![]() Paul Mengert is the founder and CEO of Association Management Group (AMG). Headquartered in Mengert’s Greensboro hometown, AMG has a significant presence in Charlotte and throughout North and South Carolina. In addition to developing an intensive internal training program for his AMG team, Mengert has also been on the national senior faculty of the national Community Association Institute (CAI), and subsequently served as the President of the Carolina’s Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. Mengert also is actively involved in the community. He volunteers a significant amount of his personal time in addition to making monetary donations to a number of local, national and international charitable organizations, and serves on the boards of local businesses and organizations. A licensed commercial pilot, Mengert shares his business expertise and knowledge as a pilot through his role as Chairman of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Board of Directors. Named as chairman in April 2020, Mengert previously served as the Treasure of Airport Authority Board, and has been a member since 2012. The Airport Authority owns, operates and manages the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro. For more information about the PTI, please vsit https://flyfrompti.com/ In this article, we will delve into the significance of volunteerism in ensuring the success and growth of community associations, as highlighted by Paul Mengert, an advocate of community management and a prominent figure at the Association Management Group. Volunteers play a vital role in the flourishing of these associations, as their contributions are invaluable in driving progress and maintaining the overall well-being of the community.
Harnessing the Expertise and Passion of Association Members When members of a community association step up as volunteers, they bring with them a deep understanding of the community's needs and aspirations. No one knows better than the residents themselves how the work should be carried out. Even if certain tasks eventually require professional assistance, volunteers can offer valuable insights and recommendations on the most effective approach. Furthermore, the act of volunteering provides individuals with a profound opportunity to learn more about their community, equipping them to make meaningful contributions in the future. Transforming Volunteer Work into a Fulfilling Experience Contrary to popular belief, volunteering for a community association can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Association work need not be perceived as tedious or burdensome; in fact, it presents a chance to accomplish tasks alongside neighbors and fellow residents, fostering a sense of camaraderie. Many individuals who initially approached volunteering with trepidation have found themselves wondering why they did not engage in such activities sooner. Emphasizing the Importance of Training and Guidance To make the most of the volunteer experience, it is crucial to pay careful attention to the training and guidance provided by the association. While the tasks themselves may not be overly complex, proper training enables volunteers to complete the work more efficiently and effectively. Paul Mengert firmly believes that by enhancing society and assisting others, we can cultivate personal growth and fulfillment. In conclusion, Paul Mengert and the Association Management Group highlight the essential role of volunteerism in community associations. By harnessing the knowledge and passion of association members, these organizations can thrive and flourish. Engaging in volunteer work not only strengthens the community but also provides individuals with a platform to develop personally and contribute to the betterment of society. ![]() Paul Mengert, CEO of Association Management Group (AMG), embraces the opportunity to give back. He participates in number of valuable programs that assist the underserved living in the Greater Greensboro area, where AMG is headquartered. AMG team members engage in community service projects, and the company helps fundraise and donates to a number of local non-profits like: A Child’s Place, Catherine’s House, Buddy Kemp Caring House, Habitat for Humanity, Greensboro Family Services, Charlotte Rescue Mission and more. Mengert also extends his charity beyond his Carolina roots. As a commercial pilot, for a dozen years Mengert pilots flights for Angel Flight Soars, a charity that arranges free air transportation for people who need to travel to receive lifesaving medical treatment. Mengert and his wife, May Gayle, also regularly fly to Haiti to deliver goods, toys, bedding and more to an orphanage in one of the poorest countries in the world. As a commercial pilot, Paul Mengert brings his flying experience and his business savvy to his role on the Board of Directors of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, which owns and manages the Greensboro’s Piedmont International Airport. In April 2020, Mengert was named chair of the PTI Airport Authority Board. Previously he served as Treasurer. He also serves on the boards of other local businesses and charitable organizations. These a just of the ways Paul Mengert gives back in every way he can. ![]() AMG Founder and CEO Paul Mengert is an executive committed to his company, his employees, his clients and his community. He founded Association Management Group in 1985 with the goal of preserving, protecting and enhancing the value of client communities. These include homeowner associations, condominium associations, planned unit developments and common interest office communities. Basically, AMG is a management company with a primary mission of teaching the personnel working at homeowners’ associations how to do their jobs better and more efficiently in a way that provides a better outcome for homeowners. For all intents and purposes, AMG functions as a more compact version of a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program. It should be, since it was modeled after the MBA program at Harvard Business School, where Paul Mengert is an alumnus. Put simply, Paul Mengert, AMG CEO, believes that it is vitally important for everyone with the means to do so, to give back to their community in whatever way they can. That can mean giving of yourself personally, or it can mean generating business activity and a larger tax base. That is a primary reason he is now considered a highly regarded leader in the homeowners association management industry nationwide, but primarily in the Carolinas. By employing a great many of instructors for AMG classes who are executives with various companies, serving as managing partners, presidents, and even CEOs, he is building up his community in several ways. Not only is he adding to the Greensboro business climate, but he’s increasing the ability of the community to deal with any situation. For more about AMG, visit http://www.amgworld.com. ![]() Paul Mengert, Association Management Group founder and CEO, has an affinity for education and value it brings to achieving goals. AMG is a community association management company. It has created an intensive internal training program to ensure team members have the knowledge and skills to assist the company’s client associations in meeting objectives. Paul Mengert's devotion to education and training is very strong. He has served on the national senior faculty for the Community Associations Institute (CAI) for years. Paul still teaches classes on homeowner's association management and administration. These classes are used as continuing education credits by many diverse groups, including the South Carolina Department of Real Estate, the North Carolina Board of Realtors, the