Newsletter 4 - Institute of Real Estate Management

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JULY 2013
WOULD YOU TRUST YOUR
REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENTS
TO JUST ANY FIRM?
Partner With An
AMO
FIRM
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Accredited Management Organization®
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Upcoming Events
2013 IREM OFFICERS
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President
Jim Reuschlein, CPM®
Clearview Management
President-Elect
Jerry Moyer, CPM®, CCIM
Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services
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Secretary/Treasurer
Susie Wojtowicz, CPM®
Nelson Properties Inc.
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NewsTrak Editor/
Committee Chairperson
Susan Knowles, Marketing Director
IREM Michigan Chapter #5
sknowles@iremmi5.org
CPM®, CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER
ARM®, ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER
ACoM®, ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL MANAGER
AMO®, ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
The CPM® key logo, the AMO® circle logo and the ARM®
torch logo are federally registered trademarks of the
Institute of Real Estate Management. The Institute of
Real Estate Management owns the IREM logo service
mark.
...In principal and practice, the Institute of Real Estate
Management values and seeks a diverse membership.
There are no barriers to full participation in the
organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Moreover, the Institute of Real Estate Management
encourages equal opportunity practices among its
membership.
AUGUST 14
Diversity Mixer @ The Whitney’s Ghost Bar
presented by the IREM ARM Committee
SEPTEMBER 4
IREM in partnership with CBOR presents Back
to Business 2013 @ The Dearborn Inn featuring
guest speaker: Mark Fields , COO of Ford Motor
Company Worldwide
SEPTEMBER 12
IREM Mixer - My Trivia Live @ Location TBD.
Sponsored by the Paletz Law Firm
SEPTEMBER 18
General Membership Meeting, Election of 2014
Officers – 8:30 am Skyline Club in Southfield
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20
IREM Course *HRS402: Human Resource
Essentials for Real Estate Managers
OCTOBER 10
Wine Tasting @ Planterra Conservatory
a joint event with BOMA & IFMA
OCTOBER 15 - 19
IREM Fall Leadership Conference – Scottsdale, AZ
NOVEMBER 20
IREM Monthly Business/Networking Meeting
joint with Partner DMAA
DECEMBER 6
Annual Inaugural Ball – Detroit Yacht Club
Fred Mawson
10038 East San Remo
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
DD: 231-421-3787
Mobile: 248-310-6898
Fax: 866-583-7087
fjmawson@gmail.com
www.mipropertytax.com
Message from the President
Greetings Friends!!
June has already come and gone, and so has the 2013 golf outing.
What a great day of golf and networking. I want to thank all of our
sponsors and attendees that made this day a huge success.
I would also like to give you the dates of our upcoming events:
Also on October 10th we are partnering with BOMA and IFMA for a wine tasting party at
Planterra Conservatory. Look for details on this event soon.
AUGUST 2013
On September 12th we will be having a “My Trivia Live” mixer sponsored by the Paletz Law Firm.
More details to come.
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On August 14th, join us at the Whitney’s Ghost Bar for our Diversity
Mixer presented by our ARM Committee. Thank you to Sabrina Gaddy from Fourmidable for
organizing this event.
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I hope everyone is having a great summer!
I look forward to seeing everyone at these
events and our next breakfast meeting on
Wednesday, September 18th!
Jim Reuschlein, CPM®
IREM Michigan Chapter 5 President
IREM Mission Statement
IREM’s mission is to educate real estate
managers and certify the competence
and professionalism of individuals and
organizations engaged in the management
of real estate. IREM serves as an advocate on
issues affecting the real estate management
industry, as well as enhancing and supporting
its members’ professional competence so they
can better identify and meet the needs of
those who utilize their services.
www.iremmi5.org
Membership News
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WOULD YOU TRUST YOUR
Partner With An
REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENTS
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TO JUST ANY FIRM?
AMO
FIRM
®
Accredited Management Organization®
AUGUST 2013
MAKE THE LEAP FROM GREAT TO ELITE WITH
THE AMO® DESIGNATION
The Accredited Management Organization accreditation is the
only recognition of excellence given to real estate management firms,
and the requirements are now more relevant than ever to real estate
managers, their clients, and the assets they manage. To earn the AMO®
accreditation, real estate management firms must now meet even more
standards and abide by a new AMO® Code of Professional Ethics - all
based on Best Practices: Real Estate Management Service. These best
practices provide a reasonable framework for the professional delivery of
real estate management services meaning AMO® Firms can demonstrate
to investors and clients that they don’t just meet the industry standards...
they set them.
