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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


The Community Associations Journal is published monthly as an educational service by the Washington State Chapter of the  of the authors and may not always be consistent with information provided by CAI. The Washington State Chapter does not warrant the accuracy of any information contained or endorse any product or service advertised in the Journal. Comments, inquiries and manuscripts are welcome. Please address all correspondence to: Journal Editor, 19101 36th Avenue W., Ste. 205, Lynnwood, WA 98036, or call 425.778.6378. No submissions can be returned         material and where otherwise noted, all material ©2018. The Washington State Chapter, Community Associations Institute.         display or classified advertising information, call 425.778.6378 or email info@wscai.org


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