MIAMI, Oct. 9, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CSI Management Services, an Associa company, is proud to announce the promotion of Mark Blackburn to president. Most recently, Blackburn served as chief operations officer and principal of CSI Management Services. In his new role, he will provide strategic leadership for planning, developing, implementing and achieving long-range goals and policies for continued strong market-segment growth.

Blackburn co-founded CSI Management Services in 2004 and the firm has grown to become recognized as the leader in luxury condominium property management in South Florida. Additionally, he is the co-founder and co-publisher of South Florida Opulence Magazine, the award-winning luxury condominium lifestyle publication. Previous to CSI Management Services, Blackburn served as partner in an advertising agency which focused on real estate and finance.

Blackburn attended Rhode Island College to study political science and marketing. He has been a guest lecturer at the Lynn University School of Marketing in Boca Raton, Florida.

In addition to his corporate duties, Blackburn is a strong supporter of community endeavors. He serves on the executive board of directors of Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, as well as on the board of directors for the Steven C. Bagdan Charitable Foundation. A proponent of law enforcement, Blackburn is a graduate of The FBI Citizens Academy.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 35 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 9,000 employees operating more than 170 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Based in Dallas, Texas, our industry expertise, financial strength, and innovation meet the unique needs of clients across the world with customized services and solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com or www.associacares.com.

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