Sharper Management HOA Wins CAI MN Association of the Year
Sharper Management is pleased to announce one of their managed HOAs, the Territory Homeowners Association, has won CAI MN’s Association of the Year Award. Honored on September 14 at the annual Vision Awards, Territory is under the supervision of Sharper’s Community Manger Jeremy Larson. The Association of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding team effort of an association board of directors and homeowners whose members clearly understand their roles and fiduciary responsibilities putting the association’s interest ahead of and above all personal agendas. A board comprised of effective volunteer leaders who are fair, responsible and reasonable in their decisions. A lovely single-family home development, Territory HOA is still in development but recently transitioned from Declarant to Homeowner Control. It is because of the smooth process and expert planning during this transition that this Association was so deserving of Homeowner Association of the Year. A key factor contributing to the success of Territory HOA is the diverse expertise their Board members bring to the table. Their skills were put to the test when tasked with developing a detailed Architectural Review process. This is a very important process for all HOAs, but particularly important for this one since parts of the community are still in development. A reliable and efficient approval process is essential in maintaining the continuity of the community. Another strength of this Board of Directors is their fiduciary diligence. Territory has expansive common areas throughout the development that include a variety of amenities. This Association has found a perfect balance of revenue and managing expenses. Their healthy cash flow is in part due to their diligence in staying on top of Collections. Maintaining the value of their property through a healthy cash flow, maintenance of common areas, and oversight of the community architecture keeps the continuity and the value of the property high. This Board accomplished all of this in a short timeframe and it is working wonderfully. “All of us at Sharper Management are happy to see the Territory Association honored in this way. It is truly a testament to innovative thinking, dedication, and great leadership. Congratulations to Territory and to our manager Jeremy Larson for a job very well done,” states Sharper Management’s Associate Director of Community Management, Josh Reams. About CAI-MN Founded in 1973 as a multidisciplinary, nonprofit alliance serving all stakeholders in community associations, CAI is the only national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive, competent community associations. CAI is regarded as the national expert in educational programs and publications about community association governance, operations, and management. CAI’s members look to us for information about new products, educational opportunities, technologies, and better ways to run their communities. Founded in 2010, Sharper Management is a locally-owned, mid-sized property management company offering a full suite of premiere services to homeowner’s associations of all sizes. Sharper Management currently provides services to the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN seven-county metro area. For more information on Sharper Management services and employment opportunities, call 952-224-4777 or send an email to info@sharpermanagement.com.
Chris Gosse Honored at CAI Vision Awards – Financial Impact
Members of the Minnesota Chapter of the Community Associations Institute recently honored Chris Gosse for his work in the field of community management. Gosse received the Financial Impact Award at CAI-MN’s annual Vision Awards ceremony held Thursday, September 14 in Minneapolis, MN. The Financial Impact Award is given to a manager who has positively impacted a community in a significant manner from a financial standpoint in areas such as; budget management, capital improvement management, warranty, and insurance claim management. Among the many accomplishments of Gosse in the past year, his guidance in helping three of his Associations realize the benefits and subsequent implementation of Reserve Studies was significant. Prior to Gosse, the properties did not have a Reserve Study and all three had a history of special assessing members if a need arose. Gosse convinced the Boards of the importance (and statutory requirement) to having a Reserve Study. Through his leadership, each Association did a complete paradigm shift to their capital funding philosophy. From start to finish Gosse was engaged with the Boards and their chosen firms to complete the studies. He also worked with the Boards to incorporate the funding plan in their operating budget and cash flow.Gosse’s other accomplishments in the past year include: • Improving cash flow by helping a board identify ways to save. The end result was roughly a 20% saving. • Implementing a Special Assessment in an Association that had previously not done this. Through Gosse’s expert guidance, the Board had a 100% collection rate and the project that necessitated the Special Assessment was completed successfully. • Helping an aging condo association acquire a loan for $650,000 to complete major repairs that we in immediate need. This is the second year in a row Gosse has been honored by CAI-MN. In September 2016, he was awarded the Rookie of the Year honor for his outstanding work as a new Community Manager. “Chris has really hit the ground running since first becoming a Community Manager at Sharper. His willingness to “get the job done” and find creative solutions to problems makes him a great asset to our organization and the communities he serves. He is well deserving of this honor,” states Matt Froehlich, Partner and Chief Operating Officer. About CAI-MN Founded in 1973 as a multidisciplinary, nonprofit alliance serving all stakeholders in community associations, CAI is the only national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive, competent community associations. CAI is regarded as the national expert in educational programs and publications about community association governance, operations, and management. CAI’s members look to us for information about new products, educational opportunities, technologies, and better ways to run their communities. Founded in 2010, Sharper Management is a locally-owned, mid-sized property management company offering a full suite of premiere services to homeowner’s associations of all sizes. Sharper Management currently provides services to the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN seven-county metro area. For more information on Sharper Management services and employment opportunities, call 952-224-4777 or send an email to info@sharpermanagement.com.
Cara Nelson Recognized at CAI Vision Awards – Above and Beyond
The Minnesota Chapter of the Community Associations Institute recently honored Cara Nelson for her work in the field of community management. Nelson was given the Above & Beyond Award at CAI-MN’s annual Vision Awards ceremony. The Above & Beyond Award is given to an individual for substantive achievement in the areas of task performance, service and humanitarian efforts, and generally going above and beyond the typical job description of a community manager. Nelson won for a variety of reasons that include: • An exemplary display of “grace under pressure” when working with boards in conflict; • Organization and knowledge on maintenance issues; • Her ability to work with local officials and engineers when called up to do so; • Team spirit in helping other managers at Sharper when needed; • Delivering successful outcomes for her communities in a variety of ways; • Her caring heart in organizing Sharper’s efforts to participate in charity events such as the Polar Plunge “Cara’s self-starter attitude, knowledge of the business, and commitment to community are all great assets to Sharper Management,” states Candy Lee, Director of Community Management. “We are all happy to see Cara formally recognized for her efforts.” Sharper Management is a leader in the HOA property management market. Serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and Phoenix, AZ; Sharper Management is known for reliability and commitment to service. About CAI-MN Founded in 1973 as a multidisciplinary, nonprofit alliance serving all stakeholders in community associations, CAI is the only national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive, competent community associations. CAI is regarded as the national expert in educational programs and publications about community association governance, operations, and management. CAI’s members look to us for information about new products, educational opportunities, technologies, and better ways to run their communities.
Nicole Larson Joins Sharper Management as an Assistant Community Manager
Eden Prairie, MN, (September 21, 2017) – Sharper Management is pleased to announce Nicole Larson has joined the Sharper Management team as an Assistant Community Manager. Larson brings with her an excellent background in residential property management as a Leasing Consultant and an Assistant Community Manger. Her creative spirit, and ability to easily interact with clients are great assets in her new position at Sharper Management. Larson’s professional approach and work ethic exemplify her excitement to learn more about the HOA side of property management and delivering “red-carpet” customer service to Sharper Management’s clients. “Nicole has the right skill set and personality for this position,” states Matt Froehlich Partner and Operating Officer. “We are happy to have her on staff and helping our customers with their property management needs.” Founded in 2010, Sharper Management is a locally-owned, mid-sized property management company offering a full suite of premiere services to homeowner’s associations of all sizes. Sharper Management currently provides services to the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN seven-county metro area. For more information on Sharper Management services and employment opportunities, call 952-224-4777 or send an email to info@sharpermanagement.com. END