United Group is thrilled to announce that Mike DiGiacomo has been promoted to Vice President of Senior and Student Housing. His new role will include overseeing corporate operations and asset management of United Group’s senior portfolio and studen...
United Group recently announced that Dana Wheeler has been promoted to Regional Manager. Her new challenge will include the oversight of five multi-family housing communities across New York State, totaling 576 units. Dana has worked at United Group ...
The United Group is thrilled to recognize two outstanding members of their team during the month of January. Winona Omasta and Max Jones are celebrating their tenth and fifth year, respectively, with United Group. Winona Omasta brought her talents to...
Today, United Group proudly recognizes Karen A. Schlederer’s twentieth anniversary with the company. She began her career as a leasing specialist, and currently serves as the Vice President of Development Services. Karen has worn many hats for Unit...
The United Group of Companies, Inc. (United Group) was eager to once again raise money and spread awareness during the month of October for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Properties in New York, Florida, Georgia and Colorado, as well as the co...
Keith Axelrod, United Group’s Finance Managing Director recently earned a Series 24 General Securities Principal License, which qualifies him as a general securities principal for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This license al...
United Group property managers from New York, Florida and Georgia recently gathered in Lake George, NY at the Sagamore Resort for another successful three-day “Managers Retreat.” A managers retreat has become a yearly tradition for United Group, ...
The United Group of Companies, Inc. was pleased to partner with the Tri-City ValleyCats, the Capital Region’s most prestigious minor league baseball team; providing luxurious housing for players and coaches for the entire 2018 season. The ValleyCat...
Tim Haskins’ proud and fulfilling career at United Group has officially reached the fifteen year milestone this month. His leadership, work ethic, and attention to detail have played a major role in all phases of development, including: site select...
The United Group is very fortunate to once again employ an ambitious and skilled group of high school and college student interns, and was thrilled to recognize National Intern Day on Thursday, July 26. In a few short months, these motivated student ...
Two United Group employees were recently recognized for their efforts going above and beyond the call of duty to help save a life at Campo Felice, an independent senior living community in Fort Myers, FL. Joe Konkolics, Security Officer and Maintenan...
The extensive and wondrous career of E. Graham Thompson officially reached twenty years today, as United Group proudly recognizes his work ethic, commitment and wisdom for the past two decades. As Regional Commercial Property Manager, Graham is respo...
The United Group Team, once again, laced up their sneakers and headed to Peebles Island State Park for an action-packed afternoon of wellness, learning and exercise at the 2018 United Group Wellness Fair. The Wellness Fair began with a scenic hike on...
New York’s Capital Region is home to thousands of gifted and ambitious high school and college students eager to gain firsthand experience in the working world. The United Group understands the importance of internships in today’s competitive job...
On top of building and managing unparalleled homes, apartments, suites and townhomes nationwide, the United Group of Companies relentlessly strives to help build stronger communities. It’s like an unspoken obligation; a collective goal to help make...
This month, the United Group honored team members who recently earned an Associate Degree from United University, which is a management training program that is designed to provide exceptional training and tools to motivate, promote and support emplo...
United Group’s newly hired Community Assistants were warmly welcomed to the United Group Team this month at the first ever “Community Assistant Workshop,” which was hosted at College Suites at City Station. Community Assistants play an impactfu...
How does anyone balance managing the day-to-day operations of an entire company’s property management portfolio, lead a team of more than 125 employees, help raise three children, and complete a strenuous course schedule to earn a Certified Propert...
Jackie Shafer began her career in real estate as a leasing consultant for affordable housing properties. Twenty years later, she hasn’t looked back. The real estate industry has lead her across New York and Georgia, as she quickly rose through the ...
According to the Mental Health Association in New York State, 20% of youth aged 17-25 suffer from mental health issues. The state of mental health, especially for the younger generations in the United States has been put under the microscope in recen...
When we asked Lindsay Tookes, United Group’s Compensation and Benefits Manager, why she decided to further her education and pursue a Master’s Degree, she said, “I hate it if I don’t know something.” Tookes, a Texas-native who moved to New ...
January 2018 marks Joan Cavanaugh’s fifteenth year with United Group! Joan proudly leads the Human Resources Division, overseeing more than 200 employees, managing recruitment and talent acquisitions, and employee relations and development. Joan al...
Kim Williams joined United Group in 1987, and hasn’t looked back. She’s climbed the ladder of success to United Group’s Senior Vice President of Finance, and is a senior member of the management team. She is an integral part of the ...
