2024 Awards Nominees

Outstanding Young Professional of the Year Nominees

Michael Luzzi, CPIA, EBP: After joining CAI in 2018, Mike Luzzi developed a renewed focus and purpose within the community association industry. Through CAI-NJ, much of his professional growth can be attributed to the education and resources provided, as well as the significant relationships he has developed. Mike’s participation over the last 5+ years has evolved from being an attendee/observer to being a guest lecturer as an industry subject matter expert to obtaining the Educated Business Partner distinction and becoming Chair of the CAI-NJ Business Partner Committee for 2024. With this foundation, with much passion and enthusiasm, Mike looks forward to the continued growth in his professional career through CAI so that he may better serve community associations and their boards, as well as support his peers. Mike believes high level service, transparency and education are the three focus points of the working relationship that are most important. Mike attended Caldwell University where he was a member of the men’s basketball team. He

graduated in 2009 with a business degree. That same year, he obtained his property & casualty insurance state license and began his insurance career with Prudential Financial. In 2011 he moved to a NJ local independent insurance broker providing insurance advice and coverage for personal lines and small businesses. Mike has been with the Acrisure’s NJ Community Association team since 2018. That year he obtained his CPIA - Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation from the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society. Currently Mike is responsible for Acrisure’s growth in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania Community Association Division. Mike has been a guest lecturer and educator for several CAI chapters such as CAI-NJ, CAI-NY, CAI-PA and CAI-SC, as well as for The Cooperator and other private companies. Over the last couple of years, Mike attended both the CAI National Law Seminar and the CAI Annual Conference to further expand his industry knowledge and education. Mike is currently serving on the Poconos Committee for CAI PA and Chair for the CAI NJ Business Partners Committee for 2024. His goal is to obtain his CIRMS designation within the next 12 months.

Michelle Price, CMCA, AMS: As a young girl in South Jersey, Michelle Price would gaze up at the night sky. Despite wanting to be an astronaut, things went astray. While she hasn’t left the gravity of Earth just yet, Michelle is grateful to work in an industry where she is surrounded by shining stars: property management peers who bring dreams to life. Michelle has worked in property management for 16 years. She started as a part-time Receptionist while in college, working for a local Homeowners’ Association (HOA). Upon graduation from Stockton University, she accepted a position as Assistant Manager for the same HOA; in this role, she was employed by the management company, which grew her corporate experience. Within a few years, she was promoted to the role of Manager for one of the largest active adult communities in Ocean County. In 2016, Michelle was recognized as Taylor Management’s Impact Player of the Year. Additionally, she was tasked with navigating the challenges of the

COVID-19 pandemic, handling a total lockdown of a 23,000 square foot clubhouse and remote work of her 7-person staff. After welcoming her sons, Michelle decided to pursue a new role that would allow her to achieve her professional dreams while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Michelle proudly accepted a position as Portfolio Manager with Corner Property Management, Inc., AAMC. Michelle loves helping others, and she finds immense satisfaction collaborating with colleagues, boards, and residents. She always tackles issues with a smile, working to understand each situation and craft impactful solutions. At Corner Property Management, Inc., AAMC Michelle is surrounded by a like-minded team that shares her passion. She has a great supervisor who believes in her, as well as supportive and caring colleagues.