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FirstService Residential names Dunmore president of New York operations

Steve Dunmore

Manhattan, NY FirstService Residential, the leading residential property management company, appointed Steve Dunmore president of its New York operations.

In this role, Dunmore will oversee all aspects of FirstService Residential’s New York operations, leading a team of over 500 property management professionals across the metro area. He will be responsible for elevating service and delivering operational excellence to serve the boards, residents, and developers of the company’s marquee managed portfolio of cooperatives, condominiums, and multifamily rental communities across the market.

“Steve’s exceptional track record for success in multi-location service industries positions him well to elevate our New York operations to new heights,” said David Diestel, CEO of FirstService Residential.

“FirstService Residential has established itself as an undisputed leader in the property management industry, with a steadfast commitment to service excellence and innovation,” said Dunmore. “I look forward to collaborating with this talented group of professionals to build on the company’s strong presence in New York and drive the next chapter of growth and success.”

Dunmore joins FirstService Residential from Sodexo, where he most recently served as CEO of Schools, North America, managing a network of 17,000 employees. He has over two decades of executive leadership experience across the facilities management, food services, and automotive sectors.

“Steve’s exceptional track record for success in multi-location service industries positions him well to elevate our New York operations to new heights,” said David Diestel, CEO of FirstService Residential. “His bold vision for driving excellence through engaged property teams and customer-centric service models makes him the perfect fit to spearhead the next chapter of market growth. Under Steve’s guidance, we will supercharge our efforts to revolutionize residential living and further our reputation as the premier property management provider in New York.”

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