Spotlight On Education

Missing A CEU? Law Journal Quiz May Help

Fall 2022 Law Journal

Have you been frustrated to learn that you are short just one or two CEUs for recertification and had to apply for an extension? Well, look no further! The Education and Credentialing Team have brought back the Law Journal exam.

How will this work? Simply read an issue of the Law Journal, pass an exam, and earn 1 CEU. A maximum of 4 CEUs can be earned per year. The cost for the exam will be $50. For more information, reach out to education@cacm.org.

Become a Certified Manager

The Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) is the only state-specific certification for community association managers in California. As the foundational certification offered by CACM, the CCAM is the gateway to further professional development, including eligibility to pursue higher-level certifications from CACM, such as specialty certifications, the Community Association Management Executive (CAMEx), and the Master of Community Association Management (MCAM).

The CCAM is recognized by the California legislature as fulfilling the Business and Professions Code §11504 as a Certified Common Interest Development Manager. In addition, managers holding the CCAM are recognized by employers, board members, homeowners and clients as highly-professional individuals, upholding CACM’s Code of Ethics and Professional Standards and well-versed in changing legislative, regulatory, and best practices in community management. CCAM holders are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education, including participation at CACM’s annual Law Seminar and Expo, and refresher classes in Ethics.

Applicants must successfully complete the following foundational courses no longer than three (3) years prior to application submission:

CMM101-102 Basics of Association Management

CMM121-124 California Law Series

CMM130 Foundational Ethics for Community Managers

Upon completion of all required courses, applicants must obtain their own individual Manager Pro or Manager Pro Plus membership, as well as submit a CCAM application, associated fees, and recommendation forms from the following: Board/Committee Member, Employer, and Service Provider/Vendor. An alternative path is available to prior CCAM holders and current holders of the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) certification from the Community Association Managers International Board (CAMICB). Eligible applicants must contact the Education Department for more information.

Meet Our Instructors

Mark T. Guithues, Esq.

Mark T. Guithues, Esq. is the founder and managing partner of Community Legal Advisors, Inc. A former community manager himself, he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of San Diego School of Law and has practiced CID law for many years.

Mark has been instrumental, not only in teaching, but also in creating many of the courses here at CACM. Some of these courses include Basics of Association Management, California Law, Effective Meeting and Tools, Ethics, Assessment Collections, New Development, and Commercial and Industrial Management.

Keith Lavery, CCAM

Keith Lavery, CCAM, is the Senior Vice President of Associa-Desert Resort Management located in Palm Desert. Keith has held his CCAM designation since 2003 and is a long-time supporter of CACM.

Keith has taught many of CACM’s courses including foundational courses for new managers, board administration, financial management, as well as our courses for specialty certificates such as Human Resource Management and Portfolio Management.

Steven Roseman, Esq.

Steven Roseman, Esq. is the founder and managing partner of Roseman Law, APC, a business and real estate law firm specializing in Common Interest Developments.

A member of CACM since 2002, Steven is a regular speaker at our educational events, including the annual Law Seminar and Expo, and Regional Forums throughout California. He also serves as an instructor for many of our foundational courses, including Basics of Association Management.

Robin Romo, CAMEx, MCAM-HR

Robin Romo, CAMEx, MCAM-HR is the Chief Operating Officer at CitiScape Property Management Group LLC, ACMC. She also holds both CAMEx and MCAM designations from CACM, our two highest designations for CID executives and managers, respectively.

A highly-regarded manager and executive, Robin has been a part of CACM’s instructor cadre for many years where she teaches many of our courses, including Ethics, High Rise, and Foundational Ethics courses for CCAM and CAFM certification. Robin combines her wealth of knowledge and experience with her great enthusiasm in each class she teaches.