Community Contact | Spring 2025

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A Resource For Homeowners Associations, Condominiums, Townhomes, and Cooperatives

President

Olivia Hurtado, CMCA

First Citizens Bank olivia.hurtado@cit.com

President-Elect

Wendy Hazelwood, CMCA Alliance Association Bank whazelwood@allianceassociationbank.com

Vice President

Diana R. Larson, AMS, PCAM Assured Association Management, Inc. dlarson@assuredmanagement.com

Director

Vanessa Burch, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

SBB Community Management, AAMC v.burch@sbbmanagement.com

Director

Leah K. Burton, Esq. Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC leah.burton@steptoe-johnson.com

Director

Madan Goyal

West Park Homeowners Association goyaltexan@hotmail.com

Director

Mark Norton, AMS, PCAM Insight Association Management, Co. AAMC mnorton@insightam.com

Director

Deena Still

Ridgecrest McKinney Homeowners Association dstill05@gmail.com

Director / Immediate Past President

Joe Veach Globus Construction Group jveach@globusmanage.com

James Nicholson, Chapter Executive Director DFW Community Associations Institute 14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75244-3601

(972) 246-3540

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Community Affairs

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Why Choose Alliance Association Bank: Alliance Association Bank has over 50 years of combined experience meeting the unique and complex banking needs of community associations. This experience, combined with our financial strength and stability, make Alliance Association Bank a key financial institution to build an alliance with to grow your business. Alliance Association Bank is a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC. As one of the country’s top-performing banking companies, Western Alliance was #1 best-performing of the 50 largest public U.S. banks in the most recent S&P Global Market Intelligence listing and ranks high on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list year after year.

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Community Happenings June / July 2025

Addison, Vitruvian Nights Live!

June 12 – August 7, 2025

https://visitaddison.com/events/vitruvianpark/

Garland, Juneteenth Celebration

June 14, 2025

https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/Juneteenth

Dallas, Dallas Pride

June 14-15, 2025

https://www.visitdallas.com/events/annualevents/dallas-pride/

Dalla MLK Freedom Walk

June 15, 2025

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Dallas, Independence Day at Klyde Warren Park

June 28, 2025

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Addison, Kaboom Town

July 3, 2025

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Garland, Red White & You

July 3, 2025

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Fort Worth, Fort Worth’s Fourth

July 4, 2025

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Plano, All-American 4th

July 4, 2025

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McKinney, Margarita Stroll

July 12, 2025

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✓ BUILD AND REPAIR: WOOD AND METAL FENCE.

✓ INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING/STAINING (HOA and Commercial).

✓ POWER WASH.

✓ PARKING STRIPING, SIGNAGE.

✓ GENERAL MAINTENANCE / PORTER SERVICES.

✓ COMMUNITY AND PARK AREAS INSTALLATION: BENCHES, PICNIC TABLES, TRASH CANS, DOG WASTE STATIONS.

March Luncheon Recap

In March, we were joined by Blake Aldredge of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District. Blake discussed how irrigation of outdoor landscapes accounts for up to 70% of water used during the summer months, which can greatly strain water supplies and treatment equipment. Water conservation may only seem like just a good idea, but it is critical for allowing our communities to continue to have safe, reliable drinking water with growth and frequent droughts occurring. He also went into how local water providers are seeking to empower HOAs to advocate for and educate residents on water conservation, making for a very informative afternoon!

Additional Insured, Additional Interest and Private Events of Members

We are asked quite often if an association should require a member to provide proof of personal liability insurance when using the clubhouse for a private event. Our answer is, not only should that proof be provided, but the member should also name the association as an additional insured. The argument is that the association already has liability insurance for the space and the member pays assessments, a portion of which were used to purchase the association insurance. Of course, legal counsel should always be sought out, but in our opinion, it is best to protect the entire association from liability when common area is in the control of a single member.

The requirement for an additional insured endorsement can cause problems sometimes, because some personal lines carriers (i.e. those who handle homeowners, condominium unit owners or renters insurance) will not offer this endorsement. Most will offer to add the association as an additional interest, but this is not the same

thing and doesn’t provide the liability protection the additional insured endorsement does. To understand the difference in the two concepts, it might help if you take out the word “additional” and put in the word “also.”

