Management Team
Craig Huntington
President, Alliance Association Financial Services
Craig Huntington began his career in association management in 1980 when he founded Huntington Property Services, a full service property management company specializing in homeowner association management in Southern California. Craig has been President of the Channel Island Chapter of Community Association Institute (CAI) and has served on the Board of Directors for the Nevada, Central Arizona and Utah CAI Chapters.
Craig is also a well-respected and distinguished industry and motivational speaker. He has been presenting managerial, leadership and motivational presentations for the past 20 years and has developed a comprehensive collection of presentations on a wide range of subjects. Craig has spoken at CAI conferences, management companies, executive retreats and strategic meetings in over 15 states.
Currently, Craig is President of Alliance Association Financial Services, a division of Bank of Nevada that provides services designed for homeowner associations and management companies. Prior to joining Alliance Association Financial Services, Craig was President of Community Association Banc.
Craig received his Bachelor of Science degree in business from Oregon State University in 1972 and currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kathy R. Beaulne, PCAM
Vice President/Association Financial Partner - National
Kathy began her career in the public accounting field after graduating from the College of Charleston with majors in Accounting and Business Management. After spending 8 years in the accounting field, she decided to enter the private sector by accepting an opportunity with Seabrook Island Property Owners Association, a large master-planned community. Over the next thirteen years, Kathy obtained the knowledge and skills necessary to hold the position of Assistant General Manager. At Seabrook, Kathy was very active in the Community Associations Institute and served on the South Carolina Chapter of CAI's Board of Directors for six years. She was awarded CAI's Rising Star in May 1999, an honor bestowed on only a couple of people each year. This award represents members who show the greatest potential through their involvement and volunteer efforts on behalf of the community association industry.
In March of 2004, Kathy accepted the position of National Account Executive with Community Association Banc. Most recently, Kathy has taken her banking expertise and management experience to join Alliance Association Financial Services as their National Business Development Officer. In this capacity, Kathy is enthusiastic about providing solutions to the CIC industry.
Alicia Davis
Association Financial Partner - Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC
Alicia Davis attended the University of Connecticut, where she began her career as a professional writer at UConn's Communications Department. She then continued on as a Writing Correspondent for The Hartford Courant. After relocating to Maryland, Alicia gained extensive technical experience dealing with the condominium and homeowners association industry. As a technical writer for TOPS software, she learned the banking systems from the inside out.
Alicia has recently completed her M100 class and will continue on to get her CMCA designation. She is very involved in the Community Association Institute regional chapters for Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, and is currently serving on the Central Virginia chapter Event Committee. Alicia looks forward to taking on new responsibilities in the Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia areas and helping her clients with their banking needs.
Stacy Dyer, CMCA, AMS
Vice President/Association Financial Partner - North and South Carolina
Stacy Dyer grew up in the Detroit Metro area of Michigan where she received her Associates of Arts degree from Schoolcraft Community College. Shortly after, Stacy began studying at Eastern Michigan University in the Urban and Regional Planning Program where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. In December of 2009 Stacy will be completing her graduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning. During the last seven years, Stacy has worked in the community planning/community management arena. In 2006, she moved with her husband to the Carolinas and spent the last two years residing in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina.
Prior to joining Alliance Association Financial Services as VP/Association Financial Partner, Stacy enjoyed working as a regional manager at one of the premier management companies in the Carolina's. As an active member of the Community Association Institute, you can find Stacy at the industry events and volunteering on many of the CAI committees. Stacy has recently received her CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) and AMS (Association Management Specialist) designations. Stacy is excited to bring her knowledge and experience as well as her enthusiasm to the North and South Carolina regions for AAFS. In her spare time, Stacy enjoys listening to music, going to the beach and participating any outdoor activities.
Craig Finck
Vice President, Association Financial Partner - Illinois
Craig began his career in banking in 1989 where he spent a majority of his career working with a variety of Trust and Investment clients in Chicago and throughout the country. His developed expertise with his Trust and Investment clients lead him to the responsibility of managing the investment process for a $600 million community bank Trust Department. Prior to joining AAFS in October of 2011, Craig worked for the Homeowners Association Banking Group of Harris Bank. Craig's experience in the investment industry, coupled with his unique experience in the association industry, helps his clients to identify and meet their financial needs.
Craig is the past President and current Treasurer of his 2,300 unit homeowners association, and is a current director of ACTHA, elected to their board in 2010. He is a past board member of the Illinois Chapter of Community Associations Institute, as well as being a current member of the chapter's Finance, Homeowners Forum, E-Newsletter, and Nominating Committees. He received a Rising Star award from the Illinois Chapter of CAI in 2008. He attended DePaul University, and lives in Plainfield with his wife and two children.
Joanne M. Haluska, CMCA, AMS
Vice President/Association Financial Partner - Ohio & Michigan
Joanne served as a volunteer on her homeowners community board of trustees as Treasurer and served on various other committees. It was during that time that Joanne became interested in managing community associations and joined management company in Cleveland, Ohio. Joanne was a portfolio manager for over 4 years and focused not only on managing her communities but also on procedures and efficiencies in the management office itself. During this time Joanne set up lockbox for the property management office and realized, first hand, the efficiencies and advantages of such services. Joanne has achieved both the CMCA and AMS certifications through Community Associations Institute. Joanne was published in the May/June 2008 edition of Common Ground Magazine (CAI's Magazine for Community Association Leaders). Additionally, Joanne has over six years of Human Resources Management experience.
