AKAM's commitment to performance excellence is demonstrated through
the required ongoing in-service training and education of our Management
Executives and other in-house professionals who serve our client
base. Our internal business structure provides incentives to these
professionals to seek industry and other certifications in order
to ensure the most knowledgeable, most expert delivery of services.
In addition to the Management Executive, Controller, Financial Analyst, bookkeeper,
and assistant(s) assigned to each property, the following AKAM Executive
Team oversees all our work on behalf of our clients:
Before
founding AKAM in 1983, Mr. Kaminoff was
Director of Property Management and Assistant Director of
Real Estate for Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
There, he oversaw the development of housing for hospital
staff as well as acquisition of property for use by the hospital.
Over
the years, Mr. Kaminoff has developed a reputation for himself
and for AKAM as the premier manager of many of the metropolitan
New York area's finest residences. A recognized industry leader,
Mr. Kaminoff has authored numerous articles on building management;
he was an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Real Estate
Institute; and he is a frequent speaker at seminars sponsored
by such organizations as the Rent Stabilization Association,
and the Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York.
He is also author of the book, What To Expect From Your Property Manager
and co-author of the book, How To Choose The Right
Management Company For Your Residential Property: A Decision-Maker's
Guide.
Mr.
Kaminoff is an active participant in industry associations,
including the Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New
York; the Rent Stabilization Association; the New York Association
of Realty Managers (NYARM); and the Real Estate Board of New
York. He is past Governor of the New York Chapter of Registered
Apartment Managers (RAM), served as a Director of
NYARM, and has won awards from Habitat magazine, the
New York Cooperator newspaper, and the Associated Builders
and Owners of Greater New York, among others.
President Michael Berenson is responsible for overseeing all of AKAM's day-to-day operations, and works closely with Mr. Kaminoff on client retention and new business development. He assists in the strategy and implementation of management issues, and serves as liaison between AKAM and our clients to ensure superior service delivery. A member of AKAM's Executive Committee, Mr. Berenson works with his colleagues to navigate AKAM's corporate management issues. Mr. Berenson is an elected Director of the Realty Advisory Board on Labor Relations (RAB), serves as an advisor to the RAB Negotiating Committee, and has received numerous industry awards, including having twice received the Management Achievement Award for Finance from Habitat magazine.
Michael Basile is a long-time professional residential property manager with formidable credentials and
expertise in such areas as residential law and contract negotiation, staff
supervision, and capital improvement project management. Working with
President Michael Berenson and overseeing the entire AKAM Executive Echelon,
Mr. Basile is responsible for the day-to-day performance of all AKAM Management
Executives and Management Assistants. Mr. Basile maintains constant communication
with AKAM’s in-house staff as well as with AKAM’s valued clients, ensuring timely,
professional, and thorough response to every client need.
Richard DePhillis, CPA is responsible for ensuring the superior delivery of service from the AKAM Finance and Accounting Department. A seasoned public accountant with extensive experience in the residential real estate industry, Mr. DePhillis supervises the preparation of budgets, financial reports, and investment status for all our client buildings. Mr. DePhillis and his staff of full-time CPAs, Financial Analysts, and Bank Reconciliation Specialists work directly with building Treasurers and outside corporate auditors and accountants, regularly reviewing all building finances and assuring that properties are operating within their budgetary parameters.
As Vice President, Mark Weil supervises the activities
of AKAM's corps of on-site Management Executives, ensuring
their delivery of superior on-site management services. A
residential management expert, Mr. Weil's professional credentials
include extensive expertise in the areas of on- and off-site
property operations and management, structural renovation,
restoration, and redesign, mortgage refinancing, contract
negotiation, staff supervision and labor disputes, landlord/tenant
issues, and communication with Boards and residents. Mr. Weil
is the recipient of Habitat magazine's Management Achievement
Award and has been responsible for the management of two of
New York City's top ten residential buildings.
AKAM's commitment to performance excellence is demonstrated through
the required ongoing in-service training and education of our Management
Executives and other in-house professionals who serve our client
base. Our internal business structure provides incentives to these
professionals to seek industry and other certifications in order
to ensure the most knowledgeable, most expert delivery of services.
