Associated Asset Management (AAM) has appointed Alex Vasquez as Director of Client Services to support strategic growth and client partnerships across the Arizona market. Vasquez brings over a decade of experience in HOA management, finance, and customer service to the nationally recognized community association management company.
In his new role, Vasquez will lead AAM's sales initiatives and drive strategic growth across Arizona, actively championing the company's value to prospective communities. He will focus on expanding AAM's presence statewide by ensuring that every association, current and future, benefits from AAM's industry-leading expertise, exceptional service, and tailored support. Vasquez's expertise includes asset management, resource planning, data analytics, and vendor oversight, combining deep operational knowledge with a talent for building meaningful connections with Board members.
"Alex brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a proven ability to build strong, enduring partnerships with Boards and communities," said Amanda Shaw, AAM President. "His expertise, coupled with his focus on helping communities understand and experience the value AAM delivers, makes him a tremendous asset to our Arizona team and a key driver of our continued growth in the market."
Vasquez's professional background includes roles as Senior Mortgage Banker at VIP Mortgage in Scottsdale, where he guided homeowners through financing solutions; Graduate Research Assistant at Harvard University, supporting real estate research and data analysis; and Contractor Relations Assistant Manager at First American Financial Corp., overseeing vendor procurement and contract negotiations. He holds a Master's degree in Business Management from Harvard University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Grand Canyon University.
Vasquez obtained his CAAM designation through the Arizona Association of Community Managers (AACM) and was honored as Manager of the Year in 2015, recognizing his leadership and commitment to excellence in community management. "I'm honored to join AAM and excited to contribute to the company's growth and client-first culture," said Vasquez. "AAM has built an exceptional reputation in Arizona by combining strong operational excellence with genuine care for the communities it serves."
For business and technology leaders in the property management sector, this appointment signals AAM's commitment to strengthening its Arizona operations through data-driven leadership and enhanced client relationships. The move reflects broader industry trends toward professionalization and specialization in community association management, where expertise in finance, analytics, and strategic partnership building becomes increasingly valuable. Vasquez's background in mortgage banking and real estate research positions him to address complex financial challenges facing community associations, while his focus on vendor oversight and resource planning aligns with growing demands for operational efficiency in the sector.
Founded in 1990, AAM has grown to be one of the foremost providers of professional community association services in the United States. The company specializes in the forward planning and management of master-planned, single-family, condominium, active adult, urban high-rise, and mid-rise communities, as well as providing consulting services for accounting, marketing, and operational organizations. More information about the company's services is available at https://www.associatedasset.com.
