WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) elected James H. Schloemer, Chief Executive Officer of Continental Properties Company, to serve a two-year term as the Council’s chair at its 2024 Annual Meeting.
“As rental housing providers navigate uncertain economic conditions and legislative and regulatory risks both in Washington, D.C. and in states throughout the country, I intend to highlight the widespread consensus that our nation is facing a housing affordability challenge fueled by a severe housing shortage and that the solution is greater supply,” said Schloemer.
“We will also continue to leverage NMHC’s work building bridges—not just with industry partners, but also with housing advocacy groups to put forward policy solutions that expand housing supply.”
NMHC also welcomes Antonio Marquez, Principal and Managing Partner of Comunidad Partners as the newest NMHC officer. He will be the 2024-2026 NMHC Secretary.
“I’m honored to become an NMHC officer,” said Marquez. “This is an incredibly important and unique time for rental housing providers throughout the nation. Unlike perhaps ever before there is growing agreement that the nation is facing serious housing affordability challenges and that the solutions must be supply-focused. I’m looking forward to working with my fellow officers, NMHC staff, and, most importantly, our members to work with lawmakers on solutions that will lower housing costs and broaden housing equity.”
“I couldn’t be more excited for Jim Schloemer to become NMHC Chair and to welcome Antonio as an NMHC officer,” said NMHC President Sharon Wilson Géno. “As we have heard numerous times this week, we are at an inflection point when it comes to the creation of new housing. It is clear that the only way to lower costs and expand housing opportunity is to increase supply. With our new officer leadership, we will continue to make that a top priority for the organization. At the same time, through our strategic plan, we will be expanding access to NMHC—for both prospective members and current members seeking engagement opportunities.”
The full slate of officers for 2024-2026 is:
- Chair: James H. Schloemer, Chief Executive Officer of Continental Properties Company, Milwaukee, Wis.
- Vice Chair: Julie Smith, Chief Administrative Officer of The Bozzuto Group, Baltimore, Md.
- Treasurer: Laurie Baker, Chief Operating Officer of Camden Property Trust, Houston, Tx.
- Secretary: Antonio Marquez, Principal and Managing Partner of Comunidad Partners, Austin, Tx.
- President: Sharon Wilson Géno, NMHC, Washington, D.C.
- Immediate Past Chair: Ken Valach, Chief Executive Officer of Trammell Crow Residential, Dallas, Tx.
Visit the NMHC Officers webpage here.
Based in Washington, D.C., the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) is the leadership of the apartment industry. We bring together the prominent owners, managers and developers who help create thriving communities by providing apartment homes for 40 million Americans, contributing $3.4 trillion annually to the economy. NMHC provides a forum for insight, advocacy and action that enables both members and the communities they help build to thrive. For more information, contact NMHC at 202/974-2300, e-mail the Council at info@nmhc.org, or visit NMHC's website at nmhc.org.
