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Well, what a year it has been. I hope everyone and their families are doing well. It was nice to see many of you at the golf outing, our first in-person event since the shutdown. The event went well with the appropriate social distancing in place. It was a great day.
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Our committees and staff, leaded by James, have continued to provide programs and information as best as possible during these times, including this edition of our magazine. Hopefully, many of you were able to take advantage of the Legal Update this month. We also have two more in-person events coming soon: Loot for Boots and our first ever Sporting Clay Tournament, which will be held with all the appropriate guidelines in place. As my time on the Board comes to an end, I want to thank my fellow Board members, Committee members and staff for all their work on behalf of the Chapter. This organization provides a lot of advantages and resources. Whether you use your membership for networking, best practices, education, or all of them, none of it would be possible without those who volunteer their time, talents, and resources to make it happen. I also want to thank our sponsors, who not only provide financial support but are also the source of many of our volunteers. I encourage those of you how have not been as activity in the Chapter to get involved. There are several ways to be involved such as joining a committee, speaking, writing articles, or volunteering to help at an event. As with most organizations, the more you put in the more you get out.
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According to Scott Young of Certified Lights, with offices in Houston and Dallas, community managers and boards are receiving more requests this year for holiday classics like wreaths, garlands, and warm white lights. “The biggest trend is the move to LED lights. While they are more expensive than incandescent lights, they use less electricity and are more reliable.”
According to managers and board members, the biggest restrictions that homeowners associations have regarding holiday decorations is the timing. “There are often restrictions on when you can start installing them and rules around when they need to be removed,” explains Young.
Safety Tips for HOA Holiday Lights
A pro tip when decorating trees and bushes is to install enough lights to make it look professional. “Bushes across the front of a home often take 1,500 to 2,000 mini lights to get a professional, polished look,” says Young. It also is important to take breaks during installation to make sure that the lights are evenly distributed, he adds.
Some associations also may have guidelines on the types of decorations, such as inflatables or their sizes. It’s extremely important that homeowners check with their community association management and board to confirm that the décor is allowed by community’s governing
For residents who want to decorate their homes for the holidays themselves, Young recommends not using tall ladders. “This is the number one holiday accident we see,” he says. “It is tempting to decorate rooflines, but many homes now have extremely steep peaks and Anotherroofs.”issue to be aware of is electrical outages. “Reading the instructions on the packages is very important,” says Young. “Each brand of lights has a different number of lights that can be connected together. Never add more than stated or you can blow the fuse or cause the circuit breaker to trip.” If the lights do go out, one of the causes is often the ground fault circuit interrupter tripping. “It is very sensitive, and any connection left on the ground can trip it even with moisture in the air,” he adds.
By Laura Otto Residents in homeowners associations are getting an early start on holiday décor this year. Lights are being strung on homes even earlier as they seek to find some extra joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. As is typical during the holiday season, homeowners should be review any seasonal décor guidelines in their community, and follow some simple steps to decorate safely.
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“There’s a pretty widespread phenomenon called psychological reactance. When we perceive our freedoms and choices are being taken away, we grasp onto them more,” he explains. “The natural reaction most of us have is, ‘Wait a minute, you can’t tell me what to do.’ ”
Wearing face coverings has become the new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic as a measure to help slow the spread of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use face masks in settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain, and recently issued a scientific brief on their effectiveness in preventing transmission of COVID-19 between wearers.
Many states and the District of Columbia, as well as several localities, have issued mandatory mask wearing requirements—D.C. and Minnesota’s mandates include common areas in community associations and multiunit residential buildings—but not others, causing conflicting directives from different levels of government to cloud the issue.
By Kiara Candelaria
However, disagreements and misconceptions around wearing facial coverings have become a source of debate during the pandemic. Some, for instance, see wearing or refusing to wear a mask as a political issue.
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Donna DiMaggio Berger, an attorney with Becker in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a fellow in CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), says boards in her state have the legal power to invoke emergency measures during major events such as a pandemic, and mask requirements are Someapplicable.homeowners association and condominium boards have opted to require masks in common areas, such as hallways, elevators, laundry rooms, and lobbies, where social distancing is not possible. For example, a condominium community in Chicago recently proposed a mandatory mask rule in its common areas and would impose a fine of up to $500 for those who refuse to follow, with higher fines for subsequent violations.
