CAI Emerging Leaders Under 40
CAI Keystone’s Emerging Leaders Under 40 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders in the chapter.
CAI Keystone’s Emerging Leaders Under 40 celebrates the unique and passionate leadership of talented young leaders in the chapter, gives them a professional boost to increase their impact and recognizes them as the future leaders of the industry.
Inspiring Professional Leaders
Each year our honorees join a growing alumni network of inspiring professional leaders in the world of community associations and receive ongoing opportunities to network, grow professionally, and promote their achievements.
Honorees receive recognition in the annual class of Emerging Leaders Under 40, a $150 scholarship to be used towards CAI Keystone professional development programs, and an invitation to join the chapter Speakers Bureau and present at chapter programs.
The CAI Emerging Leaders Under 40 program is a project of the chapter’s P.U.L.S.E Young Professionals Committee. The 2023 Inaugural Class of Emerging Leaders Under 40 were recognized at the chapter’s E2: Engage & Excel Member Experience Event on International Community Association Managers Day – June 13, 2023. We look forward to welcoming the next class of Emerging Leaders at the annual E2: Engage & Excel Member Experience Event celebrating International Community Association Managers Day.
Emerging Leaders Under 40 Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 Class of Emerging Leaders Under 40 will be open from March 1 to April 15, 2025. Before making a nomination please be sure to thoroughly read and understand the Eligibility Requirements and the Nominations, Qualifications and Judging information below.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a member of the CAI Keystone Chapter at the time of their nomination.
- Must be under 40 years of age as of December 31st in the year of their nomination.
- Must have made significant achievements in their career in the previous year of their nomination.
- Must have substantial involvement in community service outside of the performance of their day-to-day job.
In addition to the above, extra points will be earned in the nomination scoring process for each of the following:
- Nominee is a volunteer with the CAI Keystone Chapter equal to the following number of years:
5+ years - 10 extra points
2-5 years - 5 extra points
1 year - 3 extra points
- Nominee has achieved any CAI professional designation or has earned the Board Leader Certificate. Five points will be awarded for the above. Any member that has earned multiple CAI professional designations will receive 10 extra points.
- Nominees that have attended a minimum of 5 CAI Keystone events in the previous 12 months will receive 5 extra points. Nominees that have attended six or more CAI Keystone events in the previous 12 months will receive 10 extra points.
- Nominees that have successfully recruited at least one new member in the previous calendar year will receive 5 extra points.
- Nominees that have contributed a minimum of one piece of content to the Keystone Chapter in the previous calendar year will receive 5 extra points. Content includes:
A. Magazine Article
B. Blog post
C. Podcast guest
D. Presentation at a CAI Keystone professional development program.
Nominations, Qualifications and Judging
Nominations
- The Nominating period will open March 1st and close April 15th each year.
- Nominees must be individuals, not organizations. Only one individual can be nominated per nomination. Nominations that include more than one individual will be disqualified.
- Individuals can nominate multiple people using separate nominations.
- You do not need to be a member of CAI to make a nomination.
- Self-nominations are encouraged.
- Individuals who were previously nominated but did not win may be nominated again.
- Nominations will only be accepted using the online nominating form on the CAI Keystone website.
- Incomplete nominations will be disqualified.
- Nominations will be judged by an independent group of judges not affiliated with the CAI PULSE Committee. Judges may include three volunteers from the CAI Keystone Board of Directors, two chairs of other CAI Committees chosen by the board or staff and not affiliated with any nominee or member of the CAI PULSE Committee; and/or three members of other CAI Chapters’ young professionals committees.
- Multiple people from the same organization can be nominated. However, with the exception of community association management companies, only one nominee per organization will be selected for inclusion in the class of Emerging Leaders Under 40.
Meet the 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders Under 40
PULSE Power List generously sponsored by
Jhanadean (JD) Berkley
Jhanadean (JD) Berkley is a Portfolio Community Manager with FirstService Residential. Jhanadean first began studying Biology/Pre-med at Spelman College. Working off campus, she began her career in the luxury hospitality industry with the Four Seasons Hotels. After three successful years as a designated trainer, Jhanadean joined FirstService’s High-Rise division. Now in her fifth year in the industry, Jhanadean realizes that her background in both pre-medicine and luxury hospitality work together in her current role. Jhanadean completed the CAM pre-license course (M-100) in Georgia and is pursuing further property management education and certifications in Pennsylvania. Jhanadean is grateful to be recognized as an Emerging Leader Under 40!
