At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

What position did you start out in at Royal American?
Maintenance Tech
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
I started out as a maintenance tech and I am currently a maintenance tech.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
Working with Bill Mathis who I looked up to, because he was always teaching and being silly, that made the day go by and I couldn’t wait for the next work day. Mr. Bill has retired and now passed away, but somehow I can still hear his funny jokes.
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I like spending time fixing automobiles and spending time with my grandkids.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Be the best you can be.

Keith, thank you for bringing your expertise and uplifting spirit to work every day. Help us congratulate Keith on 20 year of service in the comments!

On December 6, RAMP Miami participants gathered at Seven on Seventh, Fort Lauderdale, to launch Phase 3 of the RAMP (Rising Apartment Management Professionals) program, a four-phase training initiative preparing residents for property management careers.

In Phase 3, participants, now temporary RAM employees, will engage in onsite job shadowing and internships, gaining hands-on experience as leasing agents and assistant managers.

Event Highlights:

  • Welcome: Lori Agudo and Corey Brooks (RAM Training) introduced Phase 3 and previewed Phase 4, a two-day Property Management class.
  • Onboarding: Chrissy Maulbeck (RAM HR) prepared participants for internships and reflected on lessons from Phase 2.
  • Internship Overview: Ashley Bejarano and Sonya Knight (ACE Committee) detailed job shadowing expectations.
  • Guest Speaker: Sean Hanks (Community Manager) provided real-world insights into site team operations.

Congratulations to participants on reaching this milestone, and thanks to South Florida onsite teams for their support. We look forward to the program’s continued success!

Learn more about our ACE Programs here.

At Royal American, we are fortunate to have employees with tenure extending 20 years and beyond. Their knowledge and expertise are pivotal in the success and growth of our company all the while staying tied to the deep roots it was founded on. It is our honor to interview these amazing employees and hear their stories.

Celebrating Your Milestones Questionnaire

What position did you start out in at Royal American?
Maintenance Technician
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
Starting as a Maintenance Technician, I advanced to Maintenance Supervisor, then Assistant Property Manager, followed by Property Manager, and ultimately transitioned to the role of Compliance Specialist.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
We used to have the Managers and Maintenance Supervisors meetings in PCB. It was great time to meet peers and RAM always had great giveaways for the Maintenance guys. The formal dinner on the last night was always impressive, and we always walked away feeling like we belonged to a great company!
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I enjoy playing in a dart league, working on projects in my shop to bring things back to life, and going for rides on my motorcycle. Above all, I cherish spending time with my grandson and helping out with our recently born granddaughter.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Stick with it. Put your head down and grind. RAM has tons of potential for promotions.

Congratulations, Jim, on 20 incredible years of service! Your dedication and hard work inspire us all. Here’s to many more successful years to come!

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