Concerning CAMs: Recent Episodes
Kevin
A podcast series for Community Association Managers (CAMs) and others, such as association board members, who are interested in contemporary issues related to HOA and condo association management.
In this episode we join Rayne McGreevy, CAM who is with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a Director and CIRA Co-Practice Leader. In this episode she guides listeners through the various aspects of using financial statements.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Rayne M. McGreevy, CAM
Director, CIRA Co-Practice Leader
Phone : 239-433-1002
Email: RayneM@stroemercpa.com
Web: http://www.stroemercpa.com
The episode is a discussion of things that CAMs and board members should consider when it comes to serving alcohol, food and beverages at association or BYOB events.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Richard D. DeBoest II, Esq.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross
Attorneys and Professional Counsel
Web: http://www.gadclaw.com
Phone: 239-331-5100
In this episode we sit with Jack Reynolds who is responsible for business development with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal. Topics include use of annual inspection, maintenance programs and the best strategies to employ to keep your roof healthy so it doesn't fail prematurely.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Jack Reynolds
Business Development, Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal
Email: jack@arsmfl.com
Phone: 239-887-2034
Web: http://www.advancedroofingandsheetmetal.com
In this episode we join Hope Cadunzi with Stroemer & Company. Hope, a licensed CAM, and is a bookkeeper with Stroemer. During this podcast Hope explains how to organize budgeting with boards. Reserve studies and other relevant aspects of budgeting are discussed during this podcast.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Hope E. Cadunzi, CAM, Bookkeeper with Stroemer & Company
Email: HopeC@stroemerCPA.com
Phone: 239-433-1002
Web: http://www.stroemercpa.com
In this episode we sit with Rayne McGreevy, CAM who is with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a Director and CIRA Co-Practice Leader. The focus of the topic for this podcast is Budget and Cash Flows. Rayne guides listeners through the various nuances associated with the budget and cash flow process.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Rayne M. McGreevy, CAM
Director, CIRA Co-Practice Leader
Phone : 239-433-1002
Email: RayneM@stroemercpa.com
Web: http://www.stroemercpa.com
Today we joined Spencer Hennings, Esq. , Florida's Condominium Ombudsman. Spencer was appointed by Governor DeSantis to his role in July 2020. Our conversation today is an overview of the services provided by the office of Ombudsman Hennings. Highlights of today's podcast include:
- Election monitoring;
- Recommending legislation to the legislature and Governor's office;
- Dispute resolution and more...
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Spencer E. Hennings, Esq.
Florida's Condominium Ombudsman
Office of the Condominium Ombudsman
Phone: 954-202-3234
Email: ombudsman@myfloridalicense.com
Facebook: Office of the Florida Condominium Ombudsman
Web: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/condominiums-and-cooperatives/condominium-ombudsman/
In this episode we join Marc Whitfield, CPA, CFST, Mtax, who works with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a CPA and Tax Practice Leader. In this episode he guides listeners through the various aspects of taxation as it relates to Common Interest Realty Associations (CIRAs).
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Marc S. Whitfield, CPA, CFST, Mtax
Tax Practice Leader
Phone : 239-433-1002
Email: MarcW@stroemercpa.com
Web: http://www.stroemercpa.com
In this episode we join Rayne McGreevy, CAM who is with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a Director and CIRA Co-Practice Leader. In this episode Rayne reviews the Florida Statute requirements related to reserves and highlights what Boards and CAMs should not do when working with reserve funds.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Rayne M. McGreevy, CAM
Director, CIRA Co-Practice Leader
Phone : 239-433-1002
Email: RayneM@stroemercpa.com
Web: http://www.stroemercpa.com
In this episode we sit with Jack Reynolds who is responsible for business development with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal. Topics include checking references, verifying and communicating the scope of work, necessity of performance bonds, safety record, insurance verification, retaining funds until the project is complete and permitting/inspection of the project.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Jack Reynolds
Business Development, Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal
Email: jack@arsmfl.com
Phone: 239-887-2034
Web: http://www.advancedroofingandsheetmetal.com
In this episode we sit with Dave Engle with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal's AC Division to discuss HVAC Equipment. Topics include outdated refrigerant (R-22) and the newer (R-410A) refrigerant. Also a review of the benefits of the newer systems on the market today.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Dave Engel, Manager, Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal AC Division
Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal AC Division
Email: david.engel@arsmfl.com
Phone: 239-202-7320
In this episode we sit with Dave Engle with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal's AC Division to discuss AC Maintenance. The focus is on maintenance strategies to extend the life of HVAC systems.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Dave Engel, Manager, Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal AC Division
Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal AC Division
Email: david.engel@arsmfl.com
Phone: 239-202-7320
Unit Owner Versus Association: What is Covered, What is Not
In this episode we sit down with Jeff Sanders, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance to discuss what is and isn’t covered by your association Property policy, and who’s policy (the Association’s or the unit owner’s) policy is responsible for certain property in an insurable event.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Jeff Sanders, Client Advisor
Gulfshore Insurance
Email: JSanders@gulfshoreinsurance.com
Web: http://www.GulfshoreInsurance.com
Direct: 239.430.7532
In this episode we join Dusty Fontaine who is responsible for Irrigation Business Development with Greenscapes SW Florida. With 47 years of experience working with irrigation systems he sheds light on what we need to know about irrigation systems. Dusty shares the transitions in the industry and what associations need to plan for to keep their systems operating efficiently. Dusty enlightens us regarding how technology has improved the efficiency of irrigation systems.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Dusty Fontaine
Business Development, Greenscapes SW Florida
Web: https://www.greenscapesfl.com/
Office: 239-643-4471
Most Notorious Pests in the Landscape
In this episode we join Linda Ray Nelson, President of Greenscapes SW Florida for a conversation about pests that CAMs and Board members should be aware in Association properties. Linda Nelson shares strategies to employ to deal with pests which are not always bad as we learn in this podcast. She also shares how certain plants may inhibit pests on a property.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Linda Rae Nelson
President, Greenscapes SW Florida
Web: https://www.greenscapesfl.com/
Office: 239-643-4471
Email: lnelson@greenscapesfl.com
In this episode we sit with two industry veterans, guest host, Dr. Beth Hagan and Mr. Mark Benson, who discuss the changes that have taken place in community association management through the decades.
Dr. Beth Hagan, M.Ed., MBA and Ph.D., has more than twenty-five years’ experience in developing and delivering educational programs for literally thousands of community association board members and managers throughout Florida. She created CAMP, the Community Association Managers Program; CAOF, the Community Association Officers Forum; CEUs for CAMS and distance education classes for CAMs and board members through the company she recently sold, Education Pathways.
Mr. Mark Benson has more than forty years' experience in community association management. He is the previous owner of an accredited association management company; one of the first CAMs to be licensed in the State of Florida; a legislative consultant; educator and expert witness in matters that relate to association management. He served as a member of the 2008 Florida House Select Committee on Condominium and Homeowner Association Governance drafting legislative changes to the Florida Condominium Act, Chapter 718 of the Florida Statues. He is currently an active county court mediator in association disputes.
Episode Notes:
Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest Host: Beth Hagan, M.Ed., MBA , Ph.D.
Founder and Past Owner, Education Pathways
Email: bhagan7@aol.com
Guest: Mark Benson, CAM
Email: Mark@MarkRBenson.com
In this episode we join Hope Cadunzi with Stroemer & Company. Hope works with Stroemer as a bookkeeper and walks listeners through the various aspects of dealing with accounting financials.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@EducationPathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Hope E. Cadunzi, CAM, Bookkeeper with Stroemer & Company
Email: HopeC@stroemerCPA.com
Phone: 239-433-1002
Web: http://www.stroemercpa.com
In this episode we sit with Dave Engle with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal's AC Division to discuss relevant technology that can be implemented in AC systems. We explore Wi-Fi thermostats, UV lighting for sanitation and more.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Dave Engel, Manager, Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal AC Division
Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal AC Division
Email: david.engel@arsmfl.com
Phone: 239-202-7320
In this episode we sit with Jack Reynolds who is responsible for business development with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal. We discuss various roofing systems, roof warranties, how to extend them and the difference between a contractor's warranty and those of the manufacturer.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Jack Reynolds
Business Development, Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal
Email: jack@arsmfl.com
Phone: 239-887-2034
Web: http://www.advancedroofingandsheetmetal.com
CAMs play an important role in helping board members to comply with the statutes. This episode is full of suggestions that will help CAMs when they are working with HOA and Condo boards.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Steven J. Adamczyk, Esq.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross
Attorneys and Professional Counsel
Web: http://www.gadclaw.com
Phone: 239-331-5100
In these challenging times, now more than ever, we find members who are stressed in our condo and HOA communities. This episode explores things CAMs and board members need to consider in responding to hostile residents.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Steven J. Adamczyk, Esq.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross
Attorneys and Professional Counsel
Web: http://www.gadclaw.com
Phone: 239-331-5100
