2025 James E. Solt Scholarship Recipients
ABOUT THE JAMES E. SOLT SCHOLARSHIP
A special tradition began in 1987: the implementation of the James E. Solt Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Solt, a Past President of the Austin Apartment Association, was an exemplary role model with a particular love of the skills required for on-site management and for education. This fund was created to honor his memory and promote education in the rental housing industry.
The Solt Scholarship Fund offers recognition and scholarships for worthy members and/or their employees who participate in the Austin Apartment Association's education programs.
Congratulations to the 2025 James E. Solt Scholarship Recipients!
CALP Recipients
Cecilia Segura, Capstone Management
Cecilia is passionate about the apartment industry and helping residents and communities feel supported and truly at home. She values learning and personal growth and strives to be someone her team and residents can rely on. This scholarship would mean a great deal to her and would provide the opportunity to continue building a career she truly loves while making a positive, lasting impact.
Stephanie Villanueva, Trace Property Management
Stephanie works with Trace Property Management at Topaz Apartments in San Marcos. She has been in the multifamily industry for about three years as a leasing agent and is driven to gain more experience and continue growing in her career. She is deeply passionate about helping others and making people’s lives easier, something she is grateful to do every day through her work. Stephanie is dedicated, punctual, and maintains a positive attitude no matter what life brings her way.
CAM Recipients
Francesca Eaddy, RPM Living
Francesca brings a people-first approach to property management, balancing resident care with operational excellence. She currently works at an award-winning RPM Living community and is focused on developing her leadership and financial skills to support long-term growth in the industry.
Yvonne Castillo, Knightvest Residential
Yvonne has over 10 years of experience in the property management and residential construction industry. She is currently pursuing her CAM credential to continue learning, growing, and making a positive impact in the multifamily industry.
CAPS Recipients
Charlene Brown, RPM Living
Charlene is a seasoned multifamily leader with 19 years of experience overseeing diverse portfolios, including lease-up, mid-rise, high-rise, and renovated communities. As a Regional Manager at RPM Living, she is known for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and delivering strong financial and resident outcomes. She is passionate about strategic leadership, continuous growth, and making a positive impact on both the industry and the communities she serves.
Corey Dill, Bell Partners
Corey is a people-focused real estate leader who enjoys turning complex portfolios into high-performing communities while building strong teams along the way. With experience managing 2,000+ units across multiple markets, he brings energy, strategic thinking, and a results-driven mindset to everything he does. He is excited to continue learning, growing, and using his leadership skills to make a meaningful impact through this scholarship opportunity.
Riley Rogers, RPM Living
Riley has been in the industry for eight years with RPM Living and has shown a strong commitment to both personal and professional growth. He received his CAM designation in 2022 and his ARM designation in 2024. He currently leads a team of four associates across multiple markets as Due Diligence Manager for RPM Living.