About Us - CRM Property Management

 

Co-Owner and Founder — Charity Maxwell 

A dedicated property manager based in Huntsville, Alabama, with a heart for people and a head for business.

My background in accounting and public relations gives me a unique advantage when it comes to managing rental properties with precision, professionalism, and care.

For over 15 years, I served in a role that included planning events, resolving conflicts, and handling the finances of multiple LLCs. That experience taught me how to lead with integrity, stay organized under pressure, and navigate the challenges of managing people and property — skills I now use every day in this industry.

 

Co-Owner & Maintenance Director – John Maxwell 

With over a decade of experience as a certified welding inspector, John brings an exceptional level of technical expertise and precision to our property maintenance operations. His background includes national fieldwork in high-spec environments, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols, structural standards, and detailed documentation.

In addition to his inspection credentials, John has hands-on experience in construction and fabrication—having built multiple workshops and custom structural projects from the ground up. His broad skill set allows us to manage repairs, renovations, and preventative maintenance in-house with efficiency and quality control.

John is highly skilled in managing vendors and contractors, ensuring every project meets our standards before it’s considered complete. He holds contractors accountable and has no hesitation requesting corrections when something falls short. His high expectations and follow-through ensure properties are maintained with lasting quality.

Broker - Harold L. Lawson, Sr 

 

Harold L. Lawson Sr. is a seasoned property management professional with a lifelong dedication to public service and a deep passion for real estate. He is the Owner and Broker of Lawson Lighthouse Realty and the founder of HL Property Management Service, both headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.

Harold began his property management career in the U.S. Coast Guard as a lighthouse keeper at Sandy Hook, New Jersey. After his military service, he served as an administrator with Cuyahoga Public Housing in Cleveland, Ohio, where he played a key role in developing the department’s housing police unit. He continued his federal service with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a Housing Specialist, also based in Cleveland.

Later, he served as Chief of Family Housing for the U.S. Army at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Harold retired from the federal government with 30 years of distinguished service.

Transitioning into the private sector, Harold gained extensive experience in real estate sales by working with several firms, including Omni Realty, Century 21 University Realty, Quali-Tech Properties, and Taliafaro, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee.

Harold has also dedicated much of his time to community service, holding leadership roles in numerous nonprofit organizations. His service includes:

  • President, Nominating Committee Chairman, and Advisory Board Member, Huntsville Association of Real Estate Brokers (HAREB)
  • Chaplain, 2nd Vice President, and Membership Chairman, Real Estate Management Brokers Institute, Inc. (BAMI, Inc.)
  • Advisor, Board of Directors, Radon Program – Alabama Cooperative Extension System
  • President and Board Member, Cobblestone Condominium Community, Huntsville
  • Founding President, Professional Housing Management Association (PHMA) – South Korea
  • Founding Board Member, Lutheran Housing Corporation, Cleveland, OH
  • Past Board Member, National Lutheran Housing Corporation, St. Louis, MO

 

 

Certifications and Affiliations:

  • Certified Property Manager (CPM), Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
  • Certified Real Estate Management Professional (CRM), BAMI, Inc.
  • Housing Management Certificate, National Center for Housing Management Associates (NCHMA)
  • Member, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
  • Past Member, Cleveland Realtist Association

 

 

Education:

  • Associate Degree in Real Estate – Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Administration – Dyke College, Cleveland, OH
  • Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning – Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL

 

 

Harold L. Lawson Sr. continues to bring decades of experience, leadership, and integrity to the field of real estate and property management in North Alabama.

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