National Career Development Month

 

This month is all about growth, opportunity, and discovering the paths that lead to fulfilling careers, and in residential property management, those paths are full of potential!

RPM Careers is celebrating by shining a spotlight on our industry and the many rewarding roles it offers. From leasing to maintenance to leadership, residential property management provides clear career pathways, hands on learning, and endless opportunities to grow.

RPM Careers also offers great resources to help chart your own career journey, whether you’re just getting started or looking to take the next step. And this month, they’re inviting professionals across the industry to share their stories. Your experience could inspire job seekers, career changers, and veterans to explore a future in property management.

At Royal American, we’re proud to support career development at every stage. Let’s celebrate the possibilities ahead and the people who make this industry thrive!

Learn more by visiting RPM Careers HERE.

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2025 Scholarship Luncheons

Over the summer, we proudly hosted luncheons to celebrate our 2025 Royal American Scholarship recipients and their families!

Congratulations to Qortez McCoy, son of Shontia Brown, Client Relations Contracts Associate; Paulvos Fuller, son of Tareaka Blount, Community Manager at Greenville Pointe; and Addyson Harruff, daughter of Chastidy Darling, Sales Manager at Royal American Hospitality.

We’re honored to support the next generation as they pursue their goals!

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Social Media & Online Reputation Committee Members Wanted

Do you love social media? Stay on top of trends? Enjoy snapping photos or brainstorming content ideas?

We’re currently accepting applications for new members to join our Social Media & Online Reputation Committee! This team meets once a month to share content ideas, help collect great photos and videos, and work together to improve our online review scores across all platforms.

This is the perfect opportunity to get involved, collaborate with other creative team members, and make a real impact on how we show up online.

Interested? We’d love to have you on board! We are accepting applications from corporate and site staff!

Apply by August 14th HERE!

If you have any questions, email rose.clemo@royalamerican.com.

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Chadwell Supply Announcement

 

We are pleased to announce that Chadwell Supply continues to be a leader as a maintenance supply vendor for all Royal American Communities. Many of you are familiar with Chadwell and the products and services they provide. As part of this agreement, we will be receiving 15% savings off Chadwell’s best catalog pricing, as well as low contract pricing on many of the most popular items we purchase daily. In addition, we can also expect to receive the following:

 

NEXT DAY DELIVERY

  • Next Day local delivery on Chadwell trucks to all properties in service area.

 

CHADWELL UNIVERSITY

  • Regular training courses available throughout the year for HVAC refrigerant, Appliance Troubleshooting, HVAC certification, and CPO certification.

 

BEST IN CLASS INVOICING

  • Custom GL Accounts to the item level
  • Bill Complete option now available (1 invoice for entire order)
  • Electronic Invoicing

 

WEBSITE- We have completely upgraded our Chadwell WEBSITE www.chadwellsupply.com

  • Custom Shopping Lists and Favorites for Quick Ordering.
  • Real Time product availability while ordering.
  • Custom GL Codes applied to each item and category
  • Multiple logins per property/account.
  • Print and pay invoices, view statements
  • Online SDS Information
  • View upcoming Chadwell University courses for your city or region of responsibility.

 

OTHER BENEFITS

  • Legendary Customer Service: Friendly, Polite, Knowledgeable. Simply the best.
  • Renovation Team to help plan, order and fulfill all your renovation needs
  • Highest fill rate in the industry from one location

 

As of this communication, consider Chadwell Supply a maintenance supply vendor we can count on. They will be coming to your community in the coming days to provide additional information. Our mission is to partner together to create greater profitability and value.

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Alabama Affordable Housing Association Conference 2025

 

Royal American was well represented at the 2025 Alabama Affordable Housing Association (AAHA) Annual Conference in Sandestin, Florida!

This yearly event brings together professionals from across the affordable housing industry to share knowledge, build connections, and strengthen our collective impact. Through seminars on development, finance, management, and maintenance, our team had the opportunity to grow their skills and stay current on industry best practices.

As Alabama’s premier affordable housing association, AAHA is dedicated to ensuring all people have access to safe, quality, and affordable housing. We’re proud to support that mission and continue learning alongside other leaders in the field.

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NAA Mental Health Week

NAA Mental Health Awareness Week is Next Week – May 19–23!

Mental health impacts everyone in our industry, from residents and maintenance teams, to site staff and the corporate office. That’s why the National Apartment Association (NAA), in partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, is hosting a free 5-part webinar series designed for rental housing professionals.

Each session covers a meaningful topic to help us navigate the emotional demands of our roles:

  • Monday – What to Know About Hoarding
  • Tuesday – Fostering Resiliency through Self-Care
  • Wednesday – Day of Care (Not a webinar. A day to reflect and find a little time to take care of yourself)
  • Thursday – How to Show Up as an Ally After the Storm, featuring our very own Lori Agudo, Director of Training & Talent Development!
  • Friday – Effective Communication During a Crisis

All webinars take place at 1:00 PM CT/ 2:00 PM ET

This is an incredible opportunity to support your own wellbeing and learn how to better care for those around you — both at work and at home.

Spots are limited — sign up HERE today to attend one or all sessions!

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2025 Recipients of Leadership Education Scholarship Award

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 recipients of the Company’s Leadership Education Scholarship award!

• Qortez McCoy, son of Shontia Brown, Client Relations Contracts Associate, Corporate
• Paulvos Fuller, son of Tareaka Blount, Community Manager, Greenville Pointe
• Addyson Harruff, daughter of Chastidy Darling, Sales Manager, Royal American Hospitality

Each of the 3 recipients will receive $2,000.00 each year of the two-year scholarship. The Company’s Leadership Education Scholarship is an annual award for employees’ dependents presented in recognition of their academic and leadership achievements.

Royal American Companies commends all candidates on their academic and leadership achievements and their dedication to further their education. We recognize that attaining a college degree requires great discipline. We want to thank all candidates for applying to the scholarship program. All applications were very impressive and compelling, and we want to encourage all to persevere and achieve their educational goals.

Shontia Brown, Tareaka Blount, and Chastidy Darling, it is an honor to present your families with this scholarship award. Congratulations!

 

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