Meet Cohere.
From the California Delta to the limestone cliffs of Texas, our team is bringing the life-changing power of community to the world.
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Officers
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Todd Hornback
Chief Executive Officer
Equal parts storyteller, community evangelist, and road warrior, Todd is dedicated to advancing Cohere’s mission. More than leading our company and nurturing and growing our business, it’s believing in the power of what we can achieve together in community that drives him. For Todd, it’s that simple and that rewarding. Lucky for Todd, his love of music, bikes, stylish hats, and happy hours travel well. He values humor, thoughtfulness, and kindness.
Prior to Cohere, Todd has served as Owner/President of Todd Hornback & Associates; President/CEO of Parents Anonymous of Arizona, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, and Scottsdale LINKS/Scottsdale Healthcare; and Associate Faculty with ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation.
Certifications, Memberships & Awards
Executive Education Certificate – Planning & Design, Harvard University; Executive Education Certificate – Finance, Stanford University; Member/National Community Development Council, Urban Land Institute (ULI); Honorary Commander & Life Member, Luke Air Force Base, Blue Blazer Squadron; 5-time delegate & civic engagement report co-author, Arizona Town Hall.
Industry & Community Service
Founder/Board Chair, White Tank Mountains Conservancy; Board Chair, Sun Health Foundation; Chair (Past), Sun Health Foundation Capital Campaign; Board Chair (Past), Sundancers of Surprise; Board Chair (Past), Experience Matters AZ; Chair (Past), Continue the Quality PAC – Litchfield, Agua Fria and Avondale School Districts; Board Chair (Past), West Valley Arts Council; Board Chair/Member (Past), Surprise/Buckeye Chambers, Scottsdale Leadership, Valley Leadership; Member, ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation Leadership Council; Board (Past), Institute of Cultural Affairs USA
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Chadwick W. Reed
Chief Operating Officer | PCAM, CMCA, AMS
Chadwick is our governance and operations guru with more than 28 years in the community association management industry. Always one to encourage us to dream big, he has an unmatched ability to find creative ways to ground and realize these dreams. He is committed to operational excellence and customer care, putting the needs of residents front and center in decision-making. He values kindness, strength, honesty, and knowledge. A devoted husband and father, Chadwick loves to travel and adventure, tackle home improvement projects, spend time with his family, and walk his beloved Daisy Mae Doodle.
It speaks volumes about Chadwick and his character that he held his first job as a paperboy for the Columbus Dispatch for 19 years. He continued delivering newspapers as he took on new opportunities – first as an apartment resident manager and later in progressive community management roles with RPM/Associa. His PCAM case study took him to Tucson solidifying his love for the desert and managing large-scale communities. In 2008, Chadwick joined DMB Associates, managing Marley Park, Verrado, and Eastmark before taking on his current role leading Cohere’s operations and advising on new community governance and operations.
Certifications, Memberships & Awards
Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM); Association Management Specialist (AMS); Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA); Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB); Member, Community Association Institute (CAI)
Industry & Community Service
Volunteer – Christ Church of Valley; Member (Past), Large Scale Manager’s Workshop Committee
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Jennifer A. Barefoot
Chief Experience Officer | MA, CMCA, AMS
Jennifer is our brand and culture champion with more than 20 years of storytelling experience. An expert people reader and connector, she believes deeply in the power of community and in the magic of relationships. A self-described experience junkie and a fierce protector of those she loves, Jennifer is in constant pursuit of adventure, living well, and finding joy in the everyday. She’s an Enneagram Two, and her core values are trust, integrity, and commitment.
