Resumes of Key Staff Members

Association Reserves, Inc.

Robert M. Nordlund, PE, RS
President

A registered professional engineer, Mr. Nordlund has been involved in the Community Associations industry since 1982. As President of his own homeowners association, Mr. Nordlund recognized how vital long-term reserve planning was to the health of a common interest development. In 1986 he founded Association Reserves, Inc. and pioneered many widely used reserve funding concepts. He is recognized nationally as an expert on reserve funding issues and has authored numerous articles on the subject. Mr. Nordlund is a past Chairman of CAI's Reserve Professionals Committee, past Chairman of the Association of Professional Reserve Analysts, past President of the Community Association's Institute (CAI) Greater Los Angeles Chapter, and a frequent speaker in industry-sponsored seminars and presentations throughout the United States. He is a 1980 graduate of the University of Washington and a member of the prestigious engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi. Prior to forming Association Reserves, Mr. Nordlund worked as a Lead Engineer at Rockwell International on the Space Shuttle Program.

E-mail: rnordlund@reservestudy.com
 

Cathy Schrader, PE
Director of Administration & Marketing

A registered professional engineer, Ms. Schrader has served since 1986 as the head of our administration and marketing departments. She has extensive experience in all aspects of Community Association operations and oversees all administrative and marketing functions. Ms. Schrader served as Treasurer of her own homeowners association. Prior to joining Association Reserves, Inc., she owned and operated a condominium management company called Custom Services. Ms. Schrader is a 1980 cum laude graduate of Duke University and spent the early part of her engineering career working as a Project Manager on various Energy Programs at Rockwell International.

Kris Barger
Marketing Manager

Kris Barger joined our staff in 1995 with a background in customer service. Kris has the responsibility of shaping our company image in all outside relationships by handling trade organizations, advertising, trade shows, and our newsletter. Kris counsels prospective clients through the choices of services offered, supplying them with the information necessary to make an informed decision. Kris also works with all clients who select our Reserve Study services, seeing to it that all necessary information from the client has been received in order for Association Reserves to begin working on the Reserve Study.

E-mail: KBarger@ReserveStudy.com
 

Christian Colunga, RS
Project Manager

E-mail: CColunga@ReserveStudy.com

Kevin Fink
Project Coordinator

E-mail: KFink@ReserveStudy.com

Michael Fleming, RS
Project Manager

E-mail: MFleming@ReserveStudy.com

Sean Kargari, RS
Senior Project Manager

E-mail: SKargari@ReserveStudy.com

Jeanine Nicholson, RS
Project Manager    

Jeanine joined Association Reserves in 2007 with a Business Administration degree (with a concentration in Finance) from the California Lutheran University. Jeanine arrived at Association Reserves with a background in competitive sports, customer service, and contractural compliance. Jeanine's strong financial and customer relation capabilities are a powerful skill set that complement her ability to distinguish what it means for the job to be done "right".

E-mail: JNicholson@ReserveStudy.com

Naomi Obana, RS
Project Manager

Naomi joined the Association Reserves, San Francisco office in 2008 with bachelor's degrees in both Business/ Economics and Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her prior work experience in finance and client relations provide her with a solid business background, essential in developing effective strategic recommendations while keeping the client's needs a number one priority. On a nice day you can find her on a golf course or at the beach. She also enjoys traveling and has a passion for all types of food.

E-mail: NObana@ReserveStudy.com

Susan Oord, RS
Project Manager

A graduate of the University of Washington, Susan joined Association Reserves in 2008. Her constant attention to detail and dedication to get the job done right gives clients the information they need to make well-informed decisions. Prior to joining Association Reserves, Susan spent 14 years providing valuation services to approximately 5,000 Puget Sound (WA) area properties. The combination of her analytical skills and hands-on Real Estate experience suits her well in her position with Association Reserves.

E-mail: SOord@ReserveStudy.com

Eric Phillipps
Project Manager

Prior to joining Association Reserves, Eric worked for 18 years in the architectural/engineering fields as a drafter/designer, project manager, supervisor & business owner. He has a wide range of experience in residential and commercial design, structural detailing, working with city and county governments, and had Department of Defense clearance to manage conversion of plans & specifications for government aerospace and nuclear facilities. Eric also has experience as a project manager/drafter on multiple building envelope waterproofing projects, which entailed forensic investigation through design/detailing to final construction for single-family housing, condominium, and apartment properties.

