Braintree, MA (September 23, 2025) – The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, is pleased to announce that Gina Leitl of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, has passed the Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM®) exam and will soon receive her official designation from the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

The SHCM® certification was established 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 Leitl has attained the knowledge, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry.

Leitl, who joined The Peabody Companies in January of 2021, is the assistant property manager at Powdermill Village, in Westfield, Massachusetts. 

“It’s a pleasure to announce Gina’s industry achievement,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies.  “The entire Peabody community extends its congratulations.