1. Essential Leadership Insights
Description:
Essential Leadership Insights is a foundational training designed to strengthen leadership
effectiveness by focusing on core principles such as clarity, accountability, and purpose. A key
element of the training explores the importance of knowing your why — helping leaders identify the personal and organizational purpose that drives their actions. Through reflective exercises and practical tools, participants gain insights into their leadership style, strengthen communication, and build greater alignment between their values and daily decision-making.
Presenter: Tony Stewart & Rebecca Ellis, CEO, Stewart Empowerment Solutions, LLC
2. Energy Audits, Utility Allowances and Design Services
Description:
This session will cover energy audits, utility allowances and drafting/design services.
Presenter – Bob Bein, RKB2 Consultants
3. CyberSecurity
Description:
Presenter – Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, UTSA
4. Harnessing AI in Property Management: From Data to Decisions Across Generations
Description:
Discover how to embed AI into property-management workflows while honoring generational differences in tech adoption and communication. You’ll learn to streamline operations, forecast maintenance, and tailor your approach to Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—both on your team and among residents.
Presenter – Cecilia Cossio, CEO, NexGen Legacy / Legacy Real Estate & Asset Management
5. Excel, Monday and Other Tools to Make Your Life Easier
Description:
Join us for a discussion of how technology, when used properly, can assist you in making your
job easier, allowing for clear communication to keep your staff on target with goals and
deadlines.
Presenter – Sean Vanderveer, Executive Director, Sherman Housing Authority
6. Technology Round Table: Practical Innovations for Housing Authorities
Description:
Join fellow housing professionals for an open, interactive round table focused on the evolving role of technology in public and affordable housing. From property management software and virtual inspections to digital communication tools and cybersecurity best practices, this session is your opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and explore what’s working (and what’s not) across agencies. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started, this discussion is designed to spark practical ideas you can take back to your agency.
Facilitators – Sean Vanderveer, Executive Director, Sherman Housing Authority & Brant Allen, Deputy Director, NETX Properties
7. PHA Consolidations
Description:
Presenter – David Gates, Lonoke County Housing Authority, Tony Landecker, Natural State Housing & Holly Knight, Knight Development
8. How to Have Conversations That Change Everything
Description:
Across housing authorities, conversations shape everything—whether you’re addressing performance, resolving tension, speaking with commissioners, or aligning with community partners. But when conversations are avoided or unclear, they stall progress and fracture trust. This session offers a practical, repeatable framework for handling tough conversations with confidence and clarity—no matter your role.
Presenter – Dakota Koontz — Director of Marketing at Kanso Software, Community Builder, and Executive Coach
9. Bridging the Gap: Strengthening the Relationship Between Housing Authorities and City Partners
Description:
A strong partnership between housing authorities and local city agencies—especially law enforcement—is key to building safe, supportive communities. This session will explore best practices for improving communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding between housing authorities and the city, with a focus on working effectively with police departments. Topics will include establishing shared goals, addressing community concerns, coordinating responses to incidents, and building trust with residents. Participants will hear real-world examples and leave with actionable strategies to strengthen these vital relationships while maintaining a resident-centered approach.
Presenter – Brant Allen, Deputy Director, NETX Properties