Where did summer go?! As I write this, I’m headed to the Bay Area for our Fall Regional Forums in South Bay, East Bay and Sacramento, and I’ll be checking out the Santa Clara Convention Center where we will be holding our Northern California Law Seminar next February. That’s right. We’re back to in-person Law Seminars next year. We will be opening registration soon for both the NorCal and SoCal Law Seminars so stay tuned. You should see the invite come through your email shortly. 

This year we are celebrating CACM’s 30 years of history with our theme “Cheers to 30 Years.” We hope you will join us as we recognize this milestone and celebrate you, our members. Without you, there wouldn’t be a CACM to celebrate. 

The Law Seminars will be a great opportunity to see friends and colleagues that you haven’t seen in nearly two years. Industry partners are excited—booth space registration just opened and already more than 100 have signed up! Of course, there also will be great educational sessions as well. So mark your calendars and make plans: Feb. 3-4 (NorCal) and March 17-18 (SoCal). We will be following the COVID safety guidelines provided by each venue. 

We’re excited to be once again holding in-person events, and this fall and winter that includes our golf tournaments, High Rise and Large Scale Summit, and holiday parties — yes, the holidays are just around the corner! We hope you will consider joining us for one or more of these gatherings that will be smaller and regional.  

I hope to see you soon! 

Tom Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM
CEO & President
Member News
CM Squared Acquires Myles F. Corcoran Consulting
CM Squared, Inc. has acquired Myles F. Corcoran Consulting, Inc. (MFC). CM Squared, Inc. has helped clients navigate construction projects, providing architectural design services, forensic investigations, building assessments, reserve studies, asset management studies, engineering, and construction oversight of multi-family communities for the last decade. MFC also provides construction management, architecture design, expert witness, and consulting services, but operated mostly in the Central Coast with a home office in Santa Cruz. It’s been in business for 31 years.
Tinnelly Law Group Adds Two Attorneys to Legal Team
Tinnelly Law Group, APC has hired attorneys Cang N. Le, Esq. and Josh D. Mendelsohn, Esq. Le has practiced community association law for over 15 years. He will lead the firm’s litigation team, in addition to responsibilities related to the firm’s operations and management. Mendelsohn has over 15 years of experience representing clients in operational, transactional and litigation matters concerning real estate, corporate governance and employment. He has represented homeowners associations in complex litigation concerning maintenance and repair, easement rights and contracts.
Menas Realty Company, ACMC Sold to Diversified Association Management
Julie Menas, former owner
After 24 years at the helm of Menas Realty Company, ACMC, Julie Menas, CAMEx, CCAM, the company’s former president and CEO, has sold her San Diego-based management company to Diversified Association Management in Tustin. Menas is staying on board, handling sales and business development. The company’s new name is Menas HOA Management, a Diversified Company. Diversified also recently acquired Cal West Management & Sales out of Carlsbad. Diversified Group now has 271 HOAs and approximately 25,000 doors under management, according to Ahmad Azizi, CEO.  
Crummack Huseby Property Management Promotes Two
Jamie Gould (left) and Christine Hulka
Crummack Huseby Property Management, Inc. has appointed Jamie Gould as Vice President of Community Management, and Christine Hulka as Director of Large-Scale Management. These two promotions expand the executive leadership team and its commitment to grow its business. “In her new role, Jamie will continue to deliver world-class customer service, ensuring consistency of our products and services for our clients. Christine will provide ready-made solutions to our communities, leveraging her experience and expertise on upcoming rejuvenation and refurbishment projects," said CEO Margo Crummack, CAMEx, CCAM-ND.  
Cal State Fullerton to Offer CACM Courses Next Spring
CACM has teamed up with California State University, Fullerton to bring its community association management courses to students through CSUF’s Extension and International Programs department. Students will be able to enroll in the Community Association Management Certificate Program. The courses will be offered virtually in spring 2022. “CSUF Extension & International Programs are thrilled to partner with the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) to provide a quality professional development program that adds to the workforce’s ability to meet the needs of our county, region, state, and localities. This partnership with CACM will create more career training opportunities in the fields of homeowner, condominium, and community association management,” said Joe Shapiro, Associate Vice President, Extension and International Programs, California State University Fullerton.
Vision Awards 2022: Nominations Are Open
Earlier this year, we announced the 2021 Vision Award nominees. Our full list of Northern and Southern nominees can be found here. But since CACM's Law Seminars went virtual in 2021, we postponed presenting the winners and awards until we could all gather in person to celebrate together!

