GEMM 2015 honors East Bay's elite

GEMM 2015 honors East Bay’s elite

September 2, 2015 • Photos by daniel gaines PHOTOGRAPHY

Polished cars and polished professionals got to shine under one roof during the 12th Annual CAA Greater East Bay GEMM Awards.

On the evening of Aug. 20, the East Bay’s top rental housing professionals gathered at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, home to some of most coveted automobiles around.

In 16 categories, the CAA Contra Costa Napa Solano Division and RHA Serving Southern Alameda County honored the region’s most elite individuals and properties.

And here they are:

Category: Porter/Groundskeeper

Honoree: Antonio Morales
Muirwood Gardens, FPI Management, Inc.

Category: Maintenance Technician
Honoree: Jason Cranson
Villa Palms, Sequoia Equities.

Category: Maintenance Team Supervisor
Honoree: Ralph Loller
Muirwood Gardens, FPI Management, Inc.

Category: Assistant On-site Manager
Honoree: Sarah Miehe
Parkwood Apartments
Rafanelli & Nahas

Category: Leasing Professional
Honoree: Shawntay Willis
Ramblewood Apartments
Fuller Enterprises

Category: Rental Community Manager 1- 100 Units
Honoree: Ann McMasters
Limeridge Apartments
Braddock & Logan

Category: Rental Community Manager 101 – 250 Units
Honoree: Gina Erbland
Muirwood Gardens
FPI Management, Inc.

Category: Rental Community Manager 251+ Units
Honoree: Jennifer Blitch
Bella Vista at Hilltop
FPI Management, Inc.

Category: Regional/Portfolio Manager
Honoree: Patty Sul
Sequoia Equities

Category: Renovated Community
Honoree: Carmel House Apartments
Vasona Management, Inc.

Category: Community Service Program
Honoree: FPI Management, Inc.

Category: Rental Community 100 Units or Less
Honoree: Roberts Lane Townhomes
Felson Companies, Inc.

Category: Rental Community 101 – 250 Units
Honoree: Plum Tree Apartments
Sequoia Equities

Category: Rental Community 251+ Units
Honoree: Amador Lakes Luxury Apartments
Rafanelli & Nahas

Category: Industry Partner Company
Honoree: A Plus Tree, Inc.

Category: Management Company Executive Team
Honoree: Felson Companies, Inc.

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