Chelsea Brodmerkel, EBP
Chelsea Brodmerkel, EBP’s experience in the community association industry started at Kipcon in 2015. In almost 10 years, she has worked in several other marketing and business development positions within the industry. Through her experience, Chelsea has gained a great deal of understanding on both the management and vendor side of the business. Chelsea has since returned to Kipcon as Marketing Director and is responsible for the firm’s marketing, communication, growth, and social media strategies.
Jillian Gledhill, CMCA, AMS
Jillian Gledhill, CMCA, AMS is a versatile professional with expertise in property management, event coordination, and sports coaching. Currently, she serves as a Community Manager at CAMCO Management and Assistant Varsity Coach at Penncrest High School in Media, PA. Jillian, a member of CAMCO's onboarding and budget teams, also co-chairs CAMCO's Women's Leadership Committee and actively participates in charitable initiatives as a member of CAMCO Cares. She holds a master’s in leadership development from Penn State and CMCA and AMS certifications. Jillian is an active participant in year-round CAI educational and networking events.
Craig Hannum
Craig Hannum attended Pennsylvania State University and obtained a B.S. in Business Management. In 2017, he took over the family construction business and the rest is history! Craig takes pride in building a culture of servant leaders that sets Marsh Creek Contracting apart from the standard construction company. In his free time, Craig enjoys being a husband to his beautiful wife, a father to his daughters and son, playing golf, and mentoring the youth at his church, Brandywine Grace.
Kayla Hernandez, Esq.
Kayla Hernandez, Esq. joined Hoffman Law LLC as an Associate Attorney in 2022. She handles litigation for community associations, including insurance defense matters, board governance issues, and the drafting and amendment of association governing documents. Kayla enjoys working with boards, managers, and other attorneys to deliver excellent service to associations throughout Pennsylvania. Kayla joined PULSE in 2023 and currently serves as the committee’s secretary. In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband and daughters.
Jennifer McLaughlin, CMCA, AMS
Jennifer McLaughlin, CMCA, AMS is an on-site Community Manager at CAMCO Management Company with 18 years of diverse industry experience. She holds both the CMCA and AMS designations and actively contributes to the Keystone Chapter Managers Committee, The CAMCO Customer Service Committee, and the CAMCO Cares Committee. Jennifer is passionate about operations management, web development, and marketing, and she's currently working towards her PCAM designation to further her growth in the industry.
Matthew McMaster
Matthew McMaster currently oversees the business operations of 3 companies within the swimming pool industry, including Bennington Pools, a commercial pool management company providing lifeguards, management and pool renovation services to HOA and Multi-family industry. He focus on providing a high-end product in each line of business by ensuring sustainable growth and strategic operational planning across all companies.
Ciearra Neidigh, CMCA, AMS
Ciearra Neidigh, CMCA, AMS has been a Portfolio Manager with CCR Management, Inc. since 2018, bringing over 15 years of experience in community and property management. Ciearra is an active member of CAI Keystone and has earned her CMCA and AMS designations. When she isn’t providing support to her internal and external clients, she enjoys buying too many plants, gardening, and spending time with her rescue pets.
Jose Romero
Jose Romero is the business development manager with CAI Keystone Diamond Partner Clearview Washing, which specializes in Multi-Family Communities Condo/Townhomes/Apartments/HOA.
Kelly Tetreault
Kelly Tetreault has 7 years of experience working for Eiseman Construction, wearing several hats along the way. From receptionist, to office administrator, to office manager, to bookkeeper, she has participated in almost every aspects of Eiseman’s mission to provide amazing roofing and customer service to communities and homeowners. As a member of the PULSE Committee and 2022 Rookie of the Year nominee, she uses her skills to assist and grow the CAI community. If you see her at an event, she is probably chatting or dancing, two of her favorite things.
Meet the Inaugural Class (2023)
Courtney Dickinson-Mukamuri is a junior partner at Eiseman Construction. Holding the title of Director of Administration and Operations, she focuses on the internal operations of the company as well as the customer service department. She has over 10 years of experience with Eiseman Construction and is an active member of CAI Keystone; holding the Educated Business Partner designation and recently was named the 2022 Chapter Shining Star.
Approachable and trustworthy are the traits ascribed to Gawthrop Greenwood attorney James Doyle when community associations rely on him to guide them through their most significant investments. With an association law practice spanning Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties, James supports condominium and homeowner associations in all legal aspects, including general counsel, contracts and insurance, transition, governing documents, assessment collection, litigation and more. James joined Gawthrop Greenwood following a merger with Landis & Setzler and is among 2.5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania recognized by Super Lawyers. James currently serves on CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee.
Megan Elgard is the Director of Business Development at The Falcon Group. She has over 10 years of experience in the engineering industry and oversees and inspires the continued growth of The Falcon
Group through various marketing endeavors and industries for CT, DC, DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA. She holds the CAI Educated Business Partner Distinction and is the Chair of the Awards Committee for the CAI Keystone Chapter.
