Our Accredited Managers
Staff Members
Michael Johnson is our President and CEO and started FCS in 1999, after years of dealing with non-responsive property management companies as president of his own Homeowners Association. It was then that Michael decided to create an organization specializing in forming successful working relationships with Community Associations.
Michael has earned his Certified Manager of Community Associations, Association Management Specialist and Professional Community Association Manager designations. He is the only portfolio PCAM in Utah. Michael also volunteers his time with the Utah Chapter of Community Associations Institute serving as Treasurer of the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) and Chairman of the Newsletter Committee. Nationally, Michael serves as Chair-Elect of the CEO of Management Companies Committee and is one of the highest rated national faculty members. Michael volunteers his time teaching and educating board members and community managers both nationally and locally.
Michael is married to the wonderful and patient Amy and is the father of four incredible children. Besides them, he enjoys travelling and choral singing.
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Michael Anderberg is a Community Manager and has been with FCS for four years. He is committed to properly managing each community and oversees a portfolio of homeowner association communities in Davis, Tooele and Weber Counties. Michael assists various communities with accounting, enforcement and amendment of CC&Rs, assessments collections and effective communication with homeowners.
Previous to working at FCS, Michael provided accounting services at Utah Community Credit Union and Dominion Insurance in Utah County.
He received his Bachelors of Science in Business Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate from Brigham Young University in April of 2007. Michael has also received his Community Manager Community Associations and his Association Manager Specialist designations.
In his free time, Michael enjoys watching and playing sports.
Scott Anderson has been with FCS for seven years. He has worked in various departments including Customer Service, Maintenance, and Security. Most recently Scott has moved up to become a Community Manager. Scott is also assisting the other Community Managers with their portfolios. Scott is excited for the recent change and growing opportunities at FCS.
Scott recently graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Spanish.
Scott is an avid University of Utah supporter and in his free time enjoys sporting events and spending time with his family.
Thomas H. Barra has been a Community Manager at FCS for one and a half years. Before coming to FCS, Thomas worked for a construction company as Assistant to the Manager.
Thomas received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Minor in Business from BYU-Idaho. He has also earned his Certified Manager of Community Associations designation.
Thomas’ fluent Spanish skills and understanding of Spanish culture help him relate to and interact with many people in understanding and resolving HOA issues.
In his spare time, Thomas enjoys cars and World History.
Sarah Crawford is a Senior Manager at FCS and has been with the company for two and a half years. Before lending her hard-working, dedicated expertise to FCS, Sarah was a Community Manager in Prescott, Arizona. Today she manages a portfolio of developer controlled and transitioning communities. Additionally, Sarah works with the Executive Team on internal and community operations and marketing.
Sarah received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth where she majored in International Studies and minored in French.
Sarah has earned her Professional Community Association Manager, Certified Manager of Community Associations and Association Management Specialist designations. Sarah also volunteers her time with the Utah Chapter of Community Associations Institute and is currently serving on the Board as President.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys running, traveling, reading, rugby and developing her new-found golf skills.
Megan Deming has been a Community Manager at FCS for about a year. She is dedicated to the communities and the homeowners she manages.
Megan received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in Urban and City Planning.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys traveling.
Greg Gardner is a Community Manager for FCS who always manages to find the good in every situation and has worked at FCS for four years. He manages a portfolio of homeowner association communities in Iron and Washington Counties, located in Southern Utah.
Previous to FCS, Greg was a Regional Sales Manager for Eco Water Systems. He received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Utah in Mass Communications.
Greg has also earned both his Certified Manager of Community Associations and his Association Manager Specialist designations.
Greg enjoys spending time with his family, watching college football and eating good food.
Katie Johnson is our Office Manager and has been with FCS for nine years. She manages the office, customer service, accounts receivable and collections. Katie has also served as a Community Manager. She managed a previous office for six years before coming to FCS. Katie is aware of the working details of each community FCS manages and is known as the office problem-solver.
Katie is a licensed Real Estate Broker and is currently getting her History Degree at the University of Utah.
Katie has earned her Certified Manager of Community Associations designation.
She is interested in History, Education and breast cancer research. She also likes to crochet, make cards and read.
Paul Johnson is our Accounts Payable Manager. He’s been with FCS for 5 and a half years and manages all aspects of invoice billing on behalf of the communities FCS serves. He also works with community managers and vendors in order to achieve accurate procedures and timely payments.
Before working for FCS, Paul served on the HOA Board of Directors in the community where he lived. Having seen all sides of community association management as an owner, board member and professional manager gives Paul invaluable insight into the communities he serves.
Paul has earned his Certified Manager of Community Associations designation. He says, “I’m proud of the work we do and the services we provide. The FCS family is made up of devoted employees who share an over-all goal of providing exceptional management to community associations here in Utah.”
Paul also enjoys yoga, nutrition and hiking.
Ryan Kershaw is our Chief Financial Officer and HR Director and has been with FCS for nearly six years. Ryan develops, tracks and analyzes the annual budget. He supervises all aspects of A/R, A/P, GL and monthly reporting functions. In addition, he sets HR and fiscal policy, creating tools to track and enforce compliance. Ryan also sets policies for all aspects of internal operations and external legal compliance.
Ryan spent seven years in the banking, health care, and finance industries prior to working at FCS. His experience includes selling small business loans on the secondary market, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger posting and reconciliation, data security development and administration.
Ryan received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Utah in 2000 and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah in 2003. Ryan has previously served as a Community Manager. Ryan has also earned his Certified Manager of Community Associations designation.
He enjoys the challenges and dynamics of helping run a small business in the community management industry. His strong business and academic background help him adapt well to changing business environments and his sound fiscal and legal understanding help drive policy decisions.
Ryan enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.
Brian Peterson is the Maintenance Manager at FCS and is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of the Maintenance Department. He has worked in the construction industry for 25 years. He ran his own company for 10 years and has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
His hobbies include long walks on the beach in beautiful sunsets, candlelight dinners under the moonlight, and watching sports and action movies.
He has five daughters who keep him very busy.
Stephen Reed came to FCS in 2011 and serves as a Community Manager for several HOA communities. He believes in hard work, and enjoys assisting board members in managing their communities. He hopes to continue his education through various Community Associations Institute seminars and events.
Stephen received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama where he majored in Communications.
Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife, watching college football and visiting family back home.
Shaun Simmons has been a Community Manager with FCS for four years and manages HOA portfolios. Previous to working at FCS, Shaun inspected homes throughout Utah.
He attended Utah Valley University and has also received his Cerified Manager of Community Associations and Association Manager Specialist designations.
Shaun enjoys serving the communities he manages and in his spare time, he also enjoys fitness, snowboarding and fishing.
Lara Valenzuela has been with FCS for five years and is the Senior Managing Agent. As such, she manages the Utah County office, the Rental Division and various HOA communities.
Prior to working for FCS, Lara did case management for the USDA. Lara attended BYU where she majored in Political Science. She has also received her Certified Manager of Community Associations and her Association Manager Specialist designations.
Lara is highly motivated to actions that will best serve FCS clients and is constantly trying to implement more effective systems that will benefit both clients and FCS.
Lara enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with her family and volunteering.