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Steven Parker
President, Utah -
Lauren Starner
Senior Vice President, Community & Lifestyle Services -
Krista Clar
Director of Human Resources -
Xiomara Tejada
Xiomara Tejada
Business Development Manager
Steven Parker
Prior to joining FirstService Residential, he was the president of Red Rock Financial Services, a Las Vegas-based collections agency specializing in serving the unique needs of homeowners associations (HOAs). Parker also served as chief operating officer for Silver State Mortgage, where he managed operations for the $4.5 billion national mortgage bank.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Parker has volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for many years and is an Eagle Scout.
Lauren Starner
Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Nevada-Reno. She is also a highly credentialed professional within the community management industry, holding her Supervising Community Manager's License along with DCAL, CMCA, AMS, and PCAM designations. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lauren is a dedicated volunteer in the CIC industry, continuously giving back to the field through mentorship and
active participation in professional organizations.
Krista Clar
Krista Clar serves as the Human Resources Director at FirstService Residential Utah. With two decades of experience in human resources within the hospitality and gaming industry, Krista is a seasoned leader celebrated for her work in talent management, organizational transformation, and employee engagement.
Krista recently led the HR transition at Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, guiding over 1,500 team members through a complex management change process. Her career includes leadership roles at The Mirage, Resorts World Las Vegas, and MGM Resorts International, where she played a key role in implementing large-scale HR initiatives and cultivating a positive company culture.
Krista graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is widely recognized for her thought leadership. Her contributions to the industry have earned her numerous awards, including the Ragan Employee Communications Award.
Xiomara Tejada
- Phone: 702.940.7096
- Areas I serve: Utah, Salt Lake, and Washington counties
- Types of associations I serve: Master-planned communities, active adult communities, lifestyle communities, high-rises