New CCAM-Emeritus, Kathy Zechmeister

Forever A CACM Member

Kathy Zechmeister, former Operations Director for a large Master Planned community, recently achieved the CACM-Emeritus designation. Zechmeister was part of the very first graduating class of CCAMs back in 1993 and has worked in the industry in various positions for 31 years with FirstService Residential, formerly known as Merit Property Management.

As a manager, Zechmeister worked with many boards of directors and community members, participated in lawsuits ranging from basic non-payment of association dues to complex litigation cases, had successful year round management of fuel modification zones, and worked with a community to purchase land and build a pool facility.

The CCAM-Emeritus designation is offered to retired managers of the community association management industry who hold a CCAM designation. Holding this designation demonstrates that a manager is still keen on promoting their commitment to the community management industry, and it allows a manager to continue accessing valuable professional and networking opportunities through CACM.

Zechmeister says that she pursued her CCAM- Emeritus, because she wanted to assist when needed and to keep abreast of the ever-changing community management industry, taking particular interest in legislation. “I find the legislative process fascinating and frustrating,” said Zechmeister. “Although retirement is great, I do miss all the wonderful and talented people who I worked with over the years.”