Nicholas Gerstner
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer - The Desert Highlands Association Strategic Advisor | Financial Stewardship for Private Clubs & HOAs | Capital Planning, Governance, & Member Trust
- Role
- Chief Financial Officer at The Desert Highlands Association
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Gerstner
I help private clubs, HOAs, and member-driven communities bring clarity to complex…
Experience
Chief Financial Officer
The Desert Highlands Association
Apr 2022 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US
Desert Highlands, a 5-Star Platinum Club of America, is home to 563 residences, the iconic Jack Nicklaus-designed desert golf course, and a premier Racquet Club featuring all Grand Slam surfaces. This prestigious member-owned community ranks 11th in the Top 50 Golf Clubs by the Club Leaders Forum, offering an unparalleled lifestyle in the Sonoran Desert.Key Achievements:Capital Development: Collaborated with the Board to establish a forward-thinking financial strategy and benchmarks for asset replacement, challenging traditional approaches to position the club for future success.Strategic Leadership: Oversee Club and HOA operations generating over $21 million in annual revenue, ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational excellence.Vision Alignment: Collaborated with the Board, sub-committees, and management to redefine the community’s vision, mission, core values and strategic plan. Member Engagement: Enhanced transparency and connection through economic forums and aspirational capital project discussions.Education & Onboarding: Developed comprehensive materials to educate new Board and Committee members on private club governance and operations.Financial Clarity: Improved understanding of financial performance through visual reporting tools, including charts and graphs.Value Optimization: Led initiatives focused on KPIs that enhance community net worth and drive home value appreciation.Investment Strategy: Partnered with the Finance and Facilities Committee and Commerce Bank to generate investment income while maintaining zero banking fees.
Education
Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration
Macc
2010 — 2011
Shorter University
B.A.
2005 — 2009
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