Braintree, and Chelmsford, MA (April 21, 2026) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is pleased to announce that Colleen Stripp of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has achieved Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation through the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

Accordingly, she has successfully completed the comprehensive program for affordable housing property management staff.

Stripp joined The Peabody Companies in June of 2023 and is a multi-site manager at Peter Sanborn in Reading, Massachusetts. 

“Obtaining CPO certification validates expertise in the field of security and achieving it indicates a strong understanding of modern security principles, techniques, and practices,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies. “The entire Peabody community extends its congratulations to Colleen on this professional accomplishment.”