ARLINGTON, VA | October 25, 2021 – The National Apartment Association (NAA) today welcomed Derrick Semeneh as the new Vice President of Information Technology.
Semeneh brings vast technology and leadership experience to NAA. Most recently, Semeneh served as the Director of Information Technology for Advantage Engineers, where he was responsible for the enterprise infrastructure of the nationwide telecommunications engineering firm – supporting 13 locations across the United States. Semeneh previously served in similar roles for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Rivermed Health and SOTECH, amongst other organizations. He studied both computer and information science and information systems management at the University of Maryland.
“Derrick’s impressive background makes him a critical addition to the NAA family at a pivotal time for our industry,” said Bob Pinnegar, NAA President and CEO. “I look forward to working alongside Derrick and his team to ensure that our digital infrastructure provides the best possible experience for our members.”
In his new position, Semeneh will create a vision for, plan and drive the enterprise-wide information technology strategy. He will work closely with senior stakeholders and executive leadership to define the role of information technology operations in the broader association and how it can enable important organization-wide objectives. Semeneh will also lead NAA’s information technology team which consists of operations and infrastructure, data and applications management as well as customer service.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the NAA team to continue the important work that we provide for the rental housing industry,” added Semeneh. “Working alongside such a dedicated team of information technology professionals, I’m confident that we’ll continue to build and strengthen our digital infrastructure to better the experience for our members across the country.”
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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 149 state and local affiliates, NAA encompasses over 93,000 members representing more than 10.5 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 and Yardi.