AAGD Leadership Lyceum
AAGD has a long history of identifying, developing, inspiring, and empowering new and emerging leaders. The Lyceum Program is an immersive and collaborative three-month program that will bring together top professional candidates of varying backgrounds. Together, these candidates will develop the skills and confidence to grow as volunteer leaders within our industry. Learn more and apply below.
Applications for the 2025 Leadership Lyceum Program open 8:00 a.m. on June 4th and close at 11:45 p.m. on June 27th.
AAGD’s Ideal Leadership Lyceum Candidate
- Current member of AAGD
- Currently employed full-time as an apartment industry professional
- Designations (CAM, CAPS, etc.) not required, but highly encouraged
- No Limitations on Company Affiliations
- No Limitations on Candidate Job Title
- Desire to be involved in a volunteer leadership role.
Program Information
Leadership Lyceum members are required to attend four full-day sessions and two celebrations. The sessions will be held on the following dates. By submitting an application, you confirm availability for the following dates. Attendance is mandatory for graduation.
- Session 1: Thursday, September 4, 2025
- Session 2: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Session 3: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Session 4: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Session 5: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Session 6: Thursday, January 15, 2026
If accepted, Leadership Lyceum participants will receive the following benefits:
- Access to an immersive leadership development program over the course of 3-months.
- Lapel pin and trademarked designation badge for use in personal profiles and email signatures.
- Acknowledgment of graduation at a premier AAGD Event, on the AAGD website, and in AAGD’s monthly print publication, Rooflines.
The selection committee will meet at the end of June to review applications. Final candidates will be announced at the July Board Meeting. Selection committee will be asked to consider the following:
- The committee will select up to 10 candidates.
- Of these candidates:
- Minimum of 1, max of 3, will be a Product & Service Partner Member
- Six+ candidates will be Owner/Manager Members
- One position will be dedicated to a Nextgen Candidate
June 4: Applications Open
June 27: Applications Due
Late July: Selected Applicants Notified
4 Full-Day Sessions/2 Celebrations: By submitting an application, you confirm availability for the following dates. Attendance is mandatory for graduation.
- Session 1: Thursday, September 4, 2025 (AAGD Office)
- Session 2: Thursday, October 9, 2025 (White Rock Clean Up Day)
- Session 3: Thursday, October 16, 2025 (AAGD Office & City Hall)
- Session 4: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 (AAGD Office)
December 4: Toy Drive & Christmas Reception
January 15: Class recognition at Installation
Applicants will need to complete an application and submit the required documents.
- Resume (PDF or Word Document)
- One letter of recommendation
- Headshot
- Answer all application questions
Contact Kyler Murphy at Kmurphy@aagdallas.com
2024 Lyceum Class
Casie Bullock, Account Executive, Apartment List
Cindy Kemp, Director of Regional Operations, Atlantic Properties
Courtney Cobb, Chief Revenue Officer, Tetra AV
Josh Vanmeter, Account Executive, Resman
Kendra Washington, Property Manager, Berkshire Residential
Kyle Talmage, VP SFR, Westdale
Kylie Louthan, Regional VP, Dayrise Residential
Nicole McQuarry, Senior Regional VP, American Landmark
Ronda Mass, Regional Manager, Ashland Greene
Sarah Martin, Director, Real Estate, Greystar
Tanner Hall, Sales Consultant, Renova One
Wendy Doughtery, National Sales Director, Verifast