In accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in the NYARM by-laws, the Board of Directors appointed two new manager members. Brendan Keany and Charles L. Holden have been named to fill the remainder of the terms left by retiring members Otis Jones and Leslie Kaminoff.
BRENDAN KEANY
Brendan Keany emigrated from his home in Ireland to New York City in 1984. Soon after Brendan was hired as Assistant Maintenance Supervisor by Mutual Redevelopment Houses (Penn South), a 2820 unit cooperative in Chelsea.
Within one year, after proving himself a valuable employee, Brendan was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor and served in this position until early 1989. Because of his commitment to the cooperative, and his pursuit of continuing education, Brendan is a Registered Cooperative Manager (RCM) and Registered Apartment Manager (RAM), he became Assistant General Manager in the latter part of 1989.
In 1995, Brendan was promoted to General Manager, the highest ranking position of employment in the cooperative.
Through the years, Brendan has developed a strong sense of the ideals that are part of cooperative living. He also agrees with the organization's position that all property managers should be licensed. NYARM will certainly benefit from Brendan's experience in the industry, his principles and integrity.
CHARLES L. HOLDEN
Charles Holden has more than 25 years experience in the property management industry and has been a member of NYARM for more than 10 years. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.
Chuck began his professional career with the City of New York's Department of Real Estate. He managed the City's in rem stock throughout the five boroughs. After leaving civil service, Chuck worked for a number of management companies in the private sector including ETC, EFM and Continental Wingate Management. Chuck holds the nyarm (new york accredited realty manager) and CPM (Certified Property Manager) certifications. He is a RAM (Registered Apartment Manager) candidate as well.
Chuck is currently the managing agent at Esplanade Gardens, Inc., a self-managed Mitchell-Lama cooperative with 1872 units and more than 75 employees. He has held that position for the past three years.
Chuck was the recipient of a "Special Award for Excellence in Management from the Associated Builders and Owners of Greater NY (ABO) in June, 2000 and recognized in November of last year by Professional Women in Construction (PWC) as a "Professional in the Real Estate Industry."
Chuck is a member of a number of Boards outside the real estate industry and looks forward to bringing his special talents and enthusiasm to the NYARM Board of Directors.