News
October 29, 2009
September 28, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
Karen F. Andrews, Partner and Chief Development Officer, has been selected as the HR Executive of the Year by The American Society of Employers (ASE) in the state of Michigan. Karen has been employed with McKinley for nine years and brings over 15 years of senior leadership experience to the company. Ms. Andrews is responsible for providing strategy and leadership for Business Information Systems and Human Resource Development. Ms. Andrews holds a Bachelors degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Masters Degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University. She is aBoard Member with the Washtenaw Community College Foundation and Dawn Farm Board of Directors andserves asPresident of the Board of the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County.
The American Society of Employers is the leading human resources and employer services organization with more than 1,000 member organizations throughout the state of Michigan. ASE awards three different Human Resource professionals: Human Resource Executive of the Year for firms with 1,000 or more Michigan employees, Human Resource Executive of the Year for firms with fewer than 1,000 Michigan employees, and Human Resource Executive of the Year for Michigan-based non-profit organizations.
Karen will be presented with her award at the ASE Annual Summit which will be conducted at The Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn, Michigan on Wednesday, October 28. The ASE Annual Summit is the most anticipated Human Resources event in Michigan.
In my 31 years in business I have never met a more impactful, more caring, more effective, more passionate and more professional person than Karen, states Albert M. Berriz, McKinleys Chief Executive Officer.
Karen resides in Ann Arbor with her husband, Tim, and their daughters, Katherine and Caroline.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 18 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide.
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October 6, 2009
October 7, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed the Receiver for Dearborn Plaza located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The shopping centers tenants include Fifth Third Bank, Family Dollar and Fashion Bug. The appointment was made by the Dearborn Superior Court in Dearborn City, Indiana.
I am confident that by applying our experience and expertise, our team will be able to create value for the stakeholders, states Matt Mason, Senior Vice President, Commercial Client Services.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 19 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,200 full-time employees nationwide.
For more information on McKinleys Commercial Client Services and Property Management, please contact Matthew D. Mason at 734-769-8520 x267.
October 5, 2009
September 11, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed Receivership for two properties in Michigan. Palmer Park Apartments, a 171 unit apartment property located in Highland Park, and Pine Circle Townhomes, a 56 unit property located in Grand Rapids.
We are excited to have the opportunity to apply our proven track record of success to assist with this asset. Im confident that by applying our teams passion and expertise, we will be able to enrich the quality of life and create value for all of the stakeholders, states Albert M. Berriz, Chief Executive Officer.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 19 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,200 full-time employees nationwide.
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September 21, 2009
September 22, 2009 Contact: Mary S. Williams 734-769-8520 ext. 244 For Immediate Release The Washtenaw Area Apartment Association of Michigan hosted the 2009 Nova Awards on Thursday, September 17, at Webers Inn in Ann Arbor. The McKinley residential team members who are big winners include: Terri Leirstein at Golfside Lake won The Manager of the Year award. Clint Hall, Evergeen, was awarded the Outstanding Maintenance Supervisor award. The Outstanding Grounds Keeper award was given to Derrick McDougald at Golfside Lake. Michelle Miranda, Medical Center Court, received the Outstanding Leasing Person award. And, last but certainly not least, Ken Gronda of Villas at Golfside Lake was given the Outstanding Maintenance Person award. We are a real estate investment company, but what we are most proud of and what we consider to be our biggest and best asset is our people, stated Albert M. Berriz, McKinleys Chief Executive Officer. I am so proud of our entire residential team and the award recipients. The Washtenaw Area Apartment Association is organized to advance, assist, foster and promote the growth, development and general welfare of the rental housing industry. The event, sponsored by CORT Furniture, is designed to promote a drive for excellence in the Property Management industry. These local awards are presented to those who have demonstrated a stellar attitude along with quality workmanship in various categories. McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 18 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide. -end-September 13, 2009
September 14, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
McKinley, Inc. has been appointed Receiver for a 30,000 square foot retail building located in Plymouth, Michigan. The multi-tenant buildings tenants include Lairds Auto Glass, Enterprise Car Rental and a collision shop. The appointment was made by the Wayne County Circuit Court.
I am confident that by applying our experience and expertise, our team will be able to create value for the stakeholders, states Matt Mason, Senior Vice President, Commercial Client Services.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 15 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide.
For more information on McKinleys Commercial Client Services and Property Management, please contact Matthew D. Mason at 734-769-8520 x267.
