Carla has over 25+ years of human resources experience in retail, technology, financial services, and landscaping companies. She has a proven track record of leading HR initiatives across various industries, and the combination of her strategic mindset coupled with her hands-on approach, positions her well here at Action.

At Action, she oversees Action’s biggest asset, its people. Carla’s passion for attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining the best people perfectly aligns with our vision of wanting people to love where they work. She holds her bachelor’s degree in management with a minor in human resources from California Coast University and an MBA in human resources management.

Sheila is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in sales and marketing, specializing in the hospitality and real estate industries. Sheila is known for her strategic approach to business development and her ability to build strong client relationships founded on trust and transparency.

At Action, Sheila leads all marketing and sales efforts, overseeing critical functions such as lead generation, presentations, contract negotiations, and client onboarding. She plays a key role in driving the company's growth by expanding lead sources, opening new offices, and broadening service offerings across the United States. Sheila's leadership and innovative strategies ensure sustained growth and success.

Daniel Valdez is VP of Client Accounting at Action Property Management and a finance leader with 20+ years of experience across fintech, real estate, and private equity. Known for scaling teams, optimizing operations, and aligning finance with growth, he previously served as CFO at a national SaaS firm and led multi-million-dollar capital strategies. Daniel holds an Executive MBA from Claremont Graduate University and is a CPA candidate. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, golf, and time with his family.

Vira Turchinyak is a Corporate Controller at Action Property Management with 13 years of experience across commercial and residential real estate. She has led accounting and financial reporting teams in both private and publicly traded companies, starting her career at a CPA firm and obtaining her CPA license with the state of New York. Vira oversees the corporate accounting and finance team, managing financial reporting and compliance with tax regulations for the company.

Danielle brings over 12 years of experience driving business transformation, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership. She has a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions that foster long-term growth and profitability and has successfully led teams through technological transformations, acquisitions, and integration processes. Throughout her career, Danielle has been at the forefront of innovation and leadership, mentoring high-performing teams, aligning business objectives with execution, and implementing sustainable strategies that drive measurable results. At Action, Danielle is the Chief of Staff to the COO playing a pivotal role in enhancing organizational efficiency and supporting strategic initiatives. She serves as a trusted advisor to the COO, ensuring seamless communication across departments, aligning business objectives, and managing high impact projects.

Carlos began his career with a CPA firm and quickly developed a reputation as a strong accounting leader. Since then, he has logged 22 years of experience in the HOA and Hospitality industries. Carlos now supervises the team of staff accountants that produces monthly financial statements for over 300 community associations managed by Action Property Management.

Erica Kreutzer has been active in the community management industry since 2003. She is responsible for the marketing and new business development efforts alongside vice president of sales and marketing, Sheila Malekzadeh. Erica spent several years assisting in the management of portfolio and on-site high-rise communities. This industry experience coupled with Erica’s time serving as a board member at her personal homeowners association has provided a skillset and understanding of what today’s board members are seeking in a professional management team.

Aaron is an experienced general manager for luxury, high-rise, and mixed-use associations. Aaron is passionate about the association management industry because it allows him to combine his background in commercial construction and club operations, where he gained expertise in building systems and creating exceptional lifestyle experiences for members. Aaron attended PLNU in San Diego, earning an MBA as well as a BA in Psychology.For Action, Aaron is responsible for new business development, where he leverages his diverse and complementary set of skills, experience, and education to effectively drive client satisfaction and achieve company objectives.

Jeff has over 20 years of experience in the property management industry. Since joining Action in 2011, Jeff has worked in various roles throughout the company including support, customer service, escrow, and finance responsibilities. Jeff is currently the community transition coordinator and specializes in new client transitions, helping new additions to the Action family experience a high level of professionalism and a smooth transfer process. He also serves as the board president for his own community, providing him with a unique understanding and perspective of the challenges both within the industry and for clients and board members alike.

With 20 years of experience in leading customer service and call center teams, Josh provides a technological approach to drive results every day. As a people manager first and foremost, his desire to want to make his team members come first carries over to our customers to ensure they receive the best possible assistance from Action. As the Director of Operations, he leads our customer service, escrow and manager support teams to ensure your experience at Action is exceptional.

