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
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
Schedule at a Glance
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
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
COO, 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 Conlon
Fed Hall
Coming Soon
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 · Virtual
Jake Hinman
Mavrik Policy Group
Florida · Virtual
Adrian Lukis
Ballard Partners
Georgia · Virtual
Eric Tanenblatt
Dentons
Nevada · Virtual
Rocky Finseth
Carrara Nevada
Minnesota · Virtual
John Reich
Cozen O’Connor
Texas · In Person
Jim Grace
Grey Havens
Texas · In Person
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
David Ayers
SVP, Engineering, Invitation Homes
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
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.
Confirmed Discussion Table Leaders
Owner-operator leaders guiding the breakout discussion tables.
Kevin Fuss
Tricon Homes
Strategic Sourcing & National Programs
Brandon Roper
Tricon Homes
Strategic Sourcing & National Programs
Jessica Dwyer
Tricon Homes
National Vendor Management
Jose Santos
Tricon Homes
National Vendor Management
Michael Dickerson
Progress Residential
RVP, Market Operations (TX + OK = Texoma)
Jaimie Singleton
Progress Residential
RVP, Market Operations (Florida)
Michael Bennett
Progress Residential
RVP, Market Operations (Southeast)
Shannon Douno
Progress Residential
RVP, Market Operations (Midwest)
Kira Maynard
Progress Residential
RVP, Market Operations (Mountain West)
Jennifer Clark
Progress Residential
VP, Supply Chain
Michael Colombini
Progress Residential
National Director, Vendor Management
Justin Lane
Invitation Homes
Director of Operations, Texas
Matt Williams
Invitation Homes
National Vice President of Procurement
Scott Gray
FirstKey
Business Project Manager
Elizabeth Grewe
FirstKey
Sr Director of Operations Service & Supply Chain
Matt Spicer
FirstKey
VP Supply Chain
Bronte Hampton
FirstKey
Vendor Experience Specialist
Ryan Henesey
FirstKey
Sr Mgr Supply Chain
Trevor White
FirstKey
Vendor Experience Specialist
Mariah Miranda
Company to confirm
Maintenance Manager, Dallas
Tanya Carter
Company to confirm
Rehab & Turn Manager, Dallas
Tawny Williams
Company to confirm
Vice President, Operations
EJ Shramek
Company to confirm
AMM Occupied
Lee Ann Haper Myers
Company to confirm
Project Coordinator
Zoila Alvarado
Company to confirm
Assistant Maintenance Manager
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
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.
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.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Janet Caldarelli at [email protected]
Book Your Hotel
Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria is the official hotel for the NRHC Connect. Conveniently located in Addison, Texas, the hotel offers easy access to the Galleria Dallas, Downtown Dallas, Addison Circle Park, and the North Quorum business district. Both Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are approximately 20 minutes away, making travel easy for attendees.
Room Rate
199.00 USD per night
Reservation Deadline
October 20, 2026