Florida's Bonnie Smetzer Joins National Executive Committee

ARLINGTON, Va. | January 22, 2026 - Bonnie Smetzer, Executive Vice President at Asset Living, has been officially named 2026 Secretary of the National Apartment Association's (NAA) Board of Directors. She was formally installed at NAA's annual Assembly of Delegates, held in Atlanta last November.

A longtime leader of apartment operations for more than 40 years, Bonnie now directs multifamily operations for Asset Living across Florida and Southeast Coast. Starting as a founding partner with JMG Realty, Bonnie's background spans multiple different areas, including new construction, affordable housing, high-rise apartments and more.

"Bonnie's longtime industry experience and leadership have been truly powerful, and I am thrilled that she will be joining NAA's Executive Committee to strengthen NAA's leadership and continue her legacy of meaningful impact," said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. "Congratulations to Bonnie and I look forward to working alongside her in the year ahead."

Smetzer attended the University Georgia and studied Journalism. She also earned a Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. Smetzer began volunteering in the industry with her local apartment association, eventually serving as president of the Florida Apartment Association and as a regional vice president with NAA for eight years. Today, she is a nationally recognized thought leader on industry trends, operations and affordable housing.

NAA's 2026 leadership includes Chair Chris Burns, Willow Bridge Property Company, Atlanta, Ga.; Chair-Elect Jeannette Cox, Oddo Development, Lenexa, Kan.; Vice Chair Brian Chase, Landmark Property Services, Inc., Richmond, Va; Treasurer Mark Hurley, Highland Commercial Properties, San Antonio, Texas; Secretary Bonnie Smetzer, Asset Living, Melbourne, FL; and Immediate Past Chair Alan King, Berkshire Residential Investments, Alpharetta, Ga.

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The National Apartment Association (NAA) serves as the leading voice and preeminent resource through advocacy, education and collaboration on behalf of the rental housing industry. As a federation of 140 state, local and global affiliates, NAA encompasses more than 94,000 members representing over 13 million apartment homes globally. NAA believes that rental housing is a valuable partner in every community that emphasizes integrity, accountability, collaboration, community responsibility, inclusivity and innovation. To learn more, visit www.naahq.org. NAA thanks its Strategic Partners AppFolio, The Home Depot Pro, Lowe's Pro Supply and Yardi.