THE NJAA Team
Welcome to the staff page of the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA)! Our dedicated team is here to support and advance the multifamily industry across New Jersey. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise to their role, ensuring that our members receive the highest level of service and advocacy.
David Brogan
Executive Director & CEO
732-992-0600 ext. 115
David Brogan is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) and has been in that position since October 2014. In that capacity David oversees all of the operations of the NJAA, ensuring the financial stability and growth of the organization, providing value to members, and overseeing and implementing all Government Affairs and Political Action Committee (PAC) strategies. The NJAA represents all facets of the multifamily housing industry in New Jersey.
Prior to coming to NJAA, David was the First Vice President of Economic Development and Taxation for the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), which is the largest employer representative association in the nation. Mr. Brogan was responsible for representing the business community on legislation and regulations that impact corporate and individual taxation, economic development and the state’s programs that stimulate job creation, development, redevelopment, and site remediation.
David was also the Executive Director of New Jersey Organization for a Better State (NEW JOBS), the Business PAC of New Jersey, which is the state’s largest ideological business PAC. In that capacity, David was responsible for fundraising, facilitating events, political strategy, and managing the operations of the PAC.
Prior his work at NJBIA, David was a Senior Legislative Representative for Capital Public Affairs, a New Jersey based lobbying firm. In that capacity, David managed a dozen clients, establishing strategies to meet the goals and objectives of those companies and organizations. David utilized his expertise and relationships in the legislature and the Governor’s office to accomplish those goals.
From 1997-2003 David worked on staff for the New Jersey State Senate where he staffed half a dozen key committees. David worked on major pieces of legislation such as: the “Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act,” which established a framework for the cleanup and re-purposing of thousands of contaminated sites in New Jersey; the “Garden State Preservation Trust Act,” the goal of which was to preserve one million acres of open space, farmland and historic sites; and the “Transportation Trust Fund Re-Authorization of 2000,” which provided $4.8 billion dollars of State and federal funding for transportation projects over a four-year period.
In 2017, Mr. Brogan was honored as the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) “Association Executive of the Year.” Also, that same year, the NJAA won the NAA’s award for government affairs advocacy, which Mr. Brogan spearheaded. Mr. Brogan has been listed on numerous real estate “power lists” over the past six years and in 2014, Mr. Brogan was honored as Middlesex County College’s Alumnus of the Year. Mr. Brogan also served in the U.S. Navy from 1985-1989 as an Antisubmarine Warfare Operator and U.S. Naval Rescue Swimmer. He graduated from Rutgers College with a B.A. in Political Science.
Nichole LoPresti
Executive Vice President
732-992-0600 ext. 106
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Previously, Ms. LoPresti served as Vice President at Tonio Burgos & Associates of New Jersey, a regional consulting and government affairs firm. Nichole worked directly with the firm’s President regarding its operations in New Jersey. Ms. LoPresti worked on client development issues, crisis management, and client legislative and regulatory matters.
Prior to her work at TB&A, Nichole was Associate, State Government Affairs for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. In her position with the company, Ms. LoPresti worked collaboratively with legislators, regulators, civic groups, and peer organizations to improve the health care experience for New Jersey’s residents. Nichole also worked closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Before joining Horizon, Nichole was Director of Government Relations for the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey. She acted as the organization’s lobbyist in Trenton and assisted with the organization’s official position on legislation. Ms. LoPresti organized and oversaw all activities of the Chamber’s policy committees.
Nicholas Kikis
Vice President, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs
732-992-0600 ext. 105
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Kelly Ryan
Assistant Vice President, Membership & Events
732-992-0600 ext. 108
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Previously, Kelly served as Manager of Government Affairs at the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), which is the largest employer representative association in the nation.
Amy Muzyk
Manager, Membership & Events
732-992-0600 x109
Tara McCreedy
Manager, Events & Education
732-992-0600 x100