MULTI-HOUSING EXECUTIVES UPDATE: Julie Stalknecht Named VP of Membership, Marketing, Meetings at NMHC, and Other Transactions

By Anuradha Kher, Online News EditorWashington, D.C.–Julie Stalknecht (pictured) has been named vice president of membership, marketing and meetings for the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC).   Most recently, Stalknecht was vice president of sales for the National Apartment Association (NAA), where she doubled revenue dollars in her first three years. “Joining NMHC is a true honor,” says Stalknecht. “They have one of the most competent and professional staffs in real estate and a membership that is a ‘who’s who’ of the apartment sector. Their meetings are the most sought-after industry gatherings, and they are routinely recognized for outstanding leadership and innovation in government affairs and industry research.”Stalknecht is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Professional Convention Management Association. J Turner Research Names Its First Operations ManagerHouston–J Turner Research, a marketing research firm that serves the multifamily industry, has named Adam Taylor as operations manager. The position was developed to better manage client expectations as the company continues to secure business and introduce new product offerings and services. In his new position, Taylor will assist with overall operations including managing client survey programs, ensuring schedules are met, coordinating data collection and reporting as well as troubleshooting issues related to survey distributions or information receipts. With a focus on customer services initiatives, he will also be responsible for generating and maintaining client logs, daily reporting as well as developing and updating databases. Additionally, J Turner will provide Taylor further training on its proprietary programs and systems to help him better manage client accounts.Prior to joining J Turner, Taylor served as accounts payable associate for Alliantgroup, LP. Prudential Douglas Elliman Promotes Darren Sukenik to Managing DirectorNew York–Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate has promoted Darren Sukenik from executive vice president to managing director. Sukenik is founder of The Sukenik Group.Darren is actively involved in the downtown New York community as a chairperson, and steering committee member of Community Board #4. Darren is also co-chair of “Environment New York”, a non-profit organization dedicated to NYC doing its share to help the national green initiative, and the founder of “Kids in Crisis”, a charity aiding children in immediate need throughout Manhattan and the five boroughs.