What Acam CEO does

ACAM-CEO (Alliance of Community Association Managers - CEO) is a private, nonprofit professional association founded in 2011 and headquartered at 3531 S. Logan St., Suite D-326, Englewood, Colorado. It serves C-Level executives — owners, presidents, and COOs — of community association management (CAM) companies that manage HOAs, condominiums, planned communities, and townhome associations across the United States. The organization is volunteer-led, with one full-time Executive Director (Andrea Daigle) and a seven-member Board of Directors composed of four management company executives and three business partner sponsors serving staggered three-year terms. Its primary mission is to combat leadership isolation among CAM executives, facilitate peer-to-peer learning, and advocate for improved industry perception and professional recognition.

The association's core product is the Annual MindShare Retreat, a 3-day in-person conference held at premium venues (The Ritz-Carlton Chicago for the 2026 edition, July 22–24), complemented by monthly virtual Tuesday Talks via Zoom and the ACAM-CEO Task Force industry advocacy initiative. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is built entirely on curated in-person and virtual networking, educational sessions, and a board-membership governance layer. Attendee experience includes general sessions, pre-conference sessions (notably a new $400 AI implementation session for 2026 covering ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot), panel discussions, and evening networking events. Pricing is tiered: $850 for first-time early-bird attendees and $950 for returning early-bird attendees (rising by $100 after April 30, 2026), with add-on fees for pre-conference sessions and guests.

Revenue is generated through two streams: attendee registration fees and business partner sponsorships. Sponsorship is structurally capped at 35 companies to preserve the executive-to-sponsor ratio, with returning sponsors receiving first-right-of-refusal and new sponsors admitted from a waitlist based on diversity of offerings. Go-to-market is community-led: existing members refer peer executives, and the association uses its website (www.acam-ceo.org), email communications, and word-of-mouth as the primary channels. There is no e-commerce, retail, or third-party distribution; all engagement is conducted directly through the retreat, monthly Tuesday Talks, and the Task Force.

Name

Acam CEO

Legal name

Alliance of Community Association Managers - CEO

Website

https://acam-ceo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACAM-CEO is a nonprofit professional association founded in 2011 that serves C-Level executives of community association management companies through an annual MindShare Retreat, monthly virtual Tuesday Talks, and industry advocacy initiatives, funded by registration fees and capped business partner sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association & Executive Networking

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Executive networking association
• Community association management
• Professional leadership retreats
• HOA industry conferences
• Peer learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wausau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: Annual MindShare Retreat registration fees constitute primary revenue. Early registration ranges from $850-$950 per attendee. Pre-conference sessions available for additional $400. Sponsorship provides secondary revenue stream with limited sponsor slots.
2. Business Partner Sponsorships: Sponsorship fees from business partners who support the HOA industry. Limited to 35 sponsors to maintain executive-to-sponsor ratio. Sponsors include technology providers, financial services, and other business partners serving the community association management industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACAM-CEO is a private, volunteer-led professional association for C-Level executives of community association management (CAM) companies. Its primary offerings are the annual 3-day MindShare Retreat held at a destination hotel and monthly virtual Tuesday Talks sessions, supplemented by the ACAM-CEO Task Force advocacy initiative, a board membership program, and a limited business partner sponsorship program (capped at 35 sponsors).

