Ryan McGrath, CCIM, Vice President of Asset Plus Companies, headquartered in Houston, has earned the CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS. Ryan was also most recently recognized in Journal of Property Management’s “30 Under 30” in the September 2009 issue.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 20, 2009 -- Ryan McGrath, CCIM, Vice President of Asset Plus Companies, headquartered in Houston, has earned the CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS. The CPM designation is awarded to real estate managers who have met the Institute’s rigorous requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience. CPM Members must also abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute. Ryan was most recently recognized in Journal of Property Management’s “30 Under 30” in the September 2009 issue.
Ryan works in the Acquisitions/Dispositions and Business Development divisions of Asset Plus. Since being at Asset Plus, Ryan has earned his Real Estate Salesperson License, CCIM designation, CPM designation and has become an active member of ULI. Prior to his work at Asset Plus Companies, Ryan worked in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs, where he earned his Series 7 license. Ryan graduated in 3 years, with honors, from Vanderbilt University, while competing on the Varsity soccer team. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Economics with minors in Financial Economics and Corporate Strategy. During the completion of his degree, Ryan studied International Finance and International Trade at the London School of Economics in London, England. He continued his education in Spanish and Cultural Studies while participating in intensive immersion programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay.
Founded in 1933, the Institute of Real Estate Management educates real estate managers and certifies and enhances the competence and professionalism of individuals and organizations engaged in real estate management. IREM also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry. IREM has over 18,000 individual members, 8,600 who hold the CPM designation and 3,600 who hold the ARM certification. In addition, it has 525 firms that hold the AMO accreditation. IREM also has 80 U.S. chapters, 7 international chapters and several other partnerships around the world.
Asset Plus Companies is a real estate operating company specializing in maximizing value and revenue generation for property owners, developers and investment partners of multi-family, student housing, office, and retail properties. Asset Plus Companies services include property management, real estate asset management, construction supervision, REO/Receivership, development and acquisitions/dispositions. Founded in 1986, Asset Plus Companies currently oversees a portfolio of 175 properties nationwide including 22,000 residential multifamily units, 19,000 student housing beds, and 2.5 million square feet of office and retail property. In 1998, Asset Plus Companies created Asset Campus Housing which has quickly become one of the largest privately owned student housing companies in the nation.
http://assetpluscorp.com
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