National Apartment Association Honoree

Marc Ross, BBA ’80, awarded for innovation in the fast-changing rental housing industry

The National Apartment Association (NAA) has inducted Marc Ross, BBA ’80, into the NAA Hall of Fame. President of Bob Ross Realty in San Antonio, Ross accepted the recognition — the highest association honor bestowed upon a rental housing professional — in June during Apartmentalize, NAA’s annual conference and exposition in Las Vegas.

“I am deeply honored, incredibly grateful, and truly humbled to be inducted into the National Apartment Association’s Hall of Fame,” Ross said. “This recognition is not just a personal milestone — it reflects the collective efforts, resilience, and dedication of everyone who has worked alongside me throughout this journey. During my years of service, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to initiatives through NAA and its affiliates

that at one time were groundbreaking and innovative and that are now standard practices.”

For almost 40 years, Ross has served on apartment association boards or executive committees at the local, state, and national levels. At home, he served two terms as president of the San Antonio Apartment Association (SAAA) in 1995 and 1996 and one term as the Texas Apartment Association president in 2003. He was recently awarded the status of SAAA Honorary Lifetime Board Member — an honor bestowed only two other times in the association’s 60-year history.

As NAA chair of the board in 2016, Ross led a powerful transition across the organization that championed innovation and focused on the growing value of advocacy. His tenure is marked by the pioneering of digital and computerized rental lease contracts and a significant uptick in national membership, alongside an increased focus on the importance of NAA’s political action committee.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ross’ leadership helped create a nationally recognized rental assistance program in his hometown of San Antonio — making a powerful and lasting impact on people’s lives throughout his community.

“Marc’s career in rental housing has made a significant impact, led by dedication and exemplary service,” said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. “His leadership has been revolutionary, advancing our organization in an industry that is constantly evolving. NAA congratulates Marc on this well-deserved recognition honoring his work and legacy across rental housing.”