Leadership: Executive Leadership

Deana joined Community Management Associates (CMA) in 2019, bringing a passion for helping people and fostering strong communities. She began her career in the Community Association Industry as an Administrative Assistant, where she quickly gained insight into association management and the importance of building strong relationships with homeowners and board members. Over the years, she advanced through roles as Assistant Manager, Portfolio Manager, and Onsite Manager at a high-rise property, gaining extensive experience in property operations, financial oversight, and vendor management.

As a Senior Onsite Bridge Manager, Deana played a key role in bridging the gap between CMA and board members, ensuring smooth communication and a strong working relationship. She specialized in transitioning properties to new managers, training them, and setting them up for success. Her dedication to both CMA and the associations she served helped create a seamless operational experience for boards, managers, and homeowners.

In 2025, Deana transitioned into her current role as Onsite Operational Division Manager, where she continues to mentor, train, and support onsite teams, ensuring they have the tools and guidance needed to manage their communities effectively.

A Georgia native, Deana spent five years living in Europe, which fueled her love for traveling and experiencing new cultures. She also enjoys exploring new restaurants, spending time with her son, and outdoor adventures. She is deeply involved in Passion City Church, where she finds joy in her faith and community. Whether in her professional or personal life, Deana is driven by a genuine desire to help others, build meaningful relationships, and create positive change.

Passionate about achieving goals and driving team success, Deksha believes in the transformative power of collaboration. With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and the last 5 years dedicated to HOA management, she brings a unique blend of service excellence, operational insight, and community focused leadership.

Deksha’s strong leadership skills enable her to inspire and guide others, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Approachable, driven, and confident, she embraces challenges with enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence. Deksha is dedicated to motivating teams to unlock their full potential—working together to achieve meaningful, lasting success

Elysia graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She started in the industry in 2008 working for her mother’s property management company, Working Solutions Inc. She obtained her Community Association Management license in 2009, eventually becoming CEO of Working Solutions! In May 2016, she merged that firm with CMA. Elysia started working at CMA as a Portfolio Community Association Manager and was promoted to Division Manager in January 2023 where she is using her experience to guide and lead the next generation of successful Community Association Managers.

Elysia is originally from New Jersey but for the last 20 years she has called Georgia her home. She has two daughters, Averi and Maddie, and a dog named Dunkin. She enjoys traveling to new places and wants to travel even more in the years to come.

Lindsey joined CMA in July 2016 as an Administrative Assistant after moving from Virginia to Georgia. She quickly learned about the Community Association Industry and how to assist Community Association Managers with their tasks. In January 2017, she became the Administrative Assistant to Dennis F. Hoffman. In September 2018, Lindsay passed her state CAM test and received her CAM license. She was promoted to Community Association Manager at CMA in January 2019.

Lindsay graduated from Meredith College in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Political Science. In 2022, she was recognized in Marquis Who’s Who of America.

Lindsay resides in Douglasville, Georgia, with her husband, Billy, and their two cats, Sapphire and Julius. In her free time, she enjoys working on cars, going to the mountains, staying active, spending time with friends and family, and indulging in all things girly and pink.

Jennie assumed the Division Manager position for the newly acquired Fairhope, Alabama CMA location on August 1, 2022.  She has served as a portfolio manager, community liaison, and an onsite manager.  Her prior experience is over 15 years of multifamily property management.  Jennie began her career in the Nashville area working for Trammell Crow Residential.  She spent over 30 years in Franklin (a southern Nashville suburb) and attended Middle Tennessee State University earning a bachelor degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing.  Jennie’s dedication to the industry continues through her Community Association Institute membership.  She is excited to share her passion for exceptional customer service and conflict resolution with her team. 

Julie joined CMA in 2020 with a portfolio of 6 properties and has managed up to 9 at any given time. With 11+ years of experience as a CAM and a Florida Real Estate License,. Before working in Real Estate, Julie spent 14 years in the hospitality industry. In her free time, Julie enjoys outdoor activities, especially those related to water. She loves kayaking, hiking, and exploring nature. Julie also has a passion for traveling and is always planning her next big adventure!

Kristle joined CMA in 2007 as an administrative assistant. Within her first year at CMA, she obtained her Community Association Manager license with the Georgia Real Estate Commission. Following that she was an onsite manager at a community in Decatur and then later became a portfolio manager at CMA where she maintained a portfolio of properties in the North Atlanta area. In 2021, Kristle was promoted to the Division Manager role. Kristle has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from DePaul University in Chicago. She has lived in various states, Texas, Montana, Illinois and South Carolina before moving to Georgia in 2006. She enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, traveling and cooking.

Marc joined CMA as a Portfolio Manager in 2012 after a successful career as a Facility Manager in the automotive industry, was promoted to Division Manager in early 2017, and leads a team of ten Community Association Managers. He has an Associate’s Degree in Business Management from Gwinnett Technical College and has earned the prestigious Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) and Association Management Specialist (AMS) designations. He is a proud husband, father, and an avid New York sports fan.

Nia Terry-Childs is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, graduating from Benjamin E. Mays High School and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.

Nia’s career has always centered around customer service, first as an intern at Bloomingdales in New York City and then in a management training program with Neiman Marcus in Atlanta. There, Nia’s customer service and management skills were refined, and she was quickly promoted to department manager, making her the youngest manager in the store. After several years, Nia moved to Saks Fifth Avenue as the assistant Fashion Director where her love of fashion and events evolved, providing her an opportunity to plan and manage several high-end designer events. This would open the door to Nia starting her own event design company, Nia Terry Events, where she planned weddings and corporate events.

A chance opportunity from one of Nia’s clients brought her to CMA, as an on-site Condo manager. After several years, she moved to portfolio management where she continued to develop her customer service and management skills, building relationships with her boards, communities, and vendors. After managing associations for more than 15 years, Nia is currently serving as a portfolio division manager, where she utilizes her skills in customer service and community association management to help other managers thrive.

Nia is a member of Community Associations Institute (CAI) and is dedicated to continuing her education in association management.

Outside of the office, Nia enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She has a love for wellness and finds delight in yoga, meditation, and long walks along many of Atlanta’s trails.

 

Stephanie joined CMA in 2018 as a portfolio manager. She was promoted to Division Manager of the Birmingham market in 2022. Her background in property management started in 2009 when she worked in the multi-family community management sector. Seven years later, she made the change to association management. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in marketing from Kennesaw State University. Stephanie has a lot of knowledge and experience in dealing with vendor relations and customer service!