Additional [Also] Insured

The requirement for an additional insured endorsement can cause problems sometimes, because some personal lines carriers will not offer this endorsement. “ ”

The additional insured is a party or entity added to an insurance policy and receiving benefit from the liability insurance the policy provides. The named party is “also” an insured. In our industry, the most common use of the endorsement is a contractor naming an association as an additional insured. The association receives the liability protection of the contractor’s policy if the contractor does something and the association is brought into the suit. For example, an association hires a painting contractor, who names the association as an additional insured. During the job, paint overspray damages a nearby car. The owner of the car demands damages

paid by the contractor and the association. The association receives a defense from the contractor’s carrier, as an additional insured, and the contractor’s carrier would pay damages to the vehicle owner.

Additional [Also] Interest

An additional interest is a party or entity that will be notified of policy expiration or lapse, but grants no liability protection to the interest. It’s like saying, “We are interested in knowing that this policy stays in force.” This is typically used in HOAs where the CC&R requires owners to maintain a personal insurance policy and the association has a responsibility to police those policies (something we would not advise, but

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It is not uncommon for a personal lines insurance carrier to deny the addition of an additional insured.

that’s a different discussion). Using the example above involving a painter, if an association were added as an additional interest, the association would need to use its own liability insurance for defense of the allegation. It is not uncommon for a personal lines insurance carrier to deny the addition of an additional insured. The carrier is worried that by accepting the request it is opening up the potential to receive liability claims

that have nothing to do with its insured. The claims wouldn’t go far, but the carrier would have to spend money to close the matter and it is money they don’t want to have to spend.

For the association members that have trouble obtaining the endorsement through their personal insurance carrier, there are a number of on-line resources for the purchase of single day or short term liability insurance. We have routinely pointed members to www.privateeventinsurance.com and www.kandkinsurance.com. These policies can be purchased online, will name the association as additional insured and will provide host liquor liability coverage for a wide range of events. From a quick test quote for a wedding event, it would cost $175 to purchase the policy from Private Event Insurance, and $165 from K and K.

An additional insured endorsement may not be the easiest thing to obtain, but it is in the best interest of the association to require the protection when releasing control of common area to a single member.

Michael Berg, MBA, CIRMS, CMCA, is Vice President of Acquisitions and Company Culture for LaBarre/Oksnee Insurance and may be reached at MikeB@hoa-insurance.com.

Keep Your FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS

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TEXAS HEAT SAFE

TEXAS HEAT-RELATED PET DEATHS ARE 6 TIMES THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

The scorching heat of this year’s Texas summer has arrived, so it is crucial for pet owners to be aware of the dangers hot weather poses to their beloved furry companions. A report released by Veterinarians.org analyzed five years of news report data from 2018-2022 to determine which states saw the highest number of reported heat-related pet deaths during this period.

Texas is number one on the list with 40 reported heatrelated pet deaths during the analyzed period. This is more than six times the national five-year average.

Findings from the report also show that the majority of heat-related pet deaths studied were the result of an animal being confined inside a hot vehicle. However, the analyzed reports also include incidents of heatrelated death due to confinement in trailers, garages or sheds, as well as heat-related deaths due to animals being left outside in extreme heat with no shade or water.

“Unlike humans, dogs and cats have limited methods of reducing their body temperature. They may sweat a little from their pads but, otherwise, their best defense is panting. Through panting, pets can expend some of the energy (heat) through evaporation of water. But, just like humans, the ability for the body to cool itself only provides so much relief from high temperatures.

“When heat can’t escape the body, the proteins and chemicals within are affected which lead to the formation of clots, organ damage and more. The kidneys, brain and clotting ability are all extremely susceptible to heat-induced injury. I’ve witnessed too many animals brought to the emergency room suffering from heatstroke—many times too late. Lots of factors come into play, such as breed, general health and environment. However, prevention is the key!” — SPCA of Texas Chief Medical Officer Amber Alu, D.V.M.

Taking proactive measures to keep pets safe and comfortable during these sweltering days is of utmost importance.

KEEP YOUR PETS HYDRATED.

Make sure your furry friends have access to fresh, cool water at all times. Consider placing multiple water bowls around your home and refill them regularly. If your pets must be outside during the day, make sure there are plenty of shady spaces throughout the day and several shaded, non-tippable water bowls filled with ice water. Do not use metal bowls outside.

If possible, a small wading pool filled with cold ice water and placed in a shaded area outside is preferred. This not only allows pets to drink but also to cool off in the water when overheating.

SCHEDULE EXERCISE WITH YOUR PETS WISELY ON WARM DAYS

Give your pet plenty of water before and after walks or playtime. Be sure to avoid strenuous activities during the hottest parts of the day. Early mornings (before 10 a.m.) or late evenings (after 5 p.m.)— when temperatures are lower—are ideal for walks or playtime.

