Episode 20: CAM University
- August 11, 2026
- Posted by: Marc Evangelista
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this episode, host Steve Tinnelly sits down with Ramona Acosta to discuss CAM University, a professional training and development program that guides community managers from obtaining their CMCA certification to maintaining it. CAM University leverages Tinnelly Law Group’s legal and industry expertise in HOA Law to provide this one-of-a-kind program was designed with the MANAGER in mind.
KEY POINTS
- First California edition of a prerequisite course that complies with state certification requirements
- Approved by CAMICB as a prerequisite course for the CMCA designation
- California education + national certification = personalized learning on topics like:
- Budgets and reserves
- Governance and legal issues
- HR management
- Meetings and operations
- Property maintenance
- Ethics and more
- Approved alternative to CAI’s M100 California Edition
- Earn your CMCA with California based instruction in less time and at a lower cost
- Pass your exam with CMCA Study Group
- Maintain your CMCA with over 27 hours of on-demand CEUs
Explore the CAM University virtual campus here: camuniversity.org
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Steven J. Tinnelly, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Tinnelly Law Group. He is known for his exceptional writing, analytical and negotiation skills, and providing general counsel representation to many of the firm’s larger HOA clients throughout the state. Mr. Tinnelly is very active within the community association industry and devotes a substantial amount of time to educating homeowners and industry professionals about the legal issues affecting California community associations. Read more
Ramona Acosta, PCAM is the Director of Operations & Business Development for Tinnelly Law Group. Ms. Acosta directs and manages the firm’s business development, marketing, public relations, and client relationship management efforts. Her success as a community manager and management company executive, coupled with her extensive knowledge of the California laws pertaining to HOAs, provides significant value to our clients and the professionals who manage them. Read more