Your Local Community Management Professionals
For decades, we've helped HOAs, their boards of directors, and developers transform their communities for the better. Headquartered in sunny Valencia, CA, we provide friendly, full-service management to homeowners across LA and Ventura Counties.
The VMG Mission
At Valencia Management Group, our mission is to support the HOAs and homeowners we serve with our unparalleled, all-inclusive approach to community management.
A Professional, People-First Approach Since Day One
When Russell Hoffman and Leonard McKinley formed Valencia Management Group in 1994, they saw the growing need for top-quality community management services in the Santa Clarita Valley they called home. In the following years, they built a team of dedicated professionals and developed a winning philosophy that combines world-class customer care with cutting-edge technology.
Today, VMG has emerged as the gold standard in community management at any scale, with many firms adopting the standard operating procedures we've perfected.
What Makes Us Different
If you want the best for your community, you need the best firm for the job. With our team of local specialists and our thorough, proactive approach to community management, we ensure that every detail is attended to and every problem is solved.
What Matters Most
Meet Our Team
Our people are at the core of what we do — they bring us closer to our mission and separate us from the competition. Every one of our experienced, passionate team members is at the top of their respective fields, yet they continue to aspire for more, ensuring we can provide the high level of service our clients expect.
A former Board President of his Homeowners Association, Russell formed Valencia Management Group in 1994 alongside Leonard McKinley, CPA, to provide Community Association Management Services to the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas. Russell graduated from California State University, Northridge with a B.S. in Business Management, after which he worked as a buyer for Vons Grocery Company, Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies, and other major corporations.
He is also active with the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, having served on the Board of Directors and acted as Co-Chair of the Satellite Programs Committee.
Russell has earned all three management certifications from the Community Association Institute (CAI) — including the top designation of Professional Community Association Manager — and is a certified California Community Interest Development Manager.
Leonard co-founded Valencia Management Group in December 1994 to pursue his vision of bringing stellar community management services to LA and Ventura Counties. Before leading VMG, Leonard earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Option Accounting Theory and Practice, graduating from California State University, Northridge in 1982. He then obtained his Certified Public Accountant License in October 1984 and has since become a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In his time between graduating college and starting VMG, Leonard climbed the ranks of several West Los Angeles accounting firms.
Leonard's family has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley since 1973, but his local roots run even deeper; his wife's family homesteaded the Santa Clarita Valley in 1890.
A Santa Clarita native and part of a 6th-generation Santa Clarita family, Scott brings over two decades of leadership and operational expertise to his role as Vice President of Operations at VMG. Since joining the company in 2013, Scott has worked in nearly every role across the organization, giving him a rare, ground-up perspective that informs his strategic leadership and operational oversight that has been instrumental in shaping VMG’s continued focus on service excellence.
Before joining VMG, Scott spent more than a decade with the City of Santa Clarita, including the Economic Development department, where he helped drive community engagement initiatives. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from California Lutheran University and is currently pursuing his Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation. In addition, Scott is a licensed insurance broker, further expanding his ability to support communities with a comprehensive understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance.
Scott’s leadership is rooted in a passion for operational excellence, a collaborative mindset, and a deep commitment to the Santa Clarita Valley community he proudly calls home.
Nicole serves as the Vice President of Organizational Development at Valencia Management Group, where she applies her extensive background in strategic planning and change management to enhance organizational efficiency and cultivate a positive workplace culture. With experience spanning human resources, senior portfolio management, and general management in high-rise settings, Nicole is adept at enhancing organizational efficiency and leadership development. She earned a BA in English Language and Literature with a minor in Communications from California State University, Bakersfield. Nicole holds the CMCA, AMS, and PCAM designations and is a Senior Certified Professional in the field of Human Resources.
James joined VMG in 2014, bringing extensive experience in Community Association Management and his B.S. from Indiana University along with him. James holds the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), Association Management Specialist (AMS), and Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designations.
Cinnamon began her career in Community Management as an Assistant Manager in 2013, was promoted to Community Association Manager in 2019, and now holds the CMCA, AMS, and PCAM designations. Prior to entering the field, she managed a health insurance satellite office for 15 years and worked for an insurance defense attorney.
Raised in Santa Clarita, Stephanie launched her HOA industry career at VMG in 2016 as a Homeowner Services Representative while earning her BA in Accounting from the University of La Verne. Post-graduation, she quickly ascended through roles at CPA firms specializing in condominiums, planned developments, and similar entities. A current CPA candidate, Stephanie returned to VMG in 2024 as the Director of Accounting. Her deep roots and extensive accounting expertise enable her to provide diligent fiscal oversight and exceptional client service at VMG.
The Management Group You've Been Searching For
We look forward to showing you how a partnership with Valencia Management Group can change the way you live — for the better.
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