{"id":19058,"date":"2026-05-25T16:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T21:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/drucker-falk-named-property-management-company-of-the-year-by-the-columbus-apartment-association-in-ohio\/19058\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:41:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:41:26","slug":"drucker-falk-named-property-management-company-of-the-year-by-the-columbus-apartment-association-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/drucker-falk-named-property-management-company-of-the-year-by-the-columbus-apartment-association-in-ohio\/19058\/","title":{"rendered":"Drucker + Falk Named Property Management Company of the Year by the Columbus Apartment Association in Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> The prestigious regional award highlights DF\u2019s 88-year legacy of balancing high-performance operational excellence with a deeply rooted, service-first culture.&#8221; data-filename=&#8221;Drucker+Falk Named PMC of the Year CAA Awards 2026.jpeg&#8221;&gt;  <\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May  26, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Drucker + Falk (DF), a full-service real estate and investment firm, is proud to announce it has been named the 2026 Property Management Company of the Year by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=GunpP43iLhB_LgixPzk4ek1Ezj7TgYYujoe3bIJDzqjenkYiIYSpJbHsUfVFcLwCzVT1kkKFO-gaIMiTmpGcZsbwW5yMtADBfctdYfelZAk=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>Columbus Apartment Association<\/u><\/a> (CAA). The honor was the centerpiece of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ntkAOKhCVes9SroWCiHTJ0wJWV-6pe2lQxszFGdFFhSBSTHGe6QcHGiX-TmvyJACAmsAMHf7FRiXddkupFi6ivzR2nHWlfIxmnvPU9ac6m6njW-1R-6BvKd9gisMxvD6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>CAA Capital Awards<\/u><\/a>, recognizing excellence within the Ohio multifamily industry.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">This regional achievement underscores the consistent operational excellence for which Drucker + Falk is known nationally, having been ranked year after year as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Is56awUB3BkJ5uaoSCjg4mmwIRdRXXuGTX4KHIsVbELak7vdMBFJl6oOUFL_lUf5Zs3K_DbPG_w81tuqxoxbKFGhS2MAZotx52eaJydV-V4Y68bpyG0sKiDyZldD86uvsYE61Y-iLphK-1n59uUf4eR6YpS3Qeo2Itb9ZVGG9So=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>NMHC Top 50 Manager<\/u><\/a>. In addition to the top company honor, DF celebrated a significant presence across several finalist categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best Renovation or Remodel of the Year (Finalist):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=l2kBHzAElCwxyNWkC_qhOUPSp4dYIxvHRichRGisbZdAd8RiOTO7QlqKWfE9Apc8Zr1WFazZdrpSzfn5YUg0Xmiytf1LueAw4VHk8rxhJ1A=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>Dublin Park Townhomes<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Regional Portfolio Supervisor of the Year (Finalist):<\/strong> Ashley Mathieson<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Property Manager of the Year (Finalist):<\/strong> Aubrey Southard (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=EESt_1eHE7IfebC8djBhOo8pn4EjvvAJsCjdmcaeWIuKcq6Kif876KbRKbWfUwGmf67aRU323w6he4sEFlngs54iq6k_5osGFfzlzURjK5o=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>The Guild<\/u><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=p3EYZBuV0CKRZC8pMAufQZQh4QV1DRla9oi8Tl5iWavqgi9O7eZvyxeSuwYTITkN6bhxoQuf9u-ido4dPjIy-AiGygjhhyZifj2vNKqqXieDwgkKemYv9RWoKl60_55L\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>Crossline Apartments<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rising Star (Finalist):<\/strong> Emma Rettig-Jochum (Crossline Apartments)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">The \u201cCompany of the Year\u201d designation reflects Drucker + Falk\u2019s commitment to an operational culture where human connection meets high-performance management. By prioritizing responsiveness and proactive engagement, DF creates environments that drive long-term residency and set a high standard for excellence in property management. For residents and clients alike, this award serves as a testament that a DF-managed community balances genuine resident-centricity with rigorous professional standards.