Meet GRF’s new Mutual Services manager
GRF STAFFING
by Ruth Osborn
communications director
The Golden Rain Foundation welcomed Dave Potter, CCAM, CMCA, AMS, as the executive manager of Mutual Services starting this week. He was brought on board to fill the position vacated by Mallorie Hall, who was senior director of Member Services.
After a year of dedicated service to the GRF, Hall stepped down to pursue new opportunities. She remained with the GRF to navigate the critical budget season and ensure a seamless transition for Potter.
“With Potter comes an opportunity for us to welcome fresh perspectives and talents to our organization,” said GRF Executive Director Jessica Sedgwick. “We actively recruited to fill the position, and I believe we have found the right person to ensure the continued excellence of the Member Services division.”
Though the job title has changed to reflect Potter’s more comprehensive role in the company, there will be no related budget impacts.
Potter brings to Leisure World nearly two decades of professional experience managing homeowner associations throughout Southern California.
Most recently, he was general manager for a luxury high rise in Orange County. Prior to his career in association management, Potter worked in the energy and consulting sectors.
Before joining the GRF, Potter worked as both a community manager and supervisor for communities in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernadino, San Diego and Riverside counties.
In addition to extensive knowledge of HOA operations in Southern California communities, he has worked with associations big and small, from 18 homes to communities of 1,600-plus.
He was the Community Associations Institute (CAI)Orange County Manager of the Year in 2018 and was nominated for CAI-Inland Empire’s Rookie of the Year award in 2005. He holds a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) and Association Management Specialist (AMS) designations from CAI, as well as his Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) designation from the California Association of Community Managers (CACM).
Potter is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a bachelor of arts in English and a minor in political science. He is an active member of CAI and is on the board of directors for the Orange County chapter.
Additionally, Potter serves on the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC), which is CAI’s organization in California to advise legislators on proposed laws impacting the industry. He is also an active member of CACM.