Join the 537 AMO® firms, with more than 1,100 offices worldwide, that
hold this distinguished accreditation. Being an AMO® now means more
than ever.
Visit www.irem.org to find out more.
Membership News
NEW!
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!
Eligibility:
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be presently employed, have a
demonstrated commitment to the property
management field exhibited by length in
industry, and meet minimums as set forth in
National guidelines for portfolio size and job
functions.
• Be a US citizen
• Must have commitment to the property
management field, exhibited by length in
industry.
• Must be currently employed and meet
minimums for portfolio size and job
functions as set forth in National guidelines
Requirements:
Requirements:
• Complete an essay of at least 500 words
stating why the candidate should be awarded
this scholarship.
• Recommendation letter from 3 IREM
members
• Must be interviewed and recommended for
approval by IREM Board of Directors
• One year prior to being awarded the
scholarship the candidate must do the
following:
• Be an active CPM® Candidate member
of IREM
• Attend monthly IREM meetings and
events
• Chair a committee for the local IREM
chapter
• Intended completion of the CPM®
program.
• Apply for a scholarship through the
IREM Foundation.
• Complete an essay of at least 500 words
stating why the candidate should be awarded
this scholarship.
• Recommendation letter from 3 IREM
members.
• Be interviewed and recommended for
approval by your IREM local Executive
Board
• One year prior to being awarded the
scholarship the candidate must do the
following:
• Be an active member of IREM
• Attend monthly IREM meetings and
events
• Be an active member of a committee for
the local chapter
• Intended completion of the ARM®
program.
Scholarship would be offered one time per year
to cover $2,000.00 of cost to become a CPM®.
Scholarships will be offered based on need and
available funds. The scholarship would be used
to cover tuition costs only. All classes must be
taken locally.
Candidate would only receive scholarship one
time. Scholarship has no cash value and is not
transferable. What funds are not used in one
year’s time will be forfeited.
AUGUST 2013
Eligibility:
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ARM® Scholarship
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CPM® Candidate Scholarship
Scholarship would be offered once a year to
cover 100% of cost to become an ARM®.
Scholarship will be offered based on need and
available funds and would cover tuition costs
only. Scholarship has no cash value and is not
transferable. Candidate must pass the ARM®
certification exam.
If you have any questions regarding the new
CPM® Candidate and ARM® Scholarship
Program, please contact the IREM office
at 248.615.3885.
www.iremmi5.org
Breakfast Meetings @ Skyline Club
APRIL
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MAY
From left, thank you to our guest speaker Brian Owen from Full House Marketing. A big thank you to
Jason Hartless from Prudential Protective Services, our meeting sponsor and congratulations to Leslie
Chase, CPM®, The Sterling Group and Kimberly Parisek, CPM®, Ashley Capital - our 2 newest
CPM® members sworn in at the May meeting.
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From left, thank you to David Nelson from Nelson Properties, our featured AMO® firm. Thank
you to our meeting sponsor, Brian Richotte from Ferguson Enterprises and guest speaker,
Kevin Dillon from Hendricks-Berkadia.
Thank you to our guest speaker, Jim Evans, CPM®, IREM National Past
President and Marv Perlin, CPM®, from Singature Associates (pictued on
the right), our featured AMO® firm for the June Meeting.
Membership News
IREM conducted a third-party survey of clients and employers to determine what
qualifications they seek in real estate managers – the people who hire us! Here’s
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what clients and employers said they want:
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AUGUST 2013
Congratulations to Megan
Orser from Smart Apartment
Solutions!
She was invited to
serve on the brand new IREM
National Education Council. The
council is formed of business
leaders outside of IREM to advise
the Institute of adult education
trends and methodology.
DO YOU MANAGE
CONDOS?
We are putting together a list of
members who manage condos.
Please contact the IREM office
at 248.615.3885 if you would
like to be added to this list.
Thank you!
www.iremmi5.org
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IREM Michigan Chapter 5 SPECIAL Incentive Program for 2013
The Institute of Real Estate Management, Michigan Chapter 5, is once
again launching their Industry Partner Referral Progam. This program is
another way to help recognize and promote the exceptional services of
our Industry Partners.
