John J. Carona

President & Chief Executive Officer

As founder of the firm, John Carona's experience and expertise encompass all aspects of residential real estate, from development and construction of single-family homes, to the leasing, management, and maintenance of multi-family communities, in addition to the significant financial skills he brings to the firm. Under his direction and leadership Associa has endured enormous industry changes throughout its history and is today recognized as the industry leader.

Mr. Carona's primary focus with the firm lies in the area of business development and growth. A Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM), Mr. Carona also holds the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of Texas.

In addition to his professional career, Mr. Carona served three terms as a member of the Texas House of Representatives and currently holds the office of Texas State Senator, to which he was elected in 1996. He has also served the community as a bank director and as the personal advisor for the real estate departments of several area financial institutions. In 1999, Mr. Carona was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Texas Chapters of the Community Associations Institute, and in both 1999 and 2001 he was named to the "Legislative Hall of Fame" by the Texas Association of Realtors.