The following employees were recognized at our Corporate quarterly meeting. They were nominated by their peers for going above and beyond and delivering exceptional service and work ethic during the 1st Quarter of 2026. We would like to acknowledge their hard work. Thank you for all you do!
- Dawnelle Davis- Resident Services
- Tia Smith- Contracting
- Angela Payne- Regional Director
- Anna Burdine- Regional Manager – WINNER
- Larry Brothers- Commercial Maintenance
- Tonya Ward- VP Real Page
The following site staff were also nominated for the GEM Award. Thank you to these individuals for their work ethic and dedication!
- Michael Kelsay (Regency Pointe) – WINNER
Cultural Awareness Participation
Royal American proudly recognizes cultural heritage and observances throughout the year on The Dispatch.
Our team represents many cultures and traditions, and we want to continue expanding our cultural awareness efforts.
If any of the observances listed below are meaningful to you and you’d like to share your story, please email ace@royalamerican.com.
Even small stories help us learn from one another and reflect the diversity that makes our team stronger.
Stories may include:
- A tradition you celebrate
- What a heritage month means to you personally
- A custom, food, holiday, or value passed through your family
- How your background influences your perspective or values at work
Participation can be:
- A short blurb (3–5 sentences)
- A photo (optional)
We’ll work with you to ensure your story is shared in a way you’re comfortable with. Thank you for sharing your culture and helping strengthen our team through diverse perspectives.
2026 Cultural & Heritage Awareness Months
| Month | Cultural & Heritage Recognition Months |
| February | Black History Month |
| March | Irish American Heritage Month |
| April | Arab American Heritage Month |
| May | Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month |
| June | Caribbean American Heritage Month Pride Month |
| July | Disability Pride Month |
| September | Hispanic Heritage Month (Cont. in OCT) |
| October | Italian American Heritage Month German American Heritage Month |
| November | Native American / American Indian Heritage Month |
Please join us for a very special RAU Town Hall – Leasing Fireside Chat —a dynamic, one-hour conversation designed to explore the evolving landscape of multifamily leasing. Scheduled for tomorrow, May 12, 2026, at 10 AM CT/ 11 AM ET, this interactive session will feature experienced panelists sharing real-world insights, current challenges, and proven strategies to drive leasing performance.
Participants will gain valuable perspective on today’s prospect behavior, effective leasing techniques, and how to elevate the resident experience to improve conversion and retention. This is an opportunity to learn, engage, and walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen your leasing approach.
We have assembled a panel of special guests for this important conversation:
Missy Dugas – SVP of Operations
Rose Nurse – Regional Vice President
Page Weimer – Regional Manager
Rob Jones – Lease Up & Stabilization Specialist
Teresa Woodside – Community Manager, Tyndall Pointe
We hope you’ll join us for this special session!
