JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Management Concepts of Jacksonville (CMC-Jax), an Associa company, is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Presson to president. This is a promotion for Presson who most recently served as the firm's vice president of operations. In her new role she will be providing leadership and oversight, monitoring performance and establishing positive relationships throughout the community with a focus on strategic planning and business development.

"Jennifer has been a part of the Associa family for a long time and has proven her loyalty, leadership skills and extensive industry knowledge," says Associa Senior Vice President Chris Harrison. "Her unmatched customer service skills paired with her local ties to Jacksonville and surrounding communities make her the ideal choice to lead this company as we continue our growth in the region."

Presson joined Associa CMC-Jax seven years ago and most recently served as its vice president of operations. Prior to that she spent more than 30 years in the property management industry managing a portfolio of residential and commercial condominiums and homeowners' associations. Presson is a licensed Community Association Manager and Florida Real Estate Agent in addition to earning designations as a Certified Manager of Community Associations and Certified Apartment Manager.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 37 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 10,000 employees operating more than 180 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 orwww.associacares.com.