Committees

Purpose

Oversees preliminary financial planning and provides guidance to the Board of Directors in support of approval of the annual budget, safeguarding organizational assets, recommends organizational financial policies, anticipates financial matters for the Board’s consideration, provides the Board of Directors regular, timely and accurate financial statements, assists in financial record retention. 

Interested in Attending?

If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting.

2025 Meeting Dates 

• Tuesday, February 18 at 10am
• Tuesday, April 22 at 10am
• Tuesday, June 17 at 10am
• Tuesday, August 19 at 10am
• Tuesday, October 21 at 10am
• Tuesday, December 16 at 10am

Neil Wilson

^{Committee Chair}

Chloe Moser

^{Committee Staff Liaison}

Purpose

RHAWA members value current and easy to use forms. In addition to approving new and amended forms, the committee develops educational offerings for “best practices” for managing members’ rental properties. 

Interested in Attending?

If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting.

2025 Meeting Dates 

• February Date TBD at 10am
• Tuesday, May 6 at 10am
• August Date TBD at 10am
• Tuesday, November 4 at 10am

Chris Benis

^{Committee Chair}

Denise Myers

^{Committee Staff Liaison}

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Purpose

To review and recommend to the Board of Directors legal positions in which RHAWA may choose to become involved.

Interested in Attending?

If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting.

2025 Meeting Dates 

• Call of the Chair

Chris Benis

^{Committee Co-Chair}

William Shadbolt

^{Committee Co-Chair}

Daniel Klemme

^{Committee Staff Liaison}

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Purpose

To ensure RHAWA actively promotes the interests of the rental housing industry to state, county and local legislative bodies. Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding legislative policy.

Interested in Attending?

If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting.

2025 Meeting Dates 

• Tuesday, January 14 at 10am
• Tuesday, February 11 at 10am
• Tuesday, March 11 at 10am
• Tuesday, April 8 at 10am
• Tuesday, May 13 at 10am
• Tuesday, June 10 at 10am
• Tuesday, July 8 at 10am
• Tuesday, August 12 at 10am
• Tuesday, September 9 at 10am
• Tuesday, October 14 at 10am
• Thursday, November 13 at 10am 
• Tuesday, December 9 at 10am

Christopher Cutting

^{Committee Co-Chair}

Larry Crites

^{Committee Co-Chair}

Daniel Bannon

^{Committee Staff Liaison}

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Purpose

Our Political Action Committee exists to help elect responsible candidates who will work collaboratively with RHAWA and the rental industry when issues arise. Without pro-rental housing candidates in office, your rights as a housing provider will be threatened with endless regulation.

PAC Member Requirements

• Current RHAWA member
• Made a contribution to RHAWA’s PAC within the past calendar of at least $250.
  PAC contributions support the political campaigns of RHAWA-endorsed candidates. The RHAWA PAC is non-partisan and supports both sides of the aisle. Membership dues do not fund the PAC - all contributions are voluntary. 
• Is a US citizen and a registered US voter.
• He or she shall not endorse any candidate, other than an officially endorsed candidate of RHAWA, in any race in which RHAWA has made an endorsement unless he or she makes it clear that each endorsement is in his or her capacity as a private individual and not as an RHAWA member.
• Interviewers shall disclose involvement in a campaign to the interview team prior to the candidate interview. “Active involvement” shall include personal campaign contributions or personal campaign assistance.

Interested in Attending?

If you would like to see if this committee is a good fit for you, email the RHAWA team member below and they will invite you to the next meeting.

2025 Meeting Dates 

• Tuesday, March 25 at 10am
• Friday, May 16 at 10am
• Tuesday, June 24 at 10am
• Monday, August 11 at 10am
• Tuesday, September 23 at 10am
• November 12 at 10am

Larry Crites

^{Committee Co-Chair}

William Shadbolt

^{Committee Co-Chair}

Corey Hjalseth, Jr. 

^{Committee Staff Liaison}

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