Karri Seeds,CMM,CAPS,CAM,ACM
Karri Seeds is a seasoned operations leader in the property management industry, currently serving as Director of Operations and New Business at Newport Pacific Property Management Solutions. With more than two decades at the company, she has played a central role in its growth and evolution, bringing hands-on expertise in property oversight, financial management, client relations, and business development. Karri holds multiple industry certifications, including CMM, CAPS, CAM, ACM, and CCRM, reflecting her deep knowledge and commitment to professional excellence.
Karri began her career in property management at just 18 years old, gaining early experience in marina operations before joining Newport Pacific over 21 years ago. She initially stepped into an administrative assistant role during a pivotal time in her personal life, but her drive and initiative quickly set her apart. Within a month, leadership recognized her potential as she began supporting regional managers, coordinating vendors, and contributing to property operations. She steadily advanced through the ranks—from administrative assistant to regional manager—and ultimately to Director of Operations. After relocating from California to Texas, Karri helped lead a major expansion effort, growing the company from a California-based operation into a nationwide firm. Under her leadership, Newport Pacific now manages more than 30 properties outside of California across states including Texas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
In her current role, Karri oversees regional managers while continuing to drive new business through active marketing and industry engagement, frequently representing the company at conferences and trade shows across the country. Known for her strong people skills and practical, solutions-oriented leadership style, she remains deeply involved in both operations and growth strategy. Outside of work, Karri is active in her community and passionate about causes close to her heart, including diabetes advocacy and support for breast cancer initiatives such as the Pink Sisters. She enjoys upgrading her home, spending time with her family, and caring for her two dogs, while continuing to balance a demanding and impactful career.
• CAM (Certified Apartment Manager)
• CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor)
• CCRM (California Residential Management)
• ACM (Accredited Community Manager)
• CMM (Certified Marina Manager)
• Golden West College
Psychology
• TACO (Texas Association of Campground Owners)
• TMHA (Texas Manufactured Housing Association)
• NERVA (Northeast RV Association)
• FMHA (Florida Manufactured Housing Association)
• FLARVC (Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds)
• COE (Campground Owners Expo)
• MAT (Marina Association of Texas)
• AMI (Association for Marina Industries)
• Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors
• Secretary and Executive Board Member)
• Advocate for Type 1 Diabetes healthcare options
• Pink Sisters (breast cancer support and participation in events)
What do you attribute your success to?
Well, I started with Newport Pacific as not in the property management part of it. I started as the administrative assistant to the owner, one of the owners of the company, because my father had gotten cancer and I moved very quickly. I was in property management before, I was managing a marina. I moved very quickly and just took the first available job I could. And within a month he said, okay, yeah, I'm wasting you. Because I was helping others, I was helping other regional managers, because I was, you know, I'd get my work done really quickly, and then it'd be like, looking for things to do. And so, I would help other regional managers, because I had construction background and I knew vendors, and so I would help at the apartments, I would get contractors set up to come out and give bids, and I just worked my way up that way from administrative assistant to one of the owners to a regional manager, then moving to Texas and getting more properties out here, and then eventually becoming director of operations, because I couldn't do it all by myself, so we hired, you know, regionals, and now I oversee regionals, as well as get, you know, continue to get new properties.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Keep going, don't give up if you're not given a job, because it is definitely, I mean, I wouldn't want to say this out, you know, it's a man's industry. It has been. It's changing, you know, and there are a lot more women now. As a matter of fact, Newport Pacific has got mostly women now that are running the company. So, just, you know, be confident in yourself and your abilities, and, you know, apply for the jobs you think you might not get.