For those of you who don’t know, Royal American has a non-profit organization called One on One, One by One. The One on One, One by One program delivers various welfare reform and workforce development services to clients who reside in Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Florida. The program has been serving these communities for over 20 years and has assisted thousands of individuals with workforce services. The program staff provides the necessary support to families who have significant barriers to finding and retaining employment. The One on One program staff provides the necessary tools, resources, referrals, training, and career development for clients who need careful and strategic planning in getting back into the workforce.
We are so proud of the work our One on One team does every single day and would like to highlight some of the success stories of that hard work. The staff did an amazing job working with these clients highlighted below and so many others throughout the year. We are very proud of the One on One team!!
Out-of-School Youth Program: (EVA WOODS)
- Hailey Brock (Summer Internship Program) https://youtu.be/CSc2i6UlxDU
SNAP and Welfare Transition Programs (Royal American Management One on One, One by One) EVA WOODS & CARLAS WODFORD
- Jason Cox (SNAP—mandatory program for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents) https://youtu.be/ufKPL-S1WRM
- Francheska Patterson (Welfare Transition—mandatory program for those receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) https://youtu.be/_pLhLP9_GTk
RAM Operations and Training Specialist Juan Rodriguez has been an avid supporter of and volunteer for SAHMA (Southern Affordable Housing Management Association). This year during SAHMA’s Annual Leadership Conference Juan was named a 2022 Outstanding Volunteer by the association President, Sonja Horn. This award was given to volunteers for their commitment and participation within the organization and in the state committees as well as state conference events. While Sonja visited all the state conferences this year, she made note of the hard work and dedication of their great network of volunteers. We are so very proud of Juan for his contribution to SAHMA and for being recognized in this way! Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work this year!!!
To learn more about SAHMA please visit: https://www.sahma.org/
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our employees who have stayed with us through the years. We appreciate you and all that you contribute to our family of companies.
5 Year Anniversary
- Jack Laspee with Royal American Management; Sand Dunes
- Carlos Ramos with Royal American Management; Hidden Cove
- Eusebio Puerto Aparicio with Royal American Management; Milton Manor
- Larry Prindle with Royal American Construction
10 Year Anniversary
- Sedis Gonzalez with Royal American Management; Westgate Plaza
- Delmar Moorhouse with Southeastern Outdoor Management; Corporate
- Genesis De Las Rodriguez with Royal American Management; Corporate
- John Lewis with Royal American Development; Corporate
15 Year Anniversaries
- Paula Infinger with First Service Corporation; Accounting
- Julie Ramirez with Royal American Management; One on One
20 Year Anniversaries
- Dave Kennedy with Royal American Management; Corporate
- Eva Woods with Royal American Management; One on One
30 Year Anniversaries
- Pauline McMillen with Royal American Management; College Arms
35 Year Anniversaries
- Laura Pippin with Peoples First Property Inc; Corporate
- Patricia Masters with Royal American Management; Lakewood
LeadingAge Florida held their 59th Annual Convention & Exposition at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from July 19th through July 21st. LeadingAge Florida was established in 1963 as a Florida not-for-profit corporation. LeadingAge Florida is committed to assisting members in achieving excellence as providers, businesses, and employers. The Association is comprised of more than 250 mission-driven communities, representing more than 500 facilities and more than 140 business associates. More than 80,000 seniors live in LeadingAge Florida member communities. Read more
We would like to congratulate Rob Jones, Operations & Training Specialist in the Training Department for obtaining the CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) designation! Obtaining a designation in the multifamily industry is not only an important component of being successful in your position, but also viewed and valued as a high honor to obtain. It validates your knowledge, enhances your reputation and credibility, boosts your confidence, and earns you respect. Earning your CAM (Certified Apartment Manager) credential allows you to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and ability to manage an apartment community and achieve owners’ investment goals. We are so very proud of you Rob!
CONGRATULATIONS to Yasi Otero, Royal American’s reining Regional Manager of the Year! Yasi obtained her CAPS (Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor) designation from the National Apartment Association. This nationally recognized designation is a monumental achievement and comes with the honor of joining a much respected and elite group of property management professionals.
The CAPS Program is an in-depth review of property management principles and techniques as used by the professional multi-site supervisor. The course helps make the connection between knowledge and on-the-job performance. Training is divided into five, eight-hour courses followed by a final exam. The CAPS designation provides professional credibility, national industry recognition and personal growth and development. Earning your CAPS takes you to the next level in property management and we are very proud of Yasi for obtaining her credentials!
Ismael has been in the industry for 12 years. He started as a maintenance tech in 2010 and within a couple of years was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor. He started working with RAM in 2015 and soon after was promoted to Community Manager. At that point, he decide to go back to school to start working on his degree. In 2020 he was again promoted to Area Manager recently moved into the Assistant Regional Manager Position. We are so proud of your growth and look forward to the future.