KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa, the industry's largest community management company, is proud to announce that Nancy Hastings has been named regional vice president for east coast operations. This is a promotion for Hastings who most recently served as president of Associa Mid-Atlantic serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware communities.

Hastings will work with branch presidents from Associa Mid-Atlantic, Associa New York and Associa HRW in North Carolina to help achieve Associa's core objectives and performance commitments, including business planning and innovation.

"Nancy has been with Associa for a number of years and her hands-on philosophy, strong customer service commitment, and high–energy have shaped many initiatives throughout the company and communities she has served," says Associa Senior Vice President, East Region Operations Craig Lubaczewski. "She's revered by her peers in the industry, a natural leader, and someone who knows and understands the direction of this company and the challenges that lie ahead."

Hastings began her career as a community manager in 1992. As Associa Mid-Atlantic's president she focused her efforts on ensuring exceptional management to clients and communities. Hastings holds several industry designations, including the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®), Association Management Specialist (AMS®), and Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) from Community Associations Institute (CAI). She is an active member in the Pennsylvania/Delaware Valley Chapter of CAI as well as the current president-elect of the New Jersey Chapter of CAI and Associa's 2016 recipient of the Roger Kramer Memorial Award for Leadership.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 38 years, Associa is the leader in community management with over 10,000 employees operating more than 180 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. 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.

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