Executive Team

Meet PPM’s Property Management Team in North Carolina

PPM, Inc. is an Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) that recruits the most highly qualified individuals in the industry. Our staff receives continual on the job training and training through professional organizations such as the Community Associations Institute. PPM employees have an average tenure of 10 years with our company, and our community managers have an average of over 13 years of management experience. When you hire PPM, you hire more than a manager. You hire a team of professionals backed by a company with over 40 years of local association management experience. Find out more about PPM’s beginnings here.

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Brooke Tidwell, PCAM

Chief Executive Officer

Brooke Tidwell is a Raleigh native who was raised in the community management industry. After graduating from Wofford College with a degree in Business Economics, Brooke worked for a national homebuilder before officially starting her career at PPM as a community manager in 2008. Brooke is a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker and holds the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI). In 2018, Brooke was promoted to Managing Partner with a focus on business operations, and she became CEO and co-owner of PPM in 2020. Brooke is serving her second term on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC). She has volunteered with several CAI-NC committees over the years, and is currently acting as a board liaison for the Education Master Planning Committee. Brooke’s background as a local, second-generation business owner provides for a unique perspective on the community association industry and a strong commitment to delivering the highest quality management services to North Carolinians. Brooke is dedicated to advocating for continued education for PPM’s managers and the clients our company is privileged to serve.

Matthew Leffler, AMS

Chief Development Officer

Matt Leffler joined PPM’s management team in 2012 after relocating from the Washington DC area. Matt is a graduate of Virginia Tech University and has his Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation. After working as a Managing Partner for PPM with a focus on business development, Matt became CDO and co-owner of the company in 2020. Matt has had the opportunity to work with a wide range of developments throughout North Carolina to build a strong knowledge of the local markets and development environment. With a focus on assisting developer clients with successful coordination of new communities, as well as internal business development, he has helped PPM’s clients lay the framework for numerous successful communities focused on fiscal responsibility and resident quality of life.

Claire Leffler

Chief Financial Officer

Claire Leffler is CFO and the second-generation co-owner of PPM. Claire is a graduate of Virginia Tech University with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing and Spanish. She started her career at PPM in 2012 after working in marketing and accounting in the DC metro area. Over the years, she has overseen the growth and restructure of PPM’s accounting department in a manner that has allowed PPM to continue to provide exceptional customer service to our clients. Claire has extensive experience with PPM’s accounting software and specializes in navigating the loan process for community associations. She enjoys working with HOA board members to provide education on best practices and community-specific financials.

Tammy Sanderford, PCAM

VP of Operations and Manager Education

Tammy Sanderford has worked at PPM since 1994 and is our longest tenured employee. As a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM), Tammy manages an array of multi-family and planned unit developments. In 2015, she was awarded the statewide honor of Portfolio Manager of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC). With her vast knowledge of association management and insight into the latest legal changes affecting our industry, Tammy was promoted to PPM’s leadership team in 2023. Tammy acts as the primary point of contact for legislative matters as well as PPM’s liaison with the Community Associations Institute (CAI). After serving several terms on the CAI-NC Legislative Action Committee, Tammy now volunteers on CAI-NC’s Education Master Planning Committee as well as the Political Action Committee.

Jennifer Burch, PCAM

VP of Development and Board Member Training

Jennifer Burch is a community association manager expert with industry experience dating back to 1999. Jennifer manages a handful of PPM’s largest clients while serving as the main point of contact for both board member training and the onboarding of new homeowner-controlled accounts. In addition to obtaining her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation in 2011 and serving on several committees with the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC), Jennifer was also selected as a 2018 North Carolina Manager of Excellence recipient.

Monique Taylor, PCAM

VP of Development and Client Relations

Monique Taylor joined PPM in 2013, having experience in community management and operations since 2006. In addition to managing large-scale development communities as well as a portfolio of single family and villa products, Monique also provides support for PPM communities going through the developer transition process, while taking the lead on the client relations development and implementation. Monique is from the DC area and is certified as a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) with the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Stacey Owen, PCAM

VP of Development and Planning

Stacey Owen, who began her career with PPM in 2001, is both a certified Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) with the Community Associations Institute (CAI) as well as a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker. Stacey acts as the primary point of contact for the setup and management of new developments, while also managing a portfolio of properties including large-scale planned unit developments, single-family homes, and townhomes. Stacey studied Music at Appalachian State University and sings with the North Carolina Master Chorale.

