Management Team
Our Management Team
- M.H. Chris Brown, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
- Sherie Brown
- Jessica Christianson, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
- Ellen Brown Martinez, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
- Janet Fernandez, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
- Lisa Lemmon, CAM CMCA
- Betsy Davis, CAM CMCA
- Dana Cloer, CAM CMCA
- Bill McGann, CAM CMCA
- William Wright, CAM CMCA
- Jennifer Johnson, CAM CFCAM
- Julie Conway, CAM
- Kerry Evans, CAM
- Nicole Grier, CAM
- Laura LaCombe, CAM
- Alexia Gamundi, CAM
- Joseph Dobson, CAM
- Judi Morrison, CAM
- Kasia Matt, CAM
- Michael Capps, CAM
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M.H. Chris Brown, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
President
After attending Manatee Community College and University of Florida, Chris pursued a career in public service. For nearly twenty years Chris was the Director of the Manatee County Auto Registration Offices and led the team that developed what became the state wide computer network for on-line real time vehicle registration and license plate renewals. Chris was an early CAM license holder when the program began and has gone on to be awarded the highest designation of PCAM (Professional Community Association Manager). A past member of the State of Florida Regulatory Council, Chris was originally appointed by Governor Bush and again appointed by Governor Crist, serving seven of the eight years as the Chair of the seven member Regulatory Council. Chris served as an expert witness/consultant for fifteen years for the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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Sherie Brown
Co-Founder
Leaving a career as the assistant to the Controller of the Bradenton Herald, Sherie began a new career in community association management. An early CAM license holder, Sherie and Chris started the community association management company from their condominium dining room in the mid 1980s. Sherie has been awarded the CMCA and AMS designations.
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Jessica Christianson, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
Executive Vice President
Jessica began with C&S while attending college and went on to graduate from USF with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration as well as a second bachelor's degree in accounting. A Licensed Community Association Manager, Jessica is also nationally Board Certified by the National Board Certification of Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM) and has been awarded the CMCA designation. Jessica has been awarded the AMS designation from the Community Associations Institute and has also received the highest designation of Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM).
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Ellen Brown Martinez, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
Vice President
Ellen is a graduate from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Ellen worked part time at C&S as a teenager and then became a fulltime Community Association Manager. In addition to being a Licensed Community Association Manager, Ellen is nationally Board Certified by the National Board Certification of Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM) and has been awarded the CMCA designation. Ellen also been awarded the AMS designation from the Community Associations Institute and has also received the highest designation of Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM).
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Janet Fernandez, CAM CMCA AMS PCAM
Director of Operations
Janet joined C&S in 2014. A licensed CAM, CMCA AMS and PCAM, the highest designation a manager can earn. Her position with C&S ranges from staff training to association management and project coordination. Janet is certified to teach the Board Certification class to newly elected/appointed Board Members. She hosts the Board Certification class once per month as a courtesy to our clients.
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Lisa Lemmon, CAM CMCA
Senior Association Manager
Lisa was born and raised in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Penn State, Lisa began a successful retail career beginning as a buyer for Kauffman's in Pittsburgh and finally migrated to Florida where she was the Director of Store Management for Mark, Fore and Strike. Wanting to change from the retail business but still work with people on a daily basis, Lisa became a CAM. Joining C&S in 2008, Lisa is passionate about her communities and believes that communication is a main factor to successful association management.
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Betsy Davis, CAM CMCA
Senior Association Manager
Betsy was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. After graduating from Florida State University, Betsy began a successful 18 year administrative/management career at Tropicana Products. Betsy is a 2011 Leadership Manatee graduate focusing leadership knowledge and skills for the long-term benefit of this community. Betsy is very passionate about animal rescue and volunteers her time for several different local organizations. Betsy received her CAM license in 2015 and CMCA (Board Certified) in 2019. She looks forward to continue her advancement in her management career in order to meet the demands of this dynamic profession.
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Dana Cloer, CAM CMCA
Executive Assistant/Association Manager
Now living in Parrish, Dana was born and raised in Sarasota County. A licensed Community Association Manager, Dana is the assistant to the President of C&S and she manages a few select communities. Dana is nationally board certified having attained the CMCA designation. At home Dana spends time with her two dogs that she loves very much. She visits with family often and spends a lot of time at Disney World. Dana will love to tell you how she is obsessed with all things Disney! Dana is continuing her education and is pursuing her PCAM designation.
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Bill McGann, CAM CMCA
Association Manager
Bill is originally from Lindenhurst, New York and currently resides in Parrish, Florida. Bill was a very successful distribution business owner for over ten years prior to becoming a licensed CAM. Bill is continuing his education to become Board Certified with the CMCA designation and in his free time he enjoys time at the beach and walking through the many parks in Florida.
