Dawn Bauman Appointed CEO of Community Associations Institute

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has announced that experienced community management professional Dawn Bauman will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement was shared via CAI’s official social media channels, where the organization expressed its excitement, stating, “We are thrilled to announce that Dawn Bauman will be the new chief executive officer of CAI National!”

Bauman is a longtime leader within CAI, having served in a variety of key roles over the past 30 years, including chapter executive director, CAMICB executive director, and vice president of chapter development and relations. Her deep experience, particularly in advocacy, has made her a respected and trusted voice within the community association industry.

The post continued to praise Bauman as “a trusted leader, advocate, and mentor,” and looked ahead to the future with optimism: “We wish you all the best on this new adventure and we cannot wait to see what her vision will hold for this amazing industry!”

CAI members and industry professionals have warmly welcomed the news, with an outpouring of congratulations and support across social platforms.

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