Donald Fritz carried out countless missions while serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. Sixty one years later, Fritz packed his bags for one more mission, this time during the wee hours of Saturday, to catch a flight to the nation...
Meet College Suites at Hudson Valley resident, Linnea D’Acchille. Born and raised in Easton, NY, and a proud alumni of Greenwich Central School, Linnea started kicking footballs a few short years ago, her unique talent eventually led her to Hud...
The United Group hit the high peaks this September when property managers from New York, Colorado, Florida and Georgia all united in Lake Placid, NY for a three-day “Managers Retreat.” Property managers had the unique opportunity to learn more ab...
With over a decade of experience in real estate and property management, Michael DiGiacomo hasn’t stopped learning. DiGiacomo, a Regional Manager at the United Group of Companies, Inc. spent the past 18 months completing a rigorous schedule of cour...
A few years ago, the United Group of Companies, Inc. (United Group) singlehandedly created an award-winning, innovative seven-prong program geared for active adults at all of their independent senior living communities across the country. It’s call...
On Thursday, some of Naples’ avid readers and history-buffs gathered at Sandalwood Village, Naples newest independent senior living community to welcome José Ramirez, a well-known Cuban author who shared his fascinating story of exile, hope, perse...
Americans own a lot of stuff. You name it, we own it: huge televisions, every imaginable kitchen appliance, bins of tangled holiday decorations, lawn mowers, snow blowers, new furniture, old furniture, even OLDER furniture; it’s all collecting dust...
One of the most imperative keys to successfully decompressing and unwinding after a long day is having a place to come home to where you feel comfortable and relaxed. Some people are frequently on the road or in the air traveling whether for work or....
Have you ever heard the saying, “happy wife, happy life?” Probably. What about, “happy residents, happy life?” Probably not. But in real estate, it’s true. There comes a point in a person’s life where the upkeep of owning a home becomes t...
Life is full of tangible items we have but don’t need, and things we want but don’t have. The newest iPhone, a smart watch, another pair of shoes, the newest video game. But what about the items we need, but don’t actually have? These may......
There isn’t anything like giving back to your community – showing appreciation for all it’s done for you, showcasing humble respect, helping someone who may be in need. Whether you choose to volunteer in your free time or sign up for a grea...
How many people can say they’ve had two Food Network show contestants have a cook-off at one of their student housing communities? The College Suites at Washington Square can! On February 26, Jermaine Wright and Dain Lee from Season 2 of Food Net...
Meet Mahadhi Walker – a student, worker, and passionate 25 year old. In conjunction with being a full-time student, Mahadhi works as Resident Director at College Suites at Washington Square. He was born in Staten Island, NY and moved upstate ...
As told by a recent college graduate. Mornings are hard. Unless you’re a superstar and have no trouble waking up at 5AM to head to the gym before work, getting out of your cozy and warm cloud is hard. If you’re anything like me, you......
Did you know that donating up to one pint of blood can help save as many as three lives? According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, which requires 41,000 pints to meet that demand. An estimated......
Keith Axelrod, Managing Director of Finance at The United Group of Companies, Inc., has seized our attention. From what he has achieved professionally, to everything he holds close to his heart in his personal life, he has quite the list of titles an...
Adjusting to a sedentary desk job can be a challenge. Between your commute, your 8 to 9 hour work day, and parking yourself on the couch after a day filled with stressful meetings, you can find yourself bent at the infamous 90° angle of the......
It’s no question that social media has begun to dominate the way in which companies market their brand, products and services. With the boom of sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, incorporating social media into your marketing e...
Property management is the operations and oversight of real estate property. The United Group of Companies, Inc. manages senior, student, and multi-family residential properties. It takes a particular type of individual to be successful in managemen...
Clayton, NY is a quaint little town that slides under the radar. I didn’t know it existed until I went there for a business trip – and I fell in love. Clayton is a petite, darling town that holds the charm of an old city and possesses the......
On June 6, 2015, Richard Matt and David Sweat escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, NY. Matt and Sweat were deemed missing when their cells were found unoccupied after the facility’s 5:30AM bed check. The manhunt required doz...
As a whole, The United Group of Companies, Inc. cares for a wide range of people, events, and topics. We want to share the passion we have for our company by transforming that passion and using it to benefit others. The following are six examples of...
There is no doubt that college can be stressful for any student – we’d be lying if we said it wasn’t. Trying to find the balance between completing school work and maintaining a social life can be challenging. It can take some students almost a...