About the Company
The ARMI Story
Meet Our Team
Tara Armstrong » CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Certified Principal - Regional Director- VA/MD
Tara Armstrong joined the ARMI team in 2023. A native of Western Pennsylvania, Tara came to Virginia after working in real estate on the coast in Wilmington, North Carolina for over a decade. She holds both the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation with the Community Association Managers International Certification Board and the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation with Community Associations Institute where she has volunteered her time to legislative action committees and the local chapter. Tara is a proud graduate of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Cathi Stanley» CMCA, AMS, Certified Principal - Community Association Manager, HOA Department Supervisor
Joining the ARMI team in 2014 as an Administrative Assistant, Cathi Stanley quickly excelled and transitioned to her current position of Community Association Manager holding the CMCA and AMS designation. Born in Maryland, Cathi has lived in Maryland, the Carolinas, and settled in Virginia in 2011. She has 20 years’ experience working in the member association arena for professional and homeowner associations. Her 3 children and 4 grandchildren are the light of her life and keep things interesting. She sticks to the motto to always learn at least one new thing each day.
Charlene Nester » CMCA, AMS - Community Association Manager
Charlene Nester joined the ARMI team in 2019, bringing a wealth of experience in community management. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, she has lived in Fauquier County for over 30 years with her husband.
Charlene earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University in 2002. Building on her educational foundation, she later obtained the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation in March 2022 and the Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation, further enhancing her expertise in community association management.
In her free time, Charlene enjoys spending quality moments with her two sons, their spouses, and her beloved granddaughter. She also has a passion for crocheting and solving puzzles, which allow her to unwind and tap into her creative side.
With a strong connection to her local community and a commitment to professional excellence, Charlene is a valuable asset to the ARMI team, providing top-tier service to the communities she manages.
Teresa Hitt » Association Accounting Manager
Teresa started with ARMI in July 2011. She loves working as the Finance Manager for the HOAs and commercial properties and has specialized in her line of work for over 20 years. Teresa says that the people she works with are a second family and mean a lot to her. In my spare time, she loves spending time with her family. She has a small 6-acre farm in Brandy Station and it’s her little piece of heaven with her animals.