PMA of West Michigan
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 303
Wyoming, MI 49519
Phone: (616) 531-5243
Fax: (616) 257-0398
From Our President
Welcome to Property Management Association of West Michigan's website! We hope you take the time to browse around and discover all the benefits of membership!
In the "Members" area you'll find:
Market Survey Information
Wage and Benefit Reports
Forms and Flyers
Monthly Newsletters
Office Supplies - Order Online!
Members of PMA of West Michigan include owners, managers, leasing consultants, maintenance staff and other apartment industry professionals. Business Partner members are represented by companies that currently conduct business in the industry or have a desire to increase their business. If you do business in the multifamily housing industry - join the largest multifamily association in west Michigan!
PMA of West Michigan Board of Directors
Kathy Dennison, President
Lighthouse Property Management
(616) 257-9577
Janice Maher, Secretary
Apartments.com
(616) 802-0583
Michelle Harmon, Treasurer
Falcon Woods Apartments
(616) 738-8724
Tim Buermann
Edward Rose & Sons
(269) 323-9484
Charlotte Swoger
Hidden Creek Apartments
(616) 361-0040
Troy Zapolski
Land & Company
(616) 534-5792
Tammy Huver
Wyndham Hill Apartments
(616) 361-6300
Kristi Shannon
Stone Falls of Ada
(616) 949-2929
Charity Henkelman
Koetje Investors
(616) 538-4241
Anne Polavin
Associated Estates Realty Corporation
(616) 826-5451
Karen Markwat
ForRent.com
(616) 437-5848
Kristy Ter Haar
Columbo's Floors To Go
(616) 669-6222
Frank Miceli
Omega Construction Company, Inc.
(616) 538-2900
PMA of West Michigan Staff
Kathy Vallie
Association Executive Director
(616) 531-5243
Nori Goodhue
Membership Director
(616) 531-5243
Cathy "Kate" VanKalker
Administrative Director
(616) 531-5243
Committees and Chairpersons
Opportunities to be on a committee are available! Take advantage of an incredible way to make a difference! Contact the PMA of West Michigan office at (616) 531-5243 or the Committee Chair if you have questions about how you can help!
Education
Michelle Harmon
(616) 738-8724
Education for apartment industry professionals is one of the primary initiatives of PMA of West Michigan. This committee is responsible for planning and promoting educational seminars and workshops that are instrumental in the success of Managers, Leasing Consultants and Maintenance Staff throughout west Michigan.
Legislative
Tim Beurmann
(269) 323-9484
Michelle Harmon
(616) 738-8724
Monitoring legislative issues at the local level is another primary initiative of PMA of West Michigan. This committee is responsible for building relationships with legislators, monitoring issues affecting the industry and planning and promoting legislative receptions.
Membership
Troy Zapolski
(616) 534-5792
Karen Markwat
(616) 437-5848
The Membership Committee establishes membership goals, plans an anuual campaign and reviews membership benefits. This committee meets bi-monthly and brainstorms creative ways to retain and increase growth of the association as a result of the membership base.
Fundraising Campaign
Kelly Wood
(616) 363-7505
PMA of West Michigan is a non-profit 501c(6) organization that is fully supported by it's members and revenue producing programs and partnerships. This committee reviews existing programs and seeks new programs and campaigns to help support the association.
Market Surveys
PMA of West Michigan
(616) 531-5243
Each quarter a report is distributed to members of PMA of West Michigan based on the feedback of our members with regard to occupancy percentages and rental rates. Members of this committee encourage participation explaining that this report is a valuable tool indicating maket trends with regard to future development and in the filing of property tax appeals.
Trade Show
Mike Sprague
(616) 771-0434
Members of this committee plan and coordinate this annual exhibition of products and services for the apartment industry. Each year the event has a different theme determined by the committee members. From prizes to layout the commitee plans, promotes and builds the excitement that is included with a full day of education for apartment industry professionals in west Michigan.
Business Partner
Scott Koss
(800) 521-9938 ext. 32
Are you a Business Partner that thinks "outside the box"? Then this committee is for you! Great ideas for networking and helping to build or increase your business through PMA of West Michigan are born in this committee.
Maintenance Breakfast
To Be Announced
This committee plans the topics and arranges speakers and sponsors of this "great start of the day" for maintenance professionals! These educational sessions include a hearty breakfast and are held quarterly at an apartment community.
Golf Outing
To Be Announced
From course selection to contests and door prizes to sponsorships this committee plans and promotes this annual event. A great day of networking and fun is had by all!
Community Outreach and Special Events
Community Outreach and Public Relations
Kathy Dennsion
(616) 257-9577
Janice Maher
(616) 802-0583
Holiday Celebrations & Charities
Tammy Huver
(616) 361-6300
Karen Markwat
(616) 437-5848
These committees plan, coordinate and promote community outreach for "Back to School" supplies for Mel Trotter and non-perishable food donations for God's Kitchen. The committees also plan and promote the PMA Annual Auction with which proceeds support the legislative efforts of the PMA. The annual Holiday Celebration is also planned and promoted by these committees.
GLAStar Awards
Kathy Vallie
(616) 531-5243
Tammy Huver
(616) 361-6300
This committee is comprised of local members that wish to help plan, coordinate and promote this annual statewide educational and awards event hosted by the Property Management Association of Michigan (PMAM). The Awards Gala is attended by over 700 apartment industry professionals from across the state of Michigan!
