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Andrew Hay Named to 20 Under 40-ish List
Andrew Hay, CAMEx, CCAM-ND, was recently honored to be named one of the Class of 2023 20 Under 40-ish by the Innovation TRIVALLEY Leadership Group in partnership with the San Francisco Business Times. The list honors the “next-generation leaders [they] predict will be driving the TriValley in 2040” and includes thought leaders from a wide array of industries. Hay is the CEO of The Helsing Group Inc., ACMC, and he also serves as a director on the CACM board. When you see him next, please give him a hearty congratulations.
Julie Gould Joins JJ&S Environmental Services
JJ&S Environmental Services recently welcomed a familiar face, Julie Gould, CCAM and former community manager, to their team. Gould is serving the San Diego and Orange County regions as an Account Manager. That experience on the management side makes her an invaluable asset. She knows the challenges, rewards, and strong partnership opportunities that present themselves to community managers, especially when environmental abatement is in play. She is also a member of the CACM San Diego Local Committee, a natural fit since she knows almost everybody. If you don’t know her yet, introduce yourself, and if you do know her, say hi and congratulate her on the new role at the next event in your area.
Riley Pasek Canty LLP Welcomes Kelsey Mosse
Riley Pasek Canty LLP recently appointed Kelsey Mosse as Director of Marketing. She comes with extensive experience in property management, having worked as an asset manager for a commercial real estate firm before managing a diverse portfolio of HOAs in Orange County. She has been nominated for the “Own It Award” for her exceptional dedication and work ethic. Mosse is based out of Orange County.
BluSky Restoration Contractors Expand Their National Presence
J&R Restoration, a restoration company in Waterville, Ohio recently joined forces with BluSky Restoration Contractors. J&R Restoration was founded in 1962 and will now operate under the BluSky umbrella as well as adopt its name. J&R is BluSky’s 62nd office, and they do business in 26 states, including California. This merger announcement is the 14th in a strategic plan of mergers and acquisitions in the last six years to support BluSky growth. The company has grown from a privately owned Colorado startup in 2004 to one of the largest national restoration firms in the U.S.
Kylie Decker Takes Award for PCRF Efforts
Since 1982, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has worked to make it possible for all children facing cancer to beat their disease. Powerstone Property Management, ACMC , has supported their efforts by partnering with them to host special fundraising and awareness events. In recent years, Kylie Decker, CCAM, has spearheaded these efforts. This year, she was honored by the PCRF and was awarded the “Save a Life Award.” The Save a Life award was developed to honor individuals and companies who are making significant contributions to their community through their time, actions, talents, volunteerism, and dedication to the PCRF cause. Congratulations Kylie!
Powerstone Powers it Up for the Kids
Powerstone Property Management, ACMC held another successful happy hour and silent auction to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. The annual fundraising event in October has raised more than $1 million over the past 11 years. This year’s event, the 12th consecutive to be held, brought together dozens of industry partners who donated various items for the auction, including game tickets, services, gift baskets, and gift certificates. Powerstone provided live music, raffles, food, and beverages. “We are proud of our relationship with this wonderful organization, and we will continue to support them with funding and our time,” the company said.
CACM’s Debbie Griffiths Featured Guest on G.B. Group’s Podcast
Recently, CACM’s own Debbie Griffiths, Director of Education and Credentialling, guest appeared alongside Kelly Zibell of Divergent Consulting Group to talk about the value and importance of having a professional designation such as a CCAM, one of CACM’s many designations, and even the new CCIP credentialing program for industry partners. Griffiths shared that California has over 1,200 laws on the books relating to homeowners associations, and that is why CACM maintains a California specific focus on its educational programs. They also discussed how imperative it is for the industry to have a solid ethical code to abide by and why that is a mandatory part of every certification requirement. If you haven’t already, check out GB Group’s HOA It’s a True Story podcast and give Episode #142 a listen.
PCM and Edenglen Community Association Host National Night Out
One of the Associa Professional Community Management (PCM) divisions recently partnered with one of their communities, the Edenglen Community Association, to host a National Night Out to promote resident safety and neighborhood solidarity and facilitate a partnership with local law enforcement and first responders. The event featured food, drinks, games, and even giveaways. Associa PCM helped to sponsor this event as a part of their Associa Supports Kids (ASK) community outreach program. The goal of the program is to educate both parents and their children about the importance of neighborhood safety. The Ontario event was just one of 104 National Night Out events that Associa sponsored in 2023.