Members who support the chapter’s Industry Partners (IP) through
requests for bids, quotes or actual work on their properties will be entered
into a drawing. The up-to-date Industry Partner Directory is located on
pages 11-13 of this newsletter as well as on the chapter website at www.
iremmi5.org. Industry Partners must notify the chapter of their contact
with the member and for the service(s) requested by emailing info@
iremmi5.org. A random drawing will take place at the Chapter’s Annual
Inaugural on December 6, 2013 and the winner will be awarded the Grand Prize of a $500 Gift Card. The
more entries you have the better chance of winning!
Your IREM chapter continually encourages members to call on all of the Industry Partners when they
need a quote for services.
UPCOMING WEBINARS FROM IREM:
YOUR CAREER PARTNER
The third in a series on leadership, this webinar
will explain how property managers can become
effective communicators and better leaders. Join
Ron Gjerde, IREM Vice President, Knowledge
Center, as he discusses:
• The three basic rules for making any
communication more effective
• How to craft the message to achieve your
communication objectives
• Communication barriers to avoid
AUGUST 2013
As a result, the same message can have a different
meaning to different people. Have you ever sat in
a meeting and then talked to someone afterwards
who had an entirely different interpretation of
what happened in the same meeting?
The average building in the United States is
over forty years old and is less than 50,000
square feet. While many newer, larger,
upscale buildings have made recent strides
to improve efficiency in recent years, the
biggest opportunities lie in smaller buildings.
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Leadership Development - Effective
Communication
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: Free to members; $35 non-members
Property Types: All
The most common competency listed for virtually
all job descriptions is good communication. It’s
not surprising, then, to find that is was ranked
the second most important competency for real
estate management professionals. While the
ability to effectively communicate with others
is critically important, it is one of the toughest
skills to master—especially since the meaning of
any communication is determined by the person
receiving it and not the person giving it.
Greening Smaller Buildings
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: Free to members; $35 non-members
Presenter: Dustin Gellman, CEO of Green
Per Square Foot
Property Types: All
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Webinars are always free for IREM® Members.
Learn about the hottest topics in real estate
management, and get valuable, up-to-the-minute
information that you can apply to your business
immediately. • How to be a better listener
• How emotional intelligence (EQ) impacts
communication
• Specific actions you can take to be a
better communicator
In this IREM webinar, you will learn how
to approach energy management and
sustainability for smaller buildings:
• Assess your building by creating a profile
and obtaining a benchmarking score
• Hone in on the most common ways to save
money and capture financial incentives
• Obtain buy-in from tenants and owners
to make improvements
• Have local solutions providers compete
to drive increased cost savings and
transparency
REGISTER TODAY @ www.IREM.org.
Webinars are free to members. Not
a member? Apply for an Associate
Membership and begin receiving
benefits immediately!
www.iremmi5.org
18th ANNUAL
GOLF OUTING
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AUGUST 2013
A HUGE
THANK YOU
TO OUR
EVENT
SPONSORS!
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LOOKING FOR A JOB? ARE YOU HIRING?
CPM® Members, Candidates and ARM® Participants:
Send your resumes to the Chapter Office in one of the following ways:
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1) EMAIL: info@iremmi5.org
2) FAX: 248.615.3888
3) MAIL: 24125 Drake Road, Farmington, MI 48335
*Resumes are kept on file for six months unless otherwise requested.
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Employers:
Request resumes by contacting the IREM office at (248) 615-3885. Resumes
will be emailed or faxed to you.
A position can also be posted on the local chapter website. Call us for more
details.
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AUGUST 2013
SCHENA ROOFING
Contact: Gary Jandron
gjandron@schenaroofing.com
586.949.4777
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PULSAR ELECTRONICS INC.
Contact: Kelly Donohue
kellyd@pulsarinc.biz
734.281.2200
www.pulsarinc.biz
www.iremmi5.org
Industry Partner Directory
The Industry Partner Program is designed to allow vendors to become affiliated with IREM Michigan Chapter
5 and to allow them to advertise that affiliation. We appreciate all of our Industry Partners and thank them
for supporting our chapter.
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GOLD LEVEL
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AUGUST 2013
PROPERTY RESTORATION
BELFOR USA
28400 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 261-7764 - (734) 261-7765 Fax
Contact: Marshall Spinner
Marshall.spinner@us.belfor.com
www.us.belfor.com
ASPHALT & CONCRETE
HUTCH PAVING INC.