Jennifer’s career reflects her commitment to people and community. Dedicated to bringing clarity to brands, and giving voice to all stakeholders, she has served in several marketing communications and client/customer care leadership roles at DMB Community Life (now Cohere), DMB Associates, Sonoran Institute, American Civil Liberties Union, and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Certifications, Memberships & Awards
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA); Association Management Specialist (AMS); Dare to Lead trained; Dare to Lead Forum; Women’s Leadership Development Forum; Valley Leadership, Class 39; Outstanding Young Alumni, Ithaca College; Member, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) & Community Association Institute (CAI)
Industry & Community Service
Board (Past), Florence Crittenton, Arizona; Board (Past), Planned Parenthood Arizona; Advisor (Past), Center for Progressive Leadership, Arizona; Member (Past), ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Non-Profit Innovation Task Force; Board/Vice Chair/Executive Committee/Eastern Region Chair/Cultural Diversity Committee Chair (Past), Planned Parenthood Federation of America; Trustee (Past), Planned Parenthood Foundation; Vice Chair (Past), Planned Parenthood Federation of America Alumni Association; US Representative (Past), International Planned Parenthood Federation, Western Hemisphere Region; Member (Past), Planned Parenthood Emerging Leaders, Vision 2025, and Go Green Task Forces
Executives
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Tabatha Long
Vice President, People Operations | PCAM, CMCA, AMS
The unicorn of all unicorns, Tabatha masterfully balances the needs of our people and the requirements of our operations to deliver business solutions that stick. A trusted leader with over 15 years of industry experience, Tabatha has rich expertise in policy, process, and systems, plus intimate knowledge of Cohere’s special sauce. In sum, she’s the person who keeps our culture and operations connected and humming along. For Tabatha, family comes first (lucky for Andrew – yes, that Andrew running Cohere finance), and fur-kids bring her joy (lucky for Lenni), Michigan State Spartans are her team, and nothing beats a good book preferably poolside. She is an Enneagram 9 and her core values are safety, belonging, and joy.
Tabatha began her career in natural resource management working for county park departments in Michigan and Washington. From there, she stepped into non-profit work, specifically teaching English as a Second Language, GED preparation and Adult Basic Education. Later she transitioned into commercial and residential property management with DMB Associates, today with Cohere (formerly DMB Community Life).
Certifications, Memberships & Awards
Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM); Association Management Specialist (AMS); Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA); Member, Community Association Institute (CAI)
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Andrew Long
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
A seasoned financial leader, who loves numbers and people equally, Andrew’s balanced approach positions Cohere to deliver smart solutions for current and new business alike. As our budget quarterback, Andrew brings the perfect blend of technical acumen and lay explanations, streamlining this process for the benefit our team and clients. A team player who has a knack for all-things trivia, Andrew is fluent in Spanish, puts his family first (lucky for Tabatha and Lenni), and he values kindness, humor and being genuine.
Andrew has 15 years of finance and accounting experience, having held senior financial planning and analyst positions with NorthCentral University, Shamrock Farms, and Humana, Inc.
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Trish Robinson
Regional Vice President | CMCA
Trish has a passion for building strong, healthy communities and social impact. She draws on her aptitude for people development, strategic planning, and process design to establish thriving teams across Cohere communities. She’s a momma of two bold and never-tired kids who love all things track and field and basketball. Always an optimist, she believes that all things start with quality relationships.
Her 20+ years of experience leading successful organizations and their people includes sectors like public health, human services, education, and community management. Having held executive roles in revenue generation, operations and program development, Trish brings a diverse approach to community design and management.
Certifications, Memberships & Awards
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA); Relationship Management Certification (Clarity Group); Member, Urban Land Institute; Member, Community Association Institute (CAI)
Industry & Community Service
Board Member, Mesa Arts Center Foundation (present); Vice President, Raising Special Kids Board of Directors (past); Member, Suns Charities 88 (past)
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Christy Chesser
Regional Vice President | CMCA
Christy is all pro when it comes to critical thinking and problem solving. Plus, she’s passionate about people. With more than 11 years of industry experience, Christy is our most seasoned leader in community transitions; she also excels in strategic planning, customer experience. Always up for challenges, Christy recently took up mountain biking and takes to the Arkansas trails whenever she can get-a-way. An Enneagram 2, she values togetherness and finding common ground.
Christy has served in a number of association management leadership roles including Vice President of Operations, Director of Community Management, and Human Resources Business Partner, among others.
Certifications, Memberships & Awards
Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA); Association Management Specialist (AMS); Member: Community Association Institute (CAI)
Industry & Community Service
Member, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Alliance
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Kathryn Ellingson
Director, Communications