Hot pavement can burn paw pads, so opt for walking on grassy areas. Consider using paw wax or booties to shield sensitive paws from hot pavement, rocks or sand that can cause burns and blisters. If you cannot hold the back of your hand on the pavement for five to 10 seconds, the pavement is too hot for your pet.

MAKE SURE YOUR PETS HAVE PLENTY OF SHADE.

If your pet spends any time outside, be sure it has plenty of shade so he or she can get out of the sun. This is where the ground or grass will be coolest— under a tree, an umbrella, or a simple, open structure. Do not tie or restrain the pet so that it cannot move between shady spots as needed.

If it is really hot and humid, bring your pet indoors and into air-conditioned areas.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN A LOCKED CAR.

No matter what, even if you think you will be away from the car for just a few minutes, do not leave your pet unattended in a parked car. The car can absorb enough energy within minutes to become a death

mobile. A cracked window or two is not enough to prevent heatstroke when it’s hot, or even warm. It is also not enough to park in the shade on a hot day and leave all the windows and even sunroof open.

While weather in the 70s may seem harmless, a Stanford study showed that in just an hour, a car’s temperature rose to 116 degrees internally when left out in 72-degree heat. It is not recommended to leave the air conditioner running in a car for your pet. Oftentimes the air conditioner malfunctions, leading to overheating inside the vehicle.

Heatstroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can affect pets when they are exposed to high temperatures and excessive heat. Dogs and cats cannot regulate their body temperature as efficiently as humans, making them more susceptible to heatstroke.

It can occur in as little as 10-15 minutes, especially in hot and humid environments or when an animal is left in a parked car.

HEAT STROKE CAN BE FATAL AND CAN COME ON VERY QUICKLY, SO IT’S BEST NOT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES.

Symptoms of heatstroke in pets include excessive panting, drooling, rapid breathing, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea and collapse. It is crucial to act quickly if you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke. Move them to a cool and shaded area, offer fresh water, and

use cool (not cold) water or damp towels to gradually lower their body temperature.

Then take the pet directly to an emergency veterinary clinic. Heat stroke can be fatal and can come on very quickly, so it’s best not to take any chances.

Originally posted online June 28, 2024: https://spca.org/press-releases/keep-your-furryfamily-members-safe-in-the-texas-heat/

About SPCA of Texas

Founded in 1938, the SPCA of Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization that operates two shelters, one spay/neuter clinic, one mobile adoptions vehicle and an animal rescue center, all located in Dallas and Ellis Counties, and maintains a team of animal cruelty investigators who rescue hundreds of animals from cruelty each year in North Texas counties. Moreover, the SPCA of Texas serves as an active resource center for an array of services that bring people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives.

The SPCA of Texas is not affiliated with any other entity and does not receive general operating funds from the City of Dallas, State of Texas, or any other national humane organization. SPCA of Texas is dedicated to providing every animal exceptional care and a loving home. To learn more about the SPCA of Texas, visit www.spca.org.•

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Prevent Heat Illness at Work

Ou tdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous.

Ways to Protect Yourself and Others

Ease into Work . Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work .

New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat (acclimatize) and take frequent breaks .

Follow the 20% Rule. On the first day, work no more than 20% of the shift ’s duration at full intensity in the heat .

Increase the duration of time at full intensity by no more than 20% a day until workers are used to working in the heat

Drink Cool Water

Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty — at least 1 cup every 20 minute s.

Take Rest Breaks

Take enough time to recover from heat given the temperature, humidity, and conditions.

Find Shade or a Cool Area

Take breaks in a designated shady or cool location.

Dress for the Heat

Wear a hat and light- colored, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing if possible.

Watch Out for Each Other

Monitor yourself and others for signs of heat illness

If Wearing a Face Covering

Change your face covering if it gets wet or soiled. Verbally check on others frequentl y.

First Aid for Heat Illness

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HOW TO SURVIVE A KITCHEN FIRE

Working in the insurance industry, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to warn folks about possible hazards that exist for them day-today, and how to be prepared to either 1) avoid the peril or 2) handle the peril once it occurs. And still, it was a shock when one day the almonds I was toasting under the broiler burst into flame.

I’m not gonna lie, I stood there for at least 5 seconds thinking, “Oh, look, there’s a fire in my oven,” before I realized that I needed to actually DO something about it. But what to do? If I OPEN the oven, that adds air which fuels the fire… so not right now. But is the fire going out? Or getting bigger? Sadly, in this case, it was getting bigger. I realized I needed to pull out the fire extinguisher that was under my sink.