Similarly, Josh Milgrom, an attorney with Lash Condo Law in Toronto, has encouraged condominium boards to implement mandatory mask rules in their common areas following a city-wide mandate to wear coverings in public indoor spaces, writes CBC News.
“The risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 in those areas are substantially similar, if not the same, to those areas we have in condos,” says Milgrom, adding that boards are responsible for over the common elements and making sure they are reasonably safe for residents and staff.
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There also are people who are simply wired to reject what they see as impositions, says psychology professor Brad Sagarin of Northern Illinois University, who studies social influence and persuasion.
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Lakes and ponds can occur naturally in the landscape, but more often they are man-made, constructed for drinking water supply, irrigation, livestock watering, recreational use, or stormwater management—as is the case for most HOA waterbodies. There are many important components in a stormwater management facility that help regulate water levels, filter debris, and prevent flooding. All of these structural components require frequent inspections and maintenance to ensure the continued integrity and functionality of the waterbody. Without proactive monitoring, it is easy to accidentally overlook serious structural damage and volume loss until the problems require costly repairs and invasive solutions like dredging.
In some localities, the inspection and maintenance of stormwater management facilities (also referred to as ‘BMPs’ or ‘best management practices’) is handled by the City or County; although, more commonly, it is the responsibility of the pond owners. Unfortunately, it can also be confusing to understand your HOA’s obligations for each of the facilities in the community, especially when the responsibilities can vary between localities, communities, and the facilities themselves. The key documentation that outlines the responsibilities of the HOA for stormwater facilities in the community is the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with the locality. This document should exist for every facility that is part of an approved site development plan, and should be on file with the locality if you aren’t able to locate it.
can be amazing focal points of our communities. People are innately drawn to water, and local waterbodies create natural spaces to enjoy a morning run, an afternoon walk with the dog, or a neighborhood social event. Many communities that I work with have implemented beautification and habitat enhancement projects for their ponds, and some have even hosted kids fishing derbies or remote control boat races. But while maintaining healthy and attractive waterbodies is a priority for most HOAs, the basic structural and functional maintenance activities are frequently overlooked. It’s relatively easy for the average community manager or resident to identify when their stormwater pond is experiencing problems when it’s covered in weeds and algae or when the fish stop biting, but many of the tell-tale signs of structural trouble are more subtle and difficult to identify.
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Your lake and pond management provider is typically a knowledgeable resource when it comes to understanding the frequency and formality of professional inspections. Typically, the age, condition, and complexity of the facility are taken into account, as well as the regulatory requirements of the locality. On a regular basis, your lake management professional will provide visual inspections of the entire facility. If concrete inlet pipes are present, they should also be checked for spalling, cracking, and misalignments. The outlet structures should be checked to ensure that water is properly flowing and that there are no blockages or damage to the trash rack, if one is present. It is also important to monitor the water level in the pond – an abnormally high or low water level for an extended period of time could be a sign of a serious structural issue. The pond banks, including the dam embankment, should be inspected for erosion and animal burrows. They should be well vegetated with no bare spots.
Each facility is unique and is most effectively managed using a customized approach. A stormwater maintenance professional can help you develop a specific plan that prioritizes the goals of your community, so you can cut down on maintenance and expenses over time.
Shannon Junior is an Ecologist with SOLitude Lake Management, a nationwide environmental firm that provides sustainable lake, stormwater pond, wetland and fisheries management solutions. Learn more at www.solitudelakemanagement.com/knowledge.
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Let’s get grilling... How to get your grill ready for grilling season.
On gas grills whether it is natural gas or liquid propane, the fuel system should be checked for leaks. The burners should be checked for blockages and cracks or rusted parts. The valves should turn freely and the igniter should easily light the grill. If the ignition system is battery operated, the battery should be replaced. The firebox should be inspected for rust and corrosion. Any missing or damaged parts should be replaced. The lid should open easily and not bind up.
