TABLE OF CONTENTS


2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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A Letter from CAI Leadership — Cheryl Murphy, CAI-IL Executive Director


List of Advertisers


Able To Leap Tall Buildings, But Must Be Kept in Compliance — Craig Zomchek ILAC – Legislative Advocacy: Know Your Legislator


Member Spotlight


Energy Heroes: Carbon Reduction through Energy Savings with Zero Debt or Investment — Fritz Kreiss


2023 Committee Chairs Yearbook


Finding CPA Heroes to Improve Your Association — Myles Philipp Professional Designation Recognition


Maintenance Hero to Many Associations — Matt Liberacki ILAC – Fundraiser in St. Charles


2023 Winter Gala


Elevating Your Association. Unveiling Heroes in Community Association Management — Simon Fox


Industry News CAI’s 2023 Award Winners!


Midnight Symphony of Plumbing Heroics — Vanessa Martinez


Providing Heroes for Your Community — Joshua Mailey


Deluxe Classified Advertising


The Heroic Impact of Scavenger Services on Community Associations — Pete Tameling


President Brittany Kojzarek, CMCA, AMS, PCAM


President-Elect Kathy Kahl, CIRMS, EBP


Vice President Carlo Caprio, CMCA Treasurer


Steven Silberman Secretary


Carrie Surratt, CMCA, AMS, PCAM


Immediate Past-President Michele DuBois, EBP


Directors Nikki Ledwell, CMCA, AMS Karen Pontoriero, CMCA, AMS John Schaller, DCAL Elizabeth Thompson, EBP


Executive Director Cheryl Murphy


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