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

  • Robert Reeves with Colonnade Park; Maintenance Technician
  • Christopher Calvin with Royal American Hospitality; Hotel Housekeeping Supervisor
  • Ivette Da Costa with Perrine Rainbow; Assistant Community Manager
  • Jonathan Newsom with Royal American Transportation; Chief Pilot
  • David Speed with Royal American Management; Systems Specialist
  • Tim Stanley with Royal American Management; Administrative Assistant
  • Rhonda Mink with Sawgrass; Community Manager
  • Katurah Kendrick with Ventnor Park; Community Manager

10 Year Anniversary

  • Angie Dickerson with Royal American Management; Regional Manager

15 Year Anniversary

  • Jess Spencer with Reserve at Kanapaha; Maintenance Supervisor
  • Tony Ferguson with Royal American Management; Regional Manager
  • Mike Correll with Royal American Companies; V.P. of I.T.
  • Britany Ost with Royal American Management; Clients Relations Manager

We are proud to share some exciting news… 105 Royal American communities have earned the 2026 Grace Hill Excellence Award!

Previously known as the Kingsley Excellence and Ellis Best in Class Awards, the Grace Hill Excellence Awards continue a long-standing tradition of recognizing multifamily properties that outperform the Kingsley Index™ benchmark for overall resident satisfaction and likelihood to recommend.

This achievement reflects the dedication, professionalism, and care our teams bring to their communities every day. From delivering exceptional service to creating welcoming places our residents are proud to call home, these awards highlight the impact of your hard work.

Earning 105 awards across our portfolio is an incredible accomplishment, and it would not be possible without the commitment of our site teams and support staff who go above and beyond for our residents.

Congratulations to all the communities recognized this year, and thank you for continuing to set the standard for excellence across Royal American.

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?
Assistant Community Manager
Tell us a little bit about your career journey with Royal American.
I started out as an Assistant Community Manager at Briarwood Manor I and II in 2005. I was offered and promoted to Community Manager in 2014 at Mission Hills Apartments.
Share a favorite memory from your time with Royal American.
The first time that Mission Hills Apartments made a 90 on the HUD REAC property inspection! It was my first big inspection as a Community Manager, and our team was extremely excited, I couldn’t have done it without them.
Share some of your interests and hobbies outside of Royal American.
I enjoy watching HGTV and home renovation shows. I also like watching cooking shows. I love going to antique stores and I used to dabble a little in making gift baskets and knitting. I also enjoy crossword puzzles and scrapbooking.
What advice would you give to someone just getting started?
Make sure you truly enjoy what you do and that you really want to help people obtain a better living situation and quality of life.

Thank you, Vandolyn, for sharing your experience, and for your 20 years of excellence at Royal American. Help us congratulate her in the comments!

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