About Us

ABOUT US


Serving Central Oregon since 2003

Mile High Community Management is a professional homeowner association management company. Established in 2003, we are one of the region’s leading association management companies, providing a full range of community management services. We manage a mixture of clients including condos, townhomes, and planned unit developments throughout Central Oregon. We bring lasting value and peace of mind to the communities we manage.

James Bemis

President

Jim manages the homeowner’s association operations of Mile High Community Management. His focus is on business development through the coordination and implementation of the HOA policies; while streamlining these policies so they are consistent with the governing documents of the HOA, and the state statues.


The wealth of knowledge, of over 30 years of self- employment, including experience in residential and small commercial construction, and mortgage finance has instilled in him the value of integrity and ethics in business. His depth of understanding of property management, finance, and accounting practices ensures the successful management of each association. As a leader, he has proven that he can handle the pressure of tight deadlines, and the multiplicity of tasks, while never losing sight of the vision of Mile High Community Management; to be the leading home owner’s association management company in Central Oregon.

Audra Bemis

Accounts Manager AMS, CMCA

Audra is responsible for monthly financial records for a portfolio of associations and assists our community managers with budget preparation and financial statement analysis. She frequently collaborates with outside accountants for tax and audit preparation as well as maintains accounts payable for over 35 associations.


Audra is a native of Bend Oregon. She received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oregon State University with an emphasis in accounting and business administration. Audra has earned her AMS and CMCA and is an active member of the Community Association Institute. 


When she is not working Audra enjoys exploring the great outdoors of Central Oregon.

Chad Carpenter

Community Manager AMS, CMCA

Chad has spent his career working and consulting in the public, private and nonprofit sectors in organizational development and marketing & branding. Over his career, Chad has become passionate about community management. He greatly enjoys the close relationships that can be built, and the work that can be accomplished when people come together in order to achieve common goals.


Chad is proud to be a native Central Oregonian, having spent most of his life in the small town of Prineville, OR. and currently resides in Sunriver, OR.


Outside of work, he enjoys playing music as a multi-instrumentalist and spending time with his family.


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Rachel Nething

Community Manager

As a community manager, Rachel is responsible for managing and handling communications between board members and communities. She is involved in planning and facilitating meetings, special projects and tending to the administrative requirements of each HOA. 


Rachel brings 20 years of supervisory, and administrative experience. She has exceptional organizational skills, is detail oriented and attentive to the concerns of her communities.


Rachel is active in her church, pursues physical fitness, and enjoys being a mom to her 3 young children.

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David Schaefer

Community Manager

David has been involved in many forms of community management over the last 35 years ranging from the development, construction and management aspects of the industry. He holds a degree in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University.


Born and raised in Oregon, David enjoys all the great amenities this state has to offer including camping, fishing, skiing, boating and hanging out with his dog, Indy.


David has participated with his community over the years with active involvement in the YMCA and his local Church.

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Christina Swan

Administrative Assistant

Christina has accumulated over 20 years of customer service experience, skillfully managing public interactions. Her background covers roles in Title, Escrow, Mortgage, Property and Community Management, and Real Estate. Previously licensed as a Property and Casualty Broker-Agent in California, Christina is also a devoted mother to twin boys and part of a blended family with twin girls, another son, and two grandchildren.



Outside of work, she's passionate about animals, with a love for the ocean and all things nature-related.

Bradley Bemis

Staff Accountant / Compliance Manager

Bradley is a Staff Accountant and Compliance Manager for Mile High Community Management. His role is to oversee the financial affairs of the homeowner's associations related to accounts receivable and billing.  In addition, Bradley is responsible for managing the compliance of over 40 associations in Central Oregon.


Bradley is a native of Bend, Oregon. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oregon State University where his focus of study was accounting and business administration.


Bradley is forever a student of music and has a passion for photography, physical health and digital content creation.

Scott Matthews

Scott Matthews

Community Manager  / Compliance Officer

Scott has worked for several years as on-site manager for Burning Tree Village Homeowners Association. He has a 30-year sales and customer service background with various companies in Central Oregon. Scott has an Associate of Science Degree in Office Machine Technology along with several Cisco Networking Certifications.

 

Scott enjoys editing and uploading sermon videos for Real Life Christian Church in Bend on a volunteer Basis. 

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Gary Weltmann CPA

Certified Public Accountant

As a strategic partner of Mile High Community Management, we are proud to highlight the services of Gary Weltmann, Certified Public Accountant. Gary has extensive knowledge of nonprofit corporations and stays informed on tax laws that directly affect homeowner associations, to ensure that our communities are receiving the best possible advice and tax filing.


Located in Bend, Oregon, Gary Weltmann, CPA is a local firm providing accounting and tax services to small businesses and individuals. With years of executive-level experience leading the accounting and finance departments of successful businesses, Gary brings to us reliable, accurate and cost effective financial expertise.

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