ACCU Professional Staff

CEO

David Phifer is the founder and CEO of Apartment & Condominium Concepts Unlimited, Inc. Mr. Phifer is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Colorado and has also received the designation of Certified Apartment Property Supervisor from the National Apartment Management Accreditation Board. Additionally, Mr. Phifer is the past President of the Apartment Association of Metro-Denver, and also the past President of the National Apartment Association.

Prior to founding ACCU, Inc., Mr. Phifer had fifteen years experience in Property Management of multifamily property management. He began his career in Property Management as a Residential Manager in 1964 to supplement his income while attending the University of Minnesota. In 1970, Mr. Phifer was hired by Godwin Bevers Development Corporation in Colorado Springs. Here Mr. Phifer was in charge of the firm’s multi-family housing division. In 1974, Van Shaack and Company employed Mr. Phifer to work in the companies property management division.

In June of 1979, Mr. Phifer founded Apartment & Condominium Concepts Unlimited, Inc., realizing that Denver’s need of a multifamily housing management company utilizing the expertise of Denver’s most prominent property managers and support staff. Apartment & Condominium Concepts Unlimited has assimilated one of the finest groups of property management professionals available in the Denver Metropolitan area.

Mr. Phifer’s goal remains to craft one of Denver’s premier property management organizations and build upon his years of experience and expertise. Through an open-door policy, Mr. Phifer is always accessible to his staff and homeowner association clients.

President

Licensed Colorado Community Association Manager

Starting his career in the Management of Community Associations at 16 years old James began by maintaining grounds, changing light bulbs, cleaning hallways, and sweeping garages for many different types of communities.

After college James took a position as an onsite Community Association Manager furthering his experience in Community Association Management.
James was afforded the opportunity to manage the Beavallon Condominium Association in 2002. He quickly accepted that position giving James the opportunity to learn and explore the complexity of luxury high-rise mix use community management.

In 2004 James was given the opportunity to continue to grow and become a portfolio manager with ACCU, Inc. After accepting the promotion James started to get diverse experience in portfolio management including new construction, conversion projects, single family, multi-family and mixed use high-rise and mid-rise Associations.

James was promoted to Assistant Vice President of ACCU in 2008, in this position James worked closely with supervising at the senior staff level and in 2012 accepted a promotion as Executive Vice President of ACCU, Inc. in this position James put together along with the President of ACCU the leadership team which will take ACCU into the next level of professionalism within the Professional management of Community Associations.

As of January 1, 2015 James began serving as President of ACCU, Inc.

Vice President of Operations
Director of Vendor Relations
Senior Licensed Colorado Community Association Manager

Prior to 1978, Mark Kreger’s background focused on the construction of new homes. This gave Mark extensive knowledge of blueprints and all phases of construction, including, rough and finish carpentry, electric installation, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, concrete, masonry, and final inspections. In 1979, ACCU, Inc. was pleased to add Mark to the team.,

Mark originally managed ACCU, Inc.’s satellite offices in Denver and Houston. In 1983, Mark moved permanently to the Denver headquarters, as Property Manager of Community Associations.

Mark’s property management background includes a 470-unit condominium conversion, apartment community management, commercial fee management, custom tenant finish, and all phases of association management. Mark’s familiarity with associations is two-fold. He has served as both an association board president and has over 30 years of association management experience.

In 1995, Mark was named Vice President of Property Management. Mark’s professional skills and hands-on industry knowledge are invaluable assets that have added to the success of ACCU, Inc.

Licensed Colorado Community Association Manager

Adam Bryning is a Colorado native who studied Business Management at Western State College of Colorado.  After 12 years in management, he decided to join ACCU, Inc. in October 2017 as a licensed Community Association Manager.  Adam has several years experience managing parking garages, an insurance agency, Target and a security company.

In addition to having management experience, Adam is involved in the community coaching High School and Little League Football.

Licensed Manager of Community Associations

In 1994, Melissa received an associate degree in Applied Science. Melissa grew up in the Property Management industry with her parents and began her career in Property Management in 1996 and has worked in Property Management for 21+ years.

Melissa takes a proactive approach to the daily operation of the communities she manages. In addition, Melissa works together with the Board members to develop goals to carry out policies and procedures for the betterment of the community. Melissa currently holds her CMCA designation and continues her education in Community Association Management through CAI.

When Melissa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren either traveling with her son for Taekwondo tournaments or supporting her granddaughter in Cheer Competitions, volleyball games or softball games.  Melissa also has two Huskies and German Shepherd-Huskie mix which keep her just as busy as her children and grandchildren do.

Licensed Manager of Community Associations

Scott has been with ACCU for 1.5 years. Scott has been in property management and real estate for 6 years with an emphasis in HOA and rental management. Outside of the office he enjoys fishing, football and going to the gym.

Manager of Community Associations

Licensed Manager of Community Associations

Janice Zarifi has been in the multifamily apartment industry since 2003. Recently, in 2018 she decided to make a change and come into the HOA world. Janice is a CAM, Certified Property Manager, that has been with ACCU, Inc for a little over a year now. She is a Colorado Native that loves fashion and shopping! She is very excited to take on the management of your community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Licensed Manager of Community Associations