Collins Management, ACMC Opens New Napa Office
Bay Area-based Collins Management, ACMC , recently opened its newest office in Napa. In recent years, Collins Management has grown organically, mainly through word of mouth. Last year, the company established an office in Novato, adding to its existing locations in Hercules, Walnut Creek, and Brentwood. “Our dedication to organic growth, through targeted development of specific regions that we view as underserved, and by pouring our heart and souls into these markets, has been key to our success. But none of this is possible without my amazing colleagues, for whom I am eternally grateful. The quality of our team is everything,” said CEO Paul Collins, CAMEx, CCAM. Established in 1989 by Sharon Collins, Collins Management, ACMC is a family-owned homeowners association management firm with a strong presence in the East and North Bay Areas.
Kimberly Bohn Heads Up Heritage Bank’s HOA Division
Heritage Bank of Commerce recently promoted Kimberly Bohn to Homeowners Association (HOA) Specialty Banking Division President. Bohn came to Heritage Bank of Commerce in 2015 as Senior Vice President of HOA Operations and became Senior Vice President - HOA Business Manager in 2022. In her new role, she will lead and build all aspects of Heritage Bank’s HOA sector. At the same time, Heritage announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Teresa Powell, effective January 1, 2024. According to President and CEO Clay Jones, Teresa and Kimberly worked together for three decades prior to this announcement. “With her extensive experience at both community banks and large financial institutions, Kimberly is the ideal leader to drive HOA Specialty Banking efforts forward,” he said. Established in 1994 and headquartered in San Jose, CA, Heritage Bank of Commerce is a premier community business bank with full-service branches in Danville, Fremont, Gilroy, Hollister, Livermore, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Oakland, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, San Rafael, and Walnut Creek.
Andre Landscape Celebrates 30 Years in Motion
In 1993, at the very beginning of the CACM era of community management in California, a humble little landscape company was born. It was named Andre. Recently, this still humble but not so little company celebrated 30 years in business, or as they say, “in motion.” Andre Landscape Service, Inc. has been a passionate supporter of CACM and the community management industry over the years. Join us in celebrating their 30th birthday and in wishing them many more years of forward momentum. Here’s a snippet of what they had to say on their LinkedIn page, “To our valuable clients and communities, thank you for the trust you’ve placed in us to better your community and your lives. It is sincerely a privilege to serve you. And to our supportive partners who make what we do possible each day, your guidance, professionalism, and expertise have been invaluable to our success.”
Gachina’s South Branch Team Takes Home Award of Excellence
Congratulations are in order. Gachina Landscape Management recently shared that their South Branch team was awarded the Silver Award of Excellence for their work at The Vale Sunnyvale. The award was issued by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), a non-profit organization with the mission of advocating for the industry, fostering professionalism, and helping lawn care and landscape companies level up. Based out of Fairfax, VA, the NALP represents over 200,000 landscape, tree care, and irrigation companies in the U.S., Canada, and even overseas. Kudos to Gachina Landscape Management for getting noticed in such a vast crowd of talented land care professionals.
ProTec Building Services Acquires Spectrum Property Services Inc.
ProTec Building Services has acquired Spectrum Property Services Inc., a full-service HOA maintenance and construction company under the leadership of industry veteran Chris Newman. This strategic move expands ProTec’s presence in Orange County. “We are thrilled to welcome Spectrum Property Services to our family,” said J. David Rauch, CEO of ProTec Building Services. “Our shared commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with this acquisition, enhancing our capacity to serve Orange County. Chris Newman and his team are now part of our purpose to improve quality of life for our clients and employees.” Spectrum Property Services has been in business for more than 27 years.
Wedding Bells A’ Ringin’
Please join us in congratulating CACM’s Membership Manager Lori on her recent marriage to Randy Santillan! We wish them both many years of happiness.
And Now For Baby News…
Congratulations to Stacey Furlow of The Management Trust, Southern California, ACMC on the arrival of baby girl Denver on August 11. “We are all doing well and enjoying the newborn snuggles,” Stacey said, adding that Denver is her “third and final.” We wish her and her family the best.
CACM Welcomes New Team Members
Please help us welcome several recent new hires to the CACM team: Marlene Lopez is the events and local committee coordinator; Ana Melendez is an administrative assistant in our NorCal office; and Tanya Andrade is the office administrator working out of the SoCal office. Pauline Madduma also recently joined as the education and credentialing administrator. The CACM team is growing as our events and programs continue to expand.
Pauline Madduma
