The Certified Breakfast Club: Special Joint Event Between WMFHA and IREM

From Certifications to Credibility:
How CALP, CAM, CAPS, ARM, and CPM skills show up in real property management decisions.

This interactive breakfast session will explore how professional certifications such as CALP, CAM, CAPS, ARM, and CPM strengthen both property performance and career growth. Through roundtable scenarios and group discussion, attendees will examine real property management situations involving budgets, leasing, vendors, residents, team leadership, and ethical decision making. The session will highlight how certification-based knowledge helps professionals build credibility, make stronger decisions, and prepare for future leadership roles in the multifamily industry.

Who Should Register:

Anyone who holds a CAM, CAS, CAMT, CAPS, CALP or IREM credential. Attendees will earn one continuing education credit (CEC)

Meet Your Facilitator:

Catherine Tharp, CPM, ACOM 

I’m a Regional Manager with Thrive Communities, overseeing a diverse portfolio of multifamily communities across the Pacific Northwest. With years of experience in property management, I specialize in driving operational excellence, leading high-performing teams, and implementing strategies that improve resident satisfaction while boosting NOI and exceeding budget goals. 
 
Beyond my role at Thrive, I serve in leadership with IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), currently as the Vice President for Western Washington (Region 12) where I continue to grow, give back, and stay at the forefront of industry best practices.