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William Wright, CAM CMCA
Association Manager
William was born and raised in St. Louis and has lived all over the U.S. He has worked as a volunteer for 10 years with the American Red Cross in Disaster Action Teams, Mass Care Sheltering, and Computer Mapping. Attended graduate school at Washington University in St. Louis. Moving over from the apartment industry, William has received his CAM and CMCA and looks forward to pursuing the PCAM. Prior to graduating college, William served with the Marines in Iraq. He enjoys scuba diving and jet skiing in Florida on a regular basis.
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Jennifer Johnson, CAM CFCAM
Senior Association Manager
Jennifer is originally from Andover Massachusetts. She moved to Sarasota in 2001 as a Registered Dental Hygienist and looking for a change, got her CAM license in 2005. The bulk of Jennifer’s CAM career has been as a portfolio manager. Jennifer enjoys interacting with people, working with vendors and solving problems. She continues to advance her education, most recently earning the Certified Florida Community Association Manager designation. In her spare time Jennifer enjoys biking, reading and spending time with friends.
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Julie Conway, CAM
Senior Association Manager
Julie was born and raised in Muncie Indiana and attended Ball State University. Julie pursued a career in retail and for 14 years was in charge of accounts receivable and training coordination for Albertsons. Julie has been with C&S since 2002 and is continuing her education toward higher designations.
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Kerry Evans, CAM
Association Manager
Kerry is originally from Akron, Ohio. She moved to Florida fifteen years ago to escape the winters. Kerry started working at a condominium resort on Longboat Key but moved on to a position with Beall’s Corporate Offices. Kerry found her way back to community association management and joined C&S in 2013 and is continuing her education in community association management to attain higher designations.
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Nicole Grier, CAM
Association Manager
A native of Bradenton, Florida, Nicole joined C&S Management in 2020. A licensed Community Association Manager, she has over ten years’ experience in customer service, leadership, administrative, and event planning. Nicole strives to go that extra mile and provide superior customer service for her clients. She is continuing her education and is pursuing her CMCA designation. In her free time, Nicole enjoys biking, kayaking, going to the beach, and spending time with family.
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Laura LaCombe, CAM
Laura is originally from Norwich, CT and has been a successful Realtor/ Property Manager for eleven years. She attributes her success to communication. Laura is excited to be continuing her education in Community Association Management and obtaining higher designations. Laura’s hobbies include spending time with family, veganism, animal rescue, and continuing education.
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Alexia Gamundi, CAM
Association Manager
Alexia was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Bradenton to work for C&S. After nine years of customer service experience, Alexia began her community management career in 2017 in Miami before moving to C&S and Bradenton in 2019. Alexia utilizes great customer service skills working with her communities. She truly enjoys what she does and is always excited to continue learning and taking on new challenges. When Alexia is not working, she loves being with her friends and family.
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Joseph Dobson, CAM
Association Manager
Joe is originally from Huntsville, AL. Joe moved to St. Petersburg in 1978 with his parents, where he attended both middle and high schools. Joe is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He has a previous background in hospitality, administration and customer service. Joe got his CAM license in 2019 and previously worked for a property management company as an onsite manager for a condo building and then as a portfolio manager for HOA’s. He was also a professional clown for 15 years. Joe is a cat and dog dad, who enjoys volunteering with non-profits, meditation, yoga, movies and game nights with friends.
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Judi Morrison, CAM
Association Manager
Born and raised in Western New York, specifically, Lockport. Worked a 20 year career with Delta Development of WNY, Inc. After wearing many hats, Judi left as a senior property manager and held an Associate broker license.
Having an associate degree in Legal Studies from Niagara County Community College, Judi obtained her BBA in 2005, and an MBA in 2016 from Medaille College in Buffalo.
After moving to Florida in the summer of 2016, Judi obtained her LCAM in October of 2016.
Last but certainly not least, Judi is very proud of her beautiful daughter, a wonderful step son and 2 "woof" "dogters"!
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Kasia Matt, CAM
Association Manager
Originally from Poland, Kasia moved to Central New Jersey where she was a Property Manager for 17 years. Kasia moved with her family to beautiful Florida in 2019 where she transitioned into community manmagement. Kasia loves her work, helping owners to continue to enjoy their homes within the community. In her spare time, she loves to go to the beach for long walks with her best friend, golden retriever Max.
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Michael Capps, CAM
Association Manager
Michael was raised in Kansas City, MO and moved to Bradenton in 2015. After many years working in the hotel hospitality industry, he decided to change careers and become a Community Association Manager. Michael utilizes great customer service skills working with his communities. He truly enjoys what he does and is always excited to continue learning and taking on new challenges. When Michael is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 38 years, Sandy and adult children.
Other team members include accountants, administrative assistants, compliance inspectors, and others who will be pleased to assist your community association.