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.

 

The Royal American family would like to thank William Williams (Webb) for over 24 years of service! Webb started with Royal American in 1997 and has been a vital part of our success in the North Florida area. Webb started at Heritage Apts. and Quail Run in DeFunak Springs, FL and later transferred to Bent Creek I & II located in Crestview, FL where he left his RA Family to move into the next chapter of life, Retirement.

Webb was always so pleasant to work with and was loved by many through the Company. One fond memory is that Mr. Frank would always rely on Webb to bless the food at work functions which he always did gracefully.

You will be missed by many at Royal American, and we wish you the very best on your new journey.

The Royal American family would like to thank Carl Bartholomew for over 23 years of service! Carl started with Royal American in 1998 and has been a vital part of our success in the North Florida and South Alabama area. Carl started as a maintenance person at Century Woods in 1998 and then was promoted to manager of Wind Meadow in 2006. Carl then transferred to Camellia Gardens apartments in 2009 where he managed the property for the next 13 years.

Carl was loved by many at Royal American from his maintenance staff, to AA’s, and Regional Managers. Carl also touched countless lives from all the residents he served. Carl was exactly the cheery and positive figure Royal American wants as the face of our brand to the residents we serve.

Carl is looking to spend more time with his family and fishing in his retirement. Everyone at Royal American is sending best wishes and salutations to Carl Bartholomew to the next Chapter of his life. May it be filled with Family, Fun, and Good Health!