Meet our experts.

Louis J. Curtis is a seasoned executive whose career spans the manufacturing, professional services, education, printing, and property management industries. He has held senior leadership roles across each of these sectors, serving as Chief Financial Officer, General Manager, President and Owner — experience that brings a rare combination of financial discipline and hands-on operational insight to the communities he serves.

Lou holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).

He has earned all three professional credentials in community association management:

CMCA

Certified Manager of Community Associations

AMS

Association Management Specialist

PCAM

Professional Community Association Manager

The Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation, awarded by the Community Associations Institute (CAI), represents the highest level of professional recognition in the community association field and is held by a select group of managers nationwide. Lou is also a Certified Mediator.

With over 18 years of experience in multi-residential property management, Leigha brings deep expertise and a proactive, hands-on approach to every community she serves. As Senior Vice President of Management Services, she leads with a strong commitment to operational excellence and responsive, timely service.

Leigha is known for her outstanding communication skills and her ability to quickly identify and resolve issues before they become bigger problems, a skill set that has made her a trusted leader for both her team and the clients she supports.

Beyond day-to-day operations, Leigha is a driving force behind the company's innovative, technology-forward approach to property management. She champions the adoption of modern tools and smarter processes that improve service delivery, increase transparency for residents and boards, and streamline operations across our communities. Her forward-thinking leadership is a key differentiator that sets our company apart in a competitive industry, proving that great property management is as much about embracing what's next as it is about mastering the fundamentals.

Matthew is known for his strength in board and client relations, and for the operational consistency he brings to a growing portfolio of associations.

That expertise comes from years spent in HOA and condominium community management, including leading an organization through a full business transition. That experience gave him a clear understanding of what it takes to keep operations running smoothly through periods of significant change.

It also meant sustained, direct engagement with association boards, where he built a reputation for transparency and follow-through, qualities that continue to define his relationships with leadership today.

Pamela Schutta is Senior Vice President of Homestead Management Services, where she leads business development and oversees community and homeowner association units across New Jersey's Western Region. With two decades of experience in the condominium and homeowner association industry, she specializes in financial management, board governance, and contract negotiation.

In this role, Pamela assists with both physical and financial management of the associations in her portfolio, ensuring compliance with state regulations while preserving property values. She partners closely with Boards of Directors to develop and implement governing policies, and prepares monthly financial statements, reconciles budgets, and oversees capital reserve and deferred maintenance funding in line with fiduciary guidelines. Her responsibilities extend to managing insurance coverage and claims, leading site improvement projects from bid specification through completion, and overseeing litigation matters such as collections and construction defect issues.

Prior to joining the Homestead team, Pamela held portfolio property management roles in the field. Throughout her career, she has also made it a priority to mentor and train staff, strengthening both client service and operational performance. She has been a member of IREM since 2008 and is a CPM candidate.

Karyn Sanford serves as Corporate Controller, bringing more than two decades of experience in community association management and fund accounting. She began her career in the industry in January 2003 as an administrative assistant, where she built a foundational understanding of governing documents and community association operations. Within six months, she transitioned into the accounting department, where she trained under some of the industry's leading auditors and developed deep expertise in fund accounting.

During her tenure, Karyn worked closely with the owners in a broad operational leadership role: overseeing purchasing, marketing, and hiring; managing client onboarding and offboarding; and driving new business sales. This hands-on, cross-functional experience gives her a comprehensive perspective on both the financial and operational sides of the business.

Karyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Communication from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (2002).

Jacqueline Batista serves as Business Development Manager at Homestead Management Services, where she drives growth by building relationships with property owners, HOAs, and community associations throughout New Jersey. With offices in Pine Brook, Hillsborough, and Keyport, Homestead provides property management and maintenance services across the region, and Jacqueline plays a key role in expanding that reach — identifying new business opportunities, cultivating partnerships with prospective clients, and strengthening relationships with the communities Homestead already serves.

In this role, Jacqueline works closely with Homestead's operations and service teams to ensure that proposals, service agreements, and client relationships align with each property's needs — from routine maintenance contracts to larger capital improvement projects. She brings a consultative, relationship-first approach to her work, helping communities and property managers get clear, reliable scopes of work and transparent pricing, while continuing to grow Homestead's presence in new markets.

Jacqueline is known for her responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to building long-term client relationships built on trust and reliable service.