What that means is that we will recognize and honor the winners for two years at our 2022 Law Seminars!

We are now accepting nominees for 2022. These awards recognize achievements for this calendar year: from January 1, 2021 through November 15, 2021.
Fall 2021 Law Journal
Our 2021 Fall Law Journal came out last week. You will find articles with best practices for avoiding risk surrounding:

  • Premises liability
  • Water damage
  • Assistance animals
  • Neighbor to neighbor disputes
  • Election challenges
  • Social media
Upcoming Events
High Rise and Large Scale Summits
October 7-8, 2021
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
How will the Surfside, Florida condo collapse impact your association? What legislation could be coming in California? Hear from John Gill, Esq., of Hughes Gill Cochrane Tinetti, P.C. about the impact to California associations. Also hear from fire experts on how to prepare and respond to fire and active shooter events at this must-attend, in-person event.
In-Person Fall Regional Forums
Join colleagues for roundtable discussions on the topic of "Solutions to managing a difficult board or community and still live to tell about it." Hear from top California legal experts and peers. Network and find solutions together. Three dates and locations still available for registration!
Golf Tournaments Are Just Around the Corner
Get your costumes ready! Uncover your inner super hero at the San Diego and Orange County tournaments. The Northern California tournament will be Halloween themed!
2021 Holiday Parties
CACM is delighted to bring holiday parties throughout California. This year, we have teamed up with Ronald McDonald House Charities. Members can donate any amount directly to a local house in their community to fund crucial programs that provide lodging, meals, economic relief, toys and other resources to families and critically ill children.
Education Department Updates
It's here: The 2021 Fourth Quarter Course Schedule

Your Education and Credentialing team has released the 2021 Fourth Quarter Course Schedule. Courses will be held via Zoom! What does that mean to you, our manager members? 
  • The continued convenience of online learning 
  • Continued interaction with experts regardless of where you might live in the State of California 
  • Enhanced engagement and student participation during all course sessions 
Meet Our Instructors!

As part of our ongoing appreciation of our volunteers, CACM will be introducing our instructors to you! The next time you see one of them, please be sure to thank them for their time. This month, we are introducing you to Kimberley Flickner, CCAM-PM, Vice President of Operations at Bay Area Property Services. 

Kim joined the CACM cadre of instructors in 2020 where she teaches Portfolio Management and The Basics of Association Management (BAM). Kim enjoys interacting with the class where she creates an atmosphere conducive to learning more about this industry. Kim brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each class she teaches. 

Thank you, Kim, for your dedication and commitment to CACM! 
Adding a Specialty Designation
– What You Need to Know

Adding a Specialty Designation after your CCAM or MCAM designation accentuates your value in a niche market and broadcasts your expertise to your employer, community association board clients and colleagues. 

Who can earn a Specialty Certificate and Designation?
Community Managers who have held the Certified Community Manager (CCAM) certification for a minimum of two years. 

What’s Involved?
Successfully complete the required coursework: 
  • Human Resource Management 
  • Risk Management in Community Associations (prerequisites apply) 
  • One of the following specialization courses: 
  1. High Rise Community Management 
  2. Large Scale Community Management 
  3. Portfolio Management
  4. New Development Community Management 
  • Submit the applicable Specialty Certificate application and processing fee within 36 months of completion of the first required course. 
  • Upon acceptance, complete a solution-based essay demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the required courses. 
  • CCAM or MCAM continuing education requirements must be met in order to use a specialty designation. 

For more information on earning a Specialty Designation, please email our Education Team at education@cam.org. 
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