Braintree, and Brockton, MA (March 31, 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 Tyrone Walker of Brockton, Massachusetts, has been awarded a New England Past President’s Scholarship by the Boston Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) to pursue an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation.

The New England Past President’s Scholarship encourages education and industry knowledge by assisting recipients with the cost of tuition associated with earning an IREM credential. The ARM certification teaches early-career real estate managers the core competencies to manage residential properties successfully. 

Walker joined The Peabody Companies in June of 2025 and is the property manager at Barstow Village/Bethany Apartments in Hanover, Massachusetts. 

“Congratulations to Tyrone for receiving a New England Past President’s Scholarship,” said Erin Simas, learning and development manager with The Peabody Companies. “The ARM credential is recognized for industry excellence and will provide him with a platform for new opportunities.”