Quick digression: thank GOODNESS I had a fire extinguisher under my sink. Given my profession, I have MANY fire extinguishers throughout my home. If that were not the case, there is a very real chance that my home would have sustained much more damage and possibly burned to the ground.

I grabbed the fire extinguisher and was frustrated to discover that, while the fire was raging in my stove, I was unable to read the instructions on how to use this fire extinguisher and had to go get my glasses. It’s fine. I’m sure the fire will wait. While I was familiar with a traditional fire extinguisher, this one was a small canister fire suppressant that was new to me. I was going to get around to familiarizing myself with it. I really was.

Luckily, I have as many glasses lying about the house as fire extinguishers, so I was able to read the instructions and activate the fire extinguisher, spraying along the base of the fire with a sweeping motion. And like that, the fire was out.

I won’t bore you with how much work it was to clean up my stove after that, but I will leave you with some additional tips:

• Keep an eye on your cooking: unattended cooking is the number one cause of cooking fires

• Don’t wear loose or drapey clothing when cooking, and keep towels and potholders away from hot surfaces

• Keep an eye on kids and pets

• Keep cooking surfaces clean – food and grease can catch on fire

• Keep solvents and flammable cleaners away from heat sources (so… don’t store them above your stove)

• Keep the handles of pans out of the kitchen traffic pattern (to avoid food spills)

• On the top of the stove you can often smother a fire with a pan lid

• You can extinguish food fires with baking soda (NOT water or flour)

• Don’t be afraid to call the fire department!

Kimberly Lilley, CRIMS, CMCA, EBP is the Director of Advocacy, Public Relations and Marketing for LaBarre/Oksnee insurance and may be reached at KimberlyL@hoa-insurance.com.

Most fire extinguishers operate using the following P.A.S.S. technique:

1. PULL... Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.

2. AIM... Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire. NOTE: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2 extinguishers, it gets very cold and may damage skin.

3. QUEEZE... Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.

4. SWEEP... Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat steps 2 - 4.

If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to fight a fire....EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!

Information shared from: https://www.osha.gov/etools/evacuation-plansprocedures/emergency-standards/portableextinguishers/use.

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WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!

There is a new advocacy committee in town and WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM! The mission of the Texas Legislative Action Committee (TLAC) is simple – to advance, defend, protect, and strengthen public policy for the community association-housing model.

In order to be successful, we need to hear from Community Board Members, Community Managers, and those who are directly affected by HOA and condominium association policy reform. We want to know what issues matter to you, what are changes you would like to see during the next legislative session, and how can TLAC help your association operate more effectively.

TLAC is CAI’s brand new advocacy organization and is the only group in Texas supported and endorsed by both CAI National and all CAI Chapters in Texas.

TLAC is a separate organization from the Texas Community Association Advocates (TCAA).

TLAC represents over 20,000 community associations and 5.6 million homeowners in Texas.

TLAC is governed by a broad group of delegates from all over Texas with varying levels of experience and expertise.

TLAC is focused on making education, transparency, and information available to managers, management companies and homeowners PRIOR to and DURING the legislative session.

TLAC is requesting all community associations contribute $1 per door to help raise funds to support ongoing legislative efforts. Any contribution helps, but our success in Austin relies on everyone chipping in!

If you’re interested in getting involved, our industry needs your help! TLAC is recruiting volunteers to serve on its committees!

GET INVOLVED AND SUBMIT YOUR CONTRIBUTION! CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Contribute $1 per door in your community to help raise funds for TLAC

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Ms. Jennifer Kaye Barnes, CMCA Neighborhood Management, Inc. (972)359-1548 jbarnes@nmitx.com

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Mr. Daniel Besse (781)664-8570 dbesse@verizon.net

Mrs. Caprice Bohr Copper Creek Homeowners Association (940)205-7096 sixpigsfly@yahoo.com

Mr. Lance Borden CTB Multifamily Services (972)740-3434 lance@ctbmultifamily.com

Matt Branum Exterior Appeal (817)807-1676 matt@exteriorappeal.com

Bill Brassfield (817)310-6906 bbrassfield@cmamanagement.com

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Gavin C Crawford Insight Association Management Company (214)226-3924 gcrawford@insightam.com

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Rachel Dotter (913)980-0957 rrdotter@gmail.com

Ms. Rossana Dueñas Cassina RealManage rossana.duenas@realmanage.com

Paige East FirstService Residential Dallas (682)500-9309 paige.east@fsresidential.com

