Press Releases
For information about our latest corporate news items, updates and events, take a look at some of our recent press releases
FirstService Residential Acquires K.A. Diehl
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in North America, announced it has acquired K.A. Diehl, a leading community association management company providing services in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2002, K.A. Diehl currently manages over 125 associations, representing 23,500 homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
FirstService Residential Launches New Employment Website and Lifestyle Blog
Property management leader FirstService Residential has launched two new websites: “I Am FirstService Residential,” an industry-first employment microsite targeted to career candidates, and “The Elements of Living,” a consumer lifestyle blog for current and prospective residents.
FirstService Residential Announces Jessica Dziegrenuk, CMCA® as Executive Director, NJ COA/HOA
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey announces Jessica Dziegrenuk as Executive Director, New Jersey Condo and Homeowners Association Division. In this role, Dziegrenuk is providing leadership and operational oversight to New Jersey COA/HOA clients and associates. This position was previously held by Cheri Bungard, who has accepted a newly-formed business development position within FirstService Residential.
FirstService Residential Promotes Sal Pirrera to Regional Director, High Rise Division
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in the New Jersey, announces Sal Pirrera has been promoted to Regional Director, High Rise Division. He will report to Executive Director Bob Rogers providing leadership and operational oversight to FirstService Residential associates and High Rise communities in the Shore region of New Jersey. The properties he manages include Renaissance South, The Shores, Eastpointe, Beach Front North and Riverview Towers.
FirstService Residential Announces Ted Taylor as Director of Client Onboarding, MidAtlantic Region
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in North America, has announced that Ted Taylor has assumed the position of Director of Client Onboarding for the MidAtlantic Region. In this role, Taylor will work directly with the client onboarding team, managers, and executives to ensure that each new client onboarding process is optimized, ensuring new communities are provided with all proper information throughout the new client onboarding process.
FirstService Residential Announces Andrew Batshaw as Executive Director, High Rise Division
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey announces Andrew Batshaw as Executive Director, New Jersey High Rise Division. In this role, Batshaw is providing leadership and operational oversight to New Jersey high rise clients and associates.
FirstService Residential Announces Scott Lang as Senior Vice President of Finance, MidAtlantic Region
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in North America announces Scott Lang as Senior Vice President of Finance for the MidAtlantic Region. In this role, Lang is responsible for driving revenue enhancement and cost control initiatives across the region. Additionally, he is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to our Corporate Accounting, Client Accounting, HR and Legal groups.
FisrtService Residential Promotes James McCann to Regional Director, Condominium & Homeowner Association Division
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in the MidAtlantic region, announces James McCann has been promoted to Regional Director, Condominium & Homeowner Association Division. He will report to Executive Director David Hardy providing leadership and operational oversight to FirstService Residential associates and condominium & homeowner association communities in New Jersey.
FirstService Residential Announces Frank Fittipoldi as Director of Project Services, High Rise Division
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey announces Frank Fittipoldi as Director of Project Services for the High Rise Division of FirstService Residential. In this role, Fittipoldi is providing value added services to help management teams deliver premium services to our clients. He directs planning and execution of capital projects and service programs across all MidAtlantic Region accounts.
L.E.A.D.S. 2014
Learn. Evolve. Achieve. Deliver. Succeed. These attributes are the essence and focus of our industry-leading biennial L.E.A.D.S. educational networking event. L.E.A.D.S. 2014 will take place on Wednesday, September 10th at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
FirstService Residential Launches FirstService Rental Management in Ontario
FirstService Residential in Ontario has launched FirstService Rental Management, a new division providing full-service rental management services for residential property owners and investors. These customized services, designed to maximize occupancy and value throughout each investment property's life cycle, target owners and investors who may lack the time or experience to effectively manage their units in the regulated Ontario market.
FirstService Residential Announces James P. Magid as Vice President, Lifestyle Division
Eatontown, NJ, May, 2014 – FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, announces Jim Magid PCAM® CMCA® LSM® as Vice President, Lifestyle Division. In this role, Jim is providing leadership and operational oversight to the current portfolio of New Jersey and Pennsylvania lifestyle and active adult clients, as well as the team of client supporting associates. His responsibilities will include collaboration with a team of Executive Directors and Regional Directors in these markets to maximize current retention of clients along with growing these markets for the Lifestyle division.
FirstService Residential Announces Marc Greenberg as Executive Director, New Jersey High Rise Division
Lyndhurst, NJ, May, 2014 – FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey, announces Marc Greenberg as Executive Director, New Jersey High Rise Division. In this role, Greenberg is providing leadership and operational oversight to New Jersey high rise clients and associates.
FirstService Residential Announces Rick Perkins as Senior Vice President, Lifestyle Division
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company, announces Rick Perkins as Senior Vice President, Lifestyle Division. With more than 25 years of experience in real estate, Perkins brings an innovative and results oriented approach with a proven track record for success in active adult, single family, and mixed-use master planned community development.
FirstService Residential Selected to Provide Management Services for Port Liberté I and Beachfront North Condominiums
Property Management Leader, FirstService Residential is providing Management Services for Port Liberté I in Jersey City, NJ and Beachfront North Condominiums in Long Branch, NJ.
FirstService Residential New Jersey Executive Director Receives Distinguished Community Association Service Award
FirstService Resdiential, the leading community management company in New Jersey, announced Executive Director Jim Magid, PCAM, CMCA, LSM was awarded the Jerome M. Fien Distinguished Service Award by the New Jersey Chapter of the Community Assocations Institute (CAI-NJ). Magid was honored for many years of service to both CAI-NJ and CAI National. This award honors the work of Jerry Fien, a homeowner member of CAI-NJ, who was dedicated to advocate for Community Association Volunteer Leaders throughought the country.
FirstService Residential Named "Environmental Stewardship Team of the Year"
FirstService Residential received the "Environmental Stewardship Team of the Year" award at the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM) annual awards gala on January 25, 2014.
FirstService Residential Hosts Second Educational Best Practice Board Roundtable in New Jersey Gold Coast Region
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey, hosted another educational roundtable focused on high-rise management best practice sharing. This was the second educational best practice sharing session in the gold coast region of New Jersey in a series of events that will continue.
FirstService Residential Announces Dawn Ruggiero as Executive Director New Jersey Gold Coast Region, High Rise Operations
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in New Jersey, announces Dawn Ruggiero as Executive Director in the High Rise Division. In this role, her focus is providing leadership and operational oversight to FirstService Residential associates and high rise communities in the Gold Coast region of New Jersey.
FirstService Residential Hosts Another Successful Educational Best Practice Board Roundtable at Historic Naval Square
FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in Pennsylvania, hosted an educational roundtable focused on high-rise management best practice sharing. The three hour session was attended by board members from numerous high rise buildings in Philadelphia and several FirstService Residential High Rise Division executives and community manager associates. The board members represented buildings currently managed by FirstService Residential as well as properties currently managed by other firms or self-managed.