Contributing Writers
Alexis Ducich, Esq. condominium and homeowner associations with enforcing their governing documents and recovering unpaid assessments and fines. Prior to joining
foreclosures in this issue.
Paul Grucza, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
contributes the article, “Board Bullying” in this issue. Paul is the Director of Education and Client Engagement for CWD Group, Inc., in Seattle. He can be reached at
paul@cwdgroup.com.
Catherine Kuhn, CPA
manages the Bellevue office of Cagianut & Company, CPA, which is devoted Associations in Washington. Prior to joining Cagianut & Company in 2006, Cathy was a partner in a large Bellevue CPA firm and served clients in
various industries for 20 years. Cathy writes articles and teaches classes for WSCAI. Her
Karen McDonald, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
is a Project Manager at Association Reserves of WA. A former association manager, 2018 marks Karen’s 18th year in the community association industry where she now helps bridge the gap between associations and their reserve studies. Karen is President Elect for the WSCAI Chapter and
serves as liaison to the Communications Committee. Outside of the office, she enjoys gardening and traveling. She brings us the article, “We Have Minimal Assets: Do We Need a Reserve Study?”
Patrick McDonald, Esq.
is a partner at Pody & McDonald, PLLC. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Portland and cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law. He focuses his practice on representing community associations as general counsel and in collection matters. He is a frequent presenter at
community association industry events and authors articles pertaining to community association law. He currently serves on the WSCAI Business Partners Committee. His article discusses corporate status.
Joy Steele, CMCA
gives us tips for running an association board meeting in this issue. Joy is a Community Manager at Trestle Community Management. A devoted community volunteer for over a decade, she has also served her condo association for 7+ years, both on the board and on various committees. A
member of the both the SPJ and the NSNC, Joy is a columnist and contributor to the South King Media group, and various online and print periodicals. She currently resides in Des Moines with her husband Dan and their two rescue dogs.
Ferdinand Boyce
19101 36th Avenue W., Ste. 205, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Chapter Executive Director
Michelle Leary Chapter Lobbyist Kathryn Hedrick Layout & Design Jane Rial Rial Marketing Communications
2018 WSCAI Board of Directors President
Alicia Graham, CMCA, AMS, PCAM CWD Group, Inc., AAMC
President-Elect
Karen McDonald, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Association Reserves WA, LLC
Vice President
Tony Rafel, Esq. Rafel Law Group PLLC
Secretary
Jeannie Howell, CMCA, AMS Agynbyte LLC
Treasurer
Amy Clements, CIRMS, ARM Community Association Underwriters 800.228.1930
Directors Royal Crest Condominium
Jackie Davis Fischer Restoration & Fischer Plumbing 206.499.8099
Linda Hanson Hawthorne Hill Condominium
Chelsea Webster, CMCA, PCAM SUHRCO Residential Properties LLC 425. 455.0900
Committee Chairs CA Day Communications Education LAC Patrick McDonald, Esq.
Dianna Kaspar, CIC, CIRMS Jackie Davis
Robert Guyott, Jr., CMCA
Community Outreach Shane Lewis, CMCA, AMS Jackie Roethel
Lynn Logan, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Dennis Boyd
Theresa Torgesen, Esq.
Beth Schwartz, CMCA, AMS
Made for Managers Day Paul Grucza, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Managers Only Meetings Nicole Lemons, CMCA Membership
Bryce Kennedy Social Events
Jeremy Stilwell, Esq. Toni Hahn, CMCA
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