3000 East Ten Mile Road, Warren, MI 48091
(586) 427-7283 - (566) 427-7273
Contact: Michael Campbell
info@HutchPaving.com
CONSTRUCTION & EMERGENCY SERVICE
RESTORATION
ISC SERVICES
1271 W Maple Road, Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 786-0127 - (248) 786-0426 Fax
Contact: Sandy Borg
sborg@iscservices.net
www.iscservices.net
LIFE SAFETY
PULSAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3540 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 281-2200 - (734) 281-7294 fax
Contact: Kelly Donohue / Bruce Chapin
kellyd@pulsarinc.biz
www.pulsarinc.biz
SECURITY SERVICES
PRUDENTIAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES
20600 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 286-6000 - (734) 286-6010 Fax
Contact: Jason Hartless
jhartless@prudentialsecurity.net
www.prudentialsecurity.net
COIN OPERATED WASHERS & DRYERS
WASH MULTIFAMILY LAUNDRY
30295 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 427-8990 - (734) 427-6096 Fax
Contact: Don Eckhardt / Scott Koss
deckhardt@washlaundry.com
skoss@washlaundry.com
www.washlaundry.com
SILVER LEVEL
LAW FIRM FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS/OWNERS
Paletz Law Firm, PC
3001 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 504
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 593-9090
Contact: Matthew I. Paletz
mpaletz@paletzlaw.com
www.paletzlaw.com
PEST CONTROL, LAWN CARE,
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS & LIGHTING
Eradico Services, Inc.
41169 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375
(248) 477-4800 - (248) 442-9671 Fax
Contact: Ray Hatherley
hatherlr@eradicoservices.com
www.eradicoservices.com
FLOOR COVERING SALES & INSTALLATION
SCI Floor Covering, Inc.
21440 Melrose Avenue, Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 359-3500 - (248) 359-3722 Fax
Contact: Jim Robinson
jrobinson@scifloorcovering.com
www.scifloorcovering.com
COMMERCIAL HVAC SERVICE CONTRACTOR
Level One HVAC Services, Inc.
54000 Grand River Avenue, New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 486-6500 - (248) 486-6988 Fax
Contact: Scott Stanley
scott@levelonehvac.com
www.levelonehvac.com
DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES
Statewide Disaster Restoration
22310 Telegraph, Southfield, MI 48033
(888) 822-9500 - (888) 822-9701 Fax
Contact: Wayne Elliott
welliott@statewidedisaster.com
www.statewidedisaster.com
AUGUST 2013
PARKING LOT SWEEPING
C & J Parking Lot Sweeping, Inc.
2200 E. 10 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092
(586) 759-3668 - (586) 759-0858 Fax
Contact: Ray Confer
service@cjsweep.com
www.cjsweep.com
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CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE & RENOVATION
CONTRACTOR
M.J. White & Son Inc.
22705 Heslip Drive, Novi, MI 48375
(248) 763-3146 (cell) - (248) 476-3122 Fax
Contact: Audrey White-Jones
audreyjones@mjwhiteandson.com
www.mjwhiteandson.com
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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, SNOW REMOVAL,
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Brilar
13200 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI 48237
800-go-brilar - (248) 547-8936 Fax
Contact: Luke Kammer
lkammer@brilar.net
www.brilar.net
www.iremmi5.org
BRONZE LEVEL
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ASPHALT CONTRACTOR
Al’s Asphalt Paving Company
25500 Brest Road, Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-1880 - (734) 946-4502 Fax
Contact: Alex Williamson
alex@alsasphalt.com
www.alsasphalt.com
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AUGUST 2013
ROOFING - COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Bruttell Roofing, Inc.
10821 Capital Street, Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 543-3040 - (248) 543-5810 Fax
Contact: Bob Bruttell
rabruttell@bruttellroofing.com
www.GoodRoofers.com
PROPERTY RESTORATION - CONSULTING &
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Burton Brothers General Contractors, L.C.
23516 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 357-7000 - (248) 353-5638 Fax
Contact: Donald Keiper / James E. Gleason
bbgclc@aol.com
www.burtonbrothers.net
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Davey Grounds Management
25249 N Telegraph Road, Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 789-9044 - (734) 789-9045 Fax
Contact: Grey Myers / David Abraham
greg.myers@davey.com
david.abraham@davey.com
www.davey.com
FLAT ROOF INSPECTIONS, SERVICE &
INSTALLATIONS
Newton Crane Roofing
353 North Cass Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 332-3021 - (248) 332-2302 Fax
Contact: Jill Cheff
jcheff@newtoncraneroofing.com
www.newtoncraneroofing.com
PLUMBING
Plumbing Professors
40665 Koppernick Road, Canton, MI 48187
(734) 417-8467 - (734) 416-4238 Fax
Contact: Pete Cunningham
pete@plumbingprofessors.com
www.plumbingprofessors.com
ROOFING
Royal Roofing Company, Inc.
