This expert has a CPM® PCAM ® CMCA® with over forty years of management experience in both residential and commercial properties. He graduated from the University of Maryland with honors with a degree in Business Management and a minor in Economics. He holds the following certifications and licenses: Certified Property Manager (“CPM”), as designated by the Institute of Real Estate Management (“IREM”); Professional Community Association Manager (“PCAM”), as awarded from the Community Associations Institute (“CAI”); Certified Manager of Community Associations (“CMCA”), as designated by the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBCCAM); licensed real estate agent in Maryland; and a licensed Property Manager in the District of Columbia. He has authored numerous publications, taught various classes and seminars, and has spoken at many invited presentations.
He has served as an expert witness for cases in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Academic Background
• University of Maryland, B.S. with honors in Business Management, and a minor in Economics, 1974
Registrations and Licenses
• Certified Property Manager (CPM) as designated by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
• Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) as awarded from the Community Associations Institute (CAI)
• Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) as designated by the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBCCAM)
• License District of Columbia Property Manager
• License Real Estate Sales Agent, Maryland
Awards and Honors
• Montgomery County, Maryland, Commission on Common Ownership Communities
o National Achievement Award by National Association of Counties (NACO)
o Innovative County Program Educational Videos on Best Practice, 2014
• Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI)
o Elected to Hall of Fame in 2015
Professional Experience
• RTI Group, LLC, Annapolis, MD, Real Estate and Property Management consultant, 2016 to present.
• President & CEO, private company, 1981 to present
• Director of the Property Management, Brenneman Associates, Washington, DC, 1978 to 1981
• Buyer & Merchandise Manager, 7th Heaven Fashion, Washington, DC, 1977 to 1978
• Property Manager, Shannon & Luchs Condominium Management Division, Rockville, MD, 1975 to 1977
Professional Associations and Activities
• M350, Manager and The Law, April 3-4, 2014, Baltimore/Pikesville, MD
• M320, High rise Maintenance & Management, December 6-7, 1012, West New York, NJ
• M330, Advanced Insurance & Risk Management, June 3-4, 2010, Alexandria, VA
• M310, Management Company Administration, Sept. 28-29, 2007 Alexandria, VA
Teaching Activities:
o Moderator and Facilitator for Training in Real Estate Management topics along with OSHA Training for Zalco Realty Inc.
o Emergency Preparedness & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Silver Spring, MD, March 21, 2007
o Writing a Request for Proposal & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, March 19,2008
o How do things work? Building Systems & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, March 25, 2009
o How do things work – Part 2? Building Systems & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, March 3, 2010
o Community Communication Tools & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, March 30, 2011
o Enhancing Your Communication Skills & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, March 22, 2012
o An Ounce of Prevention; Emergency Plans & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Silver Spring, MD, March 21,2013
o Replacement Reserve Studies & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Silver Spring, MD, March 11, 2014
o Aging Building Infrastructure & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, May 7, 2015
o Management Strategies for Protecting Our Communities & OSHA, Seminar and Training, Bethesda, MD, April 14, 2016