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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The First Coast Apartment Association (FCAA) has announced its board of directors. FCAA Executive Board is President April Hudson, Milestone Management; President-Elect Ken Furtaw, WRH Realty Services, Inc.; Secretary Treasurer Jody Mayor, Fort Family Investments and Immediate Past President Shannon Gregory, WRH Realty Services, Inc. Melissa Wenger, Apartments.com, is Associate Vice President. FCAA Community Directors include Brian Cron, CAM; Julia Furber, ResProp Management; Beth Lakin, CAM, The Loree Apartments; Michelle Murphy, MAA; Brenda Sherrill, CAM, 5 Thousand Town; Sharon Steffen, Mission Springs; Apartments and Katie Wrenn, CAPS, WRH Realty Services, Inc. Associate Directors are Holly Fox, All Pro Roofing & Consulting LLC; Jason Frotten, CAS, HD Supply; Danny Fusinatto, House of Floors; Dustin Hawley, RentPath; Ken Hilbert, Sherwin-Williams; Terri Jeffries, Cutting Edge Carpet and Ben Zeigler, Sweetwater Restoration. Kris Millerschone, La...

LINDSEY MCCLAIN JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The First Coast Apartment Association (FCAA) board, in selecting a new leader cast a wide net and then, went with an insider. Lindsey McClain was promoted to FCAA executive vice president following the retirement of Peggy Queen in March. McClain previously served two years as the association’s Associate Director. Founded in 1979, the FCAA serves the apartment industry in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, and Nassau Counties.  Her biggest challenge, she said, will be to fill some very large shoes. Queen, who manned the helm at FCAA for 16 years, set a strong example by balancing high expectations with a sense of humor and an even temper, McClain said. “Peggy saw something in me. I am honored she felt I would be able to take over for her, running the organization she loved,” McClain said. McClain is a 10-year veteran of the apartment industry. In addition to directing FCAA’s Special Events, McClain has p...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  (May 17, 2017) – For the 22 nd year the First Coast Apartment Association (FCAA) presented their Annual Circle of Excellence Awards at the historic Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville. MAA was named Property Management Company of the Year. The Loree was honored as Luxury Community of the Year and Alaqua won Best New Construction of the Year. Canopy at Belfort took top honors for Conventional Community of the Year. Best Rehab/Renovation of the Year went to The Meridian.  Redi Carpet is the Associate Company of the Year. “Prestigious Circle of Excellence trophies, from Best Groundskeeper to Leasing Specialist to Property Management Company, were awarded to individuals and companies who embody the strength of the area’s apartment industry,” noted FCAA Executive Vice President Lindsey McClain. The association recognized the outstanding accomplishments of its members in dozens of categories during the awards gala. The FCAA serves the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The First Coast Apartment Association (FCAA) presented their 21st Annual Circle of Excellence Awards on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the historic Florida Theater in Downtown Jacksonville. The association recognized the outstanding accomplishments of its members in dozens of categories during the awards gala.  The FCAA serves the apartment industry in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, and Nassau Counties and highlighted the highest level of service and commitment to the multifamily industry. Prestigious Circle of Excellence trophies, from Best Groundskeeper to Leasing Specialist to Property Management Company, were awarded to individuals and companies who embody the strength of the area’s apartment industry. Visit www.fcaaonline.com online or call (904) 292-1345 for more information FIRST COAST APARTMENT ASSOCIATION  2015 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS Conventional Leasing Rookie of the Year: Candice Gainey. Lakeside Apartments Mai...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  -- The First Coast Apartment Association (FCAA) has kicked off their annual canned food drive to help tackle hunger in Northeast Florida. “As an organization we believe that what we do every day matters. The apartment industry strives to make a positive impact in the community. The annual food drive reconfirms that commitment,” said Holly Fox, FCAA board member and co-chair for the drive. Collection boxes are being set up in apartment communities and offices to collect canned food for the Clara White Mission. FCAA members and community residents are encouraged to contribute to this worthy cause.   “We encourage all FCAA associate and community members to make this important endeavor a success by donating and urging residents to help take up the fight against hunger. The canned food drive is a simple but effective way to tackle hunger here at home,” said co-chair Shannon Gregory, regional director at WRH Realty Services. FCAA volunte...