Joanne joined Alliance Association Financial Services in February 2009 and looks forward to servicing her clients with the same level of superior service that she demanded as a portfolio property manager. Joanne is excited to utilize her past experience as a portfolio property manager to assist her clients in all aspects of a community management company's needs.
Sabine Holton
Vice President, Association Financial Partner - Texas
Sabine Holton has been involved with the community association management industry for the past 26 years. Holton began her community association career as a community manager where she developed an in-depth knowledge of the industry's needs during her 21 year tenure. More recently, she served the industry as an HOA banking relationship officer where she excelled at providing creative financial programs for her clients. The Community Association's Institute (CAI) has awarded her with three professional designations, including the prestigious Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation, Association Management Specialist (AMS), and Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA).
Holton is an active member of the Greater Houston Chapter of the CAI. Her favorite endeavor with CAI was serving as the executive director, advertising sales and producer for the “Community Spotlight Radio Show,” which aired on Houston radio station KSEV in the 1990's. She is responsible for reviving the show in 2006 which currently airs on Houston's 650 AM CBS radio station. The Greater Houston Chapter of the CAI also recognized her as “Volunteer of the Year” in 1990 and she received Committee Chair award in 2008. She currently volunteers and serves as financial advisor for the condominium association where she resides in Houston.
Andy Meyrowitz
Vice President/Association Financial Partner - Florida
Prior to joining Alliance Association Financial Services, Andy Meyrowitz held the position of President and CEO of DCI Association Services. He was also the founding partner of Development Consultants Incorporated, a community management firm specializing in condominium and homeowner associations throughout Dade, Broward and South Palm Beach Florida Counties since 1979. Andy's interests and expertise focused on association board of director issues, unit owner complaint resolutions as well as contract negotiations and rules and regulations enforcement. Andy is a licensed Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator.
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Andy holds both a Florida Community Association Manager license and a Florida Real Estate Brokers license. He is also a past president of the Broward County chapter of Community Associations Institute. Andy enthusiastically brings his knowledge and experience in the community association industry back to Florida as a Vice President, Association Financial Partner with Alliance Association Financial Services.
Judy Nordstrom
Vice President /Association Financial Partner
Ms. Nordstrom has joined Alliance Association Financial Services as the Pacific Northwest Financial Partner covering Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Prior to joining AAFS, Ms. Nordstrom was responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of operation of the nine Master Planned Communities in the South Puget Sound managed by CDC Management Services. Prior to this assignment, Ms Nordstrom held positions with the following organizations: SoundBuilt Homes as Director of Customer Service with oversight for all home buyer warranty matters including negotiations and resolution; Intracorp Real Estate. LLC. As the Manager of Builder Services responsible for HOA planning, new product delivery, and warranty of over 700 new construction units consisting of single-family, town homes, and mid/high-rise residential communities; Suhrco Property Management as a Regional Property Manager; and Conam Property Management as a property manager for apartment and condominium communities including oversight for transition from apartments thru conversion to condominiums.
To augment her extensive property management and customer service experience, Ms. Nordstrom completed the Construction Management Program at the University of Washington in 2008
She has also been active in her community, participating in a variety of capacities at several charitable foundations, and is a member of the Washington Chapter of CAI, Oregon CAI and OWCAM.
Amy Ostwinkle
Vice President, Association Financial Partner - Arizona
Amy began her career in accounting where she worked at AD Ostwinkle & Associates Inc. During this experience, Amy developed an in-depth knowledge of the community management industry. After 9 years, she brought her accounting knowledge to Tops/212 Software as a corporate trainer. Amy's expertise in this role helped solidify Tops/212 Software as one of the top accounting software programs in the community management industry. Amy impressed management companies throughout the southwest with her dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go the extra mile at all times.
Recently, Amy joined Alliance Association Financial Services as the Association Financial Partner for Arizona. With this transition, Amy is excited to draw on her past experiences and bring to the marketplace a representative that understands all aspects of a management company. Amy has been an active member of the Arizona HOA industry for many years, and has recently joined the Arizona Association of Community Managers and Arizona Chapter of CAI where she also serves on several committees.
In her free time, Amy enjoys outdoor activities and time with her family.
Denise Sauro
Vice President/Association Financial Partner - Nevada/Southern Utah
Denise Sauro has been an active member of the Nevada Homeowners Association Industry for many years. She began her banking career in 2000 as an Operations Manager at Business Bank of Nevada where she emphasized customer service and efficient operations. After working at Business Bank of Nevada, Denise joined Community Association Banc. More recently in 2008, Denise joined Alliance Association Bank Financial Services (AAFS). She is excited to be bringing the finest banking products along with her deep knowledge of the HOA industry to homeowner associations and management companies.
During her banking career, Denise has dedicated herself to understanding the HOA industry and developing innovative HOA procedures and products. Through her foresight and thoroughness to the customers' needs, she has continuously provided superior services and products. More recently Denise has played an active role in HOA banking sales, combining her operational knowledge with a professional and courteous sales approach.
Denise is actively involved in the Community Associations Institute of Las Vegas and has served on several committees. She has designed successful industry events including luncheons, presentations and educational seminars specific to homeowner associations and community management companies' needs.
Denise enjoys spending time with her husband and son in Las Vegas, Nevada.