2445 Brown Road, Orion, MI 48359
(248) 276-7663 - (248) 276-9170 Fax
Contact: Doug Stiff
dstiff@royal-roofing.com
www.royal-roofing.com
COMMERCIAL ROOFING & SHEET METAL
Schena Roofing & Sheet Metal Co, Inc.
28299 Kehrig Drive, Chesterfield, MI 48047
(586) 949-4777 - (586) 949-8080 Fax
Contact: Gary Jandron
gjandron@schenaroofing.com
www.schenaroofing.com
ATTORNEY
Elizabeth L. Martin, PC
PO Box 1448, Birmingham, MI 48012
(248) 649-3300 - (248) 649-3302 Fax
Contact: Elizabeth L. Martin
elmartinpc@wowway.com
REAL ESTATE CORPORATE LAW
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
39475 13 Mile Rd, Ste 203, Novi, MI 48377
(248) 994-0060
Contact: Alan J. Taylor, Esq.
ataylor@smsm.com
www.smsm.com
PLUMBING
Ferguson Enterprises
55500 Grand River Ave, New Hudson, MI 48165
(248) 437-5109 - (248) 446-5264 Fax
Contact: Brian Richotte / Ray Cornwell
brian.richotte@ferguson.com
ray.cornwell@ferguson.com
www.ferguson.com
MAINTENANCE/JANITORIAL SERVICES
Stathakis
19250 Allen Road, Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 642-0080 - (734) 479-0492 Fax
Contact: George Stathakis
georges@stathakis.com
www.stathakis.com
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES/CONSULTANT
Lagarda Security
2123 S Center Road, Burton, MI 48519
(810) 742-8189 - (810) 742-5033 Fax
Contact: Eric Bennett
ericbennett@lagardasecurity.com
www.lagardasecurity.com
FIRE, WATER & STORM DAMAGE REPAIR
SunGlo Services
22960 Venture Drive, Novi, MI 48375
(800) 574-2000 - (248) 380-5482 Fax
Contact: Kevin Gotts
gottsk@sungloservices.com
www.sungloservices.com
2013 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & STAFF
IREM MICHIGAN CHAPTER NO. 5
President
Jim Reuschlein, CPM®
Clearview Management
(810) 577-9609
jreuschlein@gmail.com
Past President
Christy Hale, CPM®, ARM®
Forest City
1201 N Macomb Street
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 241-3652
christyhale@forestcity.net
President-Elect
Jerry Moyer, CPM®
Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services
260 East Brown, Suite 200
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 554-6814
jmoyer@brodersachse.com
Regional Vice President
Lori Tillis, CPM®
OOCH
88 East Broad Street, Ste. 1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-8446
ltillis@occh.org
Secretary/Treasurer
Susie Wojtowicz, CPM®
Nelson Properties Inc.
6960 Orchard Lake Road, Ste. 307
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-9020
swojtowicz@nelsoncos.com
Executive Director
Bea King
IREM Michigan Chapter 5
24125 Drake Road
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 615-3885
(248) 615-3888 (fax)
bking@iremmi5.org
Director
Joe Thomas, CPM®
On-Site Consulting
(734) 223-9290
josephwc2@aol.com
Director
Gary Offenbacher, CPM®
Continental Management
32600 Telegraph, Suite 200
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
(248) 731-7810
goffenbacher@continentalmgt.com
Marketing Director
Susan Knowles
IREM Michigan Chapter 5
24125 Drake Road
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 615-3885
(248) 615-3888 (fax)
sknowles@iremmi5.org
The statements and representations made in advertisements contained in this publication are those of the advertiser and as such do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or opinions of the Institute of Real Estate Management or the chapters of the Institute of Real Estate Management.
The inclusion of advertising in this publication does not, in any way, comport an endorsement of or support for the products or services offered.
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is a quarterly newsletter, published by Michigan Chapter #5. Please direct all
communication to Susan Knowles at sknowles@iremmi5.org