SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kirk McGary, founder and CEO of Real Property Management (http://www.realpropertymgt.com/), has received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award in the Real Estate category in the Utah Region.
Real Property Management specializes in managing single-family rental homes for real estate investors nationwide via its proprietary, web-based property management platform. Since its inception, the company has opened over 200 franchise offices throughout the United States and Canada.
“It’s humbling to be recognized by this awards program in a region known for its strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovation,” said McGary. “In addition to being top-notch property managers, it’s always been about entrepreneurism for us. The entrepreneurial feel we instill in our franchisees and corporate culture sets our company apart.”
At the ceremony, McGary was quick to share the honor with Chief Operating Officer Charles Thompson, who joined Real Property Management 16 months ago. “It is difficult to underestimate the tremendous impact Chuck has made in streamlining, automating and improving processes and systems across every aspect of our business,” McGary explained. “He has been instrumental in taking our organization to leadership in the industry.”
The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards Program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The program is in its 26th year and has honored the entrepreneurial leaders of companies such as Amazon.com, Dell, FedEx, Google, Groupon and LinkedIn.
McGary is now eligible for consideration for the National Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012 Award. Winners in several national categories, as well as the National Entrepreneur Of The Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012.
For more information about Real Property Management, property management services or franchising opportunities, visit www.realpropertymgt.com.
About Real Property Management
Real Property Management is a privately held, Utah based corporation with over 25 years of experience providing full-service residential property management for investors and homeowners throughout the United States and Canada.