ARLINGTON, VA | July 7, 2022 – Cincinnati’s Jacob Paff of Village Green captured his first Maintenance Mania™ national championship title late last month in San Diego. Paff, a member of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association (GCNKAA) was among 20 finalists who advanced from a pool of thousands of competitors to vie for the title of the world’s fastest maintenance technician. Greg Quercetti of The Westover Companies and the Delaware Apartment Association placed second; Jimmy Garcia with RangeWater Real Estate and the First Coast Apartment Association finished third.
The 15th annual National Championship, hosted by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and presenting sponsor HD Supply, took place during Apartmentalize, NAA’s annual conference and exposition, held June 22 – 24 in San Diego. Seven maintenance-focused challenges tested competitors’ skills and knowledge as they competed for the national title and nearly $20,000 in prizes courtesy of the presenting and national sponsors.
This year’s skills competitions included:
- AO Smith® Water Heater Installation
- Frigidaire® Icemaker Installation
- Halstead® Click Lock Plank Installation
- Kidde® Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Installation
- Kwikset® Key Control Deadbolt Test
- Pfister® Faucet Installation
- Race Car Competition
“Maintenance professionals are the unsung heroes of the rental housing industry,” said Bob Pinnegar, NAA President and CEO. “These are the people who keep apartment buildings running, and Maintenance Mania™ is a tremendous competition that spotlights the skill, knowledge and experience to do so. Today and everyday, NAA thanks the industry’s maintenance professionals and congratulates the 2022 champion on a well-earned title!”
“This year’s Maintenance Mania™ competition in San Diego showcased the best talent in the space,” said Alyssa Steele, Chief Commercial Officer, HD Supply. “Congratulations to the 2022 champion, Jacob Paff, and all of this year’s competitors! It is a true honor for HD Supply to recognize and celebrate our maintenance professionals who play such a pivotal role in serving our customers.”
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About NAA
The National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource through advocacy, education, and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry. As a federation of 141 state, local and global affiliates, NAA encompasses over 92,000 members representing more than 11 million apartment homes globally. NAA believes that rental housing is a valuable partner in every community that emphasizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, community responsibility, inclusivity and innovation. To learn more, visit www.naahq.org. NAA thanks its strategic partners Lowe’s Pro Supply, Yardi and The Home Depot.