Braintree, and Brockton, MA  (August 9, 2024) – The Peabody Companies, an affiliate of The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms now celebrating its 48th anniversary, is pleased to announce that Kimairys Maldonado of Brockton, Massachusetts has earned both her Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM®) and Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO™) designations through the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA).

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

The CPO designation ensures that Maldonado has successfully completed the comprehensive program for affordable housing property management staff.

Maldonado, who joined Peabody in March of 2023, is the assistant property manager at Melville Towers in New Bedford, Massachusetts. 

“It’s a pleasure to announce Kimairys’ designation as both SCHM and CPO,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with Peabody Properties. “The entire Peabody community extends congratulations on these impressive industry accomplishments.”