Know what kind of fuel Having appropriate signage to tell people how to operate the grill is important. If you grill has a timer that controls the gas flow, people need to understand how it works. If your grill uses the replaceable propane bottles having full bottles or a service to check the propane levels are important. If someone uses the wrong kind of fuel, say charcoal in a gas grill, not only could it damage the grill, but it is also a safety hazard. Keep it clean Nobody wants to cook on a dirty grill. No only is it unsanitary, but a dirty grill causes food to stick to it. Provide a good grill brush to be used each time someone grills. A very through deep clean should be done about twice a year. If the grill and pool area are going to closed for the winter, then the last cleaning should be done after the season ends. A charcoal grill should have a noncombustible receptacle for the ashes to go. Keeping your grill area clean will also help keep rodents and other animals Inspectaway it It is important to have the grill inspected at the beginning of the grilling season. A professional inspection will look at the major systems of the grill; the fuel system, the wiring and structural integrity of the grill.
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OCTOBER 2020 1-2 Pikesville, MD M-330 1-2 Virginia Beach, VA M-206 1-2 Dallas, TX CASE 1-3 Riverside, CA M-100 1-3 Chicago, IL M-100
2 Nashville, TN M-201
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NOVEMBER 2020 5-6 Santa Ana, CA M-204 5-6 Las Vegas, NV M-320 5-6 Austin, TX M-206 5-6 Raleigh, NC M-205 5-6 Sturbridge, MA M-206 5-7 San Diego, CA M-100
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SEPTEMBER 2020 10-11 Colorado Springs, CO M-204 10-11 Falls Church, VA M-206 10-12 Oxnard, CA M-100 10-12 Draper, UT M-100 10-12 Schenectady, NY M-100
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6 Schaumburg, IL M-202 6 Honolulu, HI M-202
JULY 2020 9-10 Natick, MA M-204 9-10 Bellevue, WA M-206 9-10 Las Vegas, NV M-205 9-10 Sarasota, FL M-204 9-11 Red Bank, NJ M-100 9-11 Danbury, CT M-100 9-11 Santa Ana, CA M-100 10-10 Atlanta, GA M-202 23-24 Lisle, IL M-206 23-24 Falls Church, VA M-204 23-24 Honolulu, HI CASE 23-25 Austin, TX M-100 23-25 Palm Desert, CA M-100 24 St. Petersburg, FL M-203 24 Houston, TX M-201
JANUARY 2020 23-25 Seattle/Bellevue, WA M-100 24 Tucson, AZ M-201 22-24 Falls Church, VA M-100
15-16 Houston, TX M-205 15-16 Milwaukee, WI M-206 15-17 Bloomington, MN M-100 15-17 Richmond, VA M-100
DECEMBER 2020 2-4 Falls Church, VA M-100 3-4 Palm Desert, CA CASE 3-4 Pikesville, MD M-204 3-4 Richmond, VA M-205 3-5 Phoenix, AZ M-100 4-4 Dallas, TX M-202 4-4 Portland, OR M-201
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AUGUST 2020 6-7 Pleasanton, CA M-205 6-7 Fort Myers, FL M-360 6-7 St. Louis, MO M-205 6-8 Houston, TX M-100 6-8 Tucson, AZ M-100 6-8 Sacramento, CA M-100 13-14 Santa Ana, CA M-206 13-14 St. Petersburg, FL M-320 13-14 Chicago, IL CASE DATE LOCATION CLASS
11 Charleston, SC M-201
FEBRUARY 2020 6-7 Colorado Springs, CO M-330 6-7 Phoenix, AZ M-204 6-7 Dallas, TX M-205 6-8 Houston, TX M-100 6-8 St. Louis, MO M-100 6-8 Atlanta, GA M-100 7 Los Angeles, CA M-201 20-21 Seattle/Bellevue, WA M-350 20-21 Falls Church, VA M-380 20-22 Santa Ana, CA M-100 20-21 Charleston, SC CASE 21 Denver/Thornton, CO M-202 21 Colorado Springs, CO M-203 21 Las Vegas, NV M-201 MARCH 2020 11-12 Falls Church, VA M-205 13 Falls Church, VA M-202 12-13 Sandestin, FL M-206 12-13 Bloomington, MN M-204 12-14 Dallas, TX M-100 12-14 West Chester, PA M-100 13 Schaumburg, IL M-201 13 Pleasanton, CA M-203 19-20 Bend, OR M-204 19-21 Natick, MA M-100 20 Draper, UT M-202 20 Milwaukee, WI M-201 20 Charleston, SC M-203 20 Hartford/Rocky Hill, CT M-202 APRIL 2020 2-3 Houston, TX M-370 2-3 Arlington Heights, IL M-205 2-3 Northern, VA CASE 2-4 Colorado Springs, CO M-100 3 Santa Ana, CA M-202 3 Portland, ME M-203 3 Kansas City, MO M-203 23-24 Los Angeles, CA M-204 23-24 Phoenix, AZ M-340 23-24 Hartford/Rocky Hill, CT M-205 23-25 Denver, CO M-100 23-25 Pikesville, MD M-100 24 Orlando, FL M-202 24 Cincinnati, OH M-202
