Two CMA Managers Make the Cut for Manager of the Year

Two CMA association managers have earned the distinction of placing in the Top Ten finalists for the Community Association Manager of the Year. The annual award is sponsored by Association Reserve and other service providers to community associations. Winners are recognized at the national Industry conference of the Community Association Institute.

Alice McKee

Alice McKee, previously a CMA association manager in its Allen Region, placed in the top echelon for Portfolio Managers. In other career accomplishments, she recently earned the PCAM professional designation, the highest certification in the community association industry. She was recently promoted to assume the role of on-site manager of Heritage Lakes Community Association in Frisco.  Ali joined CMA in 2007.

Michael Lesku came to CMA in 2007 to serve as a Portfolio Manager in the Allen region before being promoted to On-site Manager of Stonebridge Ranch Community Association.  The master planned community of more than 9,000 homes in McKinney has seen the association budget increase to more $7 million in 2015. He placed as a top ten finalist among On-site Managers nationally.Mike also recently was awarded the PCAM certification.  (See the related article on PCAM designees)

Finalists for Manager of the Year are selected from nomination essays and recommendations from clients, supervisors and others with whom they serve professionally.

Michael Lesku

“Mike brings a wealth of experience to Stonebridge Ranch Community Association, and I have been frequently amazed at the encyclopedic knowledge he has of all areas of association management and leadership,” said Richard Macfee, Treasurer on the Board of Directors, in his recommendation.   “He is a trusted resource for the board and is a major reason that the board has functioned as smoothly and efficiently over the past 7 years that I have been on the board. The consummate professional, he is meticulous in his research and attention to detail in planning and budget skills.”

Lisa Swan, Board Treasurer of Parker Lakes Estates HOA wrote:  “Alice has done an exemplary job as the manager of Parker Lakes Estates HOA and has surpassed the knowledge, experience and customer service that I have experienced (previously).” 

“Alice has a very positive, optimistic and professional approach to all of her communications, which helps the board resolve homeowner issues quickly and efficiently.  She has exceeded my expectations of a property manager,” said Swan.