We’re Not Your Average Management Company!
We’re not just your average management company! At Charleston Management, exceptional service is more than a promise – it’s part of our culture. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to delivering high-quality experiences rooted in responsiveness, integrity, and genuine care for the communities we serve. When you call us, you’ll speak to a highly trained and motivated team member. That means no more automated messages or having to push 10 buttons to reach a live person! Our Client Services staff has the resources to assist callers at the initial point of contact.
We believe great service starts with great people and invest deeply in training, mentorship, and continued professional development. One of our greatest points of pride is the longevity of our team. Many of our employees have been with us for years – some for decades – because they value our collaborative environment, strong sense of purpose, and culture of respect.
At Charleston Management, we strive to provide the best association management services available in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Our staff is comprised of association managers, billing and administrative support specialists, and more! We have one of the longest tenured and most experienced teams around – and it shows!
We believe that our business is only as good as the people composing it, which is why we’re proud to introduce you to our knowledgeable and professional staff.
Executive Team
Brian Wessler, CMCA®
Founder/President
Operations, Managers, Sales
Tenure: April 5, 1993, Charleston’s inception
Katie Kushner, AMS®
Vice President
Tenure: May 2010
Carol Wessler
Founder/Chief Operating Officer
Accounting Director, Human Resources
Tenure: April 5, 1993, Charleston’s inception
Chelsea Toledo
Vice President
Tenure: August 2017
Managers – Community Division
Senior Community Managers:
Dawn-Lynn Crawford, PCAM®, AMS®, CMCA® – 2004
Melissa Jenkins, CMCA® – 2005
Matoka Snuggs, CMCA® – 1996
Association Transition Administrator:
Leslee Torres – 2006
Community Managers:
Adam Bryant – 2025
Aldan Breedlove – 2024
Teri Chester – 2022
Melissa Grimes – 2026
Rameika Jones – 2024
Danielle Lyons, AMS®, CMCA® – 2022
Sierra Pulley – 2025
Donovan Radley – 2025
Jenara Ramsey – 2023
Chantell Rucker – 2024
Stormi St. John – 2025
Yanisa Thornley, CMCA® – 2022
Managers – Developer Division
Senior Community Managers:
Sarah Dooley, CMCA® – 2001
Lori Lanham, AMS®, CMCA® – 2019
Jeania Schaper, PCAM® – 2005
Support Managers:
Shalon Edwards – 2026
Lawren Moore-Thibeaud – 2023
Lezia Norman – 2021
Client Services
Client Services Administrators:
Kim Comire – 2018
Susie Harding – 2019
Stephanie Parrish – 2011
Casey Smedley – 2026
Architectural Application Processor/Termite & Playground Inspections Coordinator
Brittney Jarman – 2024
Architectural Application Processors:
Andrea Little – 2025
Charelle Lovett – 2026
Liza Smigielski – 2021
Rita Thornton – 2026
Accounting
Accounts Payable:
Anna Jenkins – 2018
Accounts Receivable:
Meredith Bagwell – 2006
Carley Turner – 2018
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Closings:
Pam Albright – 2025
Closings:
Leigh Berry – 2001
Sky Clark – 2024
Mairi Warren – 2016
