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Barkan Management Co. portfolio managers achieve Professional Community Association Manager designation

Boston, MA According to Barkan Management Co., three portfolio managers have achieved Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation. This distinction is the highest professional recognition in the industry. The fact that many of Barkan’s portfolio managers have met the rigorous standards of the PCAM training and certification requirements is testament to the company’s commitment to excellence and exceptional service. 

Diana Montalbano and Joshua Levy (based in Boston) and Sarah Flannigan (based in Providence, RI), have achieved PCAM certification.

“We are proud of these employees for their commitment to bringing the highest level of professionalism to the condominium communities they support,” said Bill DiSchino, president and CEO of Barkan. “Our clients benefit from, not only Barkan’s decades of experience in property management and good reputation, but from the additional expertise and depth of knowledge that our PCAM-designated portfolio managers bring to the job every day. This is a definite win for the developers, homeowner associations, and the residents of the communities who count on Barkan to provide them with the best service in every sector.”

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