Wednesday, May 31, 2023

KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING Welcomes Diana Rivera as Executive Director of Association Finance

Diana Rivera

MIAMI, FL,  May 31, 2023 – KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, a premier Florida-based association management company, continues to strengthen its leadership team with talented new additions. In the latest example, longtime Certified Public Accountant Diana Rivera joined KWPMC as Executive Director of Association Finance.

Roxana Dorigo

In her new role, Rivera will work closely with KWPMC Partner and Executive Director Roxana Dorigo to ensure all of the company’s condominium and homeowner association clients receive top-tier accounting services and timely reporting.

A native of Puerto Rico, Rivera began her career as an auditor for Kane and Company. Most recently, she served as a partner in the audit practice of CPA firm BDO USA LLP.

“Diana Rivera is an experienced and accomplished CPA who will thrive with us,” KWPMC CEO Paul Kaplan said. “KWPMC was founded by CPAs, and fusing accounting expertise with strong property management and hospitality services has been pivotal to our growth and success.

"Diana will play an important role in continuing our momentum and providing strong financial guidance to our association clients.”


 Paul Kaplan 

Rivera's affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants.

She was honored each of the past three years in the Top CPAs and Litigation Support Professionals category of the South Florida Legal Guide. She earned a 40 Under 40 Award from CPA Practice Advisor in 2017.

Rivera earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico.

 

  CONTACTS:

Eric Kalis

954-370-8999

ekalis@boardroompr.com

 

Daniel Benjamin

Senior Account Executive

 BoardroomPR

dbenjamin@boardroompr.com

O 954-370-8999

C 954-618-8287

 

www.kwpmc.com

 

Ware Malcomb Announces Leadership News in Vaughan, Ontario Office

 Frank Di Roma 

VAUGHAN, Ontario, CANADA, May 31, 2023  Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced the promotions of Frank Di Roma to Regional Vice President and Amanda Sanabria to Director, Architecture based in the firm’s office in Vaughan, Ontario.

Di Roma joined Ware Malcomb in 2005 in the Design Studio and relocated from California to Toronto in 2007. He has been promoted multiple times, most recently to Principal in 2017.

 As Regional Vice President, he is responsible for the overall growth and leadership of Ware Malcomb’s Canada region that encompasses the Vaughan, Toronto and Ottawa office locations. 

 "Frank has built a consistently growing market share throughout the region, winning great projects across Canada in several provinces,” said Ken Wink, CEO of Ware Malcomb.

Ken Wink


 “His dynamic personality and passion for design, client service and business development are inspiring to all who know him and work with him.”

A licensed architect in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Ontario, Di Roma received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Ryerson in Toronto and his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Buffalo in New York.

 He is an active member of the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). Di Roma is speaking at the upcoming NAIOP I.CON conference June 7-8 in Jersey City, NJ.

In her new role as Director, Architecture, Sanabria will lead the growth and management of the Architecture team for the Vaughan office. She joined Ware Malcomb in 2019 and had advanced from Senior Project Architect to Studio Manager prior to her latest promotion.

Amanda Sanabria

“Amanda’s strong leadership, passion for architecture and positive attitude have made her a valued member of the Vaughan leadership team,” said Di Roma. “She has been instrumental in developing Ware Malcomb's Canadian relationships with major developers, resulting in design work for several million square foot buildings.”

With over 20 years of experience in the architectural profession, Sanabria is a licensed Architect in Ontario and Quebec, a member of the Ontario Association of Architects and the Order of Architects of Quebec, a Project Management Professional as well as a LEED-accredited professional. 

  She earned her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from McGill University in Quebec.  

 

 

 CONTACTS:

 

Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

rachel@kcomm.com

 

Maria Rodgers, Director,

PR & Communications

 949.660.9128, 

mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Maureen Bissonnette, Principal,

 Marketing, 949.660.9128

 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

 

 

Jeremy R. Gilston Promoted to Vice President at RM Woodworth & Associates

Jeremy R. Gilston 

Atlanta, GA - RM Woodworth & Associates (RMWA), a leading hospitality research and consulting firm, announced that Jeremy R. Gilston has been promoted to vice president.

 

Gilston’s promotion recognizes his exceptional contributions, outstanding leadership and extensive expertise in the hospitality real estate industry.  In his new role, he will assume a broader leadership role, overseeing key strategic initiatives and shaping RMWA's future.


R. Mark Woodworth
According to RMWA Principal R. Mark Woodworth, “Jeremy has been instrumental in the success of RMWA since joining the firm in early 2022, consistently demonstrating his commitment to excellence and innovation.

 

"His proficiency in analyzing market trends and real estate finance has provided valuable insights and strategic guidance to clients.

 

"His expertise extends to harnessing the power of advanced data analytics tools and integrating next-generation data vendors.

 

Henry B. “Hank” Staley, Jr.
"By employing sophisticated modeling techniques and incorporating emerging data sources, Jeremy consistently delivers accurate and comprehensive assessments, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor”.

A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Gilston started his career in hospitality advisory work at LW Hospitality Advisors based in New York City.

 

He then moved to Washington, D.C. for an acquisitions and asset management role with Excel group. Gilston was an early contributor to Kalibri Labs, establishing their real estate and investments platform.

 

Most recently before returning to advisory work with RMWA, Jeremy was a portfolio manager for Brookfield Asset Management’s 111-hotel extended stay platform, Brookwood Hotels, through its Blackstone acquisition.


 Jill L. Bidwell
"Jeremy’s promotion highlights his integral role in driving the company's growth and success," added RMWA Principal Henry B. “Hank” Staley, Jr. "His exceptional abilities and invaluable contributions have been instrumental in our organization's success.”

 

Added Principal Jill L. Bidwell, “Jeremy's promotion reflects his strong work ethic, collaborative spirit and commitment to continuous learning. We congratulate him on this well-deserved achievement and anticipate his continued leadership in the years ahead."

 

 


 CONTACT:

 

Chris Daly

President

DG Public Relations

(703) 864-5553

chris@dalygray.com

www.dalygray.com