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Kara Cermak, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®

Kara Cermak, CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®

* Over 26 years of community association management experience * Holds CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM® designations * Board Member of the CAI National Board of Trustees * Member of CAI National’s Community Association Managers Council * LCAM (Licensed Community Association Manager) FL/IL * Served two terms on the Community Association Managers Council previously and has been a member of CAI®’s National Faculty for eight years * In 2016, was awarded The Influential Women in Business Award from the Daily Herald's Business Ledger

    Latest Articles

    How Your Board Can Balance HOA Rules with Holiday Decor

    The holidays are a time of bright light displays, inflatable santas, addictively repetitive melodies, and family...

    Top 8 Committees That Help Every Community Function Better

    As devoted members of your community's HOA board, you shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the smooth functioning of...

    5 Ways to Maintain Your HOA's Financial Stability

    Your HOA will achieve success when its financial health is maintained. Your role as a board member goes beyond ensuring...

    7 Critical Steps in Creating an Emergency Action Plan

    Natural disasters and emergencies are inevitable, and the only thing we can do is prepare for them. That's why it is...

    State and Local Municipal Regulations and Community Associations

    CAI®’s Community Manager Magazine for July/August 2021 discusses some statistics concerning community associations in...

    The Importance of Education for New and Existing Board Members

    Education is an essential part of our growth, as it helps inform us of the best way to carry ourselves in the positions...

    Officially The Deadbeat List is Dead & for Good Reason

    Every community has it's share of problem owners, from the ones who refuse to follow the guidelines and complain about...

    Conflicts of Interest in HOA Boards

    A conflict of interest can range from problematic to disastrous for a homeowner association board. HOA board members...

    Neighborhood Associations vs. City Planners

    Communities often band together to push for what is best for their residents. They form organizations like HOAs and...