Must be employed full time in the rental housing industry
- Demonstration of making a meaningful impact at the workplace
Interested in serving as a mentor for a 20 on the Rise participant? Submit your application today!
Meet the Class of 2025

Andrew Addy
Enterprise Account Executive
Zumper
Member of the Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan

Trey Ascencio
Community Manager
Greystar
Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Jesse Best
Maintenance Technician
J&G Companies
Member of the Indiana Apartment Association

Serece Dalton
Property Manager
Phillips Management Group
Member of the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association

Jessica Forbus
Assistant Manager
H2 Real Estate
Member of the Greater Birmingham Apartment Association

Geoffrey Gonzales
Regional Vice President of Operations
Olympus Property Management
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas

Chase Hunt
Vice President, Marketing Technology and Client Solutions
Avenue5 Residential
Member of the Arizona Multihousing Association

Michelle Kingson
District Manager
Pegasus Residential
Member of the Apartment Association of Western North Carolina

Vanessa Konieczki
Community Manager
Thrive Communities
Member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association

Audrey Kupovics
Multi-Site Leasing Manager
AMLI Management Company
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas

Gabriel Lugo
Community Manager
Asset Living
Member of the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando

Hector Mora-Petras
Community Manager
RangeWater Real Estate
Member of the Bay Area Apartment Association

Ula Moscoso
Senior Regional Manager
RangeWater Real Estate
Member of the South East Florida Apartment Association

Christine Munda
Regional Operations Specialist
Berger Communities
Member of the Delaware Apartment Association

Emily Popa
Membership & Marketing Director
Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan
Member of the Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan

Shane Raby
Regional Manager
Continental Realty Corporation
Member of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association

Jason Simpson
Maintenance Supervisor
Greystar
Member of the Permian Basin Apartment Association

Tareka Slaughter
Community Director
Gallery Residential
Member of the Greater Birmingham Apartment Association

Celia Smart
Senior Project Manager
Ready Fitness
Member of the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association

Sarah Wieman
Regional Manager
Yardi
Member of the Pennsylvania Apartment Association
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