Corinne has been in the HOA management industry since 2007 and with Action Property Management since 2013. A graduate of UC Irvine, with graduate work at the University of Missouri Law School, Corinne brings a robust perspective to leading HOAs and coaching managers for optimal performance. In her current role, Corinne is dedicated to the development and enhancement of Action’s training programs, ensuring team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide exceptional service to help our clients love where they live. Corinne holds her CMCA and AMS designations through Community Associations Institute (CAI). In addition, Corinne graduated from Action’s LEADwell program and provides experienced leadership for Action teams and clients.

Kelsey began her career at Action in 2007 as a temporary team member and quickly turned it into a long-term leadership role. Now overseeing the IT Help Desk, she manages daily operations and works with her team to bring a human side to technology—while making sure that issues are addressed. She also plays a key role in SnapHOA, the company’s proprietary software solution created by our in-house developers, ensuring new tools are implemented smoothly and are designed to help bridge the gap between management, board members, and residents. Kelsey is passionate about simplifying complex processes, creating user-friendly solutions, and empowering communities by enhancing visibility and engagement through technology.

Since joining Action in 2014, Brittney has helped Action attract and hire the industry's top talent. A graduate from the University of La Verne with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, Brittney is well versed in the latest recruitment strategies and best practices. A certified Leader through Action's LEADwell program, Brittney's goal is to help make others successful. Whether she's identifying emerging talent or seasoned professionals, she is passionate about finding individuals who have the perfect blend of competence and high character.

Rosa graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in human services. She has over eight years of multi-state property management experience as a human resources manager. Rosa is passionate about employee well-being, and she believes it plays a huge role in the workplace.

As Division Vice President of Onsite Management, Candace brings over 20 years of expertise in association management, specializing in high-rise and large-scale communities. She provides executive oversight, driving team development, new business growth, pre-management consulting, and strategic planning. With a focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she ensures communities run smoothly and effectively. Since launching her career in 2003, Candace has built a proven track record of success, expertly managing luxury high-rises, master-planned communities, and new developments with innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Tad Black has over 20 years of experience in the HOA industry and is thrilled to be part of Action, an industry leader reshaping HOA management. He was previously President of CM Squared & Associates, Inc., a top architectural design, engineering, and construction management firm serving HOAs. Before that, he was Western Regional Director of Field Services for Associa OnCall. His diverse business background includes financial services, retail banking, regional business development, and commercial landscape management. He serves on The Warburton Board for St. Jude, previously spent five years on the CAI-CV Board, and is a public speaker, MC, and presider for various events and organizations.

After moving from Seattle to San Diego, Kim began her career in the association management industry in 2006, and currently leads Action’s onsite management in San Diego, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Kim’s background in both portfolio and onsite management set a strong foundation for her focus on customer service excellence and results-driven leadership with both her team and clients. Kim is passionate about excellence and finding great solutions for our boards and associations. Kim is a graduate of Action’s LEADwell program and holds her CMCA designation through CAI.

In 2009, Ryan began his career in association management while attending Cal State Northridge. Upon graduating with a degree in finance in 2011, he decided to stay within the industry as a community manager as he enjoys finding unique solutions for his communities. Since the start of his career, Ryan has managed a wide variety of communities that include all residential, new development, live-work, and mixed-use communities. Ryan joined Action as a community manager in 2015, graduated Action’s LEADwell program in 2017, and has been a manager of community services since 2020, where he has demonstrated his ability to lead both team members and communities.

Scott Sears has been an active community manager since 2007 in the suburbs of Chicago, IL and relocated to Action Property Management in sunny California in 2015. He now oversees the Inland Empire portfolio of approximately 48 associations. Scott is a graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, IL. Scott prides himself on constantly building relationships based on trust and respect and also inspiring fellow community managers to set industry leading standards for all Action clients.

A graduate from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and holding a master’s degree from Cal Poly Pomona in hospitality management, Kevan comes to Action Property Management with 10+ years in the hospitality industry. Kevan has held the positions of assistant general manager and director of guest services for brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Kevan is also a part time professor at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, where he teaches Hotel Front Office Management, Hotel Operations, and Enhancing the Guest Experience. Kevan’s job is to ensure every resident and their guests are provided the highest level of service. The key to providing an authentic high level of service starts with genuinely caring about people.

John Ramirez is a 20+ year veteran in building engineering. He has completed both air conditioning and mechanical programing certifications and is licensed and certified in HVAC maintenance. John has implemented preventive maintenance programs for properties and educated his employees to become certified building engineers. With Action Property Management since January 2010, John has helped create scopes of work for major reserve projects and construction defect opportunities. Currently, John is the regional manager of engineering services and supports Action’s engineers in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego.

