Congratulations to all of this Year's Winners!
SAHA Company Hero of the Year
Amanda Hall - Entrust Property Solutions
Amanda is no stranger to multi-family housing & her diverse background has offered her a competitive advantage that has catapulted her career & landed her as the President and Chief Operations Officer for Entrust Property Solutions. After studying Interior Design at the University of Central Arkansas, Amanda relocated to North Carolina in 2005 where she realized her passion for property management. Her experience in various roles- property manager, regional manager, VP of Operations- illustrates her commitment to mastering every facet of the business. With each position, she honed her skills and gained invaluable insights into the intricacies of overseeing property mergers, acquisitions, and new developments. Amanda's proven track record of success lead her to becoming a partner of Entrust in 2016. Amanda’s leadership style characterized by innovation and empowerment has created a culture of excellence and propelled Entrust to new heights. Her dedication to cultivating talent and fostering a collaborative environment ensures that Entrust remains at the forefront of the industry.
SAHA Manager of the Year
Regina Daniels - Affiniti Management Services
I started my career with the Rolling Oaks company 10 years ago at Crosswood Apartments as a part- time leasing agent and floater for several other properties in the company.
My next step was moving to The Villages at Nathanael Greene as an Assistant Manager.
I then accepted the Manager position at Spring Valley Apartments in 2017 and stayed in Nixa for 7 years going through a full renovation on the exterior and interior of the property, where I learned to navigate several vendors and construction jobs going at the same time.
I have taken the time to learn from each person that I have worked with along the way, I think this helps me better understand different types of people that I encounter and be the best possible Manager that I can be. I feel like each person offers a unique insight that you can learn from.
In 2023 I accepted the Manager position at Tall Grass Apartments in Springfield to start a new journey on a new property.
SAHA Leasing Person of the Year
Kacy Helmer - Bryan Properties
Hi my name is Kacy Helmer, I graduated from Missouri State University in 2020 with my degree in Entertainment Management. I started working at Bear Village in 2021 and ended up finding my home in the Leasing Manger role where I am able to interact with all of our residents. Through my role as a leasing manager I am able to get to know not only our residents, but also their families, interests, and lifestyles to make Bear Village home to everyone. Another part of my role I enjoy is helping plan the events we host for all the residents at Bear Village. My goal as leasing manager is for Bear Village to be home for years to come for all residents.
SAHA Maintenance Person of the Year
Brian Cooper - Entrust Property Solutions
Brian has been the Maintenance Manager for Entrust Property Solutions for the past 2 ½ years but have been involved in maintaining properties my whole life. Starting with family-owned rentals. While in high school I attended Vocational School for Building Trades, and then worked in various phases of construction and property Maintenance throughout the years until finally deciding to focus on property management in 2013. I decided on property maintenance because I love the diversity of the work and the multiple skill sets needed to succeed. Every day presents new challenges that keeps it interesting
SAHA Vendor of the Year
Megan N. Creson - Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC
Megan N. Creson, a Springfield native and partner at Lowther Admin joined the firm as an associate in 2016 after clerking with the firm throughout law school. Her practice spans litigation and transactions, specializing in real estate, business law, estates, and landlord-tenant matters. Recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Megan has earned numerous accolades, including induction into Trial Attorneys of America in 2022.
A magna cum laude graduate of Drury University, Megan earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication before attending the University of Missouri School of Law, where she excelled academically and gained practical legal experience. Outside of her practice, she enjoys family time and life in the Ozarks.
SAHA Large Community Team of the Year
Golden Pond - Canyon View Properties
Golden Pond Apartments, now approaching its 20th birthday, is a 611-unit property that certainly presents its challenges. With no fewer than 30 make-readies to complete at any given time and an additional 25 or more work orders arriving daily, the team is always on their toes. The grounds are well-maintained, and the buildings, though aging, are kept in good condition. The staff could build life-sized forts with the sheer volume of packages they handle daily for residents.
With countless tours each day, endless renewals, and constant phone calls, this property is a beast deserving of an award. The staff boasts the best J Turner Scores in the entire Canyon View Portfolio. Both the office and maintenance teams receive the most positive mentions. Residents love the staff, and the property offers a reasonable living experience during these inflationary times. Families and pets are frequent visitors to the office, often staying for extended periods. Knowing each of the over 1,300 residents by name is no small feat, and we are incredibly proud of the level of excellence Golden Pond has maintained.
SAHA Small Owner of the Year
Brandi Morris - Professional Property Management Company, LLC
Brandi Morris has been a Realtor for the last 25 years. She turned her first home she bought into her first rental property. Real Estate has always been her passion. Flipping houses and building residential homes and multifamily properties was the platform that launched her into owning her own real estate company and property management company for the last 18 years.
She has two children, William and Olivia, who are both in college and her team at Professional Property Management are more like family than coworkers. At PPMC we strive to build trust, one property at a time while building long term relationships with our residents and owners.
SAHA Large Owner of the Year
Lonnie Funk - Affiniti Management Services
Lonnie is a senior executive with 50 years of progressive and demonstrated experience in the Hotel, Multifamily Apartments, and Climate Controlled Self Storage with expertise in: Strategic Planning, Operational Analysis, Business Planning, and Standards Development Property Development, Design, and Openings, Standards for Excellence in Product Quality and Service for all business models.
SAHA Small Community of the Year
Moon City - Entrust Property Solutions
Nix Irby is an experienced property manager and real estate professional with over a decade of industry experience. Starting her real estate career in 2014, Nix became a licensed Realtor in 2015, specializing in guiding first-time home buyers through the process of purchasing their homes. In 2016, she expanded her expertise into public housing, gaining valuable insight into affordable housing management.
In 2023, Nix joined Entrust, where she quickly made her mark by managing several properties and demonstrating exceptional leadership. Her dedication and hard work led to a rapid promotion to a role managing a portfolio that includes the prestigious Moon City Lofts. Known as a “Jill-of-all-trades,” Nix brings a unique blend of real estate acumen, property management expertise, and a creative, entrepreneurial spirit. Outside of her professional life, she also pursues a passion for tattoo artistry, further showcasing her versatile skills and creativity.
Jared Poznich began his journey in property management in 2013, then joined team Entrust in 2018. He has managed several properties during his (almost) 5 years at Entrust and has left each one better than he found it. He currently manages two of the newest properties in the Springfield area: Moon City Lofts and Park57 Lofts! The lease up and opening stages of new and re-modeled construction was exciting for Jared and he loves the opportunity to provide a quality home to so many people looking for a new space.
Jared is a valuable team member of our company. He is thorough, thoughtful, has great attention to detail, executes well, and is always up for a challenge.
SAHA Assistant Manager of the Year
Rachel Hall - Columns Apartments - CRES Management
Born in Nebraska but proud to call Springfield my home of the past 35 years. I am a proud parent of three amazing children and grandparent of one wonderful little soul.
When I am not spending time with my family, I enjoy self-pampering and spending time with friends chatting about life and our future goals.
Prior to property management, I worked as a transaction coordinator for a large Real Estate Company. I graduated cosmetology school and worked as a cosmetologist before diving into my career in sales. From sales I moved into Property Management both residential and multifamily.
I thrive in a faced paced environment and navigate the complexities of the business with dedication and precision. I am passionate about creating fantastic communities and building long lasting relationships. Nothing makes me feel prouder than providing people with a beautiful home and an amazing community!