Committees and Councils

PMA’s committees and councils represent the lifeblood of PMA – these volunteer groups perform the work of the organization and direct its performance. Volunteering on a committee will help you develop new skills, create new connections and advance your career.

Learn more about current PMA committees and volunteer opportunities.

Benefits You Receive From Volunteering with PMA

PMA committee service is a steppingstone to becoming an industry leader, because serving on a PMA committee offers skills, training and experiences needed to grow personally and professionally.

Of the 23 most immediate PMA past presidents that remain active in property management, 19 hold the positions of president, executive vice president or vice president of a property management company. Almost all began their PMA committee involvement as line property managers. As a committee member you will enjoy meaningful involvement in the premier association serving the national capital area property management industry and you will develop:

Leadership skills that enable you to advance your career and demonstrate to owners, corporate executives and others that you possess the qualifications and experience to accept increased levels of responsibility.
Delegation skills that enhance staff productivity and improve performance.
Strategic planning capabilities.
Public speaking and presentation skills.
Budgeting skills that save time and money.
Performance monitoring skills that enable you to better direct staff and oversee day-to-day activities and functions.
Media relations skills.
Entrepreneurial skills needed for leadership positions.
Access to an unprecedented source of property management and business information and abundant resources to develop the expertise and experience in almost every facet of property management operations.
Lifelong friendships.

Committee leaders receive additional benefits. PMA regularly offers leadership development programs providing no-cost training to committee chairs and co-chairs on topics ranging from running more effective meetings to expanding one’s creativity.

Learn more about current PMA committees and volunteer opportunities.

Get involved with PMA

I would have never gotten to this point in my career without volunteering to be a PMA committee member. It has not only opened every door and allowed me not only to continuously advance in my career, but also make several life-long friends. Get involved.”

David Newcome, RPA
Senior Vice President
Polinger Company