E-mail: EPhillipps@ReserveStudy.com

Kelly Russell
Office/Marketing Manager (San Francisco)  

Kelly joined the Association Reserves in September 2007 after graduating from San Francisco State University with a Business Administration degree (with a concentration in Marketing). In her free time Kelly enjoys outdoor water spots and boating by summer and the ski slopes in winter months. Her cheerful personality and delicate touch with clients propelled her into her current position as Office/Marketing Manager for our San Francisco office.

E-mail: KRussell@ReserveStudy.com

Carol Serrano
Office Manager

Carol Serrano has been a member of the ARI staff since 1994. Prior to that time, she worked for a major Southern California developer. As Office Manager, Carol's position requires not only efficiency and strong organizational skills, but impeccable attention to detail in order to keep our operation running smoothly. Carol graduated from California State University Northridge, and lives in Simi Valley with her husband Keith, and their two boys, Kyle and Cody.

E-mail: cserrano@reservestudy.com

Will Shafer, RS
Project Manager

Will joined Association Reserves in 2007 with a Business Administration degree from Arizona State University. He has a strong background in customer service and problem solving. Will also played competitive sports throughout high school, which taught him teamwork and discipline. Will enjoys working with numbers and creating financial plans, helping to provide the client with realistic solutions. He spends his free time with his wife and can be found at the golf course once a week.

E-mail: WShafer@ReserveStudy.com

Mr. Will Simons, RS
Project Manager  

Will joined Association Reserves in 2008. His previous work experience includes time spent in the commercial real estate and insurance industries. An analytical thinker and resourceful problem solver, Will has a great deal of experience working with clients to provide practical and effective solutions. Will studied Leadership Development while completing a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He spends his free time traveling with his wife and enjoying the great outdoors.

E-mail: WSimons@ReserveStudy.com

Stephanie Smith
Office Manager (Washington)  

Stephanie joined Association Reserve in 2006. Her background consists of working in Human Resources, Customer Service, and Office Administration. As the Office Manager, Stephanie works closely with clients to make sure their Reserve Study files contain complete information. She is also involved in the accounting, payroll, and other business functions of the WA office. Her free time is spent with her family: husband Brian and two boys Layne and Kyle.

E-mail: ARWA@ReserveStudy.com

Douglas White, AIA, RS
Project Manager 

Doug has a Masters Degree in architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and is a licensed architect in nine western states. He has over 20 years of architectural experience including multi-family design, repair and renovation, building envelope issues, and reserve study preparation. Multi-family building types include condominiums, senior, and low-income housing facilities. Doug is an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) and the Seattle Building Enclosure Council (SeaBEC).

E-mail: DWhite@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves Arizona

D.J. Vlaming, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves Arizona, LLC

Mr. Vlaming joined our staff in 1996 after receiving his business degree from California State University, Northridge. In his years with Association Reserves, DJ has completed over 1,200 Reserve Studies for properties that range from simple planned unit developments to complex town homes and resorts. In Spring 2003, Mr. Vlaming took on full responsibility of overseeing our regional office in Phoenix, Arizona.

E-mail: djvlaming@reservestudy.com

Association Reserves Colorado

Carmine DeLisio, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves – Colorado, LLC

Carmine joined the Association Reserves team in September 2007,taking over ongoing operation of our existing Colorado office. Carmine brings to our clients 23 years of experience in residential and commercial construction. In addition to his hands-on construction experience, Carmine brings to our Reserve Study clients the customer service, budget, inspection, and scheduling skills gained from the years he served as a Construction Project Manager on single and multi-family residential and commercial facilities (schools, nursing, and recreational).

E-mail: CDeLisio@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves Hawaii

Mike Price, CMCA, AMS, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves Hawaii, LLC

Originally a graduate of Eastern Washington University and with a background in construction management and engineering, Mike managed a townhouse condominium property on the Big Island of Hawaii for 6 years and has served on committees for the master association. While a field representative for Association Reserves in Hawaii beginning in 2004, he has performed Reserve Studies for a wide variety of clients throughout the islands including a 40-story high rise in Honolulu, a residential association on Molokai, a 12,000 Sq Ft corporate-owned home on the Big Island, and commercial properties on Kauai. His blend of site inspection skills, technical skills, and depth of experience allowed Mike to take full responsibility for our Hawaii client base in 2006. His knowledge of association management, construction, and the nuances of life in Hawaii provide our clients with sound financial planning and Aloha service.