As Division Vice President of Onsite Management, Candace brings over 20 years of expertise in association management, specializing in high-rise and large-scale communities. She provides executive oversight, driving team development, new business growth, pre-management consulting, and strategic planning. With a focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she ensures communities run smoothly and effectively. Since launching her career in 2003, Candace has built a proven track record of success, expertly managing luxury high-rises, master-planned communities, and new developments with innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Tad Black has over 20 years of experience in the HOA industry and is thrilled to be part of Action, an industry leader reshaping HOA management. He was previously President of CM Squared & Associates, Inc., a top architectural design, engineering, and construction management firm serving HOAs. Before that, he was Western Regional Director of Field Services for Associa OnCall. His diverse business background includes financial services, retail banking, regional business development, and commercial landscape management. He serves on The Warburton Board for St. Jude, previously spent five years on the CAI-CV Board, and is a public speaker, MC, and presider for various events and organizations.

With over 15 years in Hospitality Management, Tom Dippold specializes in luxury operations, bringing extensive expertise to our upscale property management company. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Millennium Tower in San Francisco, leading a $99 million retrofit project while managing a team of 100 and delivering unprecedented service across 419 units.Tom has held key leadership roles at prestigious hotels in Rhode Island, New York City, Boston, Miami, and Nashville, with hotel development experience in Aspen and Charleston. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Monroe University, along with a Hotel Revenue Management Certification from Cornell University and a Six Sigma Green Belt. Tom's diverse background makes him an ideal leader for onsite operations.

Lesley has been in the HOA industry since 2014, is CMCA and AMS certified through CAI, and holds a California Real Estate License. Lesley oversees the portfolio-managed communities in our San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles offices. Her responsibilities include supervision of Action team members, new business development and relationship building with clients, developers, and vendors. Lesley’s experience in the HOA industry is focused solely on portfolio-managed homeowners associations. Her experience ranges from small planned-development communities to large-scale condo construction defect. Lesley’s goal is to lead her team to deliver the highest standards of living for our residents.

Beginning her career in HOA management in 2006, Eve brings a diverse background in management and a passion for excellence to the Action leadership team. Her background includes mixed-use properties, commercial properties, new developments, condos, PUD’s, luxury high-rises, and mid-rise buildings. Since joining Action in 2016, Eve has been involved in overseeing a variety of communities ranging from condo communities, to serving as an onsite general manager at a luxury mid-rise and currently serving as regional manager for LA & OC. Eve is a Certified Leader through Action’s LEADwell program which allows her to provide exceptional leadership to the team and clients.

Sheridan started at Action over ten years ago as an entry-level, overnight associate. During these years, he would rise to several managerial roles including general manager of both a historical building and a luxury high-rise. Sheridan also served as Area Wide Director for the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC), where he represented constituents as a liaison to City Hall. Sheridan is passionate about serving his colleagues and residents that comprise the homeowners associations we represent. Sheridan maintains designations as a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) and an Association Management Specialist (AMS).

Carolyn has over 20 years in on-site property management, specializing in luxury high-rise communities. She initially joined Action in 2015 after relocating from Chicago where she began her property management career. In 2018 she completed the LEADwell program, enhancing her interpersonal skills and building strong relationships with her management team and clients. She strives to find creative ways to enhance the needs of her communities through communication, and problem solving.

As an avid runner, community building is at the heart of her day-to-day life, both as a participant and a leader. In addition to leading numerous community events, served has served on multiple non-profit Boards including Girls on the Run - Chicago and Bras for Girls where she works to ensure young girls are supported in their quest for sports and movement through life.

Arielle Jones, the Los Angeles Portfolio Regional Manager, has been a community manager since 2006 and joined the action team in 2011. She’s a wife and mom to two kids (8 and 9), with two dogs, a turtle, and a small business she runs with her husband. Arielle also co-leads a mentorship group with her two best friends. A huge sports fan—especially basketball—she’s most passionate about her family and her business.

A graduate from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and holding a master’s degree from Cal Poly Pomona in hospitality management, Kevan comes to Action Property Management with 10+ years in the hospitality industry. Kevan has held the positions of assistant general manager and director of guest services for brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Kevan is also a part time professor at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, where he teaches Hotel Front Office Management, Hotel Operations, and Enhancing the Guest Experience. Kevan’s job is to ensure every resident and their guests are provided the highest level of service. The key to providing an authentic high level of service starts with genuinely caring about people.

