Victor Cabrera, Custodial Service at Regency Plaza, was honored by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA), Allied Chapter, as Employee of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding achievements of employees in the hospitality, food service, tourism and allied industries. Award recipients are chosen by their bosses, coworkers and their customers. The RIHA represents over 600 members in the state of Rhode Island and has been the voice of the hospitality and foodservice industries in the state since 1963.
Chestnut Hill Realty, founded in 1969 by Ed Zuker, recently marked a significant milestone as they commemorated their 50th year in business. A special issue of the New England Real Estate Journal chronicles their history, achievements, and goals for the future.
The Rental Housing Association (RHA) selected Josh Griffin as Maintenance Technician of the Year. A valued member of the Norwest Woods Maintenance Services team since May 2016, Josh has developed an excellent rapport with residents, coworkers and vendors alike. He has put his previous knowledge about mold and remediation to work on several occasions since joining CHR, both through performing necessary cleanup work to mentoring coworkers.
The Rental Housing Association (RHA) selected Taylor Sudalter as Leasing Professional of the Year. Taylor, who represents the Cambridge portfolio, began her career in leasing in March 2017 at CHR’s Brookline Signature Properties (BSP), a portfolio made up of three high-end apartment communities in Brookline, MA. From BSP, she was quickly promoted to a lease-up position at Hancock Estates, where she was instrumental in its lease-up, renting 24 apartments on her own and aiding her team in reaching their target goal.
The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) selected Hancock Estates and the CHR Horticultural Department as the winner of a Green Star Honor Award. The PGMS is a professional society for individuals with the purpose of education and professional advancement. The award recognizes those responsible for maintaining and manicuring grounds with a high degree of excellence. “This award is very meaningful to me and my team.
Ed Zuker, Founder and CEO of Chestnut Hill Realty, was recently honored for his philanthropic work with the 2019 Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) Foundation Humanitarian Award. The award recognized Ed’s fundraising activities in behalf of the uAspire College-to-Career Initiative. Through Ed’s diligent and tireless efforts, more than half a million dollars was raised. uAspire is a nonprofit organization that provides financial information and resources to young people so they can find an affordable path to and through college.
Ken Arnold, a Maintenance Specialist at Regency Plaza, was honored by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA), Allied Chapter, as Employee of the Year. The award recognizes the outstanding achievements of employees in the hospitality, food service, tourism and allied industries. Award recipients are chosen by their bosses, coworkers and their customers. The RIHA represents over 600 members in the state of Rhode Island and has been the voice of the hospitality and food service industries in the state since 1963.