Our Mission

At Assembly HOA, our mission is to create turnkey communities and protect property values through transparent, efficient, and proactive management. By combining top industry expertise with advanced software, we provide real-time financial insights, strategic community planning, and automated operations.

How We Started

Shreyas and Allen first became close friends during high school. As the years passed, Allen delved into the world of real estate, practicing it on the side, handling deals for close friends and family. So, when Shreyas decided to take the leap into homeownership, it was only natural for him to turn to Allen to act as his agent. Together, they navigated the intricacies of purchasing Shreyas's first home, an experience that unveiled glaring inefficiencies within the HOA system. This experience, combined with a subsequent $35,000 unexpected special assessment within weeks of moving in, became a catalyst for change. 

In response, Shreyas and Allen embarked on a fact-finding mission, engaging with board presidents, HOA managers, law firms, and homeowners. Their in-depth research underpinned the development of Assembly, their answer to broken HOAs. With an emphasis on unparalleled transparency, accountability, and exceptional service, Assembly aims to transform the industry, returning agency back to homeowners. 

And, as a nod to Shreyas' personal experience with his self-managed HOA, Assembly also offers a unique software-only solution for self-managed communities, equipping them with essential tools to operate effectively without the reliance on external managers.

The Assembly Difference

Our difference lies at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity. We have developed an innovative software solution that provides our managers with the ability to automate time-consuming tasks, freeing them to focus on delivering premium service to homeowners. We are driving a fundamental shift away from the archetype of the overworked, inaccessible manager towards a model that values prompt, attentive service and clear communication.

Meet the Assembly Team

Serving thousands of homeowners across communities of every size

Our team brings together backgrounds in technology, finance, real estate, and operations — united by firsthand experience with what's broken in HOA management. We pair the industry's highest professional credentials with decades of hard-won experience, and we're rebuilding HOA management from the ground up — so every homeowner gets clear communication, expert guidance, and full transparency into what's happening and why.

Allen Liou, CMCA

Co-Founder, CEO

Allen Liou is a Certified Manager of Community Associations who founded Assembly after becoming fed up with the limitations of traditional HOA management. Having grown up in a townhome community, he understands firsthand how management decisions affect daily life for homeowners and boards. Allen brings a rare combination of real estate expertise and technology experience, with a clear mission to fix HOAs through better management, smarter software, and a more transparent, accountable approach.

Shreyas Bharadwaj, CMCA

Co-Founder

Shreyas Bharadwaj is Co-Founder of Assembly, a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), and a former HOA board member who faced complex association challenges firsthand, including a $35,000 special assessment within weeks of purchasing his condo. Before founding Assembly, he worked at the RAND Corporation, where he developed experimental AI/ML products for the DoD. With a strong technical foundation and firsthand insight into where traditional models break down, Shreyas takes a first-principles approach, defining the category benchmark for HOA management and building the system to deliver it consistently for every community.

Steven Cochrane

Executive Vice President

Steven Cochrane is Executive Vice President at Assembly with over 25 years of experience in global technology operations. While holding senior leadership roles at HP, he also served as HOA President for luxury-branded residences, where he saw firsthand the challenges facing associations and the lack of clarity buyers face when purchasing into HOAs. That experience redirected his career toward HOA management, with a focus on educating owners, strengthening governance, and using technology to bring transparency, insight, and operational discipline to community management.

Tony Nguyen

Director of Finance and Operations

Tony Nguyen is Director of Finance and Operations at Assembly, overseeing financial systems, operational improvements, and people management across a growing portfolio of communities. He previously served as lead financial controller on projects exceeding $2.5 billion for Fortune 500 clients, bringing deep expertise in engineering, construction, and cost management to HOA operations. Tony focuses on building scalable processes that improve transparency, reporting accuracy, and long-term financial health — giving boards the tools and clarity they need to protect community assets and strengthen resident trust.

Marcia Coppola, PCAM

Director of Community Success

Marcia Coppola has nearly two decades of leadership in community association management, including successfully managing the largest HOA in Los Angeles. She holds the PCAM designation, the industry’s highest credential, along with CMCA and AMS certifications, and has served in senior and executive roles across multiple management companies. Marcia’s approach is defined by care, accountability, and a hands-on commitment to every community we serve, with a strong focus on proactive operations, board trust, and long-term community health.