John Ramirez is a 20+ year veteran in building engineering. He has completed both air conditioning and mechanical programing certifications and is licensed and certified in HVAC maintenance. John has implemented preventive maintenance programs for properties and educated his employees to become certified building engineers. With Action Property Management since January 2010, John has helped create scopes of work for major reserve projects and construction defect opportunities. Currently, John is the regional manager of engineering services and supports Action’s engineers in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego.

As Division Vice President of Onsite Management, Candace brings over 20 years of expertise in association management, specializing in high-rise and large-scale communities. She provides executive oversight, driving team development, new business growth, pre-management consulting, and strategic planning. With a focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she ensures communities run smoothly and effectively. Since launching her career in 2003, Candace has built a proven track record of success, expertly managing luxury high-rises, master-planned communities, and new developments with innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Tad Black has over 20 years of experience in the HOA industry and is thrilled to be part of Action, an industry leader reshaping HOA management. He was previously President of CM Squared & Associates, Inc., a top architectural design, engineering, and construction management firm serving HOAs. Before that, he was Western Regional Director of Field Services for Associa OnCall. His diverse business background includes financial services, retail banking, regional business development, and commercial landscape management. He serves on The Warburton Board for St. Jude, previously spent five years on the CAI-CV Board, and is a public speaker, MC, and presider for various events and organizations.

After moving from Seattle to San Diego, Kim began her career in the association management industry in 2006, and currently leads Action’s onsite management in San Diego, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Kim’s background in both portfolio and onsite management set a strong foundation for her focus on customer service excellence and results-driven leadership with both her team and clients. Kim is passionate about excellence and finding great solutions for our boards and associations. Kim is a graduate of Action’s LEADwell program and holds her CMCA designation through CAI.

In 2009, Ryan began his career in association management while attending Cal State Northridge. Upon graduating with a degree in finance in 2011, he decided to stay within the industry as a community manager as he enjoys finding unique solutions for his communities. Since the start of his career, Ryan has managed a wide variety of communities that include all residential, new development, live-work, and mixed-use communities. Ryan joined Action as a community manager in 2015, graduated Action’s LEADwell program in 2017, and has been a manager of community services since 2020, where he has demonstrated his ability to lead both team members and communities.

As a graduate of the humanities from Cal Poly Pomona, Alex began her career in community management in 2010. She is driven by her passion for excellence and the satisfaction she receives from recruiting, training, and guiding Orange County’s brightest talent. Alex joined the Action team in 2019, offering hands-on experience. She quickly demonstrated the qualities necessary to serve as a relatable leader with the ability to optimize team performance and deliver unmatched client retention and services.

Ryan graduated from Cal State Fullerton and began his career in community management in 2005. He holds his CMCA and AMS designations with CAI. He joined the Action team in 2017 and has held various positions with the company in both high-rise and portfolio management and is currently serving as manager of community services on the Orange County portfolio team. Ryan is a Certified Leader from the Action LEADwell program which has enabled him to provide support and guidance to team members and communities.

Eddie began his career at a law firm specializing in community associations in 2007 during a volatile housing market. The quick pace of this experience made for a seamless transition into the role of community manager at Action Property Management in 2011. Since then, Eddie has played a pivotal role in the growth in the Orange County region at Action. Eddie brings experience in multi-family and large-scale management, emphasizing recruiting, training, and building preferred-vendor relationships. Eddie is a graduate of Action’s LEADwell program which selects only the top performers in the company. Additionally, he currently holds the CMCA, AMS, and PCAM designations through Community Associations Institute.

A graduate from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and holding a master’s degree from Cal Poly Pomona in hospitality management, Kevan comes to Action Property Management with 10+ years in the hospitality industry. Kevan has held the positions of assistant general manager and director of guest services for brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Kevan is also a part time professor at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, where he teaches Hotel Front Office Management, Hotel Operations, and Enhancing the Guest Experience. Kevan’s job is to ensure every resident and their guests are provided the highest level of service. The key to providing an authentic high level of service starts with genuinely caring about people.

John Ramirez is a 20+ year veteran in building engineering. He has completed both air conditioning and mechanical programing certifications and is licensed and certified in HVAC maintenance. John has implemented preventive maintenance programs for properties and educated his employees to become certified building engineers. With Action Property Management since January 2010, John has helped create scopes of work for major reserve projects and construction defect opportunities. Currently, John is the regional manager of engineering services and supports Action’s engineers in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego.

