Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers

Tallahassee, FL — Governor Ron DeSantis announced today the appointment of four new members to the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers (RCCAM). The RCCAM is a 15-member advisory board to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) that is responsible for advising the DBPR on matters related to the licensure, education, and regulation of community association managers.

The four new appointees are:

• Robyn Barineau, a former Bureau Chief of Education and Testing at the DBPR
• Deborah Bell, a Community Association Manager for Powerhouse Executives, Inc.
• Gary Pyott, a Community Association Manager for Pyott Management Group
• Dawn Warren, a Community Association Manager for Lake Tyler Condominiums and Altamonte Heights Condominiums

The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

In a statement, Governor DeSantis said that the four appointees are “highly qualified and experienced professionals who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the RCCAM.” He said that he is confident that they will “help to ensure that Florida’s community association managers are held to the highest standards of professional conduct.”

The RCCAM is a valuable resource for the DBPR and for the community association management profession. The council’s advice and recommendations are essential to the DBPR’s efforts to protect the rights of homeowners and condominium owners and to ensure that community association managers are providing quality services.

The appointments of Robyn Barineau, Deborah Bell, Gary Pyott, and Dawn Warren are a strong indication of Governor DeSantis’ commitment to the community association management profession. The four appointees are all highly qualified and experienced professionals who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the RCCAM. I am confident that they will help to ensure that Florida’s community association managers are held to the highest standards of professional conduct.

What is Community Association Management?

Community association management is the process of managing the common areas and facilities of a community association. This includes tasks such as collecting dues, enforcing rules and regulations, managing maintenance and repairs, and handling legal matters.

Community associations are common in Florida, where there are over 250,000 of them. These associations can range in size from small condominium complexes to large master-planned communities.

The Role of the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers

The RCCAM is responsible for advising the DBPR on matters related to the licensure, education, and regulation of community association managers. The council also provides recommendations on best practices for community association management.

The RCCAM is made up of 15 members, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. The members of the RCCAM are required to have experience in the community association management profession.

The Importance of Community Association Management

Community association management is an important part of ensuring that community associations are well-managed and that the rights of homeowners and condominium owners are protected. The RCCAM plays a vital role in providing guidance and oversight to the community association management profession.

Facts and Information about Community Association Management in Florida

• There are over 250,000 community associations in Florida.
• The average community association has 100 units.
• The average community association manager earns $60,000 per year.
• The most common types of community associations in Florida are condominiums, homeowners’ associations, and planned unit developments.
• The DBPR requires community association managers to be licensed in Florida.
• The RCCAM provides guidance and oversight to the community association management profession.

Conclusion

The appointments of Robyn Barineau, Deborah Bell, Gary Pyott, and Dawn Warren to the RCCAM are a strong indication of Governor DeSantis’ commitment to the community association management profession. The four appointees are all highly qualified and experienced professionals who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the RCCAM. I am confident that they will help to ensure that Florida’s community association managers are held to the highest standards of professional conduct.