April 2016

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Nicole Skaro Joins Alliance Association Bank Alliance Association Bank announced it is pleased to wel- come Nicole Skaro to the company expandable national sales team. Skaro joined the Alliance Associations Bank team as a Business Development Officer/Vice President with a focus primarily on the State of New Jersey. She has a strong understanding of the community association industry and the specific needs of management companies, individual

committee involvement and outreach. She prides herself on her dedication to her clients and her determination to deliver superior customer service. She believes strongly in building a relationship with her clients and assisting them throughout the entire process. Alliance Association Bank (AAB), a division of Western Alliance Bank, is designed to provide a dynamic portfo- lio of financial services to the homeowners associations (HOAs) and Community Management industry. Mary Grill Earns CPM ® Designation from IREM Hillsborough, NJ – Mary L. Grill, CMCA, CPM of Homestead Management Services, Inc., headquartered in Pine Brook, NJ, has earned the Certified Property Manager ® (CPM ® ) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ® ), an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors ® . The CPM ® designation is awarded to real estate managers who have met the Institute’s stringent requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience and has been cited in independent studies as the most important designation to consider in the hiring process. CPM ® Members must also abide by a rigorous IREM ® Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute. Grill, who joined Homestead Management Services in June of 2014, is a community association manager who also has the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation through Community Associations Institute (CAI). Grill is on the Executive Committee of IREM and is chair of both the Directory Committee and ARM Committee for IREM and has served on the Annual Beach Party Committee for CAI-NJ. n

managers, and community associations. Skaro is heavily involved in community association industry volunteer efforts, recently receiving awards for her leadership role in both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania regions. She currently takes on a leadership role in FAST (Future All-Star Team), organized through CAI- NJ. Her involvement in the

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organization and interaction with the managers provides her with insight into the specific needs throughout the state. With New Jersey having a variety of urban, suburban, rural/farmland, high-, mid- and low-rise buildings, and age restricted communities all in a variety of economic stability, it is vital that the specific needs of the client are understood to ensure the best possible service and solutions. Skaro, being a New Jersey native, has a complete understanding of the state, the industry and best practices. Nicole Skaro has spent 9 years in the community associa- tion industry with an involvement in presentations/seminars,

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