Mr. Geary Free Free Construction (214)448-8897 gearyfree@freeconstruction.net

Dean Frew The Landscape Partners (682)409-3970 dfrew@thelandscapepartners.com

Ms. Teresa Frey New Standard Management (469)899-2303 tfrey@newstandardmanagement.com

Chris Fritz University Pool Services (214)244-5279 Chris@universitypoolservices.com

Ms. Joanne C. Gagnon DeBerry Estates Homeowners Association (413)313-2789 jcgmng@outlook.com

Winn Garrett Junction Property Management (469)438-8755 winn@junctionproperty.com

Timothy Goff Junction Property Management (214)491-8860 tim@junctionproperty.com

Ms. Leticia Gramajo Essex Association Management, LP (972)428-2030 (7340) leticia@essexhoa.com

Ms. Emily Antoinette Greene Insight Association Management Company (214)494-6002 (1225) emilyag2582@gmail.com

Lydia Grove Apple Roofing (320)223-4018 lydia.grove@appleroof.com

Jasmine Guzman Proper HOA Management (214)378-1112 Jguzman@properhoamanage.com

Mr. Scott Hamlet PaveCon, Ltd. (972)263-3223 scotth@pavecon.com

Kendra Hardin Pink’s Windows DFW (214)448-6720 Kendra.Hardin@pinkswindows.com

Mr. Darius Hopkins Principal Management Group of North Texas (682)325-5359 dhopkins@principal-mgmt.com

Brittany Mechelle Johnson Neighborhood Management, Inc. (469)795-0231 bjohnson@nmitx.com

Mr. Jordan Jones Prestige Star Management (817)223-5626 jjones@prestigestarmgmt.com

Jennifer Rose Kampman (214)912-9243 jenrkampman@gmail.com

Clint Kelly AED 123 (214)238-4863 ckelly@aed123.com

Mr. Aaron Kurth Copper Creek Homeowners Association 6822253062 aaronmkurth@gmail.com

Mr. Brett Kuykendall Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing (817)467-3620 bkuykendall@zenithroofing.com

Mrs. Ingrid Lee (214)778-0584 ilee@cmamanagement.com

Mrs. Victoria Dawnne marie Lehr 4CSONS Group, LLC DBA 4Sight Property Management (469)287-7411 Torrey@4sightpm.com

Mrs. Kristy Dawn Lesiuk, CMCA The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas (214)922-4892 Kristy.Lesiuk@ritzcarlton.com

Mr. Richard A. Lester Spectrum Association Management (901)406-9567 rlester78@comcast.net

Mrs. Courtney Lynas FirstService Residential Dallas (469)237-4770 Courtney.Lynas@hotmail.com

Aeron Marlar RealManage (214)415-6768 aeron.marlar@realmanage.com

Mr. Matt Martin BSBD Insurance (806)543-8605 mmartin@bsbdgroup.com

Ms. Kaitlin Rose McGarry Zeus Restoration (469)707-2084 kmcgarry@zeusrestoration.com

Ms. Delana Meyer, CMCA Fletcher Community Partners (214)224-9508 delana@fletcher-cp.com

Ms. Crissa Michaelis LR Contracting Inc (720)231-4573 crissa@lrgothail.com

Damikka Mitchell Kevin Davis Insurance Services (213)833-6177 Damikka.Mitchell@amwins.com

Mrs. Jamie Morris, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Accelerated Management (469)212-3592 j.morris@acceleratedmgmt.com

Miss Kinyana Murdock, CMCA (773)619-5268 kinmurdock@yahoo.com

Willie Delores Murray RealManage (817)219-0671 deloresmurray84@yahoo.com

Mrs. Bridget Nigh Behr Paint Company (469)785-3761 bnigh@behr.com

Mr. Kent Nobis Holbrook Asphalt (435)619-0575 kent@preserveasphalt.com

Richard Ortiz Courthouse Research Specialists, Inc. (214)994-9521 rich@crstex.com

Mae Paredes First United Bank (469)970-1237 mae.marsh@firstunitedbank.com

Mrs. Kellie Pitman, CMCA Proper HOA Management (214)797-0422 kellie.pitman51@gmail.com

Mr. Stephen Mike Preece (512)902-7712 piazzasienahoa@gmail.com

Audrey Rand 4CSONS Group, LLC DBA 4Sight Property Management (512)965-5243 audrey@4sightpm.com

Mr. Toby Rannigan Texas Vets Roofing (817)412-9752 toby@texasvetsroofing.com

Mr. Thomas Redd Superior Fence & Rail (804)353-6999 (246) thomas.redd@superiorfenceandrail.com

