Fort Myers, FL, April 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Gulf Coast announces the recent hiring of Wendy Murray, CMCA®, AMS®, as the new director of business development.

Ms. Murray has more than 20 years of community association experience which includes serving as president for two Associa branches, as well as experience in assisting communities during developer turnover. She has also served on a HOA board of directors for more than 12 years and served on the board of Women in Construction and the board of the Builders Association of South Florida.

“I look forward to visiting communities, continuing to develop relationships and expanding our client reach. I am also excited about the new TownSq digital platform; it is truly an industry game changer,” stated Murray.

“Wendy is an extremely experienced community association industry professional and her dedication and leadership will help Associa Gulf Coast expand their resort-style management of communities across Florida,” stated Dennis Mansfield, Associa Gulf Coast president. “We are excited to have her back as part of the Associa family and can’t wait to see how she excels in this new position.”

Ms. Murray has previously worked for Association Services of Florida, served as branch president for Associa Gulf Coast from 2012-2014, and served as branch president of Association Services Inc. from 2014-2015. She is an experienced mediator and has earned her CMCA® and AMS® designations.

With more than 180 branch offices across North America, Associa delivers unsurpassed management and lifestyle services to nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 10,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise and trailblazing innovation. For more than 40 years, Associa has provided solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.