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\u201cOur company culture is the grounding force that drives our success,\u201d said Kimberly Krzemien, Director of Multifamily Management, Midwest for Drucker + Falk. \u201cBy empowering our teams to lead with intentionality and professional care, we deliver the quality service and dependable results our residents and clients deserve. This recognition serves as a powerful validation that our service-first model is producing a tangible, positive impact in the Columbus market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Drucker + Falk\u2019s leadership in Ohio extends into the heart of the Columbus community through a long-held tradition of philanthropy, reaching beyond the properties the company manages to support the surrounding neighborhoods they call home. The Columbus team actively participates in a wide range of local initiatives, including the YWCA meal service, annual Dress for Success drives, Mid-Ohio food drives, the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, and the \u201cThanks A Million\u201d military appreciation campaign.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\u201cWinning Management Company of the Year in a competitive market like Columbus validates the unrivaled value we strive to provide across our national portfolio,\u201d said Wendy Drucker, Managing Director of Drucker + Falk. \u201cBeing recognized by the CAA, alongside our long-standing national reputation, bridges our 88-year legacy with the modern standards of excellence our teams strive for every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For more information about Drucker + Falk and its award-winning management services, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=i210UPbQu5tjaX86SBP3BA3cNdkczcmpJ8iBgxLBtarh-OjU6YhDiQdpCpnSeGmhhWZTzs9iYCTgH9UHSYTETXix76OtSrCPxun9Dlqggg8=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>www.druckerandfalk.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT DRUCKER + FALK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1938, Drucker + Falk is a full-service real estate and investment firm managing a diverse portfolio of more than 43,000 apartment homes and 3,000,000 square feet of office, retail, and industrial space in nine states. Drucker + Falk specializes in multifamily and commercial property management, developing new multifamily properties, repositioning multifamily assets, and creating upscale, unique apartment communities. To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=0TmIco2bl73_X27W4mWURT5is76wKdWp0ZA7GhtDVV73kiVpVPxlfA9MVoazpAmk6iw64dBmMEMqUrPOpuqUOxg-69ruECut-unUVRemLD0=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Drucker + Falk\">Drucker + Falk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">MEDIA CONTACT: <br \/>Amanda McCrowell <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=tpn9Ok6hPw2d04jhwS5O4hrPL2bSTJD048zfQsqlxz9-yutwBEC3l6fLJU_r9SK8USwLbC3woGJTmUwkoTxFLA==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"am@two17.co\">am@two17.co<\/a> <br \/>757-406-1187<\/p>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=rv8srmwM6Kv7aE7SzMv_P8u0fDZwdEbA8prGlyQfl-kaDKe7fxqfZ39AvoHFVCg2L1V5_Quwz9JpHlKR81xGLuwdITpAVl1W7UQErBP-NxFOwEma4bEs9eoWjf0HwYP7GHjYiRSWVvs9PtoOHEQEW3LsYhlNI3xtbcgqHkQSUUjWArIWR87AEcwIVnCeS4JTxEtGsU8WPGALl7cfdSyykHIs5BrMoFlcl4UwJJ1srkAZdG6sKODx4PrxcCnRd-1e6I68j80rydUY0q9yeFD8sw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/e491d0eb-da32-4a3f-a5b6-8b87295fd114<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/YzNjZTFmZDEtNmI0Ni00MDdjLTk3MzktMmY3ZTY5MGI0MjViLTEzMTQ5MTctMjAyNi0wNS0yNi1lbg==\/tiny\/Drucker-Falk.png\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>88-Year-Old Real Estate Firm Takes Top Honors and Celebrates Multiple Finalist Designations at the Annual CAA Capital Awards<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Drucker+Falk Named PMC of the Year CAA Awards 2026\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/Resource\/Download\/e491d0eb-da32-4a3f-a5b6-8b87295fd114\/drucker-falk-named-pmc-of-the-year-caa-awards-2026.jpeg\" width=\"600\" data-dpi=\"96\" data-caption=\"Members of the Drucker + Falk Midwest team celebrate being named the 2026 Property Management Company of the Year by the Columbus Apartment Association (CAA) in Ohio.\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19058"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19058"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19058\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19061,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19058\/revisions\/19061"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}