As Division Vice President of Onsite Management, Candace brings over 20 years of expertise in association management, specializing in high-rise and large-scale communities. She provides executive oversight, driving team development, new business growth, pre-management consulting, and strategic planning. With a focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she ensures communities run smoothly and effectively. Since launching her career in 2003, Candace has built a proven track record of success, expertly managing luxury high-rises, master-planned communities, and new developments with innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Tad Black has over 20 years of experience in the HOA industry and is thrilled to be part of Action, an industry leader reshaping HOA management. He was previously President of CM Squared & Associates, Inc., a top architectural design, engineering, and construction management firm serving HOAs. Before that, he was Western Regional Director of Field Services for Associa OnCall. His diverse business background includes financial services, retail banking, regional business development, and commercial landscape management. He serves on The Warburton Board for St. Jude, previously spent five years on the CAI-CV Board, and is a public speaker, MC, and presider for various events and organizations.

With over 15 years in Hospitality Management, Tom Dippold specializes in luxury operations, bringing extensive expertise to our upscale property management company. Most recently, he served as General Manager of Millennium Tower in San Francisco, leading a $99 million retrofit project while managing a team of 100 and delivering unprecedented service across 419 units.Tom has held key leadership roles at prestigious hotels in Rhode Island, New York City, Boston, Miami, and Nashville, with hotel development experience in Aspen and Charleston. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Monroe University, along with a Hotel Revenue Management Certification from Cornell University and a Six Sigma Green Belt. Tom's diverse background makes him an ideal leader for onsite operations.

Lesley has been in the HOA industry since 2014, is CMCA and AMS certified through CAI, and holds a California Real Estate License. Lesley oversees the portfolio-managed communities in our San Francisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles offices. Her responsibilities include supervision of Action team members, new business development and relationship building with clients, developers, and vendors. Lesley’s experience in the HOA industry is focused solely on portfolio-managed homeowners associations. Her experience ranges from small planned-development communities to large-scale condo construction defect. Lesley’s goal is to lead her team to deliver the highest standards of living for our residents.

With a bachelor’s degree in events and hospitality management from International Hotel School Sandton, Ashley has held management positions in multiple five-star hotels. Ashley translates that luxury hotel experience into the service training and oversight support at Action-managed properties. His responsibilities include hospitality training, conducting inspections to produce scorecards based on service and performance, and oversight of Action’s on-call team that supplies fill-in front desk coverage as needed to cover for absences at any building.

Robert’s 30-plus year background includes experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential buildings, as well as commercial construction and project management. At Action, he conducts annual property inspections, producing scorecards and reports for each property. He also coordinates and conducts education meetings, including specialized training on a wide range of engineering subjects. And he assists the team in trouble-shooting complex issues. In addition, Robert oversees engineering teams who fill-in during staff vacancies at buildings, provide service for clients without resources for full-time, engineering staff, and serve as support for larger projects.

Justine graduated from the University of Redlands with a bachelor's degree in business administration. With experience in the customer service industry and community management industry, Justine delivers a high level of service to our clients based on trust and respect. Since joining the Action team in 2017, Justine has managed a wide variety of urban and suburban properties throughout Southern California. She holds her CMCA and AMS designations through the Community Associations Institute (CAI). This experience has enabled Justine to provide leadership, support, and guidance to team members and clients, all while living out her favorite Action value, “Be professional while having fun.”

As Division Vice President of Onsite Management, Candace brings over 20 years of expertise in association management, specializing in high-rise and large-scale communities. She provides executive oversight, driving team development, new business growth, pre-management consulting, and strategic planning. With a focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she ensures communities run smoothly and effectively. Since launching her career in 2003, Candace has built a proven track record of success, expertly managing luxury high-rises, master-planned communities, and new developments with innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Tad Black has over 20 years of experience in the HOA industry and is thrilled to be part of Action, an industry leader reshaping HOA management. He was previously President of CM Squared & Associates, Inc., a top architectural design, engineering, and construction management firm serving HOAs. Before that, he was Western Regional Director of Field Services for Associa OnCall. His diverse business background includes financial services, retail banking, regional business development, and commercial landscape management. He serves on The Warburton Board for St. Jude, previously spent five years on the CAI-CV Board, and is a public speaker, MC, and presider for various events and organizations.

