NEW BERN, N.C., April 29, 2015 – Fairfield Harbour, a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, announced that Mystre’ Van Horn-Denton, on-site community manager, was named Large Scale Manager of the Year by the Community Associations Institute’s North Carolina Chapter (CAI-NC). Van Horn-Denton, Fairfield Harbour’s community manager since 2011, oversees day-to-day operations of the community as well as communication among staff, owners, committee members, board members and local leaders.

With a longstanding background in the real estate industry, Van Horn-Denton previously worked for professional management companies in Texas, South Carolina and Virginia prior to joining Fairfield Harbour’s professional management company, Community Association Services (CAS, Inc.). Van Horn-Denton also offers private consulting with community associations who request assistance on a case by case basis. Apart from her involvement with CAI-NC, Van Horn-Denton participates in a number of professional organizations, including the North Carolina Registered Parliamentarians (NCRP), the National Association of Registered Parliamentarians (NARP), National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM), Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) and the Association Management Specialists (AMS).

In 2012, Van Horn - Denton was named Manager of Distinction by CAI-NC, and was recognized in 2013 as a CAI-NC Manager Of The Year. Additionally, CAS, Inc. had another manager receive recognition. Jonathan Stone, manager of Hedingham in Raleigh, was awarded Manager of Distinction by CAI-NC.

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“I am honored and humbled to receive this award,” said Van Horn-Denton. “I strive to provide the highest quality service to Fairfield Harbour because it is truly an amazing community that goes above and beyond for its residents and neighbors. Maintaining strong relationships with the developers, real estate agents, owners, tenants and residents of all ages is incredibly important to me ”

“Mystre’ is an asset to this community, and we are truly grateful to have her as a part of Fairfield Harbour.” said Larry Knapp, president of the Fairfield Harbour board of directors. “In just four short years as community manager, she has turned the community completely around. Mystre’ has worked diligently to improve the lives of all residents of Fairfield Harbour. I cannot think of a more deserving individual for this award.”

“Mystre’ reflects the hard work and commitment that CAS, Inc. managers embody,” said John Stone, president of CAS, Inc. “We are proud that both Mystre’ and Johnathan have been recognized for their on-going hard work. We look forward to seeing them grow and continuing to succeed.”

ABOUT FAIRFIELD HARBOUR:

Established in 1975, Fairfield Harbour is a boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, North Carolina. Residents living in this recreational, resort and retirement community have access to numerous social networks as well as a 75-acre manmade harbor along the Neuse River that lies only 18 miles from the Intracoastal Waterway. Fairfield Harbour is located on more than 2,000 acres and includes more than 1,300 privately-owned single family homes, 144 condominiums and 24 townhouses. Dedicated to giving back to the community, Fairfield Harbour and its residents actively support more than 75 nonprofit groups in the region, including the Wounded Warrior Project, Tryon Palace, Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation and Coastal Women’s Shelter. Community Association Services (CAS, Inc.), which is led by John Stone, president, serves as the professional management company for Fairfield Harbour. Fairfield Harbour was most recently named “Community of the Year” by the Community Association Institute of North Carolina. For more information about Fairfield Harbour, visit http://www.fhpoa.com.

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