Get Involved with MHA

Make the Most of Your Membership

MHA committees bring members together to share expertise, build industry connections, and help shape the programs, events, and initiatives that support Minnesota's multi housing industry.

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Connect

Build relationships with fellow MHA members and industry professionals.

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Contribute

Bring your experience, perspective, and ideas to the table.

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Shape

Help guide MHA programs, events, education, and member initiatives.

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Grow

Expand your industry knowledge and gain experience beyond your organization.

Before You Join

Committee Participation

Committee Participation Guidelines Review general expectations for MHA committee members.
Active Membership

Committee participants must be employees of an MHA member company in good standing.

Participation

Members are expected to actively participate in committee meetings, discussions, and assigned activities.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary to maintain committee membership and ensure continuity in the committee's work. Some committees may have additional attendance requirements.

Committee Size

Participation may be limited based on committee needs, available space, or the appropriate balance of member representation.

Annual Review

Committee participation may be reviewed annually to confirm continued interest, availability, and involvement.

Professional Conduct

Committee members are expected to maintain a professional, collaborative environment and respect differing viewpoints.

Confidentiality

Information identified as confidential or sensitive during committee discussions should not be shared outside the committee.

Conflicts of Interest

Members should disclose potential conflicts of interest when participating in discussions or decisions where they or their company may have a direct interest.

Association Policies

Committee activities and recommendations are subject to MHA policies and approval processes. Committee participation does not authorize an individual to speak on behalf of MHA unless specifically designated to do so.

Individual committees may have additional participation requirements based on their purpose, meeting schedule, or activities.

Get Involved

Join a Committee

Explore current MHA committees to find an opportunity that aligns with your interests, experience, and availability.

Charitable Outreach Support MHA's charitable giving and community initiatives.

Develop and execute charitable giving activities to benefit both the community and the reputation of the multi housing industry.

Meeting Schedule In person, as needed
Staff Liaison Sandy Garbrecht
Contact Sandy
CRM Help guide MHA's Certified Residential Manager program.

Oversees the Certified Residential Manager curriculum and plans advanced CRM and management offerings.

Meeting Schedule As needed
Staff Liaison Maren Willette
Contact Maren
CRMT Help shape maintenance education and the CRMT program.

Oversees the Certified Residential Maintenance Technician curriculum and plans maintenance-focused offerings.

Meeting Schedule As needed
Staff Liaison Maren Willette
Contact Maren
Golf Help plan one of MHA's largest annual member events.

Assist in planning the annual golf tournament, including developing the theme, identifying sponsorship opportunities, and seeking areas for improvement.

Committee membership is reviewed and accepted based on availability from July until the first meeting.

Meeting Schedule Required meetings at the MHA office, January–June
Staff Liaison Madison Christensen
Contact Madison
Government Affairs Engage with legislative and municipal issues affecting the industry.

Discuss and collaborate on current legislative and municipal affairs.

Meeting Schedule As needed
Staff Liaison Owen Neubauer
Contact Owen
Independent Owners Develop resources and connections for independent rental property owners.

Plan and coordinate educational and networking programs and resources for those who own and manage their own rental properties. The committee also plans and oversees monthly Investors Club meetings.

Meeting Schedule In person, quarterly
Staff Liaison Sandy Garbrecht
Contact Sandy
MADACS Help shape MHA's annual industry awards program and celebration.

Oversee the Multi Housing Achievement in Design, Advertising and Community Support (MADACS) Awards. Planning includes assistance with categories, judging, and the awards celebration.

New members are accepted from October through December based on availability. General committee member companies must have participated within the last three years to join. Product/Service committee member companies must plan to sponsor.

Meeting Schedule Required meetings at the MHA office, January–October
Staff Liaison Madison Christensen
Contact Madison
Membership Support member recruitment, retention, engagement, and appreciation.

Promote membership recruitment, retention, and appreciation as the responsibility of all MHA members. Plan and execute membership initiatives.

Meeting Schedule In person, monthly
Staff Liaison Sandy Garbrecht
Contact Sandy
Midsize Owners Connect with peers managing midsize rental housing portfolios.

A networking group focused on sharing ideas and experiences, identifying issues, and collaborating to find solutions within the midsize ownership portfolio range of 200–1,000 units.

Meeting Schedule In person, monthly
Staff Liaison Sandy Garbrecht
Contact Sandy
Product Show Help plan and grow the Changing the Game Product Show.

Plans and assists in the execution of the Changing the Game Product Show. Committee work includes planning layouts, vendor opportunities, and attendance growth initiatives.

Product/Service committee members must plan to exhibit.

Meeting Schedule Required meetings, March–November
Staff Liaison Madison Christensen
Contact Madison
Professional Education Help develop education and conference programming for MHA members.

Oversees high-quality educational programming for the organization, primarily through annual conference planning, including Fall Conference, Working Together Conference, Perspectives, and other programs.

The committee also aids in the development of new programs to meet the needs of MHA members.

Meeting Schedule Third Friday of each month
Staff Liaison Maren Willette
Contact Maren