Boss Talks Ep. 131: Ricky McRoy on Operations Leadership, Association Advocacy, and Overcoming Adversity
In Boss Talks episode 131, host Evan Happel interviews Ricky McRoy, Senior Regional Director of Operations at Avanti in the Kansas City area overseeing Kansas and Missouri. They discuss recurring parking issues including garage break-ins and the “Kia Boys” theft trend, plus Ricky’s music choices (gospel song “We Win” by Vince Bowman and the Sound of Victory and “Bigger in Texas” by Megan Thee Stallion) and his preference for Fiji water over caffeine. Ricky shares his career path from intending to attend nursing school to being hired on the spot as a leasing professional, rising through roles to regional leadership, and finding fulfillment in developing and promoting team members. He describes years of involvement on the local apartment association board, focusing on networking, advocacy around housing vouchers and eviction policies in Kansas City, and increasing representation of Black leaders. Ricky also shares being a single dad, adopting and taking in sons, and overcoming a difficult upbringing as a Black gay man.
Boss Talks | Elevating ALL the Bosses of the Multifamily Industry · Ricky McRoy, Evan Happel
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Show Notes
00:00 Welcome and guest intro
01:52 Conference banter and Vegas
03:53 Parking horror stories
06:45 Music motivation picks
09:02 Water only and Fiji debate
12:09 Vacation mindset and workload
13:07 Career journey into multifamily
17:07 Regional role and team growth
19:07 Kenzo cameo and association board
20:35 Board Requirements Talk
20:40 Crystal Merit Awards
22:01 Why Association Matters
22:45 Representation In Leadership
27:10 Bridging Corporate And Onsite
28:26 Amenities Versus Real Needs
29:32 Voucher Policy Fight
33:30 Growing Diverse Involvement
37:53 Family Life And Vacation
39:40 Single Dad Career Balance
41:58 Overcoming The Past
44:30 Closing Thanks And Invite
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