NRHC Connect:
Industry | Operations| Technology
Bringing the SFR & BTR Industry Together to Solve Tomorrow's Challenges
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria
14901 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75254

Program
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Registration Open
VIP Sponsor & Owner-Operator Private Reception
An exclusive gathering for top sponsors and owner-operators — the highest-value networking of the event.
If you’re in this room, you’re among the industry’s most influential leaders.
Welcome Networking Reception
A lively, high-energy event where executives, operators, vendors and partners mix and mingle.
This is where relationships begin and business opportunities take shape.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Registration Open
Networking Coffee & Breakfast
Vendor Showcase
Opening Session
Welcome + conference kickoff
Speaker

Kevin Baldridge
NRHC Chair and Vice Chairman of Tricon
CEO & COO Power Panel: The Leaders Defining What’s Next
Hear directly from the executives steering the nation’s largest SFR/BTR platforms. This is your chance to understand where the industry is heading — and what opportunities are emerging for operators, vendors and investors.
If you want to stay ahead of the curve, you can’t miss this conversation.
Panelists

Dallas Tanner
CEO, Invitation Homes
Platinum Sponsor & Local Host

Mark Smith
CEO, FirstKey Homes

Matt James
COO, FirstKey Homes

Dave Feldman
CEO, Progress Residential

Pedro Neto
Executive Vice President, Operations, Progress Residential

Moderator
Michael Sheaffer
Senior Director, Strategic Accounts, Yardi
Platinum Sponsor
Federal Elections Update after the Midterms
Explore the latest federal election outcomes and their potential implications for housing policy, regulation and the SFR/BTR industry.
Speakers & Moderator

Brian Conlan
Fed Hall

Len Wolfson
Principal at Breakaway

Moderator
Adrianne Todman
CEO, NRHC
State Election Outcomes: What the Results Mean for Your Business
State election outcomes will shape housing policy, regulation and operational realities. Get the earliest insights from lobbyists in the most competitive states, including GA, NV, FL, AZ and MN.
This session gives you the intel others won’t have for weeks.
Speakers & Moderator

Arizona
Jake Hinman
Mavrik Policy Group

Florida
Adrian Lukis
Ballard Partners

Georgia
Eric Tanenblatt
Dentons

Nevada
Rocky Finseth
Carrara Nevada

Minnesota
John Reich
Cozen O’Connor

Texas
Jim Grace
Grey Havens

Texas
Andrea Chavez
Grey Havens

Moderator
Adrianne Todman
CEO, NRHC
Break
AI & Vendor Partnerships: The New Frontier
AI is transforming how owners and vendors collaborate. Learn how leading operators are using AI to streamline workflows, improve service delivery and elevate resident experience.
If you work with vendors — or are one — this is the future you need to understand.
Panelists & Moderator

Olu Ayandosu
CTO, Sibi
Silver Sponsor

David Ayers
SVP, Engineering, Invitation Homes
Platinum Sponsor

Gregg Knutson
SVP, AI Enablement, Tricon

Ray Hepsen
CEO & Co-Founder, Property Meld
Gold Sponsor

Andre Sanchez
COO, Rently
Gold Sponsor

Moderator
Sean Miller
CGO, Lessen
Silver Sponsor
Networking Buffet Lunch
Vendor tables open throughout the pre-conference area.
Concurrent Programming
Breakout Room
1:15–3:15 PM
Owner-Operator/Vendor Partner Discussion Tables: Real Conversations, Real Opportunities
Join rotating small-group discussions led by owner-operator vendor relations teams.
Three rounds of high-value conversations focus on today’s biggest operational challenges, what owners need today and how vendor partners can align to deliver meaningful solutions.
This is the most interactive, high-value networking of the conference. Deals start here.
Three rounds of focused discussion with owner-operator leaders.
You’ll have five minutes to move to your next table.
Feel free to move between rooms. Discussion leaders remain at their tables.
| # | Table Topic | Host | Title | Company |
|---|
| 1 | Make Work Orders Work | Mariah Miranda | Maintenance Manager – DallasInvitation Homes |
| 2 | Listen, Learn, Improve | Justin Lane | Director of Operations, TexasInvitation Homes |
| 3 | Ready for the Rush | Matt Williams | National Vice President of ProcurementInvitation Homes |
| 4 | Rapid Response, Resident Care | Shannon Douno | RVP, Market Operations – MidwestProgress Residential |
| 5 | HOA Harmony | Jamie Singleton | RVP, Market Operations – FloridaProgress Residential |
| 6 | First-Time Quality | Kira Maynard | RVP, Market Operations – Mountain WestProgress Residential |
| 7 | Scorecards That Deliver | Zoila Alvarado | Assistant Maintenance ManagerTricon Homes |
| 8 | Fair Rates, Strong Relationships | Brandon Roper | Strategic Sourcing & National ProgramsTricon Homes |
| 9 | Every Property Has a Story | EJ Shramek Lee Ann Harper Myers | AMM OccupiedTricon Homes Project CoordinatorTricon Homes |
| 10 | Beyond the Blind Spots | Matt Spicer | VP Supply ChainFirstKey |
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| # | Table Topic | Host | Title | Company |
|---|
| 1 | After-Hours Action Plan | Scott Gray | Business Project ManagerFirstKey |
| 2 | Balance the Big Three | Tanya Carter | Rehab & Turn Manager – DallasInvitation Homes |
| 3 | Own the Handoff | Tawny Williams | Vice President, OperationsInvitation Homes |
| 4 | Fresh, Pest-Free & Turn-Ready | Michael Dickerson | RVP, Market Operations – TX + OK = TexomaProgress Residential |
| 5 | Speed, Quality & Cost: Aligned | Mike Colombini | National Director, Vendor ManagementProgress Residential |
| 6 | Weather the Storm | Michael Bennett | RVP, Market Operations – SoutheastProgress Residential |
| 7 | Connected Clients, Faster Data | Jenn Clark | VP, Supply ChainProgress Residential |
| 8 | Price with Clarity | Jose Santos | National Vendor ManagementTricon Homes |
| 9 | Choose Beyond Price | Jessica Dwyer Elizabeth Grewe | National Vendor ManagementTricon Homes Sr Director of Operations Service & Supply ChainFirstKey |
| 10 | When Disruption Hits | Kevin Fuss | Strategic Sourcing & National ProgramsTricon Homes |
| 11 | Connect the Data | Trevor White | Manager of Vendor ExperienceFirstKey |
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General Session Room
1:00–1:45 PM
Capital & Investment Outlook: Where the Money Is Moving
Where the Smart Money Is Seeing Opportunities for Optimization and Growth in Today’s Dynamic Environment.
If you want some guidance to help navigate some of the challenges and opportunities in the SFR sector today, this is your roadmap.
Panelists & Moderator

