Professional Bio
Charlie Sheppard is the owner and President of Community Advisors which provides capital reserve analysis, consulting services, commercial inspections and project management for community associations, private clubs, churches, schools and other entities.
He has over 30 years of experience in real estate development, property operation, commercial property inspections and construction management. He has participated on the development team for large planned unit developments and mid-rise office building parks. He has also worked for many years as commercial construction manager for a wide range of structures including medical facilities, office buildings, churches, restaurants, clubhouses, infrastructure installation and remodeling and repositioning of properties to match market conditions.
Areas of expertise include mechanical and electrical systems, energy management systems, life safety systems, plumbing systems, building envelope and roof components. Horizontal improvement experience include marine structures, street and site concrete construction, utilities, site work and landscaping improvements.
Inspection projects include: High rise office and residential buildings, restaurants, industrial properties, churches, private schools, private clubs, marinas, medical facilities, warehouse and industrial properties, water treatment facilities and residential properties.
Charlie is a regular speaker at CAI events, teaches continuing education classes and enjoys attending Board of Director meetings to share the benefits of Reserve Planning. He has also published articles on Capital Reserve Analysis and