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9 Haley Murphy has been working in the association management industry since 2012, managing a variety of portfolio properties including condominiums, mixed-use, and master developments. Haley became a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) in 2013, and earned her Association Management Specialist (AMS®) designation in 2016. Currently, she is a General Manager at the large-scale development called Rolling Hills Ranch in Chula Vista, CA. Rolling Hills Ranch consists of five swim clubs, nine tot-lots, 75 acres of land, 4,000 trees, and 1,687 single-family homes. Haley enjoys spending time with her two daughters and two dogs and loves being in the outdoors and hiking. ASK A CAM PRISTINE COMMUNITY PINEY ORCHARD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION O d e n t o n , M D Built in 1991, Piney Orchard Community Association is the largest planned community in Anne Arundel Country, Maryland. The premier residential community consists of more than 4,000 homes, including apartments, condominiums, town-homes, single- family homes, and 55+ residences. Piney Orchard is a two-time winner of the prestigious Associa Green Award, an award that recognizes communities that promote green living and host environmentally-friendly events. Piney Orchard actively leads green initiatives, including energy-efficient lighting retrofits and water and waste reduction features, and invests their green-related rebates and award cash into environmentally-desirable innovations like Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. The association also hosts local producers at their farmer's market and holds environmentally- friendly educational events to engage residents throughout the year. Image courtesy of Piney Orchard Community Association. Do you have a Pristine Community and want to be featured? E m a i l u s a t cominghomemag@associaonline.com! Q. What makes a good community leader? Being a community leader can be a big task, but it's an extremely rewarding experience that allows you the opportunity to make a difference, serve your neighbors, and enhance the community's assets. To get advice on how to become a good community leader, we asked an expert Community Association Manager (CAM), Haley Murphy CMCA®, AMS®, to share her insights on how to become a better leader and create a stronger community. A. "In my experience, a good community leader is someone who not only looks at preserving the community's interest but also promotes a culture based on a collaborative vested interest. When a leader helps educate neighbors about the 'why' behind the function of the association, they're better contributors to the common interest of the community. Educated owners are more likely to pay dues on time, stay compliant, engage in community events, become connected to their fellow members, and support board actions and directives. Lots of small, positive actions by the membership creates an additive effect, and they build on each other—like interest. Also, remember that knowledge is power. The best community leaders I've worked with take advantage of educational opportunities and commit to ensuring they're well-educated in the function and general laws governing the association." -Haley Murphy, CMCA®, AMS® The Prescott Companies