About NAAEI

The NAAEI executive committee consists of the following officers: President, President-Elect, Treasurer/Secretary and Immediate Past President. The NAAEI officers in conjunction with the NAAEI board act in accordance with the bylaws and policies of NAAEI and manage the affairs of the NAA Education Institute.   Elections for the position of Vice President are held every other year on even numbered years at Apartmentalize. 

Eligibility Criteria

• All applicants must be either an owner, developer, builder or operator with broad experience in multifamily housing.
• All applicants must be employed by a NAA member company in good standing.
• All applicants must demonstrate volunteer involvement with NAAEI in the five years leading up to their application submission date in one of the following ways:
  • One (1) Term on the NAAEI Board OR
  • Two (2) Terms as an NAAEI Committee Chair or Vice Chair OR
  • Four (4) Terms as an NAAEI Committee member

*Partial terms are accepted if the applicant served in an open position outside of the volunteer terms and schedules.

Responsibilities

The Vice President will have the following responsibilities:

• Support the President in providing vision and direction for NAAEI and its programs and initiatives.
• Represent NAAEI and NAA at various events and meetings and promote the value of education and professional development.
• Collaborate with the NAAEI Board of Directors, staff, committees and affiliates to ensure the alignment of NAAEI's goals and activities with NAA's strategic plan.

Elections for NAAEI Vice President are held in even numbered years, at Apartmentalize June during the NAAEI Board of Directors Meeting. 

The elected officer will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, of the next year.  The newly elected Vice President and NAAEI board are installed at the Assembly of Delegates in November. 

For more information, please refer to NAAEI Policies and Procedures or contact Leanne Shroeder, Director of Governance.

Call for Applications Open April 1 - April 30, 2026

Submit an Application

NAAEI Announces Regional Representative Election Results

NAAEI Regional Representatives are elected by their respective regions. Elections are held every other year on even numbered years at Apartmentalize. 

• Odd numbered regions will hold elections at Apartmentalize on even number years. Reps will serve two-year terms starting January 1 of the following odd numbered year. 
• Even numbered regions will hold elections at Apartmentalize on odd number years.  Reps will serve two-year terms starting January 1 of the following even numbered year. 
• NAAEI Reps may serve up to two consecutive terms with a total of four years of service. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the office of Regional Representative, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be either an owner, developer, builder or operator in the rental housing industry.
• Be employed by or a representative of a member in good standing of the National Apartment Association (NAA) or an affiliate.
• No Regional Representative shall be eligible for election after serving two (2) terms, four (4) years.

Responsibilities

The Regional Representative will have the following responsibilities:

• A fiduciary duty to NAAEI, including duties of care, loyalty, and obedience. 
• Required to act reasonably, prudently, and in the best interests of NAAEI; to avoid negligence and fraud; and to avoid conflicts of interest. 
• Read material that is sent and be prepared to discuss items at meeting. 
• Attend all board meetings. 
• Review and approve minutes of meetings. 
• Actively support and promote NAAEI programs, products, meetings, and conferences. 
• Approve the NAAEI Governance Policies. 
• Bring questions and/or concerns from members, their region, or other parties to 
• the NAAEI Board of Directors. 
• Support the NAAEI Bylaws and Governance Policies. 
• Respond to member questions and needs.

Elections will be held at Apartmentalize June during Region Meetings. The elected officer will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2027. 

For more information, please refer to NAAEI Policies and Procedures or contact Leanne Shroeder, Director of Governance.

Call for Applications Open April 1 - April 30, 2026

Submit an Application