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April Educational Luncheon Recap
On April 2, we gathered at TopGolf Ontario for our Educational Luncheon on CAI Designations. After meeting with all our wonderful business partners in the patio area, we headed upstairs for the education portion of the event. I had the privilege of speaking with Sean Andersen, RS and Phil Hakopian, CIRMS. Our session explored the growing importance of certifications and designations in our specialized industry serving common interest developments.
As a community manager, my perspective emphasized how professional certifications not only enhance individual credibility but also elevate industry standards as a whole. Our panel discussed how certifications, for business partners, community managers, and homeowner leaders alike, demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and continuing education, all of which are vital in today’s increasingly complex community association landscape.
We also addressed the tangible benefits received by both managers and the communities they serve, including improved service delivery, stronger client trust, and a more proactive approach to problem-solving and governance.
It was an engaging and insightful experience to connect with peers, share perspectives, and advocate for the kind of structured knowledge and training that makes a lasting difference in our profession.
We ended the day networking with one another in the TopGolf Bays with some friendly competition.
Tiffany Petty, CMCA, AMS, Senior Community Manager, Seabreeze Management Company
