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Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Associa Appoints John Reichart as Regional Vice President for the Northeast Region
DALLAS, Texas, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa, the community management industry's largest company, proudly announces the appointment of John Reichart as Regional Vice President for its Northeast region. In this role, Reichart will oversee operations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York state. Reichart brings more than 24 years of leadership experience in real estate and community association management, along with a strong background in public service and legislative advocacy. His career includes executive roles at top-tier property management firms, including Towne & Country Management and FirstService Residential, where he led operations for high-rise communities across New Jersey. He also spent over a decade at Silverman, a Jersey City-based real estate development firm, serving as Director of Operations and Broker of Record. Beyond his operational expertise, Reichart has held key roles in local governance and industry advocacy. He served as President of the Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District and was an elected member and Vice President of the Jersey City Board of Education. He currently serves on the Legislative Committees of both the New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) and Community Associations Institute – New Jersey Chapter (CAI-NJ) and is the co-founder and former chair of the Jersey City Apartment Owners Association (JCAOA). Earlier in his career, he served over two decades in law enforcement, retiring as a Sergeant with the NJ Transit Police. He holds a New Jersey Real Estate Broker's License and remains an active leader in the real estate community. 'I'm proud to join Associa as Regional Vice President for the Northeast,' said Reichart. 'This is a great opportunity to work alongside strong leadership across the region, supporting teams, improving operations, and driving performance. Associa's mission to deliver meaningful value and positive impact to every community resonates with me, and I'm grateful for the trust placed in me to help move that mission forward. I'm excited to build on our momentum and contribute to our continued success.' Associa's Senior Vice President for the Northeast-Central Region, Nancy S. Hastings, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, added: 'I am very much looking forward to his leadership in the region. His enthusiasm, care for customer experience, and ability to build dynamic teams will no doubt have a wonderful impact on our team and customers.' With Reichart's appointment, Associa strengthens its commitment to excellence in service, leadership, and community support across the Northeast region. About Associa With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 15,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 45 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit Media Contact: Tiffany Mershae [email protected] (972) 661-4429 Attachment Tiffany Mershae Associa 972-661-4429 [email protected]
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What's happening at Goya Foods? Chaos and unanswered questions after CEO published bizarre press release
Longtime Goya Foods president and CEO Robert 'Bob' Unanue has published a bizarre press release about his recent departure from the company, leaving a lot of unanswered questions about what is happening behind the scenes at the Hispanic family-owned food and beverage company. Builder unsold inventory jumps to 2009 levels: Housing markets where buyers can find deals Why Costco is targeting the rich, with deals on Rolexes, 10-carat diamonds, and gold bars Coping with unprecedented change: A blueprint for PPM professionals Here's what to know about Goya's public drama. Unanue, who has led the Jersey City-based brand since 2004, said he's unclear about his current employment status after being informed that the board voted him out. As Unanue's self-published press release stated: 'As to the nature of the decision and the rationale behind it, Unanue currently has no real answers, noting the company also has not publicly indicated that Unanue is no longer a leader of Goya Foods.' Unanue then took to X for a series of oddly worded posts, making seemingly unrelated statements including: 'No board decision can shake my resolve. I remain fully committed to raising awareness, holding traffickers accountable, and ensuring a safer future for our nation's children. Join me in this fight against one of the greatest evils of our time. GODS CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE!' That post garned 140,000 likes, many from politically conservative accounts, while another post received 1.5 million views: 'I recently received news that came as a big surprise. . . . While the decision has left many questions unanswered, one thing is certain—I will not waver in my fight against child trafficking.' For some background, the company has a long history of charitable work, including its Goya Cares and Goya Gives programs. Goya Cares is dedicated to fighting and raising awareness about human and child trafficking, abuse, and online exploitation, and advocates for children's mental health. Goya Gives is a corporate social-responsibility program that includes disaster relief and food donations. Goya Foods said its decision has nothing to do with charity work or politics. 'A recent decision regarding a change in leadership has absolutely no connection to politics, media appearances, nor has it impacted our vital work in protecting children and addressing food insecurity through our Goya Cares and Goya Gives initiatives,' read a Goya Foods statement reported by CNN. Fast Company has reached out multiple times to both Goya Foods and Unanue for comment. The press release isn't the only drama. Earlier this month, Goya board member and executive Francisco 'Frankie' Unanue filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court against Bob Unanue (his cousin), alleging that Bob engaged in a 'clandestine agreement' with his friend Suvajit Basu, by hiring Basu to head up Goya's IT department without telling the board. This hiring resulted in Basu mismanaging and damaging the IT functions, alleges the lawsuit, as reported by CNN. It then went on to allege that Bob Unanue tried to interfere with the company's attempt to resolve the issue, while Bob deflected his own responsibility. It also alleges that Bob refused to participate in an important board meeting for an independent investigation into the matter. Goya Foods originally filed a lawsuit against Basu in October 2024; Frankie Unanue joined the case as a plaintiff on February 5. 'Any allegations against Mr. Unanue are frivolous, absurd, and have absolutely no merit whatsoever,' a representative for Bob Unanue told CNN. 'The allegations are both a smokescreen and defamatory and will be addressed accordingly.' Basu has since filed a counter complaint, alleging a hostile work environment citing his Indian heritage. Goya said in a statement to CNN that it denies 'all of the allegations in Basu's counter claim and third-party complaint.' Bob Unanue, a Trump supporter, has faced criticism in the past from fellow Latino leaders for supporting the president during his first term, even prompting a social media backlash that called people to #BoycottGoya. Last year, Unanue appeared in Houston to endorse Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Founded in 1936 by Spanish immigrants, Goya Foods is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States and a source for authentic Latin cuisine, according to its website. Goya sells more than 2,500 food and beverage products, including such staples as beans, rice, seasonings, tortillas, olive oil, and olives, bearing the popular tagline, 'If it's Goya, it has to be good.' This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Sign in to access your portfolio