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September 13, 2009
September 14, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
McKinley has been appointed Receiver for Washington Plaza shopping center, a 92,000 square foot building located in Washington, Indiana. Current tenants include Hometown IGA grocery store, Dollar General and Rent-A-Center. The appointment for Washington Plaza was made by the Daviess County Circuit Court in Daviess County, Indiana.
I am confident that by applying our experience and expertise, our team will be able to create value for the stakeholders, states Matt Mason, Senior Vice President, Commercial Client Services.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 15 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide.
For more information on McKinleys Commercial Client Services and Property Management, please contact Matthew D. Mason at 734-769-8520 x267.
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September 9, 2009
September 10, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
McKinley, Inc. has been selected as Manager for Daytona Village Apartments, a 76 unit apartment home community located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
We are excited to have the opportunity to apply our proven track record of success to assist with this asset. Im confident that by applying our teams passion and expertise, we will be able to enrich the quality of life and create value for all of the stakeholders, states Albert M. Berriz, Chief Executive Officer.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 15 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide.
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September 7, 2009
Kellie Meyers received the "Membership Volunteer of the Year" award for 2009 at last weeks Florida Apartment Associations gala event. Kellie is the Customer Service Manager at Viridian Lake Beach Club in Ft. Myers and serves as the Secretary to the Board of Directors at the Southwest Florida Apartment Association. Kellie is a very active state delegate for SWFAA and was instrumental in a successful visit on both Capitol Hills this year. On behalf of the association, she attended the National Conference in Washington DC and spearheaded meetings SWFAA had with their state congress. Additionally, along with Shawn Wingate, SWFAA President, a SWFAA Charity Golf Tournament was organized and conducted in May of this year with a large crowd in attendance.
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August 26, 2009
August 27, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
At McKinley, we are fully embracing the fast paced world of social media. We are utilizing web-based resources to reach out to customers and team members. In doing this, we are staying connected in real time. With the social media evolution, McKinley and Albert M. Berriz, Chief Executive Officer, are utilizing the capabilities of Twitter, Facebook and other sources to be transparent and in touch with team members and customers. Albert M. Berriz, CEO, has recently started holding business dialogue sessions, called Twitter Chats, using twitter.com.
Jonathan Saar, Director of Marketing and Sales at The Training Factor, has taken note of McKinley's transparency and Twitter presence. Jonathan stated, "I felt privileged last night to monitor a property management company have an entire business meeting via Twitter." Jonathan is from Atlanta, Georgia and is one of today's multi-family industry leaders in training and development. He also states, "I was amazed myself to see a team embrace technology with people who are using it to its fullest potential and are using it to engage and connect with their residents."
Mike Whaling from 30Lines, a Marketing and Social Media Company in Orlando, Florida, recently posted on Twitter, "Want transparency? Very interesting to watch @AlbertMBerriz and the McKinley team openly talk about their biz plans on Twitter."
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 15 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide.
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August 26, 2009
August 27, 2009
Contact: Mary S. Williams
734-769-8520 ext. 244
For Immediate Release
Ann Arbor, MI On August 31, 2009, Micheal Heath and Diana Accardi-Kaase will join McKinleys Residential Client Services Divisions Leadership Team.
Micheal Heath has been named Regional Director of McKinleys Mid-Atlantic Region located in North Carolina. Mike lives in Hubert, North Carolina and most recently has been working in Wisconsin, responsible for the daily operations of over 8,000 single family Marine Corps homes in four states. Previously, he was Director of Property Management for a company in the Mid-Atlantic, responsible for 12,000 apartments and 1,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial space.
Diana Accardi-Kaase has been named Vice President/Regional Director for the Midwest Region. Diana lives in Littleton, Colorado and has 27 years of multi-state property management experience. In previous roles, Diana, has been responsible for managing portfolios of properties as large as 14,500 apartments and brings tremendous knowledge and experience to her new role.
I am excited to welcome Mike and Diana to our team, states D. Keith Hayward, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Residential Client Services. With the addition of Mike and Diana to the tremendous group of leaders we already have assembled in Residential Client Services puts us in a great position to grow with our clients needs and continue to provide services second to none in the country.
McKinley, founded in 1968, is a well respected national real estate investment firm that owns and operates $2.4 billion in assets in 139 properties for its own account and for select clientele. This includes 28,358 apartments and over 6.2 million square feet of commercial space located in 15 states. Headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan, Albert M. Berriz serves as Chief Executive Officer with 1,050 full-time employees nationwide.
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