Nominee Packet 2022

Shelby Evans, CPA, CMCA: Technically, I started full-time in the community association industry about six years ago. However, my father started GEM Property Management around the time I was born. My childhood was mainly spent at the office stuffing envelopes, organizing files, writing up maintenance deposit slips, and driving them to the banks (before everything was paid online!) I didn’t realize it at the time, but I was so lucky to have the opportunity to overhear board meetings, go to on-site visits with my dad and learn so much about the industry just by osmosis. Now, I thoroughly enjoy being a portfolio manager at GEM Property Management, located in Totowa, NJ. Over the past few years, we have tripled the number of properties managed and doubled our staff. While there have definitely been long nights and unique challenges, I am so happy to be a part of this industry. The camaraderie between property managers, vendors, and board members makes it all worth it.

During my time with CAI-NJ, I have obtained my CMCA and have been an active member of the F.A.S.T. Committee. I am proud to have helped fund raise for Make-A-Wish New Jersey through F.A.S.T.’s Paint & Sip event, Olympics and Kickball Tournament, as well as assisted with the Adopt-A-Family initiative through Snaps with Santa at the Winter Break Party. I cherish the value of CAI-NJ, and the chapter really feels like family! A big thank you to all the industry leaders who picked up the phone and assisted me through solving a complicated problem and all the vendors that performed amazing work at the properties, creating a positive reflection in the eyes of the association’s board of directors! This industry is a relationship business, and I truly appreciate the atmosphere CAI-NJ cultivates to allow these relationships to grow. Outside of work, I love to read at the beach, paddleboard, and attend yoga workout classes. Also, I love long walks with my dog, Walter, while listening to podcasts. In the future years, I look forward to obtaining additional management certifications, helping the chapter meaningfully grow, and providing an excellent property management experience to all the residents and associations I am involved with.

Lauren Vadenais: Lauren Vadenais is the Director of Business Development for Rezkom Enterprises, Inc. assisting community associations throughout New Jersey with on-site porter, maintenance, and carpentry services. Lauren oversees all new business sales, retention, and customer relations. Rezkom has been serving Community Associations with their customized service plans for over 32 years and is a proud Ultimate Partner for CAI-NJ. Lauren has been a member of CAI-NJ for 10 years and has served on several committees including the Awards, Spring Break and Beach Party. Lauren really dug her heels into the F.A.S.T Committee as a founding member and has served as Chair to this committee twice since its inception in 2015. She was so honored to receive the Committee Chair of the Year Award in 2018 for her efforts on F.A.S.T. Lauren spearheaded the creation of the Adopt-A-

Family fundraiser which F.A.S.T has been hosting since 2017 to help support local families with gifts for the holidays. Lastly, she is honored to have been nominated by the membership for the Outstanding Young Professional of the Year Award.