Meet Our Team
Michelle was raised in Attleboro, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1988 from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She has been in the association management business in Florida since 2004 and currently holds a Florida CAM license. Michelle has worked in Venice, Manatee and Sarasota counties extensively. Michelle opened Sunstate Management Group in March of 2009 and is the sole owner in Sunstate Management Group. Michelle has completed five (5) of the Community Associations’ Institute classes in preparation for her PCAM case study. She is well versed in management of homeowner associations, condominium associations and co-operatives in the State of Florida. Michelle has worked with over 250 different associations on the West Coast of Florida. Michelle has extensive knowledge of Florida Statute 720 for homeowner’s associations as well as 718 for condominium associations in Florida.
Michelle resides in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and two Labrador Retrievers. She loves walking her dogs, experimenting with various recipes with her husband – Ed – the award winning Barbeque Chef. Michelle and her husband enjoy Sunday cookouts at her home with friends and family.
Betsy was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Carlow University with a bachelor’s degree in business management with a focus in accounting. She relocated to Sarasota, FL to join Sunstate Management Group during our 2014 expansion. Betsy has worked in Accounting and Property Management for 20+ years. She has extensive experience with developers, rental properties, homeowner’s associations, and condominiums.
Brian was raised in Sarasota, Florida. He graduated in 1992 from Manatee Community College, now known as the State College of Florida. Brian has 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren. Brian resides in Sarasota, Florida and has been a part of the Sunstate CAM Team since 2013 and was one of the first managers at Sunstate. Brian received his Community Association Managers License in 2012 and has been working in Property Management since 2010.
Cameron joined the Sunstate Team in May of 2023 and works in the Accounting Department. He is from Palmetto, FL, and enjoys reading, camping, and photography.
Cathy Duffy joined the Sunstate Team in 2019 and works in the Accounting Department.
Jennifer was raised in Indiana and moved to Florida in 1986. Joining Sunstate in 2023 from the corporate world, she is Sean Noonan’s team member and committed to promoting a respectful and collaborative team culture. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, dog Shelby, family, and friends.
JoAnn Finnell joined the Sunstate Administrative Team in 2013 and is the team member to Lynn Lakel.
Julie is a 4th generation Sarasota native who resides in Georgia. She joined Sunstate in 2018. Julie has worked in accounting for 35 years and property management since 2014.
In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading and college football.
Kristi started with Sunstate in 2024. She was born and raised in Bradenton, FL., graduated from Manatee High school in 1995 and married her husband in 1997. They have 3 children whom they love very much and enjoy spending time with them. Kristi is currently attending SCF and working towards her bachelor’s degree in business management. In her very little spare time, she enjoys going to Disney, taking walks with their dog, and working on their house.
Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from Auburn University in 2007 and obtained her Master of Business Administration degree, specializing in management, from Northcentral University in 2017. Lauren has an extensive background working in account management in multiple capacities since 2007 for many different types of businesses including Associations and Community Development Districts. Lauren has served on multiple boards throughout her career including serving as a director of a nonprofit organization, a HOA board President, and a Community Development District supervisor. Lauren has been working with Sunstate Association Management Group in multiple capacities since 2018. Lauren is originally from the Atlanta Georgia and relocated to Sarasota in 2014 where she lives with her husband, 3 children, 4 horses, 2 dogs and cat.
Lindsey was raised in Englewood, Florida. Lindsey graduated from Florida State University in 2005. Lindsey has two kids and currently resides in Sarasota. Lindsey has been a part of the Sunstate Team since 2012. Lindsey received her Community Association Managers License in 2017 and has been working in Property Management since 2012. Lindsey is also the team member to Brian Rivenbark and Michelle Thibeault.
In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys going to Disney, reading and spending time with her kids.
Lisa was raised in northern Indiana and moved to Florida in 2008 with her husband and son. She has worked in the Association Management field for 15+ years and currently holds a Florida CAM license.
In her spare time Lisa enjoys cooking, nature, watching Atlanta Braves baseball, and spending as much time as possible with her husband.
Lynn was raised in Frederick, Maryland. She graduated in 1965 from Henry C. Conrad High School in Wilmington, Delaware. Lynn has 3 children and 15 grandchildren who all reside in Mokena, Illinois. Lynn resides in Venice, Florida and moved back from Illinois in 2011 to help Michelle expand Sunstate Association Management Group. Lynn has worked in property management since 2004. Lynn received her Community Association Managers license in 2010. She has extensive experience with large and small associations in the Venice area.
In her spare time, Lynn enjoys kayaking, going to the beach with her Yorkie and quilting.
Born in Washington, DC as a military and DC lieutenant offspring, Michelle was raised in Pennsylvania earning accounting skills through her working career and college classes. She has three children from a previous marriage and one grandchild. After marrying her second husband and lifetime partner on Anna Maria Island, Florida, they decided to move to Florida in 2022 after falling in love with its beauty. Michelle landed an accounting position with Sunstate virtually and grateful for the waiting time while she finished all arrangements with her move.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys cooking, walking with her husband and dog, spending time on the beach, and dancing.
Nicole moved to Florida from Pittsburgh, PA in 2013. She has a Bachelor Degree in Business Management from Carlow University and has worked at Sunstate since 2014. Nicole chose portfolio management because it allows her to work directly with residents while providing solutions for community needs. Nicole is married with four children. She enjoys the beach, traveling and Steelers football!
Peggy has been with Sunstate since 2021 and works in Accounts Receivable.
Rochelle joined the Sunstate Administration Team in 2018 and is the team member to Nicole Banks. She moved from Manasquan, NJ to Nokomis, FL. She enjoys playing pickleball, kayaking and fishing. Rochelle is married and has two yellow labs, Harbor and River.
Sean Noonan graduated from Penn State University in 2006 with a BS in Business Management. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Sean moved to Sarasota in 2012 where he resides with his wife and 7-year-old daughter. In his free time, Sean enjoys golfing, activities with his daughter, and volunteering for non-profit organizations.
Tammy has been a Florida resident for 32 years and involved in the accounting field for most of those years. She has been with Sunstate for over 4 years in the accounting department. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, singing, and spending time with her family and especially her grandkids.
Tracy is from Pittsburgh, Pa. and (of course) a Steelers fan. A proud Mother of 3 and a grandmother of 5, 3 live in Pittsburgh and 2 in Indiana. Prior to working at Sunstate, Tracy worked on the Railroad as a Freight Conductor for 13 years.
Wendy is a recent transplant to Florida arriving from Washington state where she grew up. She is a mother of five and a grandmother of 10 grandchildren and counting. She joined Sunstate in 2024 and looks forward to serving the team well. She is passionate about genuine conversations, hospitality and serving at her local church. Wendy enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, watching movies, swimming, and traveling with her husband.
Sunstate also employs numerous handymen, maintenance technicians, and other onsite team members that keep your community maintained to the highest standards.