About Chrissy Jackson
Chrissy began her career as a Community Manager in 1980 with a 200-site manufactured home community in a rural area of Florida. Over the next 16 years, she was responsible for communities ranging from 125 sites in economically distressed areas to larger, country club type developments with over 800 sites, including many with sales operations.
In 1997, she created and headed the Chrissy Jackson Seminar Division of Steiner Communities. This venue enabled Chrissy to then provide property management seminars and training across the country for state association conventions and private property management conferences.
In May of 1999, Chrissy joined the staff of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) as Director of Training and Community Resources. She remains the principal trainer for the Manufactured Housing Educational Institute’s (MHEI) accreditation programs and other courses. These include the Professional Housing Consultant (PHC) course, the Crisis Communication courses, and the Play it Safe Disaster Preparedness Seminar. Chrissy Jackson also served as a professional resource available to the members of MHI’s National Communities Council.
She currently conducts private training sessions and workshops at regional or national employee conferences, and provides advisory services. Chrissy has been a presenter for the National Manufactured Housing Congress in Las Vegas, Nevada, for several years.
An internationally recognized author, she has been writing handbooks on community management since the early 1990’s. She has also written monthly columns for The Journal, Manufactured Housing Today, Manufactured Housing Professional News, The Merchandiser and Community Management (industry trade publications). In addition, she has penned guest articles for other newsletters, magazines and industry publications.
To reach Chrissy, write to Chrissy Jackson at P. O. Box 66069, St. Pete Beach, Fl 33736-6069. Or email chrissyj@earthlink.net. More information can also be found at www.chrissy-jackson.com.
