Sandcastle Community Management has been proudly working and living in Collier and Lee Counties for over 9 years. We have grown from managing just a few condominium communities to our current partnership with over 65 associations. Slow and steady growth allows us to meet the demands and focus on the details of managing your community while providing a consistent level of personal service. This is why Sandcastle is the only association management company in Florida that offers a Money Back Guarantee.
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You know managing your association is hard work. The day to day demands on your time and that of your fellow board members can be challenging and the problems that arise can be daunting. We know what it takes to keep your neighborhood looking good and running smoothly, and of course managing the finances is a crucial piece in the overall success of your association.
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You have heard this simple phrase and you may have even said it yourself. For Sandcastle, this saying provides guidance as we strive to deliver outstanding customer service with honesty and integrity. It embodies the high value we place on hard work and a strong commitment to our client relationships. We understand that it represents how you want your own neighborhood to be cared for. We manage your community as we would like our own to be managed.
Of course having the benefit of a great team provides the support needed to do so. Our team members have been with Sandcastle for a long time, they are the people you have spoken to and worked with through the years. We know you…and we know your community.
Sandcastle Community Management specializes in Condominium and Homeowners Association management, as well as Manufactured Home communities, Recreational Facilities, Marinas, and Master Association Roadways. Our partnership associations represent a variety of backgrounds including Master Association neighborhoods of new construction million-dollar homes to cozy and mature beach front condo-complexes, and everything in between. Our extensive background in property management provides your community with the benefit of years of experience. Our President, Corporate Controller and Portfolio Managers boast over 50 years of combined residential management expertise. Let us show you how we can put that knowledge to work for your community.
Let us tell you more about our Money Back Guarantee. We are the first and only association management company in Florida to offer our clients a written Money-Back Guarantee. We want to make you happy and if we don’t, let us know…give us 30 days to make it right. Our goal is to win back your confidence and continue with our partnership, but if we disappoint you, we will release you from your contract and refund the last month’s management fees. You will love Sandcastle…guaranteed!
We know what it takes to keep your association in compliance with state and local laws and are able to direct you in adhering to your own community governing documents. We understand the issues that arise with your neighbors and because of our extensive residential management experience, we probably already have a solution to whatever issues you may be dealing with right now. We are your partner in simplifying the process. We know community association management…you know Sandcastle.
When it comes to knowing what needs to be done, Sandcastle Community Management is the source for solutions. We offer our partner communities the expertise of 9 Florida licensed Community Association Managers, including our Corporate Controller who has been managing community association accounting functions for more than 20 years. We understand how important it is that you receive your monthly financials on time; we understand that you need to have a budget that makes sense; and we understand that to keep your favorite contractors happy and working hard for your community, they need to get paid on time.
When your community looks great, you can be proud too. The most visible part of your association is where our property managers really shine. Our President and our Senior Portfolio Manager have combined management experience of more than 75 years and continue to share their knowledge of the business with the entire management team. We aggressively negotiate vendor contracts and make sure those contract are being fulfilled. And when emergency situations arise, day or night, we will be there.
Verna Lutz is a licensed CAM with over 2 decades of hospitality and sales management experience. Prior to joining Sandcastle Community Management, Verna served for 5 years as the Senior Design Counselor for Beazer Homes, one of the top ten largest national home builders. Verna managed the Las Vegas, Nevada division design studio and was personally responsible for over $3.5 million in annual sales. Verna previously owned a direct mail start-up company that she grew into a 2 county advertising source that served over 400,000 families. Verna started her career in the hospitality business and served Marriott Corp for 12 years as the Director of Catering Sales. At Sandcastle, Verna manages a portfolio of Condominium and Homeowners Associations in Collier County. Verna was named the 2011 Portfolio Manager of the Year by the South Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Association Institute and recognized for her dedication and outstanding customer service to her condominium and homeowners communities.
Mary De Armas is a licensed CAM with over 23 years of comprehensive HOA and Condominium Association accounting experience. Mary is also one of the founding members of Sandcastle Community Management that she formed in 2001 with just 3 associations under management. Within just a few years, Sandcastle had grown to managing dozens of associations throughout Lee and Collier Counties and currently manages over 65 associations. Mary and her accounting team manage in excess of $12M in association funds and are known throughout the industry for their integrity and attention to detail. Mary has a Degree in Business Administration and is a Notary. Mary is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Travor Lutz is a licensed CAM and has over 21 years of progressive, multi-state property management experience in a variety of asset classes. Prior to joining Sandcastle Community Management, Travor served for 7 years as the Vice President of Management for Fore Property Company, a national developer of multi-family properties with annual revenue in excess of $30,000,000 While based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Travor’s responsibilities spanned 7,000 units in 12 states. Previously Travor was the Vice President of Management for The Sterling Group, a multi state developer of apartment communities and self storage facilities for 4 years. Travor oversaw the management of 5,000 units and over 330,000 sq feet of self storage. Travor received his BA from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio in 1989. At Sandcastle, Travor oversees the day to day operations of the corporation and manages a portfolio of Homeowner and Condominium Associations.