California Department of Real Estate, the Florida Bureau of Condominiums, and the Georgia Department of Real Estate. Paul Mengert extends this specialized education and training to Board members of AMG’s client community associations. These in-person and webinar seminars help these community volunteers be more effective in their roles. ![]() From the point of view of Paul Mengert, Association Management Group (AMG) CEO, one purpose for founding the company in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1985 was to contribute to the economic engine of the city of his hometown. It also explains his love and commitment to his community. This isn’t surprising. Time and again, he has demonstrated his belief that giving back is one of the most important things successful people can do. It is clear that Paul Mengert gives back to the community in a number of ways, such as a food drive with Greensboro Urban Ministry to collect food for the hungry in Greater Greensboro. AMG and Paul Mengert have been repeat sponsors of the annual PTI Run on the Runway, which benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries. For more information on these charities, please visit https://www.secondharvestnwnc.org/ , https://greensborourbanministry.org/, https://opendoorministrieshp.org/. ![]() Association Management Group, founded and operated by CEO Paul Mengert, has expanded across North Carolina and South Carolina since its founding in 1985. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, as AMG’s base of community associations grew, it expanded across dozens of cities in the two states. The organization serves homeowner associations (HOAs), planned unit developments, condominiums, common interest office communities and more. AMG provides unmatched administrative, facility and fiscal services to its property owners -- more than 30,000 today. AMG developed comprehensive proprietary systems, advanced processes and streamlined procedures to assist clients’ in meeting their objectives. This proactive approach consistently garners customer satisfaction scores of 98%. The mission of AMG and Paul Mengert is to combine unparalleled expertise with outstanding property management service to create value for client communities, and that led to continual growth year over year for 35 years. For more information about AMG, visit http://www.amgworld.com. ![]() It is difficult to argue the fact that education is a major focus in the life of Paul Mengert, the founder and CEO of AMG (Association Management Group). In the simplest terms, AMG is all about education and training, from top to bottom. This makes sense, since AMG is a management company with a significant emphasis on training homeowner association personnel to serve their client homeowners better. In fact, AMG has developed an extensive internal training program. The classes in AMG’s training are taught by professionals in the industry with wide ranging experience and expertise, including CEO Paul Mengert. When Mengert created AMG in 1985, he recognized the value of educating and training his staff to deliver the highest quality service to client community associations. In addition to its internal program, Mengert encourages managers and staff to participate in the Professional Management Development Program (PMDP) sponsored by the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Managers are regularly trained on facilities management, communications, leadership, governance, risk management, financial management, ethics, building maintenance, advanced insurance, legal, leadership practices, developer communities and litigation. Many have completed the rigorous curriculum to achieve CAI’s (Community Associations Institute) impressive designations, including: PCAM status (Professional Community Association Manager) as well as the rigorous AMS (Association Management Specialist) and CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) designations. For more information on CAI, visit https://www.caionline.org/. Paul Mengert believes that such a strong emphasis on education and training enables AMG to service its 30,000 property owner and community resident clients most effectively. Satisfaction ratings from client community associations of 98% demonstrate that AMG is creating value for its clients. AMG is a labor of love, but Paul Mengert also appreciates that the organization he founded is today a highly regarded leader in the homeowners association management industry. For more about AMG, visit http://www.amgworld.com. Business leader, mentor, philanthropist, fundraiser, innovator, pilot. These words are apt descriptors for Paul Mengert, founder and CEO of Association Management Group (AMG), in Greensboro, North Carolina. He has made a name for himself in the community associations management industry and in the Carolinas where he operates AMG. He is well known for all of these characteristics, not only in the business world but in his personal life as well.
Headquartered in Greensboro, AMG has offices in North and South Carolina. Mengert’s organization serves homeowner associations, condominium associations, planned unit developments and common interest office communities. More than 30,000 property owners and community residents are currently the focus of AMG’s mission to combine unparalleled expertise with outstanding property management service to create value for client communities. The team’s focus is reflected in consistently high customer satisfaction scores of 98% among clients. Mengert has built upon his career and business success to reach out and give back to his local community and beyond. Mengert and AMG support a number of local charitable and non-profit organizations bringing services to the underserved in the Carolinas. He also volunteers his time and business savvy through service on Boards of Directors for local businesses and non-profits. He recently joined the board of Carolina State Bank, based in Greensboro and a division of Blue Ridge Bank. He also brings his pilot experience and business expertise to his latest role as Chairman of the of Board of Directors of the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, which owns, operates and manages the Piedmont Triad International Airport. Mengert has been on the board since 2012 and most recently served as Treasurer. For information on the PTI please visit https://flyfrompti.com/ AMG, following Mengert’s lead, is known for a culture of giving. With Mengert’s support, AMG boasts 100% staff participation in service activities, through contributions of time, talent and money. Transitioning to Paul Mengert’s Association Management Group (AMG) In founding Association Management Group, Paul Mengert pulled together a team of experts in administration, fiscal management and facility maintenance. He describes his team as part teacher, part cheerleader, part technology geek and all savvy business guide. Together the team delivers a consistently higher quality of service, he says, because of their expertise and AMG’s unique and proprietary management systems and streamlined processes. Any community association thinking of transitioning to a new community management company has concerns about the process. AMG’s professional and skilled team is experienced in such transitions, ensuring it will be handled smoothly. Mengert and AMG designed a specialized transition team that consists of a conversion manager, accounting manager and efficient support staff that together make the process as painless as possible. When it comes to making your business more efficient, Paul Mengert is an expert and his team at Association Management Group is ready to take on your association’s needs. For more informtion on AMG, please visit https://www.amgworld.com/ |