Associa’s Bryan Stewart Advocates Culture as Core of Community Management
Event summary
- Bryan Stewart of Associa McKay Management presented at CAI Alabama’s HOA/Condo Leadership Summit on July 23, 2026.
- Stewart emphasized the role of culture in aligning people, processes, and policies for stronger community associations.
- Associa McKay Management’s ‘The McKay Way’ behavioral standards were highlighted as a tool for consistency and accountability.
- Summit also covered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updates on 2026 trends.
The big picture
Associa, the largest community management firm with over 7.5 million residents under its purview, is doubling down on culture as a strategic differentiator. The emphasis aligns with broader industry shifts toward governance transparency and operational efficiency in HOA/condo management. Regulatory updates from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac suggest heightened scrutiny of financial practices within community associations.
What we're watching
- Culture Execution
- How Associa’s ‘The McKay Way’ will scale across its global operations.
- Regulatory Impact
- Whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updates will reshape HOA financing norms in 2026.
- Industry Adoption
- The pace at which culture-driven management models spread beyond Associa’s network.
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