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olorado is a great place to call
home, and now more than
ever, so are homeowner asso-
ciation communities. More
people continue to move from
single-family homes into multifam-
ily units. There are now more than
300,000 community associations
housing 60 million Americans. A
community association protecting
the interests of homeowners must
function as a business, a governance
structure and a community.
If you own or manage resident-
owned multifamily properties, Com-
munity Association Institute-Rocky
Mountain Chapter continues to be a
leading resource dedicated to foster-
ing vibrant, responsive and compe-
tent community associations. CAI-
RMC is one of 60 national and inter-
national chapters, and one of two
CAI chapters in Colorado. The other
is CAI-Southern Colorado. Everything
we do as a nonprofit association is
designed to foster education, net-
working and advocacy.
This year is going to be an exciting
and pivotal year for HOAs. Some of
the topics that will take top-billing
include upcoming manager licensing
and addressing construction defect
laws. CAI is working closely with the
state Legislature and regulatory agen-
cies to make sure homeowner inter-
ests are represented in the process
of new statutes drafted and signed
into law. There will no doubt be some
additional concerns raised about the
use of marijuana. CAI will be sharing
updates and opinions from leading
experts throughout the year as these
matters unfold.
As we kickoff this new year, CAI-
RMC is pleased to welcome incoming
Board President Carmen Stefu. Stefu
is a principal at 4 Seasons Manage-
ment Group and brings a wealth of
industry experience and a dynamic
spirit. She is well placed among
many management professionals
who work vigorously on the organi-
zation’s behalf.
CAI-RMC offers a variety of pro-
grams and opportunities for HOA
residents, board members and com-
munity managers as well as for
member business partners. We invite
you to participate and spread the
word about the benefits of the educa-
tion and networking that is designed
to improve community living.
Additionally, CAI-RMC provides
the designation of HOA of the year
and HOA manager of the year. If you
believe your community or man-
ager is worthy of recognition, don’t
hesitate to get in touch about entry
details. Also, CAI-RMC publishes
Common Interests magazine 11
times per year for CAI-RMC mem-
bers.
a community, and we invite you to be
part of ours.
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he International Facility Man-
agement Association was
founded in 1980 to support the
growing educational, informa-
tional and networking needs
of facility management professionals.
Today, IFMA represents more than
24,000 members in 96 countries and
133 regional chapters. The association
represents, supports and unites the
largest community of facility man-
agement practitioners, consultants,
educators, students, and product and
service providers in the industry.
IFMA’s mission is to advance the
facility management profession by
providing exceptional services, prod-
ucts, resources and opportunities. The
association:
• Certifies facility managers through
three globally recognized credentialing
programs;
• Produces informative and well-
respected annual facility management
learning events;
• Conducts research that strength-
ens the knowledge and skills of facility
management professionals;
• Provides a wide range of educa-
tional courses, from entry-level to
senior management programs; and
• Connects the global facility man-
agement community online and in
person.
Searching for facility management
answers on your own can be time-
consuming, mind-numbing and costly.
After trying to singlehandedly face
facility challenges, many join IFMA
and recognize the benefits of profes-
sional resources and community sup-
port.
What is Facility Management?
Facility management is a profession
that encompasses multiple disciplines
to ensure functionality of the built
environment by integrating people,
place, process and technology.
The profession’s core competencies
represent the areas of responsibility
for which facility management over-
sees:
• Communication;
• Emergency preparedness and busi-
ness continuity;
• Environmental stewardship and
sustainability;
• Finance and business;
• Human factors;
• Leadership and strategy;
• Operations and maintenance;
• Project management;
• Quality;
• Real estate and property manage-
ment; and
• Technology.
2015 IFMAWorld Workplace
This year the Denver chapter will
host IFMA’sWorldWorkplace 2015
Conference & Expo. The event is
designed for managers searching for
answers to facility challenges. Expand-
ing on the same resources and sup-
port that members have access to
year-round through IFMA local chap-
ters and council, the organized yearly
event creates a single, comprehensive
learning and networking event.
Held Oct. 7-9 at the Colorado Con-
vention Center in Denver, the event
highlights the latest best practices and
forward-thinking business strategies
and workplace solutions.
WorldWorkplace is not only the
association’s annual conference, it’s
also the preeminent professional
development event for facility man-
agement.
Designed to help attendees improve
facility performance, profitability
and efficiency, education is the cor-
nerstone of the event. Each session
is hand-selected by a committee of
knowledgeable practitioners, partners
and IFMA staff to ensure the value and
relevance of the content presented.
Last year’s conference welcomed
more than 4,000 attendees represent-
ing 2,000 companies from around
the world. In addition to highly rated
education, a number of fun and infor-
mative networking activities allow
managers to meet new people, recon-
nect with colleagues, build a valuable
contact list and enjoy the host city.
Some topics that will be covered
include learning how to do more
with less, making the most of exist-
ing buildings, boosting revenue, and
improving the efficiency of operations,
employees and the business itself. In
addition, industry experts, business
leaders and respected educators will
share proven methods for balancing
practical strategies with creative solu-
tions. Facility managers and other
workplace professionals can exchange
best practices and share ideas for
meeting increasing demands.
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Associations
President:
CarolynVisalli, JLL.
Visalli has over 10 years facilities
and project management experi-
ence in the public and private
sectors. Visalli has a degree in
facilities management from Colo-
rado State University-Pueblo and
a master’s degree in project man-
agement from Colorado Technical
University.
Vice President:
Darin Rose, Kiewit.
Rose brings over 20 years of expe-
rience in management and facili-
ties with nonprofit, construction
and retail banking organizations.
Treasurer:
Brent Bean, Visa.
Bean works for Visa as senior
director of corporate real estate
and facility operations,West-
ern North America. His primary
responsibilities are lease manage-
ment and facility operations.
Secretary:
Lorie Libby, Universal
Protection Service.
Libby has been an active member
of Denver IFMA since 2007. Libby
is a division manager for Univer-
sal Protection Service.
Past President:
Byron Edwards,
Western Area Power Administra-
tion.
Edwards is the facility manager
for Western Area Power Adminis-
tration, a division of U.S. Depart-
ment of Energy. Edwards has
been a member of IFMA since
early 2005, and just concluded his
term as president.
• Lunch and Learns: Held monthly
around various topics
• Essentials of Community Asso-
ciation Volunteer Leadership: In-
depth daylong course designed to
assist new community volunteers
• Advanced Learning Leader-
ship Series: Educational programs
designed to further education for
community volunteers
• HOA Council Roundtables:
Located in various municipalities to
facilitate dialog and answer ques-
tions
• Professional Management Devel-
opment Training: Supports manag-
ers in career development
• CAI Spring Conference and
Trade Show: A full-day event in May
offering educational programs and
access to business partners who
focus on serving HOA communities
• CAI Mountain Conference and
Trade Show: Held in October and
brings together professionals and
business partners from the Front
Range and mountain communities
• CAI-RMC Annual Meeting and
Fall Conference: Half-day event held
in November
Educational and networking opportunities
2015 IFMA Officers
The following are winners
of the Community Association
Institute-Rocky Mountain Chap-
ter’s Annual Homeowners Asso-
ciation of the Year.
Condominium Community
of the Year
Name: Saddle Ridge
Condominiums
Management: ACM
Master Planned Community
of the Year
Name: River Valley Ranch
Association
Age-Restricted Community
of the Year
Name: Heritage Eagle Bend
Management: OB Sports
Best HOA Comeback of the Year
Name: Blue Sky Condominiums
Management: Hammersmith
Management
2014 award winners
of HOA of the Year
