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Assets, Bids, and Communication: The ABC's of Budget Preparation

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
40 Seats Remaining

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Synopsis:

Let Mike and Marci help you master the art of annual budget preparation! We’ll move beyond simple number-crunching and dive into a strategy that balances asset preservation, resident satisfaction, and solid financial performance. By understanding the connection between these factors, you’ll be able to build an effective budget that communicates a clear vision for your property’s success.

This course is worth 4 CECs

Meet your instructors! 

Marci French, CAM, CAPS

VP of Asset Management, HRG Asset Management 

Marci French is a dynamic and influential thought leader utilizing her unique story to facilitate the topics of Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Financial Management.

As a member of the Board and the Senior Faculty with the National Apartment Association Education Institute, Marci French applies her 30 years of multifamily experience to lead, coach, and mentor those in the industry. 

Marci has earned multifamily designations, holds a certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida and is an NAA Leadership Lyceum graduate.   She serves as a member of multiple industry committees and is a certified life and leadership coach.

                                                       

Mike Markus, CAM, CAMT

Director of of Maintenance, BRG Realty Group 

Mike Markus brings over 20 years of leadership experience to BRG. Prior to joining our team, Mike served 8 years of active service in the United States Marine Corps and joined the multi-family housing industry in 2009 as a partner with another local management company. As Director of Maintenance, Mike is responsible for maintenance career paths, maintenance operations, capital planning and broad energy initiatives. Mike holds his CAM and CAMT designations through NAA and serves a trained faculty member for NAAEI. In 2014 Mike was awarded the NAA Paragon Award as CAMT of the year and in 2020 he was again recognized by NAAEI with the Excellence Award as the ACE Industry Educator of the Year. He Currently serves on the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association Board of Directors, Education Committee and Legislative Committee.