Kara Guerra, Marketing and Education Manager at Servpro Team McCabe, is an accomplished professional with expertise in event planning and graphic design. She is actively engaged in various committees, including local Chambers, is Secretary of the CAI Keystone PULSE Committee, and serves on the board of a local town association: PTIA. Kara is certified in Health and Safety, Hoarding Clean Outs, and Crime Scene Cleaning, demonstrating her commitment to personal development and professional excellence.
Sarah Hash is a property manager with Taylor Property Management. Sarah has 6 years of experience, promoted to manager in March 2022. Her background was in the healthcare industry, where she honed her skills in communication, organization, and creative problem-solving. Sarah believes that these skills are essential in order to be productive in any industry, but especially property management. She is looking forward to earning her professional credentials with CAI and is thankful for all of the volunteer and networking opportunities.
Lauren Kissel is a graduate of Drexel University, with over sixteen years of property management experience. Lauren holds the CMCA and AMS designations. She has been with CAMCO Management for five years and is Director with the company, overseeing a portfolio of associations and their respective managers in the city. In addition, Lauren is a member of the Executive Team at CAMCO and serves on various company committees including Women’s Leadership, Charitable Events, and the Budget Team.
Jack Kopko graduated from Penn State in 2019 with a focus in Labor Relations. He started with Roof Maxx and immediately joined Community Associations Institute in 2020. Jack was awarded CAI Keystone’s Rookie of the Year and serves on the chapter’s Business Partners Council and is a CAI Member Ambassador!
Tyler Logar, EIT is a Senior Project Engineer at Joseph B. Callaghan Inc. (JBCI) with 5 years of expertise in building envelope consulting and structural engineering. He graduated from Rowan University in 2018 with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering degree. While at Rowan, Tyler captained the Men's Soccer Team for all 4 years. Holding his FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification and a Level I Thermographer certification, Tyler is a multifaceted professional. As the Chair of the PULSE Committee, he showcases his leadership skills. Outside of work, Tyler loves to travel and spend time with family. Residing in East Greenwich, NJ, Tyler eagerly anticipates the arrival of his first child in late September, alongside his wife and beloved dog, Nova.
Scott Matthews started in the community management business in December of 2018 for FirstService Residential as the Assistant Community Manager of The Country Club of The Poconos South and was promoted to Community Manager of The Glen at Tamiment POA in August of 2020. Community management has been a great fit for Scott as he enjoys helping others and going above and beyond to make a difference in the community. He is extremely grateful for being recognized as an Emerging Leader Under 40!
Cindy Queen is a Director at CAMCO Management and has been in the industry for 5 years. She has extensive experience in event planning, sales, and operations management. Cindy has been a volunteer on CAI committees since she started at CAMCO and has been an active member of the Keystone Chapter in the Conference and Expo Committee, Member Engagement Committee, and is a newly elected Board Member. She holds her CMCA & AMS Designations and is working on all the pre-requisites for obtaining her PCAM. Cindy is looking forward to continuing to grow and make a positive impact in the industry.
Julia Robbins is a Senior Vice President for CAMCO Management Company. She currently holds her CMCA and AMS designations through CAI. Julia also holds a BA in Communications from Temple University. Julia has worked for CAMCO for over five years and manages her own portfolio in addition to providing oversight to multiple Directors and Community Managers. Julia has been in the industry for over 10 years and enjoys the fact that each workday is different.
David Velasco is a dynamic CAI Advocate. He has been a member of various chapters for over 7 years and continues to support business partners and communities throughout the region with advocacy and innovative communication. He has helped businesses across the country gain visibility and clients with the Linkedin Video Webcast Community Association Car Chat, which has been running for over 2 years, with 123 episodes and counting. David is also known as the broker that makes insurance not boring and as the Keanu Reeves of insurance. If you want to know what that means, don’t hesitate to ask him!
Michael Vennitti, the dedicated Owner and Co-founder of Fresh Foam, is revolutionizing the Community Association Industry with his unique cleaning services. His business stands out for its exceptional service and impressive results, simplifying property maintenance with innovative, recurring service systems. Michael's commitment to the industry is evident through his four-year tenure on the Business Partners Council, where he currently serves as Chair. Emphasizing work-life balance and excellence, and fortified by an EBP and multiple IICRC certifications, Michael's influence in the industry is substantial and growing.
Josephine Lee Wolf is an associate attorney with the law firm of Clemons, Richter & Reiss. She specializes in community and condominium association law, and has experience with assessment collection, document interpretation and amendments, covenants enforcement, transition issues, contract review and disputes, and associated litigation.