Kristina Goodman, AMS

VP of Operations and Communications

Kristina Goodman joined PPM in 2013, bringing with her an extensive background in communication and project management from a variety of industries. In addition to managing a portfolio of single-family and townhome properties, Kristina takes the lead on internal company communications and website management. Kristina received her Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation in 2015 from the Community Associations Institute, and she will apply for her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation in 2025. Kristina is a Raleigh native who graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication.

Dawn Roscoe, PCAM

VP of Operations and Manager Education

Dawn joined PPM in 2019 with nearly 15 years of association management experience. Dawn is a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker who studied Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada-Reno who brought her community management experience to the Triangle in 2013. Her current portfolio consists of townhomes and single-family home communities, including estate-style and gated new construction subdivisions, and she earned her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation in 2023 from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Brooke Baker, PCAM

VP of Project Management

Brooke Baker joined PPM as a community manager in 2019, having worked as a portfolio community manager since 2015. She holds the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation as well as the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation. She is also a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal (NCCP) and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Appalachian State University. Over the years, Brooke has served on several committees with the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC). Her volunteer committee work has included the Strategic Planning Committee, Triangle Regional Council, and CAI “U”, where actively collaborating with industry leaders – CEOs, attorneys, and other experts – to develop educational content and identify gaps to better support community managers and board members. In addition, she co-presented a CAI-NC sponsored lecture alongside an attorney on the importance and history of fair housing, providing critical insights into its legal and ethical implications. In 2024, many of Brooke’s communities were awarded CAI-NC’s prestigious Community Association Seal of Distinction, a recognition given to associations that show strong governance, effective management, and adherence to industry standards. These honors accounted for 16% of all communities statewide receiving the award in 2024.

Alina Cochran, PCAM

Senior Manager

Alina Cochran joined the PPM team in 2024, bringing with her almost two decades of experience in the homeowners association management. She has held her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI) since April 2012. Alina is a naturalized citizen who came to the United States in 1999 from Romania with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from The Romanian-American University in Bucharest. Alina has served two terms on the Board of Directors for North Carolina Chapter of the Community Association Institute (CAI-NC), and she continues her involvement with CAI by volunteering on various committees at chapter and national level.

Lynn Peed, AMS

Senior Manager

Lynn Peed has been a member of the PPM management team since 1997, bringing with her immense experience in client and business management thanks to her work at Auburn University. She has earned the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation and was selected as the 2009 Portfolio Manager of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC). Lynn currently manages a portfolio of single-family, townhome and under-development communities, and has previously served on both the Steering and the Triangle Programs Committees for the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC).

Laura Duncan, AMS

Senior Manager

Laura Nettles, who joined the PPM team in 2014 with several years of experience in the real estate and property management industries, manages a portfolio of properties for PPM, including single-family and townhome communities, as well as office condominiums. Laura is a Raleigh native who graduated from NC State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She currently holds her Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation through the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and is continuing to work towards her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation.

Robert Van Graafeiland, AMS

Senior Manager

Robert Van Graafeiland joined PPM as a portfolio manager in 2015, bringing with him over 13 years of management experience in a service-based government agency, as well as over six years of experience as an on-site HOA manager. Robert, who specializes in the management of large-scale communities and villa units, has the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI), as well as a Bachelor’s Degree from UNC-Wilmington and a Master’s Degree from Campbell University in Exercise Science.

Heather Carithers, AMS

Senior Manager

Heather joined PPM in 2014, bringing with her an extensive background in accounting, project management, and client relations. She began her PPM career in our accounting department, and now manages a diverse portfolio of condominiums, townhomes, and new developments. Heather currently holds the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation with the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and is actively pursuing her Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Kristen Schmidt, AMS

Senior Manager

Kristen Schmidt joined the PPM team as a portfolio manager in 2017, bringing with her over 10 years of experience in community association management. She currently holds the designation of Association Management Specialist (AMS) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Kristen previously served as a member of the North Carolina Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI-NC) Communications and Website Committee for three years and is a two-time recipient of their Shining Star award. She is an eastern North Carolina native who graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication.