Mrs. Huyen Thu Reed Protea Real Estate (972)248-6065 Wee@protearealestate.com

David Reese Reese Painting LLC (214)799-8066 david@reesepainting.com

Michelle Reynolds Insight Association Management (469)931-9934 mreynolds@insightam.com

Xandrea Rhodes Essex Management (214)850-8146 xandrea@essexhoa.com

Mr. Marcus Orlando Robinson Prestige Star Management (972)809-8657 mrobinson@prestigestarmgmt.com Pat Robinson

The Gatherings at Twin Creek COA (469)833-1925 jprobinson@outlook.com

Clayton J Rogers Stars Construction Group INC. (469)667-2582 info@starsconstruction.com

Victoria Rosario Neighborhood Management, Inc. (469)895-2964 vrosario@nmitx.com

Jesse Sanchez Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union (469)500-5363 jessesanchez@rbfcu.org

Ms. Nicole Sheppard Neighborhood Management, Inc. (682)597-6602 nsheppard@nmitx.com

Mr. Kevin Shetley The Gatherings at Twin Creek COA (214)208-2082 ksnbigd@mac.com

Kippy Shillam (682)281-7873 kyp@pmicrosstimbers.com

Ms. Anne Silander Bonaventure Condominiums Inc. (214)213-9980 annes@bonaventuredallas.com

Luke William Skinner (903)771-6216 luke@essexhoa.com

Mr. John Smith TEM Systems (888)864-4397 jsmith@temsystems.com

Chrystal Snow Price Painting (972)845-8020 chrystal@pricepaintingtx.com

Mr. Kevin Soles Total Leak Concepts, LLC (706)410-8304 ksoles@totalleak.com

Mr. Alex Spivey Hayward Commercial aspivey@hayward.com

Mr. John Robert Stalsworth, Jr. Graystone Construction (469)853-8208 jr@graystoneconstruction.com

Mr. Neil Stewart Pet Waste, Inc. (800)769-2002 nstewart@petwaste.com

Elijah Strauss 4CSONS Group, LLC DBA 4Sight Property Management (469)287-8464 elijah@4sightpm.com

Balaji Subramanian MilliCare DFW (817)673-7746 bsubramanian@millicare.com

Mr. Ryan Jacob Torres CCMC - TX (940)284-7965 rtorres@ccmcnet.com

Ms. Victoria Kelly Tyler (832)457-5493 vktyler002@gmail.com

Mr. Uriel Uribe KW Property Management and Consulting, LLC (469)200-1553 uuribe@associaflorida.com

Mr. Jack White The Gatherings at Twin Creek COA 214-882-5022 jack_white_1@att.net

Mr. Jeffery Wilkinson CCMC - TX (972)347-9270 (302) jwilkinson@ccmcnet.com

Emarie Williamson CCMC - TX (972)482-7483 ewilliamson@ccmcnet.com

Ms. Cherilynn Wilson RealManage (602)783-4433 cherilynn.wilson@vcmtexas.com

Mark Wittlich Just Trees (214)315-4505 Justtrees@msn.com

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Rejoined Members

Ms. San Banerjee

Ms. Leah K. Burton, Esq.

Mrs. Rachel Crawford, CMCA

Paula Felix

Mr. Charlie Ferris

Mr. Kristopher Grooms, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Douglas Hasty

Ms. Brandi Head, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Chris Honeycutt

Mrs. Tameka E Jackson

Mr. Smokey D. Kowaleski, CMCA

Mr. Ellis Little

Mr. Kevin Milligan

Israel Morales

Mr. Brandon Norman, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Alex Parra

Ms. Emily Tomasik

Mr. John Utley, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Brock Wright

Renewed Members

Mr. Rick Abair, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Kristi Leann Adair

Ms. Brandy Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mrs. Yumaira Aguilar Sanchez, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Ryan Alexander

Mr. Chad Allen

Ms. Katie Allen

Ms. Eva Apelian, CMCA

Mr. John Applebury

Mr. Ty Armstrong, CMCA

Mr. Richard Augustyniak, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Chad Avery

Ms. Carrie Bailey

Ms. Kristina Bailey, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Jacqueline Bainbridge

Ms. Addison Barnum

Mr. John Beall, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Zachary Adam Beasley, CMCA

Ms. Laura (Kurak) Beckelman, PCAM

Mrs. Dana Renee Beckwith

Ms. Valerie Beckwith

Mr. Robert Bell, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Robert M. Blend, Esq.

