DIANA PENN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MULTI-FAMILY OPERATIONS, ASSET LIVING, INDUCTED AS NEW JERSEY APARTMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT

PENN WAS INDUCTED INTO HER 2023-2025 TERM 

AT NJAA’S ANNUAL MEETING ON JANUARY 31, 2023

(TRENTON, NJ) – The New Jersey Apartment Association is proud to announce that Diana Penn has been elected to serve as board president for the 2023-2025 term. Penn is the second woman in NJAA history to lead the organization.

Penn, a resident of Lawrence Township, is the Senior Vice President of Multi-Family Operations at Asset Living. Based in Houston, Asset Living is one of the largest property management providers in the United States. The real estate management firm has a growing portfolio that includes a multitude of properties across the nation.

In her term as president, Penn will be focusing on expanding NJAA’s educational offerings, increasing member participation, and growing overall membership.

In response to Penn’s election as president, NJAA Executive Director David Brogan said, “We’re thrilled to see Diana step into the role as president. Her leadership skills combined with her wealth of knowledge will be a huge asset for our organization.” He continued, “It’s a pivotal year for us as our events and programming return full swing post-COVID. Thanks to Diana’s professionalism and decades of experience, we know the NJAA will continue to grow and thrive.”

“I am very excited to lead this prestigious organization and help build strong partnerships with fellow members within the industry. The Association plays such an important role in educating our members, providing fantastic events for networking, and continuing to provide advocacy at a time when the industry’s voice must be heard. My goal is to not only continue those member benefits, but also enhance every aspect of the organization.  I am honored to take on this new and challenging role,” said Penn.

Penn’s term began on January 31, 2023 and will continue through mid-January 2025.

The New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) is the premier trade association representing all facets of the multifamily housing industry, including market rate and affordable housing owners, managers and developers, as well as suppliers. NJAA’s membership owns and manages over 230,000 apartments, providing quality housing to over one million New Jerseyans.  

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