OREANDA-NEWS. September 20, 2016. Associa, the industry's largest community management firm, is proud to announce its expansion into Missouri and its partnership with Smith Management Group. Now operating as a branch office of Associa, Smith Management Group has been the leading community management company in the St. Louis area for more than 50 years.

"We're excited to join forces with a company as established and successful as Smith Management Group," says Associa CEO and Chairman John Carona. "The Missouri market is one that we feel has great potential and with an experienced team already in place we feel this partnership will greatly benefit current and future clients."

"We're honored to be able to work with Associa and introduce its global resources to our communities as an enhancement to the local service we provide," says Smith Management Group President Lanya Massman. "Our philosophes are the same; be responsive to clients, embody family spirit and provide unsurpassed service."

Smith Management group was established in 1963 and specializes in management and maintenance serving the finest condominium, villas and homeowner associations throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. The team of more than 40 employees will continue to be led by President Lanya Massman. To learn more about Associa's newest addition to the family, visit the website at www.smithmgmt.com.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 37 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 10,000 employees operating more than 180 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.