Apartment Trends Magazine July 2017 | Page 30

HALL OF FAME Terry Simone BY LAUREN BROCKMAN When I volunteered to introduce Terry my first thought was to call his family and get some good stories. However, I thought better of it. There are endless stories to tell, and it would have been too difficult to narrow it down. The truth is Terry has been impactful in our industry since he moved to Colorado. Terry has not only been an active member of AAMD, serving as a committee chair for at least five AAMD committees, but has also served as the NAA Regional VP as well as the Colorado Apartment Association President. LAUREN BROCKMAN WITH TERRY SIMONE Terry continues to be very involved and supportive of the Association's legislative efforts locally, at the State Capitol and nationally. The past five years, he has dedicated a great deal of time towards AAMD's charitable efforts through the Charity Auction and Spring Clean. He has a unique dedication and friendship, and for all of these things, we are excited to induct him to the AAMD Hall of Fame. Carol Weaver BY SUSAN LIND Carol worked for Asher Investments for 41 years and was involved with acquisition and management around 10,000 units in 7 states as well as managing the property management office. Her involvement with AAMD included 10 years on the Board of Directors, Chair of the Education Committee, served on many task forces and membership drives and was a founding member of the Board of Trustees for Workers Comp. for several years. Tracy Martin worked with Carol for 23 years starting when she was 20 years old and said "Carol was an amazing mentor." She found Carol to be professional, warm and kind and told her when she retired, “I have always valued and appreciated your influence, not only with my career but the effect you had on the overall quality of my life, allowing me the time to be part of my children’s daily life while still working 23 years for Asher Investments. Carol and her husband Greg have been married almost 33 years and are thoroughly enjoying their time together as well as exploring their individual interests. One of their favorite joint activities is going on nature walks and hikes in the mountains. They also cook and provide meals for the homeless. Carol keeps busy with yoga, palates, tai chi, book club and classes. They are grateful for more time to spend with family and friends. 28 | TRENDS • JULY 2017 Rocky Sundling BY RHONDA HANSCH Over the years Rocky has devoted his professional life to this challenging and entertaining industry, and it has truly been a pleasure to see his growth and involvement. I’m sure his unique sense of humor is one of the reasons why he is still relatively sane. Rocky has also significantly contributed to our industry politically and demonstrates a passion that is rare and refreshing. He has chaired the Alliance and the JLAC committee, for more than 4 years now he has been NAA Region 8 VP. In 2012-2013 he was President of AAMD and he is currently the incoming president for CAA. Like all of us in the apartment industry, Rocky is focused on generating revenue and profit for the investors. He’s a super hero when it comes to crunching numbers. But more importantly as Rocky looks forward into our industry and where it is taking us, he embraces all of the new automation technology our current and near-future generations of renters are demanding, while still believing in the core value of shelter and protection. Rocky is respected for his supportiveness and his belief in allowing his people to truly manage their properties and portfolios, he certainly isn’t a back-seat manager. He was recently promoted to a Director with Greystar. Congrats to you Rocky and “More Cowbell” www.aamdhq.org