JUNE 2020 8-8 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-202 8-9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-204 8-9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-205 8-9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-206 9-9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-390 8-9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL CASE 8-10 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-100 9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-203 9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL M-201 25-26 Honolulu, HI M-310 25-26 Asbury Park, NJ M-204 25-26 Bellevue, WA M-204 25-26 Pikesville, MD M-206 25-27 Sarasota, FL M-100 26 Santa Ana, CA M-201 26 Natick, MA M-201
11 San Antonio, TX M-202
11 Santa Ana, CA M-203
DATE LOCATION CLASS MAY 2020 7-8 Santa Ana, CA M-205 7-8 Dallas, TX M-206 7-8 Atlanta, GA M-206 7-9 Charleston, SC M-100 7-9 Arlington Heights, IL M-100 8 Seattle/Bellevue, WA M-202 8 Fort Myers, FL M-203 13-15 Falls Church, VA M-100 14-15 San Diego, CA M-204 14-15 Schaumburg, IL M-310 14-15 Charlotte, NC M-204 14-15 Denver/Littleton, CO CASE 14-15 Pikesville, MD M-205 14-16 San Antonio, TX M-100 15 Houston, TX M-203
Manager
Mrs.bill@magnoliafisheries.comAmandaADuckworth, CMCA, AMS
RTI/CommunityManagerMs.lesa.perry@greenhousemgt.comGreenhouseManagerMrs.jabernathy@tscmanagement.comLesaJPerryMembershipManagementAssociationAlexandraPalmaMembershipManagementAssociates,
TwoVolunteerMs.ALittle@somersetassociations.comSomersetManagerMs.lpalma@cmamanagement.comAprilLittleMembershipAssociationManagementCatalinGhervasLeaderWorldsApolloDBABrentwood
TheVolunteerMr.robertikard@yahoo.comManagerMr.randy.holmes@custompoolcare.comCustomBusinessMr.mbartholomew@cmamanagement.comRandallHolmesPartnersPoolCareRobertIkard,CMCAMembershipRoyPochylaLeaderVillageatFriscoLakesCommunity
TwoVolunteerMr.jtucker@ccmcnet.comCCMCManagerMr.Colbert2000k@att.netJeremyTuckerMembershipJohnBartoneLeaderWorldsApolloDBA
CMCA, AMS Manager
RTI/CommunityManagerMrs.chastitycook@classicpm.comClassicManagerMrs.amandaduckworth@yahoo.comMembershipChasityCookMembershipPropertyManagementDenaMcHughMembershipManagement
Village
Village HOA
Mrs. Jena Abernathy Manager
ManagerMs.Krystal.Chambless@goodwintx.comGoodwinManagerMs.kmachuca@ccmcnet.comCCMCManagerMs.katie.mokhlessin@monarchlandscape.comTerracareBusinessMs.jblend@dealeyblend.comDealeyBusinessMs.debbie.landess@goodwintx.comGoodwinManagerMs.claele@dawnenergyconsulting.comDawnBusinessMs.catalin.ghervas@gmail.comHOAClaeleSmithPartnersEnergyConsultingDebbieLandessMembership&CompanyJulieBlend,Esq.PartnersBlendPCKatieMokhlessinPartnersAssociatesKristieMachucaMembershipKrystalChamblessMembership&CompanyLaurenParkMembership
Association
REPORT New Members
Mr.johnb2121@hotmail.comJohnMatthewMiller,
MagnoliaBusinessMr.wtait@lwtmanagement.comWilliamWingoPartnersFisheries&LoneStar
LakeVolunteerMr.james.fulps@goodwintx.comGoodwinManagerMr.Cbateman@Meritservicesolutions.comMeritChapterMr.lvskim56@hotmail.comVolunteerKimberleeJacque@superscapes.netSuperscapesBusinessJacquediana.franklin08@gmail.comManagerDianaWheresbenjamin42@gmail.comGoodwinManagerBenjaminamanda@4sightpm.comManagementHardyMembership&CompanyFranklinMembershipErnyPartnersLandscapeandIrrigationPyleSmithLeaderCodyBatemanBPLandscapeSolutionsJamesFulpsMembership&CompanyJefferyColbertLeaderKiowaPropertyOwnersAssociation, Inc.
