FWAAEF Mission Statement

The Fort Worth Apartment Association’s Education Foundation (FWAAEF) is committed to making a positive impact in the multi-family industry. Our mission is to forge strong and positive connections throughout the industry and beyond through professional education. Our commitment is to instill the FWAA spirit and culture so that future leaders can build a strong foundation of knowledge while achieving independence and confidence through professional education while cultivating excellence.

Education Foundation Board of Directors

President, John Brandes, Maintenance Supply Solutions

President Elect, Ben Wientge, Affinity Waste Solutions

Treasurer, FWAA Cara Glover

Lani Gardner, Zumper

Brenda Carpenter, RenovaOne

Jimmy McClung, LUMA

Bailey Acosta, Intersolutions

Micah Stateson, Optimized Waste Removal

CEO, Ex Officio, Perry Pillow

How to Participate

Members of the Fort Worth Apartment Association (“FWAA”) are eligible to apply for educational financial assistance from the FWAA Education Foundation which provides professionals in the property management industry with financial assistance toward professional growth and continuing education. Scholarships are available for all NAAEI designations offered at the Fort Worth Apartment Association or other certification courses provided from FWAA. 

The FWAA Education Foundation will agree to pay partial or the full amount of the total cost of the following programs contingent upon the successful completion of all criteria and online submission forms. Applicant(s) must be serious about pursuing a career in the residential property management industry and provided that the following guidelines are met:

• Successfully submit the online scholarship application.

• This scholarship is for financial assistance of professional education either from NAAEI Designations (CAM, CALP, CAMT, CAPS)  and certifications programs offered by FWAA.

• The scholarship award is nontransferable.

• Applications will be reviewed and recipients will be chosen by the FWAA Education Foundation Board of Directors.

• The scholarship award must be used within the year awarded.

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Thank You to our Founding Partners!