Apartment Association of North Carolina

Congratulations to the following members who have EACH WON a $100 Amazon gift card for filling out the AANC CONNECTed Conference Survey! ➡️ Sammy Neighbors with Daymark LLC ➡️ Natalie Ortiz with Highmark Residential ➡️ Cristy Truesdale with GCI Residential Thank you for your feedback! #AANC2026CONNECTED

Career Spotlight: We are excited to feature Lindsey Storer, Property Manager with Pegasus Residential and an Apartment Association of Western North Carolina member. Learn more about Lindsey at AANC Online: https://ow.ly/3rJE50YHiWm

Supplier Spotlight: We are excited to feature Mary Isles, Sales Associate with CoStar - Apartments.com and a Wilmington Apartment Association member. Learn more about Mary at AANC Online: https://ow.ly/Vxql50YHhEf

AANC Peak Partner Highlight! Chadwell Supply is one of twelve Peak Supplier Partners for 2026! Learn more about their services: https://ow.ly/bZBT50YHanm #AANC2026PeakPartner #WeAreAANC

Career Spotlight: We are excited to feature Adam Gray, Regional Vice President with Hawthorne Residential Partners and a Triangle Apartment Association member. Learn more about Adam at AANC Online: https://ow.ly/ULKT50YHiBI

We were proud to honor Fred Kicsak as a 2026 AANC Hall of Fame inductee at the AANC CONNECTed Conference Recognition Lunch! With more than 25 years of multifamily experience, Fred has been a driving force in strengthening AANC’s advocacy efforts and advancing smart, balanced policy across North Carolina. His leadership in regulatory reform has helped shape key legislation, improve fire code processes, and ensure the industry’s operational realities are represented at every level. Fred’s impact is seen in his dedication, his expertise, and his unwavering commitment to doing what’s right for the industry and the communities we serve. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/l74850YF6j4 Congratulations, Fred, on this well-deserved honor! #WeAreAANC #AANCHallOfFame

We were proud to honor Betsy Cunningham as a 2026 AANC Hall of Fame inductee at the AANC CONNECTed Conference Recognition Lunch! Betsy’s impact spans local, state, and national levels, and she is widely recognized for her commitment to lifting others, creating opportunities, and strengthening our industry through mentorship and leadership. From her transformative work with NextGen to her years of service and advocacy across the industry, Betsy has made a lasting impact on so many. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/G6z250YF6iQ Congratulations, Betsy, on this well-deserved honor! #WeAreAANC #AANCHallOfFame

Today we announced the 2026 AANC Larry Cranford Scholarship recipient at the AANC CONNECTed Conference Recognition Lunch! A huge congratulations to Alexis Green with Gables Residential Partners on receiving this scholarship as she pursues her CALP (Certified Apartment Leasing Professional) designation. Learn more about Alexis at https://ow.ly/wfPx50YFcU4. Thank you to the Wilmington Apartment Association for conducting the selection process. #WeAreAANC

AANC couldn’t be prouder of the Leadership Lyceum Class of 2026, graduating today at the AANC CONNECTed Conference Recognition Lunch! Congratulations to: ⭐ Samantha Amato ⭐ Diana Briones ⭐ Stephanie Coble ⭐ Berry Craven ⭐ Janice Cumbie ⭐ Serece Dalton ⭐ Savanti Diggs ⭐ Brian McCarthy ⭐ Beth Messer ⭐ Renee Phillips ⭐ Melissa Sparks ⭐ Angie Sutton ⭐ Brandi Wologo #WeAreAANC #AANCLeadershipLyceum

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight | AANC 2026 CONNECTed A big thank you to our Words Without Borders Translation Sponsor, Odyssey Mechanical, for helping make CONNECTed more accessible and inclusive for all attendees! Thanks to your support, our general sessions will once again offer real-time translation and captioning support for attendees who are hard of hearing or who prefer content in another language—ensuring everyone can fully engage, connect, and participate. We truly appreciate your partnership in creating a more welcoming and accessible conference experience! #AANC2026CONNECTed #WeAreAANC #IndustrySupport #AccessibilityMatters #WordsWithoutBorders