Mr. Michael Bartholomew, CMCA Manager RTI/CommunityMembershipManagement Associates, Inc.
Fountains
Associates, Inc. dmchugh@cmamanagement.com
Inc.
Amanda Chapman Manager 4CSONSMembershipGroup,LLC
DBA 4Sight Property
Brentwood Village HOA
TheVolunteerMr.johnmatm@aol.comMembershipMartyWhitakerLeaderVillageatFriscoLakes Community Association mwhitaker@ccmcnet.com
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Membership Texas Star Community Management, LLC
TwoVolunteerMr.bill@mcdonaldworley.comMcDonaldChapterMr.wsaunders@axosbank.comAxosChapterMr.info@leaparkandplay.comLeaChapterMr.royflbod@gmail.comTravisLeaBPPark&PlayWillSaundersNATLBankWilliamBarfieldBPWorley,P.C.WilliamTaiteLeaderWorldsApolloDBABrentwood
Mr. Jeremy Clark, AMS, PCAM Mr. Jeremy Foster Mr. John Jima Mr. John S. Adami Mr. Larry Hughston
Mr. Jamie Don Coker, CMCA, AMS Mr. Jamil Adonis
Mrs. Lori A. Jones, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Lori Jo Ball Mrs. Marines Aquino Mrs. Nichole Rice, CMCA, AMS
Mr. Steven L. Sumners
Mr. Zachary Adam Beasley, CMCA
Ms. Morgan Schott, CMCA, AMS
Ms. Stephanie Benham, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ms. Stephanie Horvath Ms. Susan Record Ms. Tracy Ellen Wolin, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Mrs. Dawn Lee, CMCA
T&DManagerMs.lpark@principal-mgmt.comDallasLeaCrowMembershipRossManagementServices, Inc. Ms.lea@tdrms.comLyndaJoyce
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Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.Mr.MaryDr.Caseyteresa@southpointpm.comManagerTeresatammy@tdrms.comHarrisMembershipRhoadesDerekSteinerPetrisinAlanRuth,RSAndreyPevnevBillCrawford,CMCABlairDescourouezBradFraleyBrendenKurtzBrettRussellBrianSchoolcraftCalvinBogartCannonJWood,CMCACharlesHeinemanDariusBowDavidPattersonElonGoldman,RSEmmanuelMunozEricBonillaGregoryRandallSchmaltz,
Mr. Tony Trevino
Mrs. Yolanda Nicole Cantatore, CMCA
Mccoy Volunteer Leader
Mr. Patrick Droesch
Ms. Joan Hayes Ms. Kerbey Jacobs Ms. Kerry Beatty, AMS, PCAM Ms. Kim West
Ms. Michele Ray-Brethower, CMCA, AMS, LSM, Ms.PCAMMichelle Weber Ms. Monika Karin Loeffler, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Associa-PMG of North
Members
T&DManagerMs.r.behrens@sbbmanagement.comSBBManagerMs.lynda.mccoy0@gmail.comAssociationReginaLBehrensMembershipManagementCompanyTammyCombsMembershipRossManagementServices, Inc.
