Associa Continues Canadian Expansion with Acquisition in British Columbia

November 07, 2014

Dallas, TX - Kelowna Condominium Services, Ltd. Expands Offering to Strata Industry

Associa,  North America’s largest residential management firm, strengthens its  presence in the Canadian market with the acquisition ofKelowna Condominium Services, Ltd. (KCS).

“This  new partnership marks Associa’s expansion beyond the concentrated  Vancouver condo market and gives us a second branch operation in British  Columbia,” says Joey Carona, Associa executive vice president and COO.  “Kelowna Condominium Services has a reputation as a company with loyal  and dependable employees who provide exceptional service. They are the  perfect addition to the Associa family.”

Kelowna Condominium  Services, Ltd. has been one of the cornerstone companies in Kelowna  since 1980, and its 15 person staff will be staying onboard to continue  serving its many communities across the region. KCS will still operate  under the same name and will continue to provide local services to its  residents while having access to resources provided by the largest  community management firm in North America.

“This partnership is  mutually beneficial to everyone involved,” says Greg Smart, president  of Kelowna Condominium Services, Ltd. “Communities will enjoy the best  of what both companies have to offer; the best service to local  residents, along with Associa’s prescience and top-notch resources to  even more people and communities.”

Associa’s Baywest Management  Corporation and its CEO Janice Pynn will be working closely with the  Kelowna staff through the transition. “We are excited to be working with  Greg Smart and his excellent management team,” says Pynn. “Combing  KCS’s experience with Associa’s technology and resources will enable us  to provide excellent service options to the Okanogan Valley.”

For  more than 30 years Kelowna Condominium Services, Ltd. has been managing  some of Kelowna’s most prestigious addresses. Our personnel are highly  qualified with over 80 years of combined experience, and are known for  delivering on what they promise. We work closely with our Strata  Corporations to ensure that all requirements are maintained at the  highest level. We have a full complement of support staff capable of  handling all facets of strata management.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 35 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 9,000 employees operating more than 170 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Based in Dallas, Texas, our industry expertise, financial strength, and innovation meet the unique needs of clients across the world with customized services and solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com or www.associacares.com.