Community Associations Institute the leading authority in community association governance, education, and management, welcomes Vishnu Sharma, CPA, CFE, president of Sharma & Associates, Inc., in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., as its 2023 president.
Sharma, a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner, has been providing his expert guidance to community associations since 2005, following a 10-year career in loss prevention and fraud investigations for brands including The Sports Authority, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dunkin' Donuts, and Baskin-Robbins. A past president of CAI's Southeast Florida Chapter and past chair of CAI's Business Partners Council, Sharma is dedicated to sharing his accounting and community association industry expertise with clients, friends, students, and colleagues.
“I'm proud to have the opportunity to serve CAI as president and add my contributions to the tapestry of prominent CAI presidents who have preceded me as true servant leaders," says Sharma. “CAI provides a forum for members to exchange knowledge and ideas in an environment built on trust and mutual respect. Our 43,000+ membership is diverse in race, religion, and political affiliation, but we treat each other with professionalism and appreciation of our differences. CAI must continue to grow our offerings to reach existing and prospective members that transcends borders and language. We also must continue to extend our expertise into new countries to introduce professionalism and standards where programs are still developing."
Jeevan J. D'Mello, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, of Zenesis Corp., in Dubai, UAE, will serve as president-elect.
Sharma and D'Mello will be joined by the following members on the Board of Trustees.
2023 Board of Trustees
- President—Vishnu Sharma, CPA, CFE—Sharma & Associates—Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
- President-elecT—Jeevan J. D'Mello, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM—Zenesis Corp.—Dubai, UAE
- immediate past President—Jessica Towles, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—CCMC—Littleton, Colo.
- Brian Butler, Esq., CMCA, AMS, PCAM—FirstService Residential Illinois, AAMC—Chicago
- Melissa “Missy" Guyott, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—Ponderosa Community Management—Spokane, Wash.
- Michael Johnson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—HOA Living—Draper, Utah
- Jessica Knutsen, CIRMS—USI Insurance Services—Falls Church, Va.
- Joel W. Meskin, Esq., CIRMS—The McGowan Companies—Fairview Park, Ohio
- Matt D. Ober, Esq.—Richardson|Ober|DeNichilo—Pasadena, Calif.
- Melissa Ramsey, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM—CCMC—Jacksonville, Fla.
- Sara Ross, Esq.—Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn—Fairfax, Va.
- Joyce Sachs—1219 W. Wynnewood Condominium Association—Wynnewood, Pa.
- Kirk Watilo, LSM, PCAM—North Tustin, Calif.
- Mike Wolf—La Fontana Condominium Association—Denver
- Kelly Zibell, AMS, PCAM—Divergent Consulting—Morgan Hill, Calif.
The Board of Trustees is supported by three membership representation groups. These elected members give their constituencies a voice in crafting CAI policy and work to ensure that CAI continues to provide services and benefits that members need and value.
2023 Business Partners Council
- CHAIR—Sara Ross, Esq.—Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn—Fairfax, Va.
- CHAIR-ELECT—Jessica Knutsen, CIRMS—USI Insurance Services—Falls Church, Va.
- Michael Almonrode—Advanced Technology Group Inc.—Richardson, Texas
- Dawn Becker-Durnin, CIRMS—People First Property & Casualty Services—Easton, Pa.
- Wendy (Benner) Miller—CAM Construction and Painting—Vacaville, Calif.
- Noelle Hicks, Esq.—Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey—San Antonio
- Matthew C. Kuisle, RS—Reserve Advisors—Tampa, Fla.
- Matt D. Ober, Esq.—Richardson|Ober|DeNichilo—Pasadena, Calif.
- Sean O'Connor, Esq.—Finkel Law Firm—Charleston, S.C.
- Jennifer Olson—Centennial Bank—West Palm Beach, Fla.
- Cheryl Rhine, CIRMS—USI Insurance Services—Andover, N.J.
2023 Community Association Managers Council
- CHAIR—Melissa “Missy" Guyott, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—Ponderosa Community Management—Spokane, Wash.
- CHAIR-ELECT—Kelly Zibell, AMS, PCAM—Divergent Consulting—Morgan Hill, Calif.
- BOT REPRESENTATIVE—Melissa Ramsey, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM—CCMC—Jacksonville, Fla.
- BOT REPRESENTATIVE—Brian Butler, Esq., CMCA, AMS, PCAM—FirstService Residential Illinois, AAMC—Chicago
- Anne Calarco, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM—Level Property Management—Las Vegas
- Julie Carter, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—Lake Forest Community Association—Lake Forest, Calif.
- Tonya Davenport, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—BRICCK Property Management—King of Prussia, Pa.
- Catherine Davis-Walston, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—Associa Community Group—Richmond, Va.
- Delores Ferguson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—CCMC—Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Staci M. Gelfound, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—FirstService Residential—Bethesda, Md.
- Melissa Hargrove, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—INFRAMARK, AAMC—Cypress, Texas
- Margaret B. Tunstall, CMCA, AMS, PCAM—Genesis Community Management—Glen Allen, Va.
2023 Homeowner Leaders Council
- CHAIR—Joyce Sachs—1219 W. Wynnewood Condominium Association—Wynnewood, Pa.
- CHAIR-ELECT—Mike Wolf—La Fontana Condominium Association—Denver
- Patricia A. Book—Willow Springs Community Association—Fort Collins, Colo.
- Gary Burns—Mulholland Heights Homeowners Association—Calabasas, Calif.
- Matt Metz—Scottsdale Ranch Community Association—Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Lucy Robertson—Artavia HOA—Houston