Community Associations Institute Introduces Dawn M. Bauman, CAE as Its Next Chief Executive Officer
CAI Board of Trustees CEO Search Taskforce Update
The selection of a CEO is one of the most critical roles the Board of Trustees plays in CAI’s governance. As such, the board feels it is paramount to do due diligence to ensure the organization’s health and wellness going forward.
A task force to oversee the CEO selection process has been selected. The seven-member team reports to the Board of Trustees and is being led by CAI Past President Greg Smith, CMCA, AMS, PCAM.
The CEO Search Task Force is made up of current and former members of the board. It includes:
- Chair — Greg Smith, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Associa
- Staci M. Gelfound, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — WPM Real Estate Management
- Michael Johnson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — HOALiving
- Jessica M. Knutsen, CIRMS — USI Insurance Services
- Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCAL — Richardson|Ober
- Lucy Robertson — Artavia HOA
- Jessica Towles-Gottschalk, AMS, PCAM — Sterling Ranch Community Authority Board
CAI has also retained a global executive search firm based in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience in the nonprofit arena to direct the search. They will lead efforts and establish a position profile to share with interested candidates.