This episode will highlight for CAMs and board members what they need to consider with regard to fining; and the procedures to follow to avoid difficult circumstances with condo and association residents.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Steven J. Adamczyk, Esq.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross
Attorneys and Professional Counsel
Web: http://www.gadclaw.com
Phone: 239-331-5100
In this episode we sit down with Jeff Sanders, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance to discuss some of the standard policy exclusions as well as carrier specific exclusions that association managers and board members may not be aware of. We also discuss whether or not association insurance policies provide coverage for COVID-19.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Jeff Sanders, Client Advisor
Gulfshore Insurance
Email: JSanders@gulfshoreinsurance.com
Web: http://www.GulfshoreInsurance.com
Direct: 239.430.7532
This episode will help you understand the role of the association’s insurance policy when addressing water damage claims. We sit down with Greg Havemeier and Cheryl Roberts of Gulfshore Insurance, who covers the difference between flood and water damage and who is responsible. Greg and Cheryl cover how to file a claim and the importance of having a claims advocate.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Greg Havemeier, Senior Vice President and Partner, &
Cheryl Roberts, Claims Supervisor
Gulfshore Insurance
Email: ghavemeier@gulfshoreinsurance.com
Web: http://www.GulfshoreInsurance.com
Direct: 239.435.7106
**In this episode, we chat with Joe Thompson, Partner, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance, about how an association can best mitigate the risks associated with vendors who work on association property.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer**: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Joe Thompson, Partner, Client Advisor
Gulfshore Insurance
Email: jthompson@gulfshoreinsurance.com
Web: http://www.GulfshoreInsurance.com
Direct: 239.435.7140
For many associations, insurance premiums are the largest overhead cost, so it’s very important to accurately forecast any changes. In this episode, we sit down with Greg Havemeier of Gulfshore Insurance to review current market trends that may impact insurance renewal premiums and the association’s budget.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Greg Havemeier, Senior Vice President & Partner
Gulfshore Insurance
Email: ghavemeier@gulfshoreinsurance.com
Web: http://www.GulfshoreInsurance.com
Direct: 239.435.7106
**In this episode, we chat with Joe Thompson, Partner, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance, about how an association should approach selecting an insurance agent, or their “Agent-of-Record,” and why choosing the right agent really matters.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer**: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Joe Thompson, Partner, Client Advisor
Gulfshore Insurance
Email: jthompson@gulfshoreinsurance.com
Web: http://www.GulfshoreInsurance.com
Direct: 239.435.7140
This episode explores the Florida statue as it relates to emotional support animals. In addition, the episode explores the Fair Housing Act, service animals and support animals. Boards members and CAMs will understand what they need to know when addressing issues related to emotional support animals.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Richard D. DeBoest II, Esq.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross
Attorneys and Professional Counsel
Web: http://www.gadclaw.com
Phone: 239-331-5100
The episode explores what CAMs and board members should be aware of when it comes to gambling on association property.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Richard D. DeBoest II, Esq.
Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest, & Cross
Attorneys and Professional Counsel
Web: http://www.gadclaw.com
Phone: 239-331-5100
Investing In Our Trees
This episode explores trees in SW Florida and how a maintenance program helps to keep trees safe. Five take-aways from the episode include:
1. Reduce the risk of failure of the tree;
2. Promote human safety;
3. Allow for safe passage of emergency vehicles;
4. Increase the sunlight penetration to the ground; and
5. Maintain the tree’s health
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Linda Rae Nelson
President, Greenscapes SW Florida
Web: https://www.greenscapesfl.com/
Office: 239-643-4471
Email: lnelson@greenscapesfl.com
Once Upon a Palm
This episode explores the Palm – and reveals that it is really (spoiler alert) a type of grass. The topic also explores diseased palms and challenges associated with over pruning.
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Linda Rae Nelson
President, Greenscapes SW Florida
Web: https://www.greenscapesfl.com/
Office: 239-643-4471
Email: lnelson@greenscapesfl.com
Right Plant Right Place
This episode explores the placement and use of plants and considers landscaping strategy for association property.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Linda Rae Nelson
President, Greenscapes SW Florida
Web: https://www.greenscapesfl.com/
Office: 239-643-4471
Email: lnelson@greenscapesfl.com
Mulch Madness: How to Avoid it
This episode considers the placement of mulch on association property and asked the question when is it too much of a good thing? In addition, some consideration is given to the type of mulch products may be utilized to compliment landscaping.
Episode Notes:
Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAM
Email: Kevin@educationpathways.biz
Web: http://www.educationpathways.biz
Guest: Linda Rae Nelson
President, Greenscapes SW Florida
Web: https://www.greenscapesfl.com/
Office: 239-643-4471
Email: lnelson@greenscapesfl.com