Better Managers. Stronger Boards. Better-Run Communities
Practical education and consulting for the community association industry - built on real-world management experience.
About HME Consulting
Our Mission
HME Consulting Services helps community association professionals and volunteer leaders build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed. Through practical training, education and consulting grounded in real-world industry experience, we help strengthen managers, boards and the communities they serve.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Invest in the Manager. Strengthen the Client Relationship.
When managers feel unprepared or overwhelmed, the impact doesn't stop with the employee. Boards experience inconsistency, homeowners feel the disruption, supervisors spend more time putting out fires, and management-company relationships can suffer.
Providing managers with a stronger foundation can help create greater confidence, consistency and professionalism throughout the organization.
OUR SERVICES
Strengthen Your Professional Skills
Manager Professional Skills Development
Board Education & Leadership Skills Development
Board Education & Leadership Skills Development
Give your Managers and Assistant Managers the foundation they need to thrive.
Practical, real-world training designed to help new and developing community managers understand the fundamentals of HOA management, build confidence, and successfully navigate the responsibilities of managing a portfolio.
Training topics include:
• Governing documents
• Board and manager roles
• Meeting preparation & management
• Financial & budgeting fundamentals
• Collections & delinquencies
• Vendor management
• Risk management & documentation
• Homeowner & board communication
• Conflict resolution
• Time & portfolio management
• Professional communication & leadership
• Maintenance & capital projects
Additional topics and customized training available based on your organization’s needs.
Board Education & Leadership Skills Development
Board Education & Leadership Skills Development
Board Education & Leadership Skills Development
Help Volunteers Lead with Confidence
Practical education that helps board members understand their responsibilities, make informed decisions, and develop productive partnerships with professional management.
Training topics include:
• HOA management fundamentals
• Understanding governing documents
• Board and manager responsibilities
• Effective board relationships
• Homeowner communication
• Conflict resolution
• Compliance & enforcement
• Financial & budget fundamentals
• Risk management & documentation
• Maintenance & capital planning
Additional Workshops Available Upon Request
Business Consulting
Board Education & Leadership Skills Development
Business Consulting
Experience when you need another Perspective
Strategic and operational guidance for management companies and associations navigating complex challenges, transitions, projects, or opportunities for improvement.
Services include operational reviews, project management, RFP development and evaluation, vendor management, process improvement, and customized consulting support.
MEET JULIE
18+ Years of Property Management Experience | CMCA® | AMS® | Industry Educator
Training Built on Real-World Experience
With more than 18 years of experience in community association management, multifamily operations, and property management, Julie Berry (founder) has built her career around developing people, strengthening operations, and creating successful relationships between management teams, owners, boards, and the communities they serve.
Throughout her career, Julie has had the opportunity to train and mentor property management professionals at all levels. From leasing professionals in LIHTC compliance and Section 42 of the IRS Code, as well as trained and supported community managers and assistant managers across four states. These experiences reinforced for her how important a strong foundation is—especially for professionals who are new to the industry and are often expected to take on significant responsibilities very quickly.
In the HOA industry, she experienced firsthand how assistant managers and new community managers can be handed a complex portfolio before they have had the opportunity to fully understand the fundamentals, responsibilities, and unique dynamics of community association management. The learning curve can be steep, and without the right guidance and support, even talented professionals can quickly become overwhelmed.
That is where her passion for manager development comes in -
Through HME Consulting Services, her goal is to help bridge that gap by providing practical, real-world training and guidance that gives managers and future leaders the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to succeed.
Julie remains deeply committed to education and professional development within the community association industry. She volunteers her time and expertise by serving on six committees with CAI and AAMD, contributing industry articles, leading Lunch & Learns, and developing and teaching CMCA-accredited educational courses. Through these efforts, she continues to support the growth of community management professionals, board members, and industry partners while helping promote higher standards of knowledge and professionalism throughout the industry.
Contact Us
Ready to connect? Email us with your company or HOA name, areas of interest, and availability to request a proposal or schedule a virtual or in-person meeting.
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