Certified Management, Inc. of Hawaii Community Managers Receive CMCA Designation from National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers

HONOLULU, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Management, Inc. of Hawaii, an Associa Company, proudly announces Wendy Ferreira and Kanani Kaopua recently earned the credential Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), awarded by the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers(NBC-CAM).

The CMCA credential signifies managers have passed NBC-CAM's national exam and met the requirements for managing condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations. Certified managers must also adhere to the CMCA Standards of Professional Conduct and take continuing education.

Ms. Wendy Ferreira joined Certified in January 2008. She currently manages 9 associations, consisting of 1 single family planned development, 4 townhome developments, 1 light industrial, 1 high-rise building and 2 low-rise buildings. Prior to joining Certified, Ms. Ferreira was an aide to City Council member Todd Apo. With a background in non-profit grant writing, Wendy continues to assist several non-profit foundations.

Ms. Kanani Kaopua joined Certified in April 2008. She is currently the General Manager for one of Certified's homeowner's associations. Her focus is on covenants enforcement and architectural review. The association is comprised of approximately 400 historical plantation homes and 400 newly developed self-help units. Kanani volunteers her time to Family Programs Hawaii as a childcare assistant in the Waianae area. You may have seen her in one of two commercials for Family Programs Hawaii, which is currently on the air.

"Our team is proud of Wendy and Kanani for this achievement," said Certified Management CEO, Toni Floerke-Politsch. "Their certification helps continue Certified Management's commitment to quality, professional management."

Certified Management has been providing community management services in the State of Hawaii since 1973. Certified Management's focus has been to provide association services that enrich communities and enhance the value of the properties they serve. Together with Associa, Certified Management also offers complimentary services and programs specifically designed to meet the needs of today's community associations.

Certified Management maintains the coveted Community Association Institute (CAI) designation Accredited Association Management Company(AAMC). AAMC designations are only provided to those management companies that exhibit exceptional educational and training programs as well as meet the high standards of CAI. CAI is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. For more than 30 years, CAI has been the leader in providing education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations and the professionals who support them.

About Associa
As one of the first management companies to specialize in common interest communities, Associa is America's leading community association management and developer services company. With more than 100 offices across the nation and growing, Associa is the largest company in the United States devoted exclusively to the management of community associations, representing thousands of communities coast to coast.

Associa's clients receive personal service from the local management staff while taking advantage of the strengths and resources of a national company. Associa's client programs such as insurance, websites and other communication channels help increase efficiencies and reduce association expenses. For more information, please visit www.associaonline.com and www.certifiedhawaii.com.

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    Senior Vice President, Public Relations
    Associa Corporate Headquarters
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