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Associated Asset Management (AAM) proudly announces Kat Boswell as the new leader of its Tucson office. Boswell, who joined AAM in 2015, has held multiple leadership roles, including Community Manager and Area Manager. In March 2020, she was promoted to Regional Director of Tucson Operations, overseeing daily office activities.

Boswell’s role includes managing a portfolio of 28 communities and leading a dedicated team of professionals. She brings over 15 years of property management experience, including work in various housing sectors. Her experience spans government housing, student housing, apartment complexes, and single-family homes.

Additionally, Boswell has over 20 years of leadership expertise in customer service, making her a versatile leader.
With this extensive background, Boswell is well-versed in the community management industry.
She provides valuable direction and guidance to her team, ensuring high standards of service.

“I am honored and excited to lead our efforts in Tucson,” said Boswell.

“Our team is eager to promote the AAM brand in Southern Arizona,” she added.

Boswell’s leadership style is characterized by her passion, dedication, and deep understanding of the industry.

She has a proven ability to connect with both AAM team members and community partners.
This connection fosters strong relationships and effective collaboration within the organization.
“Kat’s industry experience is evident in all she does,” said Ercell Sherman, AAM’s Chief Operating Officer.
“Her passion for the Tucson area and commitment to our team are invaluable,” Sherman continued.
“Kat’s leadership will drive our Tucson office to new heights,” he concluded.
Boswell’s appointment reflects AAM’s commitment to excellence in community management.
Her leadership ensures that the Tucson office continues to thrive and expand its reach.
AAM is confident that under Boswell’s direction, the Tucson office will achieve great success.

To see AAM’s online Press Release, click here.

Partnering with AAM since 2018, Del Web Cane Bay features over 1,000 homes and boasts a rich, vibrant and active lifestyle that residents can thoroughly enjoy. With a full-time Activities Coordinator, the community is continually offering residents new and exciting social events, activities, clubs, and interest groups.

The Post and Courier Charleston’s Choice is an annual set of awards based solely on reader’s votes for their favorite business, places, and things to do across multiple categories. With over 200,000 votes from 31,000+ participants, Del Webb at Cane Bay was chosen as the 2020 Charleston’s Choice for Best Active Lifestyle Community in Charleston.

“Over the past two years, the Del Webb at Cane Bay Board of Directors and AAM have worked together to upgrade almost every aspect of the Del Webb community,” said Clyde Rush, HOA Board President of the HOA. “All segments of the community’s infrastructure (roads, landscaping, courts, etc.) have been improved; the 21,000 square foot amenity center was completely remodeled; and the natatorium, outdoor pool/spa, and fitness center have been enhanced. Working together, the Board and AAM have significantly increased the appeal and preeminence of the community.”

In addition to being named the Best Active Lifestyle Community in Charleston, Del Webb at Cane Bay was also listed as a Top 100 Communities for 55Places.com, a public online resource tool for searching unbiased information about active adult communities throughout the United States.

“It was a great honor for Del Webb at Cane Bay to receive these coveted awards,” proclaimed Phil Tumminia, Community Manager. “I am proud to be surrounded by a team of dedicated professionals who truly enjoy serving this amazing community.”

To see AAM’s online Press Release, click here.

AAM Voted a Best Place to Work

Associated Asset Management (AAM), a nationally recognized leader in community association management and accounting services for clients throughout the United States, is proud to announce it has been ranked as one of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2020 for the large size company category (250-999 employees).

The winners were revealed during the Phoenix Business Journal’s virtual celebratory event hosted on December 8th where over 100 companies of varying sizes were honored. With a ranking based exclusively on the results of an employee satisfaction survey, AAM earned a spot on the list for a thirteenth year.

Headquartered in Tempe, AAM is home to 528 local employees and over 700 nationwide. Consistently earning a spot on the Best Places to Work list, AAM recognizes it is especially meaningful this year given the current climate and is focused more than ever on keeping employees’ health and well-being at the forefront.

“Faced with a common set of challenges brought forth in 2020, AAM came together in the true spirit of collaboration,” said Lydia Elie, Senior VP of Human Resources. “With so many changes happening so quickly, we were able to adapt to the work-from-home environment and other safety protocols successfully. Although we may currently work more at a physical distance, our positive culture remains strong, and we continue to operate under one of our core fundamentals, ‘always remember that we are family.'”