Product overview

ACAM-CEO is a professional association for C-Level executives of community association management companies, offering a portfolio of membership-based programs. The core offerings include the Annual MindShare Retreat (a 3-day in-person conference), Tuesday Talks (monthly virtual sessions), and the Task Force (industry advocacy initiative). The organization also facilitates Board Membership and Sponsorship programs. This is not a technology product company but an industry association focused on networking, education, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual MindShare Retreat A 3-day annual in-person networking and leadership retreat for C-Level executives of community association management companies, featuring sessions, panel discussions, meals, and evening networking events.
• Tuesday Talks Monthly virtual MindShare sessions hosted via Zoom, providing ongoing education, peer learning, and networking for ACAM-CEO members throughout the year.
• ACAM-CEO Task Force An industry-shaping initiative focused on advocacy, education, and collaboration to improve the community association management industry's identity, attract talent, and promote fair regulations.
• Business Partner Sponsorship Program Limited sponsorship opportunities (capped at 35 sponsors) for business partners serving the community association management industry to participate in retreats and virtual events alongside executive attendees.
• Board Membership Program A volunteer working leadership program for management company executives and business partner sponsors, involving governance responsibilities, event organization, and committee participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Year-long, life-long professional relationships and friendships formed at ACAM-CEO events
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Association PrimeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Association Prime provides services to community associations.
• Atlas Global AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Atlas Global Advisors provides advisory services.
• AvidXchangeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. AvidXchange provides payment automation solutions for community associations.
• Axela TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Axela Technologies provides technology solutions for the industry.
• CINC SystemsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. CINC Systems provides property management software solutions.
• ClickPayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. ClickPay provides payment processing solutions.
• Columbia BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Columbia Bank provides banking services.
• CommonArea FinancialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. CommonArea Financial provides financial services to community associations.
• Community Plus (NorthState Bank)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Community Plus program through NorthState Bank.
• CondoCertsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. CondoCerts provides certification services for condominiums.
• Edenred PayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Edenred Pay provides payment and expense management solutions.
• Enterprise BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Enterprise Bank provides banking services.
• FCB (First Community Bank)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. FCB provides banking services.
• FrontStepsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. FrontSteps provides property management technology.
• Gordian Business SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Gordian Business Solutions provides staffing services.
• HOA MailersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. HOA Mailers provides communication and mailing services.
• HomeWise DocsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. HomeWise Docs provides document services for HOAs.
• HOA Insurance Agency (OKSnee)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. OKSnee provides HOA insurance services.
• NCB BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. NCB Bank provides cooperative banking services.
• OSG Real EstateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. OSG Real Estate provides property management services.
• PNFP (Pinnacle Financial Partners)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. PNFP provides financial services.
• Prime Virtual StaffingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Prime Virtual Staffing provides virtual staffing solutions.
• RMS AssistminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. RMS Assist provides assistance services.
• Reserve AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Reserve Advisors provides reserve study services.
• Smart PropertyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Smart Property provides property management solutions.
• SmartStreet (Bank of California)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. SmartStreet program through Bank of California provides specialty banking.
• SmartwebsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Smartwebs provides web and technology solutions.
• STAN AIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. STAN AI provides artificial intelligence solutions.
• TechCollect AIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. TechCollect AI provides AI-powered collections solutions.
• TownSqminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. TownSq provides community management platform.
• VantacaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Vantaca provides community management services.
• VendorSmartminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. VendorSmart provides vendor management solutions.
• VIVEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. VIVE provides services to community associations.
• VMS (Village Management Services)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. VMS provides community management services.
• WAB (Western Alliance Bancorporation)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Business partner sponsor for the 2026 MindShare Retreat. Western Alliance Bancorporation provides banking services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• FirstService Residential: Major community association management company serving HOAs and condominiums. Represents the type of large management company whose executives are part of ACAM-CEO's target audience.
• Vantaca: Community management software platform and an ACAM-CEO business partner sponsor; board member Maegan Woytek represents Vantaca. Represents the technology vendor side of the CAM industry that ACAM-CEO serves.
• Associa: Largest community association management company in North America. Both a participant in ACAM-CEO (Colorado Association Services is an Associa company) and the dominant operating company within ACAM-CEO's target customer segment.
• CINC Systems: Property management software provider for community associations; an ACAM-CEO business partner sponsor. Represents the vendor ecosystem that monetizes through ACAM-CEO's executive audience.
• ASAE (American Society of Association Executives): Membership organization for association management professionals. Provides benchmarking and resources that a niche association like ACAM-CEO could leverage for governance and operational best practices.

Direct peers

• Vistage: Peer advisory and executive coaching organization for CEOs and business leaders, organized into small groups for monthly meetings and annual conferences. Highly comparable invitation-only C-Suite peer networking and leadership development model.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer community of chief executives offering forums, events, and learning networks. Comparable membership-based peer executive engagement with curated events and learning experiences.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Peer network of entrepreneurs offering forums, retreats, and events for member learning and connection. Comparable member-only executive peer engagement with annual events and learning content.

Broad incumbents

• Community Associations Institute (CAI): The largest national membership organization for the community association industry, serving community managers, HOA leaders, and business partners. ACAM-CEO operates as a more exclusive C-Suite-only peer layer within this broader ecosystem.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): International association for real estate management professionals, offering membership, certifications, and conferences. Comparable professional association model serving property/real estate management executives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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