After moving from Seattle to San Diego, Kim began her career in the association management industry in 2006, and currently leads Action’s onsite management in San Diego, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Kim’s background in both portfolio and onsite management set a strong foundation for her focus on customer service excellence and results-driven leadership with both her team and clients. Kim is passionate about excellence and finding great solutions for our boards and associations. Kim is a graduate of Action’s LEADwell program and holds her CMCA designation through CAI.

In 2009, Ryan began his career in association management while attending Cal State Northridge. Upon graduating with a degree in finance in 2011, he decided to stay within the industry as a community manager as he enjoys finding unique solutions for his communities. Since the start of his career, Ryan has managed a wide variety of communities that include all residential, new development, live-work, and mixed-use communities. Ryan joined Action as a community manager in 2015, graduated Action’s LEADwell program in 2017, and has been a manager of community services since 2020, where he has demonstrated his ability to lead both team members and communities.

With over 15 years of experience in community management, Catie Contreras has a proven track record of leadership and success across various sectors of property management. She currently serves as Regional Manager of onsite communities, overseeing operations, sales, and marketing in Southern California. Catie's expertise lies in managing large portfolios of high-rise buildings and large-scale properties ensuring optimal operational efficiency. Catie is known for her exceptional time management skills, ability to oversee complex operations, and her commitment to providing excellent service to both clients and residents.

For the past eight years, Angel has worked with Action Property Management in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco markets. Today, Angel provides hospitality services as a quality control liaison for front desks and janitorial services in San Diego. Regular property visits and ensuing reports provide a second set of eyes that the general managers and boards of directors can count on to help internal processes run smoothly, with the expectation of 5-star status. Angel also manages a team of on-call front desk associates that provide back-up coverage, and she assists human resources to obtain and train the best talent in the industry.

John Ramirez is a 20+ year veteran in building engineering. He has completed both air conditioning and mechanical programing certifications and is licensed and certified in HVAC maintenance. John has implemented preventive maintenance programs for properties and educated his employees to become certified building engineers. With Action Property Management since January 2010, John has helped create scopes of work for major reserve projects and construction defect opportunities. Currently, John is the regional manager of engineering services and supports Action’s engineers in Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego.

As Division Vice President of Onsite Management, Candace brings over 20 years of expertise in association management, specializing in high-rise and large-scale communities. She provides executive oversight, driving team development, new business growth, pre-management consulting, and strategic planning. With a focus on optimizing operational efficiencies, she ensures communities run smoothly and effectively. Since launching her career in 2003, Candace has built a proven track record of success, expertly managing luxury high-rises, master-planned communities, and new developments with innovation, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Tad Black has over 20 years of experience in the HOA industry and is thrilled to be part of Action, an industry leader reshaping HOA management. He was previously President of CM Squared & Associates, Inc., a top architectural design, engineering, and construction management firm serving HOAs. Before that, he was Western Regional Director of Field Services for Associa OnCall. His diverse business background includes financial services, retail banking, regional business development, and commercial landscape management. He serves on The Warburton Board for St. Jude, previously spent five years on the CAI-CV Board, and is a public speaker, MC, and presider for various events and organizations.

Christine is a 35+ year seasoned professional in property management known for her niche abilities in blending luxury resident experiences and her disciplined business acumen. Throughout her career she has been responsible for large scale, portfolio, and high-rise condominiums across southern Florida, metropolitan cities such as Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, and now the great state of Texas. Christine's expertise with large scale communities, high rises, developer startups, transitions from developer to HOA, and successfully navigating construction defect suits has solidified her reputation in the industry. During her tenure, Christine has been recognized with industry awards, such as, On-Site Manager of the Year, and High Rise Manager of the Year through CAI.

With a bachelor’s degree in events and hospitality management from International Hotel School Sandton, Ashley has held management positions in multiple five-star hotels. Ashley translates that luxury hotel experience into the service training and oversight support at Action-managed properties. His responsibilities include hospitality training, conducting inspections to produce scorecards based on service and performance, and oversight of Action’s on-call team that supplies fill-in front desk coverage as needed to cover for absences at any building.

Robert’s 30-plus year background includes experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential buildings, as well as commercial construction and project management. At Action, he conducts annual property inspections, producing scorecards and reports for each property. He also coordinates and conducts education meetings, including specialized training on a wide range of engineering subjects. And he assists the team in trouble-shooting complex issues. In addition, Robert oversees engineering teams who fill-in during staff vacancies at buildings, provide service for clients without resources for full-time, engineering staff, and serve as support for larger projects.