{"id":41471,"date":"2025-10-24T10:44:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=41471"},"modified":"2026-02-27T02:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:23:29","slug":"mark-livanec-2025-nahma-inspiration-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/mark-livanec-2025-nahma-inspiration-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Livanec honored with 2025 NAHMA Inspiration Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p>Yardi Industry Principal Mark Livanec was presented with the 2025 Inspiration Award last evening at the NAHMA Educational Foundation\u2019s Inspire Gala in Washington, D.C. The honor recognizes individuals whose leadership and dedication expand educational opportunities within the affordable housing industry.<\/p>\n<p>Mark\u2019s career in affordable housing with Yardi began more than two decades ago somewhat by chance. What started as a two-week temp assignment as a receptionist grew into leadership roles in affordable housing sales and marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Mark has led our expansion of affordable housing and PHA solutions, worked with providers across the country and helped bring technological innovations to the forefront of affordable housing operations.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond his work at Yardi, Mark has been deeply connected to NAHMA. He served on the foundation board from 2008 to 2015, helped plan its early fundraising galas and was instrumental in creating the Inspiration Award in 2014. Receiving the award in 2025 brings his story full circle.<\/p>\n<p>Mark\u2019s drive extends beyond his career. An accomplished endurance athlete, he has completed triathlons, long-distance swims \u2014 including a seven-day 25K swim around the Greek islands \u2014 and countless hikes. This adventurous outlook mirrors his professional journey. He continues to push further, try new things and embrace challenges.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-well-deserved-recognition\">A well-deserved recognition<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cMark\u2019s leadership has shaped the affordable housing industry in profound ways,\u201d said Chris Voss, vice president of affordable housing at Yardi. \u201cWe are proud to see his long-standing commitment recognized by NAHMA with this honor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Today, Mark continues to support Yardi\u2019s affordable housing team with passion, experience and vision. His recognition with the NAHMA Inspiration Award not only celebrates his past contributions but also reflects his ongoing impact on affordable housing communities nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Join us in congratulating Mark on this honor.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahma.org\/about\/educational-foundation\/\"> Learn more about the NAHMA Educational Foundation <\/a>and explore Yardi\u2019s affordable housing solutions at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/market\/affordable-housing\/\">yardi.com\/affordable<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is NAHMA?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is a membership organization for professionals in the affordable housing industry. Its members include property owners, managers and industry partners who develop, manage and preserve quality affordable multifamily housing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the NAHMA Educational Foundation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The NAHMA Educational Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides scholarships and educational support to residents of federally subsidized housing. Its mission is to help individuals improve their lives, job opportunities and communities through education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does NAHMA advocate for affordable housing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NAHMA advocates at the federal level by engaging with lawmakers and regulatory agencies on policies that affect affordable housing. 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