Peabody Properties’ Kimairys Maldonado Achieves SHCM and CPO Accreditations

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Kimairys Maldonado
The CPO designation ensures that Maldonado has successfully completed the comprehensive program for affordable housing property management staff. Maldonado, who joined Peabody in March of 2023, is the assistant property manager at Melville Towers in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Peabody Properties, an affiliate of The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 48th anniversary, is pleased to announce that Kimairys Maldonado of Brockton, Massachusetts has earned both her Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM®) and Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO™) designations through the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

The SHCM certification was developed by NAHMA for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SHCM accreditation certifies that Maldonado has attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.

“It’s a pleasure to announce Kimairys’ designation as both SCHM and CPO,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with Peabody Properties. “The entire Peabody community extends congratulations on these impressive industry accomplishments.”

Headquartered at 536 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, The Peabody Companies and its affiliates – Peabody Properties, Peabody Resident Services, Peabody Supportive Housing, Peabody Real Estate, and Peabody Miami – represent a legacy of excellence in the real estate sector. Founded in 1976 and led by Karen Fish-Will and Melissa Fish-Crane, this full-service, award-winning real estate firm is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that oversees more than 14,650 housing units across New England, with additional properties in New Jersey and Florida.

Peabody Properties, a cornerstone of the group, specializes in property management, demonstrating a remarkable blend of quality service and expertise. Peabody Resident Services, a unique arm of the company, underscores a deep commitment to enhancing resident experiences by focusing exclusively on developing supportive services and programs for affordable housing communities.

As a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA), The Peabody Companies has been recognized for its dedication to diversity and inclusion. This commitment is further evidenced by their ranking on the 2023 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List and their repeated recognition as a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023.