“Being ranked now for the thirteenth year is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to our commitment to creating the best work environment possible for each of our employees,” stated Amanda Shaw, President of AAM. “This honor is even more rewarding in 2020, given that we are all doing the best we can to continue to navigate through and to thrive during these uncertain and unprecedented times. We know things have been challenging, both personally and professionally, and we are beyond grateful that our AAM Team has learned to adapt and still cultivate a culture we can all be proud of that is unique to our company.”

To see AAM’s online Press Release, click here.

AAM Promotes Lydia Elie to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Elie will continue to oversee AAM’s Human Resources Department.

AAM promotes Lydia Elie from Vice President of Human Resources to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

In her new role, Lydia will continue to lead AAM’s Human Resources efforts and oversee all aspects of the department, including coaching, training, benefits, recruiting, payroll, and performance reviews.

Lydia first joined AAM as a Payroll and Benefits Manager in 2012, a position she held for two and a half years. She briefly left AAM after taking a position with a large technology company but returned in March 2016 as the Director of Human Resources. Due to her exemplary performance, Lydia was quickly promoted to Vice President of Human Resources in August 2016.

Holding both a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) designation and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southwestern Christian University, from which she graduated Magma Cum Laude, Lydia’s talent and expertise are demonstrated daily. In addition to her professional accolades, Lydia is a tireless advocate for employees and strives to ensure AAM continues to be a great place to work by offering competitive benefits and maintaining a company culture that attracts and retains the best and brightest employees.

“In Lydia’s tenure with AAM, she has consistently displayed exceptional leadership and communication skills,” said Joel Kramer, AAM Chief Executive Officer/Partner. “What is even more impressive is how she has navigated through these truly unprecedented challenges the world is currently facing not only successfully but with tact, calmness, and empathy. With that, it is with the utmost gratitude we thank and congratulate Lydia on this tremendous accomplishment.”

To see AAM’s online Press Release, click here. 

AAM proudly announces that it was voted AAM Ranked one of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2019 for the large-size company category (250-999 employees).

This year, Best Places to Work honored 100 companies of varying sizes that have cultivated a company culture that both attracts and retains its employees, and AAM ranked highly. This annual collection of awards are solely based on the results of an employee satisfaction survey, through which AAM is celebrating being recognized for a twelfth year.

Home to 500 local employees and over 718 nationwide, AAM attributes being consistently included on the Best Places to Work list to continually channel efforts to provide its dedicated workforce an environment that encourages not only employee growth but overall well-being. Therefore, AAM Ranked impressively among other companies.

“As an organization, our focus is centered on the quality of life of all our employees and operates under the core belief that the most successful and productive employees are a direct result of a positive work experience,” stated Lydia Elie, AAM’s Vice President of Human Resources.

In order to build and maintain this positive work experience, AAM Ranked consistently pursues innovative ways to express employee appreciation. This includes the launch of the Best Place to Work Committee, which is comprised of employees who volunteer their time to meet once a month and plan events for the corporate office. Operating under the company fundamental, “Keep Things Fun,” this committee was created to encourage employees to take a break from their daily workload and participate in various events such as Taco Tuesdays, snow cone trucks, food trucks, Build Your Own Trail Mix Bar, holiday-themed activities, ice cream socials, and pizza parties. Additionally, AAM sponsors semiannual corporate chair massages and off-site team-building activities.

AAM also embraces a culture of compassion and encourages employees to give to the communities in which they live and work. Driven by one of its company fundamentals, “Give Back. Pay Forward,” AAM developed a Corporate Volunteer Program titled AAM Gives. This program allows for all employees to participate in AAM-sponsored volunteer events during work hours to benefit various local organizations.

“Earning a spot on the Best Places to Work list year after year is such an incredible honor and a true testament to our commitment to creating the best work environment possible for our employees,” stated Amanda Shaw, President of AAM. “Awards founded on employee satisfaction such as Best Places to Work are critical in helping us remain on the right track to enhance employee experience further.”

To see AAM’s online Press Release, click here.