Bryson is welcoming a new HOA manager to the community, but Marsha Hove is anything but new to the business.

Marsha has been involved in community association management for 12 years, and says she finds each day stimulating.

“No two days are alike,” said Marsha, who offices Monday through Friday at The Backyard amenity complex in Bryson. ”I love how much problem-solving is involved and how you often have to think outside of the box. Being sensitive to the concerns of residents is a priority. At the end of the day, it’s all about doing the right thing.

“You’ve heard of ‘treat others how you’d like to be treated’ — I prefer to treat others how they want to be treated. That’s the platinum rule.”

After making a decision to move from Dallas to be closer to family in Leander, Marsha did her homework on Bryson before accepting the position.

“My husband and I brought the family down last fall to look at the community, and we even attended an event,” she said. “I listened to what the residents were talking about to get a feel for the temperature of the community. Everyone seemed enamored with living in Bryson, the natural landscape, the amenities — the total package.”

Growing up on a small farm west of Corpus Christi, Marsha also relates to Bryson’s “small-town vibe.”

“We raised pigs, chickens, cows, some horses and had a garden — it was a self-sustaining lifestyle,” she said. “It was a simpler time and being here in Bryson evokes that same feeling.”

When not at work, Marsha tries to spend as much time with her family, including her 16-month-old son and 6-year-old daughter.