Ms. Rechelle Ida Bogle

Ms. Heather Bordner-Ayyob

Mrs. Tina Borg

Mr. Timothy J. Brady

Mrs. LaWanda Brannon, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Patrick Brensinger, CMCA

Ms. Ferronica Briggs

Mr. Chris Broach, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Andrew Brock

Ms. Kristi Bruening, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Jennifer Bruington

Ms. Angie Buhler-Turner, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Brooke Arcelia Bullion

Donna Burton

Ms. Autumn Butler

Ms. Shonna Camacho, CMCA

Mr. Robert Q. Cano

Miss Nicole Lee Carciofini, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. David Carter

Mr. Horace Michael Cassels

Mr. Kevin Cavanaugh

Josh Christensen

Mr. Chris Clark

Mr. Mark Clarke

Stacy Ann Cook, CMCA

Ms. Anna Corcoran

Mr. Steven Cottrell

Mr. Bruce Crawford, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Betty Crudden, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Antoinette Daly

Mr. Derrick Dawson

Ms. Beth DiRenzo

Herb Dorow

Mr. David Dotson, RS

Ms. Nicole Dottin

Ms. Michele Drain, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Jonathan Michael Driver, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Amanda A. Duckworth, AMS, PCAM

Mr. George E. Dupont

Ms. Melisa Eckelbarger

Mr. Jason Edmundson

Mr. Brandon Edwards

Ms. Jennifer Egan

Ms. Chelsea Faxon-Reeves

Ms. Anne C. Fay, CMCA

Mrs. Laura Aileen Fenster, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Gail S Fishkin-Ogle, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Dana Flores, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Andrew S. Fortin, Esq.

Ms. Christina Foust, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Gary Freed

Mrs. Logan Chandler Galimulin

Jacqueline Galofaro

Ms. Stephanie Y. Gantt

Mr. David Gaona

Ms. Marian Gardner, CMCA

Mr. Don Garner

Mr. David Garrett

Mr. David Garrett

Mr. Thomas Giovannini

Ms. Heather Glover, CMCA

Mrs. Danielle Gould

Mr. Erik Brandon Gould, CMCA

Mrs. Jessica Guevara, CMCA, AMS

Mr. John Hagaman

Ms. Joan Harkenrider

Demarcus Harris

Mr. Chris Harrison, PCAM

Mrs. Jeannie Marie Harvey, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Robert Harvey, Jr., CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Tammy Hatter, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Rodney Joe Haynes

Mr. Carl Hedrick, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Eusty Hermida, CMCA

Ms. Michele Hernandez, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Stephanie Hernandez

Ms. Veronica Hernandez

Ms. Carina Avila Herrera

Ms. Marie Herrera, CMCA, AMS

Sheena Hickey

Ms. Janna Hicks-Singleton

Renewed Members

Ms. Rosanne M. Hill, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Jeff Hilz

Mr. Max Hogan

Mrs. Brandy Hotchkiss

Mr. Rhett Hubbard

Ms. April Hubler

Ms. Shelly L Hughes, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Kristi Hulme

Ms. Jacque Jagger

Mr. Robert W. James

Mrs. Madison Alexis Jara

Ms. Janel Dolan Jones

Mrs. Javona Jones

Mr. Vidal Jones

Miss Kailey Jordan

Mr. Matthew E. Keller, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Catherine Cora Kemp

Ms. Rita “Teri” Kerkman, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Connie J Kindle, CMCA, AMS

Hanna Koebel

Mr. John Krueger

Ms. Jessica Kuspa

Mr. Justin LaHue

Gabriel Lamette

Adrienne Laurent

Mr. Michael Lesku, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM

Mrs. Mandy Lindsey, CMCA

Mr. Robert M. Mackay

Mr. John Mackenzie

Mr. Jose Maldonado

Ms. Krystal Mann

Ms. Lea J. Marcou, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mrs. Cindy L Martin, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Tom Martin

Mr. Branson Thomas McCallister

Mrs. Martha Lynn Mccaskill, CMCA

Mrs. Erica McClelland

Ms. Allison McCleskey

Ms. Michelle Annette McFarland

Mr. Stewart McLauchlan

Mrs. Jillian Meers, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. David Ray Mercado, CMCA

Mrs. Katy Metcalfe, CMCA, AMS

Mr. David Meyer, CMCA

Mr. Kenneth H. Mitchell

Mr. Duncan Modlin

Mr. Will Moore

Ms. Teresa Muchler, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Kristin Munson

Ms. April Murphree

Mrs. Kimberly Musser, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Steve Nathan

Ms. Adaeze Yvonne Nwamah

Ms. Gayathri Parameswaran

Ms. Melinda Patterson

Ms. Candy Peak Ross

Mrs. Kelly Sue Peterson, CMCA

Mr. Trevor Phillips

Mr. Shaun Poe, CMCA, AMS

Richard Poland

Ms. Jaine Prieto, CMCA, AMS

Mr. David Lewis Quins, Jr.

