Veteran executive Michael Strait has been appointed as the new chief sales and operations officer at Dallas-based Associa, the nation’s largest community management firm.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to our leadership team,” Associa CEO and founder John Carona said in a statement. “His proven track record of driving growth and his expertise in sales and operations make him an ideal fit for our strategic objectives. We’re confident that his leadership will help elevate our service offerings and position Associa for continued success.”
Associa said that Strait is a highly driven growth and operations leader who has consistently delivered outstanding results across multiple sectors, including fiber-optic services, private equity-backed investments, and solar energy. Associa said that Strait’s background in scaling businesses, improving operational processes, and developing high-performing teams positions him to play a key role in enhancing its operations and expanding its market presence.
Most recently, Strait was a member of the C-suite at Blue Stream Fiber, a private equity-backed $150M fiber-optic provider. There, he led commercial functions, drove 25-30% top and bottom-line growth year-over-year, and supported a successful recapitalization event. His leadership also played a pivotal role in centralizing the sales and marketing process across acquired businesses, achieving 25-40% YOY growth.
“I’m excited to join Associa and leverage my experience to help drive growth, operational efficiency, and success across the organization,” Strait said. “I look forward to working with the talented team here to build a best-in-class sales and operations framework that will enable us to better serve our clients and stakeholders.”
Before Blue Stream Fiber, Strait held key positions at JCM Capital and TFS, where he successfully supported the development of utility-scale solar projects in Africa and led a company to a successful sale to a NYC-based private equity firm.
Associa has more than 300 branch offices across North America and said it is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide.
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