Anna Sullivan, AMS

Community Manager

Anna Sullivan joined PPM in 2021, bringing with her over 15 years of extensive property management experience thanks to her previous work with mid-rise communities and student/military housing. She is a native of NC who moved back to Raleigh in 2015 after relocating to Atlanta for a short time. Anna is an East Carolina University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in English, and she has also earned her Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Nicole Clift, CMCA

Community Manager

Nicole Clift joined PPM in 2021 with 14 years of experience working in a large-scale planned community, which she uses to manage a portfolio of single-family and townhome associations. Nicole has a Bachelor’s Degree from Hanover College in Recreational Management as well as her Certified Manager of Community Associations designation (CMCA) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI). She continues to pursue her Association Management Specialist (AMS) certification.

Lindsay Selkirk

Community Manager

Lindsay Selkirk joined PPM in 2018 with three years of experience in the property management industry. Lindsay manages an extensive portfolio of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. She relocated to Raleigh in 2007 from upstate New York and is working diligently to pursue higher education in the community management field through the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Chelsea Burke

Community Manager

Chelsea Burke came to PPM in 2023 as a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker, bringing with her a decade of experience in the home-building industry. Chelsea is a North Carolina native with a Bachelor’s Degree from Queens University of Charlotte in interior design, and is currently working towards earning her Certified Manager of Community Associations designation (CMCA) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Javan York

Community Manager

Javan York joined PPM in 2023 with two years of experience in the property management industry, along with over eight years of experience in customer service, sales, and team management roles. Javan is a native of North Carolina, and was born and raised here in Raleigh. Javan is currently focused on obtaining his Certified Manager of Community Associations designation (CMCA) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Jessa Kellington

Community Manager

Jessa Kellington joined the PPM management team in 2024, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in the home building industry. Jessa is also a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker, and she is currently working towards earning her Certified Manager of Community Associations designation (CMCA) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Emily Maggio

Community Manager

Emily Maggio joined the PPM team in 2023 as an Operations Manager. Emily has a Bachelor’s Degree from Old Dominion University and a Master’s of Education from Salisbury University. She has eight years of experience in various housing operations, customer service and administrative roles. She is currently working towards earning her Certified Manager of Community Associations designation (CMCA) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Aviyaun Thigpen

Community Manager

Aviyaun Thigpen, a native of Raleigh, NC, brings 25 years of experience in the property management field. With a strong background in multi-family housing operations, customer service, and administrative roles, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Currently, Aviyaun is working towards earning the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation through the Community Associations Institute (CAI), further enhancing her expertise and commitment to the field.

Claudia Mellette

Assistant Accounting Manager

Claudia Mellette has been with PPM’s accounting department since February 2015. She relocated to Raleigh in 2010 and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix in 2022. Claudia has eight years of experience in collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and she also handles a small portfolio of PPM’s bookkeeping-only clients. She is also working towards obtaining her Certified Manager of Community Associations designation (CMCA) from the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Lisa Bryson

VP of Accounting

Lisa Bryson joined PPM in 2019 with several years of experience in HOA financial management and billing, as well as an extensive background in accounting and accounts receivable. Lisa acts as the main point of contact for property owners whose accounts are in arrears, helping to provide resolutions that benefit the Association and the property owner. She also works closely between collection attorneys and community managers to assist with the resolution of past-due accounts, helping ensure PPM continues with its exceptional rate of timely assessment collections.

* Certified Manager of Community Associations or CMCA designation provides managers with the fundamental knowledge needed to manage all types of community associations. In order to earn the CMCA designation, managers must successfully pass the CAI Professional Development Program (PMDP) M-100 course, The Essentials of Community Association Management, as well as the CMCA Examination.

* Association Management Specialist or AMS designation is the second level in the CAI career development track for community association managers. In order to earn the AMS designation, managers must have at a minimum of two years of verified experience in financial, administrative, and facilities management for at least one association. In addition, managers must have completed the CMCA examination and at least two industry programs. Maintaining the AMS designation requires managers to meet continuing education requirements and comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics.

* Professional Community Association Manager or PCAM is the pinnacle designation of community association management. It is the highest professional recognition available worldwide to managers who specialize in community association management. The PCAM designation is sought by experienced managers who want to demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge and who wish to be recognized as one of the best and most experienced managers in the nation. Before earning the PCAM designation, a manager must acquire five years of direct community association management experience, complete advanced industry programs, and have successfully earned the CMCA and AMS designations administered by NBC-Regency Communities and CAI, in addition to completing a PCAM thesis. To maintain PCAM status, a manager must meet continuing education requirements and comply with the CAI Professional Manager Code of Ethics.