Scott Eisen
EVP & Chief Investment Officer, Invitation Homes
Platinum Sponsor

John Good
CEO, Nexpoint

Ari Rubin
CEO, Flock Homes

Kyle Mitts
Head of Real Estate Equity, Pretium

Moderator
Gary Beasley
Executive Chairman + Co-Founder, Roofstock
1:50–2:35 PM
State of the Market
A focused look at the economic trends shaping the SFR/BTR landscape and the factors that could influence operations, investment and growth in the year ahead.
Speaker

Kimberly Byrum
Managing Principal – Multifamily Consulting, John Burns Research and Consulting
2:40–3:15 PM
Legal & Regulatory Update: What You Need to Know Now
Stay ahead of emerging legal trends, compliance requirements and regulatory shifts affecting SFR/BTR operations.
Understand what’s changing, what’s coming and what operators need to prepare for.
Panelists & Moderator

Christine Tenley
Equity Partner, Lewis Brisbois
Platinum Sponsor

Jay Harris
Partner, Hudson Cook
Silver Sponsor

Justin Swosinski
Attorney, McPherson Law Firm
Gold Sponsor

Moderator
Nicollette Sheets
Director, Operations, McPherson Law Firm
Gold Sponsor
Break
Road to Housing Act: What’s Next? with Q&A
Road to Housing Act – Title X: What’s Next.
Speaker

Adrianne Todman
CEO, NRHC
State Legislative Updates
New and Emerging State Legislation: What’s Being Introduced Now
A fast briefing on the states already filing 2027 bills and those likely to move measures in upcoming lame-duck sessions.
Speakers

Terrie Suit
COO/CFO, NRHC

Teresa McKee
Chief of Member Engagement and Legal Counsel
NRHC
Closing Session
Closing Networking Social
Mix, mingle and connect with the leaders shaping the industry.
The Future of Housing is Built Here.
The SFR and BTR landscape is moving fast. If you aren’t ahead of the curve, you are out of the game. NRHC Connect isn’t just another conference—it’s the definitive, can't-miss event where the future of the single-family rental and build-to-rent industry takes shape.
As the official voice of the industry, NRHC is bringing together owner-operators, procurement professionals, investors, vendors, and tech pioneers under one roof. This is your exclusive look at the forward-looking strategies and emerging technologies rewriting the rules of the SFR and BTR industry. From optimizing your supply chain to deploying next-gen proptech, NRHC Connect is where serious players meet to exchange ideas, lock in strategic partnerships, and gain practical insights to move business forward. The conversations sparked here will define what’s next for rental housing. Will you be in the room?
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Preliminary Event Highlights
WHAT TO EXPECT AT CONNECT
Welcome & Networking Reception
Kick off Connect with an energizing evening reception — your first chance to meet the leaders, innovators, and partners shaping the SFR/BTR industry. It’s the perfect setting to reconnect with peers, make new contacts, and set the tone for the conversations ahead. If you want to make the most of the Event, you’ll want to be in the room.
Full Day of High-Impact Programming
Connect programming begins the afternoon of November 4, followed by a full day of programming on November 5.
Prepare for a full day designed to deliver insight, connection, and real value:
Industry & Advocacy Track
Operations & Technology Track
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Janet Caldarelli at [email protected]






