Vernon Kline
President
Vernon started working in the HOA management industry in 2008. From 2010 until 2015 he was an onsite manager for several large-scale communities in the Charlotte area. Vernon grew up in upstate New York then moved to South Carolina in 2001 where he enrolled and graduated from Winthrop University. Prior to working in HOA management, he spent time working for the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets. Vernon is married with two children and together they enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, and watching sports.
Kris Milstead CMCA | AMS | PCAM
Vice President
Kris started working in the industry in 1999. She holds her CMCA and AMS designations with the Community Association Institute. Prior to working in the HOA management industry, Kris was a property manager in the multi-family industry for over 10 years. She held her CAM and North Carolina real estate license during that time. Kris has resided in the Charlotte area for many years. Kris is married with two children. In their free time they enjoy spending time on Lake Norman, snow skiing and walking their two dogs. Kris also volunteers for the Special Olympics as the LKN ski coach and is involved in many of the SONC events.
Julie Shadrick CMCA | AMS
Vice President of Business Development
Julie has a Bachelor of Music Performance Degree from Winthrop University and holds the CMCA and AMS designations from CAI. Julie is responsible for sales and client relations with Cedar Management Group. Julie has held multiple positions in sales, customer service, property management, and HOA management. In her free time, Julie enjoys reading, traveling, and music.
Michael Anderson
Director of Accounting
Michael Anderson is an administrative and accounting leader with 20+ years of experience influencing and shaping business change. Prior to joining Cedar Management Group Michael was the controller and member of the leadership team for a large Northwest pest control company. While there he created and managed the accounting and HR departments and developed and implemented the necessary processes and procedures to make these effective and efficient contributors to the company’s success. Michael also has over six years of experience as a Community Manger and understands the needs and dynamics of HOA Boards and community members. Michael has an accounting degree from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan and has held several licenses including North and South Carolina real estate broker licenses and series 7 and 63 licenses. Michael currently resides in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Megan McGrath CMCA
Director of Administration
Megan McGrath is the Director of Executive Administration with Cedar Management Group. She has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management from Wingate University and has been with Cedar since August of 2012. Megan currently holds her CMCA designation with the Community Association Institute and is also furthering her education through ongoing financial and accounting courses. As a native to the Charlotte area, Megan has watched Charlotte grow into the bustling metropolis that it is today. Megan enjoys yoga and spends most weekends traveling with her husband and dogs.
Senior Staff
Nicole DeRiso CMCA | AMS
Area Manager | Community Management
Donna Beland-Frost CMCA | AMS | PCAM
Area Manager | Community Management
Ashley Kearnes CMCA
Area Manager | Community Management
Scott Hines CMCA | AMS
Area Manager | Community Management
Ruth Ann Chavis CMCA | AMS
Area Manager | Community Management
Rebekah Estep
Manager | Operations
Nicolle Gibson
Manager | Accounting
Charity Johnson
Manager | Human Resources
Tracey Hines
Manager | Administration
Kala O’Connor
Manager | Violations
Maya Tolen
Manager | Community Support
Nikki Webb
Manager | Maintenance