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!

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