Ep 163 with Michelle Baldry, Northeast Regional Director at Reserve Advisors

Meet Michelle Baldry, Northeast Regional Director at Reserve Advisors, in our latest episode of Car Chat! Michelle dives into the significance of reserve studies and the pivotal role of the Foundation for Community Association Research.

From discussing SNAP surveys to explaining the influential think tank initiatives, her expertise shines a light on emerging trends and the future of community associations.

Tune in to gain valuable perspectives that could reshape your understanding of the industry!

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Episode Highlights:

✅ Michelle Baldry introduces herself and her role at Reserve Advisors, highlighting their extensive work in preparing reserve studies across the U.S. [00:00:47]

✅ Michelle describes her leadership role at the Foundation for Community Association Research, emphasizing the organization's long history and mission. [00:01:33]

✅ She discusses the impact and significance of SNAP surveys, using the example of a survey on insurance coverage to illustrate their relevance in capturing industry trends. [00:02:36]

✅ Michelle explains the foundation's think tank, which gathers industry leaders to focus on research and tackling emerging trends. [00:04:34]

✅ She speaks about the Byron Hank fellowship, detailing its purpose to support graduate students researching community association-related topics. [00:05:13]

Key Quote:

💡 "As most of you probably know, CAI just celebrated their 50th anniversary last year which is super exciting. When CAI was established in 1973, they quickly identified the need for both research and resources for our membership." - Michelle Baldry

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