Executive Team

Neal P. Chazin Chief Executive Officer Neal Chazin established Associated Professional Services in 1980 during his tenure as the first treasurer of his Homeowners Association. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. He is a licensed real estate broker and has extensive experience in accounting as well as more than eight years experience serving on the Boards of Directors of two Homeowner Associations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for two non-profit organizations and for two for-profit corporations. Mr. Chazin has lectured on budgets and reserve studies, written articles for CAI, trade magazines, and the Union Tribune, hosted an episode of CAI's "Common Interest Show" and was co-host of the radio show "Condo Talk" on KFMB and KCEO. On a personal note, he is the principal clarinetist of the New City Sinfoinia, a 35 member chamber orchestra and he plays in several other local bands that perform in concerts for the public and in retirement homes.

Steve Jones Vice President  Steve Jones is the Vice President and has been with Associated Professional Services for over 10 years. He has been involved in all aspects of Homeowners Association Management and Accounting and has extensive experience in the construction industry. He has contributed articles to the CAI Homeowners Round Table and has assisted the San Diego Chapter of Community Associations Institiute with their financial reviews. Mr. Jones oversees Company operations for over 600 Common Interest Developments.

Lauren Scheer, SCM, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Vice President, APS Inc. Lauren Scheer is the co-founder of Associated Professional Services, Vice President of APS, Inc. and head of the Nevada division headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. She holds the highest certification in the community association industry and is recognized by her peers as an expert in the field of Association Management and is committed to the professionalism in the industry. Ms. Scheer has written articles for Community Association Institute (CAI), held lectures, seminars, conducted workshops throughout the US, and is very active with the Nevada Chapter of CAI's Education Committee.