Email: MPrice@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves Inland Empire

Jim Nash, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves - Inland Empire, LLC

Mr. Nash is an architect and was the Director of Operations for the corporate office from 1989 to 2009. In Spring 2009 Jim took on the new challenge of launching a regional office to serve the numerous associations in California's large San Bernardino and Riverside County areas. Jim has extensive experience in the Reserve Study industry, having conducted over 1,000 site inspections throughout the United States, often on large, complicated, out-of-state assignments. Jim has widespread construction experience with a variety of facilities, serving residential, commercial, industrial, resort, and recreational interests. He is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University. Prior to joining Association Reserves, Inc., Mr. Nash worked as an architect and city planner for various Southern California cities.

E-mail: JNash@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves Nevada

Ahmed Hann, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves - Nevada, LLC

Ahmed Hann is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a B.S. in Business Management with a Marketing emphasis. He joined Association Reserves in 2005, and as a Project Manager Ahmed completed reserve studies for clients ranging from simple planned unit developments to large-scale developments with over 4,000 units with golf courses and lakes, high rises over 40 stories tall, condominium towers, commercial properties, schools, and resorts. In summer 2007, Ahmed moved to Las Vegas to open and take on full responsibility for overseeing our regional office in Nevada. Supporting his local clients, Ahmed holds a Nevada Reserve Study Specialist license (#13).

E-mail: AHann@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves Orange County

Sean Andersen, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves Orange County, LLC

Mr. Andersen joined the company in 1999 after graduating from California State University Northridge with a degree in Political Science. Sean's hobbies include history and politics, baseball, and football. After demonstrating a successful ability to manage our Northern California clients, in Spring 2003 Sean moved to Huntington Beach, CA to open and take full responsibility for our regional Orange County office.

E-mail: sandersen@reservestudy.com

Association Reserves San Diego

Matthew Swain, RS
President & Co-Owner of Association Reserves San Diego, LLC

Matthew joined Association Reserves in 2005 as a recent Physics graduate from California Lutheran University. This background has given him a wide range of knowledge in mathematics, electronics, and fluid mechanics, which provides significant strengths as he models complex physical and financial change at client properties. In Spring 2008 Matthew moved to San Diego to open a regional office in order to better serve the needs of our growing portfolio of San Diego clients. While in San Diego, Matthew has coordinated major projects for national clients as well as catering to a variety of local residential facilities ranging from 6-unit condominium properties to a number of downtown lofts and high-rises. Matthew also has been recognized as a leading educator of Reserve topics through seminars he has taught at local management firms as well as Masters-level real estate courses through San Diego State University.

E-mail: mswain@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves San Francisco

Derek Eckert, RS, PRA
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves - San Francisco, LLC

Derek joined Association Reserves in June of 2004 with a degree in
Business Management from Cal State University, Northridge. During his tenure with our firm, Derek has traveled nationally to serve residential, resort, and business clients. Derek comes with a valuable background in theme park operations and management. This background of physical, financial, and staffing expertise has honed Derek's ability to work with teams of decision-makers, within budget limitations, to accomplish projects of significant physical importance. In Spring of 2007, Derek took on full responsibility for overseeing our regional office in San Francisco, CA.

E-mail: deckert@ReserveStudy.com

Association Reserves Washington

Jim Talaga, RS
President and Co-Owner of Association Reserves Washington, LLC

Jim is a credentialed Reserve Specialist, former member of the CAI-WA Board of Directors, and current member of their Legislative Action Committee. With more than 20 years of experience in Reserve Study preparation, construction project management and real estate valuation, he is very knowledgeable regarding reserve funding issues and factors unique to the Pacific Northwest. Jim has participated in over 2,000 Reserve Studies representing a wide range of facilities and interests. Mr. Talaga is a frequent author, speaker, and instructor in the Community Associations industry.

E-mail: jtalaga@reservestudy.com

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