Milwaukee Chapter No. 13 of IREM Receives the Organization's
Prestigious Presidential Award for Second Consecutive Year

Chapter Honored for Being the “Best of the Best”

(Chicago, May 1, 2006)   For the second consecutive year, the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has recognized its Milwaukee Chapter No. 13 with its prestigious Presidential Award. Presented to 2005 and 2006 Chapter President Angela Fullerton, CPM^®, during the organization’s just-concluded annual Leadership and Legislative Summit in Washington, DC, the award singles out the Milwaukee chapter as “the best of the best” among other award-winning chapters honored for achievements in 2005.

The Milwaukee Chapter has distinguished itself in many ways, according to IREM Senior Vice President Randall Woodbury, CPM, who presented the award. “Its many accomplishments include developing creative and well-attended educational seminars, sponsoring successful events to raise money for local charities, funding registration for an IREM education course for a hearing impaired student, and experiencing growth in every membership category,” Woodbury said.
 
ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE CHAPTER
The chapter has over 225 members from the majority of commercial and residential property managements firms from the Fox Valley and Greater Milwaukee areas.  Much of the Chapter’s success can be attributed to its active Executive Council, which includes: Angela Fullerton; Bill Dwyer; Joe Thomae; Judy Leiterman; Julie Peterson; Kristin Layeux; Maleta Brown; Margaret Wendelburg; Marjean Pountain; Mary Waltersdorf; Ray Balfanz; Vicki Safford; Wayne Grabowska.  IREM Milwaukee holds major events on a regular basis, intended to strengthen its community and provide top-notch education to its diverse membership of property managers and their service providers.  For more information about the local chapter, please contact Brian Parrish at (414) 476-IREM or visit their website at http://www.iremwi.com. 

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM^®) has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors.

With 81 U.S. chapters, seven international chapters and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.

Membership includes approximately 17,000 individual members and 525 corporate members. IREM promotes ethical real estate management practices through its credentialed membership programs, including the Certified Property Manager^® (CPM^®) designation, the Accredited Residential Manager (ARM^®) certification, and the Accredited Management Organization (AMO^®) accreditation. These esteemed designations certify competence and professionalism for those engaged in real estate management. In addition, IREM offers Associate, Student, and Academic memberships.