Carolyn Oppie is a licensed CAM and a 5 year veteran of the association management business. Carolyn’s career has allowed her to work as an on-site manager for large Master Associations, and to run portfolios of up to 23 communities at one time with combined budgets of over 4 million. Carolyn was awarded the 2010 Portfolio Manager of the Year by the South Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Association Institute and recognized for her outstanding participation in the advancement of better living within condominium and homeowners communities. Carolyn has earned a number of coveted industry designations including the CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations); the AMS (Association Management Specialist); and the CFPM (Certified Florida Professional Manager). At Sandcastle, Carolyn manages a portfolio of communities in Lee and Collier Counties. Carolyn has resided in Naples for the past 11 years.
Joel Messinger is a licensed CAM and a 34 year veteran of the association management business. Joel formed his own management company, Community Associations Services in 1987, which he operated for 21 years. Community Association Services managed over 125 communities and 18,000 units on Florida’s east coast. From 1985 to 1987 Joel was the Director of Core Pointe Corporation, the Master Association for Wellington; one of the largest property owner associations in the state of Florida.
Joel is also a published writer! From 1981 to 2008, Joel wrote a question and answer column for the Boca Raton News that covered topics unique to the HOA/Condo association business. Joel earned his Bachelor’s degree from New Paltz, State University of New York. At Sandcastle, Joel manages a portfolio of communities in Collier County, and assists in new business development.
Gloria Norman is a Florida licensed CAM and actively involved in Association management since 2006. Gloria previously worked for
R & P Property Management, a large Naples based management company, and managed 16 communities throughout Lee and Collier County. Prior to 2006, Gloria worked for The Ronto Group, a prestigious developer of commercial and residential properties for 6 years. Gloria is also a licensed Florida real estate sales person. At Sandcastle, Gloria manages a portfolio of communities in Lee and Collier County.
Mike Morrow is a Florida licensed CAM and also holds the CMCA designation (Certified Manager of Community Associations). Mike is an 11 year veteran of the association management business and currently manages a large luxury condominium association in Naples. Prior to joining Sandcastle, Mike managed a portfolio of 17 associations for a number of years and has worked as an on-site manager for other prestigious communities. Mike was also a state health inspector for the state Dept of Health and a supervisor of investigators for Collier County. Mike has resided in Naples since 1992.
Barbara Figueroa has been a licensed CAM since 2001. Prior to joining Sandcastle, Barbara worked as a manager for a national property management company that specializes in Condominiums and HOAs. In addition, for 10 years Barbara was the manager of 9 communities within the Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs where she had day-to-day management oversight of 799 homes. Before Barbara started her career in residential property management, she was the Facility Manager for the corporate headquarters of ACCO Brands, a national office supply company and she was responsible for the management of a 5 story office tower. At Sandcastle, Barbara manages a large homeowners association in North Fort Myers and she calls Cape Coral home.
Eduardo De Armas has been a Florida licensed CAM since 2002. Eduardo has managed portfolios of condominium and homeowner associations as large as 18 communities at a time. Mr. De Armas currently manages a luxury condominium community in Naples consisting of both residential and high-end commercial retail units. Prior to joining Sandcastle, Eduardo owned and managed VE-PRINT, a successful full-service printing company and J.E. D’Armas Labels located in Venezuela. Mr. De Armas was the recipient of the 2005 Manager of the Year Award presented by the South Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Association Institute. Eduardo studied at the Catholic University Andres Bello, School of Law in Caracas, Venezuela and he is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Karla Ruggerio is a Florida licensed CAM and provides comprehensive administration support to the Sandcastle Management team. Karla oversees the day-to-day customer service for 22 Condo/HOA associations throughout Collier and Lee counties. Prior to joining Sandcastle Community Management, Karla was a Credit Analyst with Motorola in New York State. Karla is a graduate of Stony Brook University and she holds a degree in Social Sciences. Karla has resided in Florida since 2003.
Julie Dana is a licensed CAM and the Director of the Marco Island Division of Sandcastle. For the past two decades, Julie has held several key positions in resort management; most notably at Marriott International for over 10 years. Julie was an integral part of the grand-opening of the Marriott’s Crystal Shores on Marco Island, and has also held management positions at the South Beach Marriott and the Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Julie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Florida and is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and a Notary Public. At Sandcastle, Julie is responsible for the Marco Island Condominium/HOA division and resides in the area with her fiancé.
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- Travor
Lutz, CAM
President - Mary De Armas, CAM
Corporate Controller - Verna Lutz, CAM
Vice President - Carolyn Oppie, CAM, CMCA, AMS, CFPM
Portfolio Manager - Joel Messinger, CAM
Portfolio Manager & Business Development - Julie Dana, CAM
Director – Marco Island Division - Gloria Norman, CAM
Portfolio Manager - Mike Morrow, CAM, CMCA
Manager - Barbara Figueroa, CAM
Manager - Eduardo De Armas, CAM
Manager - Karla Ruggerio, CAM
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