MERIT Property Management, a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services, announces that Community Manager Andy Larkin was presented with a Vision Award by the California Association of Community Managers (CACM).
Larkin received the "Physical Management, Level II" (301 or more units) award for his work renegotiating vendor contracts and increasing overall efficiencies for the 404 unit condominium community he manages in Southern California. His work resulted in savings excess of $118,000 for the association.
"Andy has simultaneously reduced our expenses and increased the level of service we get in return," states Avenue One Board President Cengiz Tenkin. "We are proud that he has been recognized by his peers as a leader in the industry."
Larkin resides is Ladera Ranch and was one of two MERIT community managers to receive a 2010 Vision Award. The CACM Vision Awards honor community association managers and industry professionals who demonstrate excellence in community services and dedication to their communities. The Vision Award ceremony held on July 29th at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. The 2010 awards competition and annual CACM state-wide trade show featured over 200 exhibitors, well-known speakers, workshops and networking opportunities for industry professionals.
About MERIT
Since 1980, MERIT (www.meritpm.com) has grown to be one of the foremost providers of professional community association services in the Western States. MERIT specializes in the forward planning and management of master planned, single family home/condominiums, active adult, and urban high- and mid-rise communities as well as rental property management for investors (www.meritrental.com).
MERIT is a part of FirstService Residential Management which manages over 4,000 communities, representing more than 1,000,000 homes/units in 18 states. FirstService Residential Management is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation.
For additional information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please contact Amy Sarti at asarti@meritpm.com or visit www.meritpm.com.
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