Mr. James Kenneth Ramsey, Jr.

Mr. Michael Reeves, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Betty Reichel

Ms. Jenifer Reider, CMCA

Rodney Riepenhoff

Mr. Noel Anthony Rodriguez, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Barry Ross, Esq.

Mrs. Kristen Russell, CMCA, AMS

Rene Sanchez

Ms. Crys Sanders

Mr. Gabe Santiago, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Anthony Scalia

Mr. Ben Schaeffer

Mr. Scott Selman, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Fred Shapiro, PCAM

Christi Sherman

Ms. Kimberly Simonian, CMCA

Mr. Matthew Singel

Ms. Dodie Slama, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Ms. Jean Sloan

Mr. Dale L. Smith, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Diana Smith

Ms. Melissa Smith

Ms. Alexia Solorzano

Mr. Wayne Soural

Mr. Jake P. Southall

Mr. Mark Southall, AMS, PCAM

Melissa Spatafora

Ms. Kelly Jo Stafford

Ms. Kimberly Standiford

Ms. Jaclyn Stark

Ms. Christine Stepp

Ms. Deena Still

Mr. William Caspar Sullivan

Mrs. Katrina Swindle, CMCA, AMS

Ms. Cherry Tarlton

Ms. Rebecca Tarpley, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Will P. Terry

Ms. Barbara Thomas, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Joy Thomas

Mr. Giovanny Daniel Torres

Cynthia Urquidez

Mr. Claret Villareal Valera, CMCA

Mr. Mark Valls

Mr. Timothy Vela

Ms. Jordyn Bryn Vilaros

Julie Renee Villarreal, CMCA

Mr. Michael John Walker, CMCA

Mr. Cody M Watson

Ms. Kim Weir

Mrs. Melissa Wetrich, CMCA, AMS

Mr. Harold Wheat Bailey

Ms. Marty Whitaker, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Annette Suzanne White

Mr. Brett Wiklund, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Mr. Nick Will, CMCA, AMS

Mrs. Andrea M. Willett, CMCA

Alyssa Camille Williams, CMCA

Mr. Ian Lanakila Williams

Mrs. Bryanna Wright, CMCA, AMS

Courtney Wright

Mr. Coleman Yates

Mr. Jason York

Mrs. Nicole Elise Zaitoon, CMCA

Mr. Ronald Zambor

Mrs. Kelly Zibell, AMS, PCAM

New Designations

Congratulations to our fellow CAI members who achieved new designations!

Mr. Thomas Gilliam, CMCA

Ms. Jennifer Kaye Barnes, CMCA

CMCA 1/21/25

CMCA 1/21/25

Ms. Heather Glover, CMCA CMCA 3/21/25

Ms. Kimberly Simonian, CMCA CMCA 2/5/25

Julie Renee Villarreal, CMCA

CMCA 1/24/25

Mrs. Rachel Crawford, CMCA CMCA 1/21/25

Jacquelyn Hestilow, CMCA CMCA 1/21/25

Ms. Kristina Bailey, CMCA, AMS AMS 3/31/25

Mrs. Margaret Raines, CMCA, AMS AMS 3/26/25

Miss Lori Norton, CMCA, AMS AMS 1/29/25

Mrs. LaWanda Brannon, CMCA, AMS, PCAM PCAM 1/23/25

Blue Hawk Management AAMC 2/11/25

***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.”

***Association Management Specialist (AMS®)

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.

***Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®)

The pinnacle of community association management. The PCAM designation is the highest professional recognition available nationwide to managers who specialize in community association management. Earn your PCAM and join the elite—the select—the best.

Recommended for experienced managers who want to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge and who wish to be recognized as one of the best and most experienced managers in the nation.

***Reserve Specialist (RS®)

Community associations rely on qualified reserve specialists to assist them in extensive reserve planning to keep their communities running smoothly. Gain the confidence of board members by obtaining the Reserve Specialist® (RS®) designation.

The RS designation is awarded to qualified reserve specialists who, through years of specialized experience, can help ensure that community associations prepare their reserve budget as accurately as possible.

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