Silver Creek Meadows Homeowners
Mr. Nick Abair Mr. Padraic Mulcahy, CMCA, AMS
REPORT
Mr. James Sowder
Members
Mr. Victor W. Bosnich, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Renewed
Renewed
Ms. Anne Bernhardt Ms. Arleen Rivera Ms. Darla Mathews Ms. Erin Caldwell, CMCA Ms. Jackie Conklin Ms. Jennifer Kaye Barnes
Mrs. Judi M. Phares, CMCA, PCAM
Mrs. Lisa Sutliff
Mrs. Pamela Andersen-Balash, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Sarah Christine Spawn Mrs. Shanna Lee Mrs. Thelma Marie Terrell, CMCA, PCAM Mrs. Theresa Scholander
Ms. Pierette Parker-Wheat, CMCA Ms. Prane Erin Arroyo, CMCA Ms. Rhonda Vantassell, CMCA Ms. Rochelle Mercier Ms. Rosie Morataya, CMCA, AMS Ms. Ruth McLaughlin, CMCA, AMS Ms. Sarah Hunsinger, CMCA, AMS
Mr. Paul Zellar Mr. Richard Daniel Estep, CMCA, AMS, Mr.PCAMRichard Hamilton, RS Mr. Rick Tuzinski
Mrs. Katie Kim Mrs. Kay Rinker Mrs. Kim Holmes
Mr. Robert Holte Mr. Sam Timothy Mr. Scott North Mr. Scott Scarborough
Mr. Thomas J. Armstrong, AMS, PCAM Mr. Timothy D McConville, CMCA, AMS, Mr.PCAMTodd Gschwend, CMCA, AMS
Mrs. Catherine Ivy, CMCA
Ms. Kristi Bruening, CMCA, AMS Ms. Linda Soos Ms. Lori R. Welsh, CMCA, AMS Ms. Maria Rust Ms. MaryKathryn Lightsey
Mrs. Diana R. Larson, AMS, PCAM Mrs. Enid C. Simon, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Jennifer Ashley Mayben
Mr. Todd Yamaoka
Mr. Matthew Mark Kopchak, CMCA, AMS, Mr.PCAMMichael Quinn
AMS, PCAM
Mrs. Krystal Barbarito, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Mr. David Ross
Ms. Mary Michele Harris, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ms. Pam Grundy
Rejoined Members MEMBERSHIP
The second level in the career development track for community association managers. The AMS® designation demonstrates a higher level of commitment to your career and the community association industry. An AMS® designation is recommended for managers who want to enhance their career opportunities by increasing their knowledge and expertise.
Ms. Consuelo Lopez, CMCA, AMS Ms. Julie Dickens
Mr. Skyler Krnavek Mrs. Audrey Beard, CMCA, PCAM Mrs. Stacy R. McGrath
REPORT
Ms. Amber Anderson
Mr. Michael Bartholomew, CMCA CMCA RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc.
Mrs. Wendy Hazelwood, CMCA CMCA Alliance Association Bank
Mr. Greg Barnett, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Congratuulations to those designations acheived!
Mr. Mark Norton, AMS, PCAM Mr. Randy Pickle
Mr. Joshua Moore
Mr. Robert Bell, CMCA CMCA Ms. Erin Caldwell, CMCA CMCA Associa-PMG of North Dallas
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Mrs. Yolanda Nicole Cantatore, CMCA CMCA Worth Ross Management
Mrs. Tameka E Jackson
***Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) From CAMICB - “As a CMCA®, you have shown a commitment to your profession by staying informed about current community association issues and holding yourself to a high standard of professional conduct.”
Mr. Robert Ikard, CMCA CMCA Ms. Jamie Lee Jakubowski, CMCA, AMS AMS RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc.
Mrs. Kelly Sue Peterson, CMCA CMCA Worth Ross Management
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. Rolando Coronado
Mrs. Jordan Velazquez, CMCA, AMS AMS The Residences at W Dallas
Ms. Prane Erin Arroyo, CMCA CMCA Goodwin & Company
***Association Management Specialist (AMS®)
Ms. Virginia Bender, CMCA, AMS
Ms. Susan Garrett
Ms. Liliana Olvera, CMCA, AMS AMS Classic Property Management
New Designations
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