BRAINTREE, NEW BEDFORD : The Peabody Companies (www.wearepeabody.com), a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 50th anniversary, proudly announces that two administrative assistants have achieved Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation through the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).
The following newly certified CPOs have successfully completed the comprehensive program for affordable housing property management staff and are proficient in U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) occupancy regulations and compliance standards:
Kelsey Alvarado of New Bedford, Massachusetts, joined The Peabody Companies in November of 2024 and is the administrative assistant at Olympia Towers and Young House Apartments in New Bedford
Kimberly Oliveras of Lawrence, Massachusetts, joined The Peabody Companies in May of 2025 and is the administrative assistant at Lowell Belvidere Apartments
“Kelsey and Kimberly have demonstrated exceptional initiative in mastering HUD’s occupancy standards,” said Erin Simas, learning & development manager with The Peabody Companies. “Their commitment to professional growth reflects both dedication and a desire to support our communities with excellence.”
About The Peabody Companies
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 Melissa Fish-Crane and Karen Fish-Will, this full-service, award-winning real estate firm, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that oversees more than 16,350 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, 2023, and 2024.
Discover more about The Peabody Companies’ impactful real estate journey and community-driven initiatives at http://www.wearepeabody.com Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay updated on our latest projects and achievements.
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