October 31, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton certainly created some havoc in and around Tampa Bay, but it could do nothing to dampen the spirit of the fabulous team at Snell Isle Apartments in St. Petersburg, Florida. Here is the team in full Halloween costumes enjoying some much-appreciated sunshine on one of the Snell Isle fishing docks at this breathtaking waterfront community.

March 29, 2024

Burton Carol Management, LLC COO, Joy Anzalone, was interviewed by the Cleveland Jewish News to comment on what is involved in finding the perfect apartment community for each person. Click HERE to read a copy of the article.

December 12, 2023

Burton Carol Management has always believed that the holidays are a time to show gratitude and appreciation for the hard-working first responders that serve our many communities. It has been a holiday tradition to send a holiday cookie tray to police and fire departments that so bravely and tirelessly serve the communities where our properties are located. Below is a very welcome post from the Mentor-on-the-Lake police department where Burton Carol communities, The Reserve at lake Point and Windsor Place are located.

December 5, 2023

The Ohio Division of Burton Carol Management gathered at Pinstripes in the Pinecrest Lifestyle Center in Orange Village, Ohio to celebrate the holidays and the coming end to another fabulous year. Everyone enjoyed a sumptuous lunch followed by spirited games of bowling and bocce. Themes of the day were "family" and "gratitude" to all of the Burton Carol Associates that truly care for one another and the work that they do on the properties. Another important theme was "unstoppable", as that is the only way to describe the way our teams persevered through the very difficult last several years that made it impossible to celebrate and have a holiday party in person.

The holiday fun and merriment doesn't stop with the party at Pinstripes, in fact it has just started. Next week marks the beginning of the annual Burton Carol 12 days of Christmas + 1 bonus day where associates can win awesome prizes each day if the raffle ticket they received at the holiday party is chosen on one of the days. Attached find a collage of photographs from the day as well as the 12 Days of Christmas + 1 Day handout.

May 22, 2023

Crain's Cleveland business reported on the sale of the 251-unit Fir Hill Towers apartment complex located in Akron, Ohio. Although very rarely on the seller's side of things, the difficult decision was made to sell Fir Hill Towers, which was owned by the same investment group for over 40 years. The property was managed since 1981 by Consolidated Management, Inc, the predecessor company to Burton Carol, and then managed by Burton Carol from January 2010 until the date it was sold. Click HERE to read a copy of the article that appeared in the May 22, 2023, edition of Crain's Cleveland.

May 19, 2023

Burton Carol Management COO, Joy Anzalone, co-sponsored the Growth Opps Carpe Diem Awards, where dozens of students from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District gathered for lunch at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown for the announcement of winners in an essay, rap, poetry, and video competition based on "Caesar the Musical", a play turned into a movie written and directed by local singer-songwriter and director Mike Petrone. Joy was quoted in the Cleveland Jewish News stating, "Mike Petrone works so hard to spread goodness and to lift those that often cannot lift themselves which is why being a part of this for me is such a blessing". The full article with photographs of the event can be accessed HERE.

March 13, 2023

So very proud of Nathan Risman, son of Burton Carol Management CEO, Rob Risman, who was inducted into the 2023 National Honor Society. And though that is a tremendous honor that few achieve, for his school project he chose to spend the day with Burton Carol Managements COO, Joy Anzalone, visiting properties and participating in staff meetings while also meeting with contractors for incredibly large construction projects in motion. Nathan stole the hearts of so many BCM associates as he truly showed his very sweet and sensitive style while also making great observations. When asked to speak at the staff meetings, he rose to the occasion and brought a sense of true honor to the Risman name as he in his very humble and understated way, made everyone feel special. And though he told COO Joy Anzalone, it was his best day ever, it was truly the other way around. Joy and the BCM incredible staff were so honored he chose them to spend his school project day shadowing them.

September 30, 2022

Chief Operating Officer, Joy Anzalone, updates Burton Carol Management regarding Hurricane Ian as so many were concerned for the aftermath of the horrific hurricane and our Florida teams. To read the update click HERE.

September 13, 2022

The pandemic may have kept the Ohio division from boarding the Goodtime III in 2020 and 2021 but nothing was stopping them in 2022! A celebration of each team's hard work took place while cruising Lake Erie aboard Cleveland’s largest sight-seeing vessel. A delicious lunch was enjoyed, stories of success were shared, laughter was had, and memories were made. Now that's what we call "a BCM Goodtime!".

August 11, 2022

Burton Carol Management, LLC was the lead sponsor for the University Hospitals Pet Pals Yappy Hour held at the City of Beachwood's Barkwood Dog Park. A photo from the event is below.

July 27, 2022

Multi-Housing News announced its Top Multifamily Property Management Firms of 2022. Burton Carol Management , LLC was listed at number 46. The full article and rankings can be seen HERE.

May 17, 2022

Burton Carol Management, LLC was a proud sponsor of Coach Sam Rutigliano's Scholar Program Legends Event. Coach Sam's program provides educational support to at risk children through a combination of literacy, personal development, and health and fitness programs designed to develop the whole Child. Congratulations to the Cleveland Browns legends honored and special thanks to everyone that supports this wonderful charity. Pages from the event's program are below.

May 14, 2022

It was a beautiful summer-like day especially for thousands of Kent State University Students who were the Class of 2022 as they received their diplomas. And a special part of that day was what took place at the very beginning of the ceremony. Since 1983, when Bill Risman was asked to be a member of the Board of Trustees of Kent State University by the then Governor of Ohio, the Risman Family became champions of this incredible university giving their time, philanthropy and leadership in a way that is rare. And just like Rob did for Burton Carol Management by following in Bill's footsteps, so did he at Kent State University which was also his father’s wish. To recognize the years of dedication and the incredible vision that both Bill and then Rob have given to the university, an award known as the University Medallion was presented to Rob on behalf of his family. Rob has worked tirelessly in advancing so many initiatives that are so important to the University. Please read THIS article to see the amazing mark the William B. Risman and Robert Grant Risman families have made for so many students at Kent State University. We are so proud!

April 27, 2022

University Hospitals Chairman's Circle Newsletter put the spotlight on Burton Carol's Corporate Office Holiday Party (see news article above from December 15, 2021) which featured special guests from the UH Pet Pals program; including none other than a Pet Pal golden retriever named Pace. Click HERE to see a copy of the page from the newsletter including a heartfelt quote from Burton Carol COO, Joy Anzalone.

December 15, 2021

This year our Corporate Office holiday party took a unique twist in keeping with the fact that the past two years have been like no others. With Covid in full swing, our annual full team event including Property associates along with Corporate Office associates needed to once again be postponed until we get past this pandemic. So, our properties all ordered food in and celebrated as small groups as did our Corporate Office. But thanks to an idea that crept into Joy Anzalone's head, a surprise visitor joined the Corporate Office celebration. A most important program at University Hospital is Pet Pals, which are therapy dogs that visit sick children and adults in need of cheering up. For years, people volunteer their time and their therapy dog to do this. However Rob Risman and his family enhanced the program so much by making sure UH had their own Facility Dogs and team to run the program in honor of his mom. Pets are the best medicine ever! A new Facility Dog named Pace, who goes to work every day with her nurse/handler Mike, along with Diane who is the Canine Assisted Intervention Specialist, were invited to spend the day with our office to give a special kind of love to an amazing team of people. The Burton Carol Swag is found in each person that represents our company so no better way to appreciate them than to give them special loving that Pace was able to provide. Also invited was Melena who is also a Pet Pal Facility Dog, but she could not make it as her handler tested positive for Covid, but Pace did a great job carrying the show. The 2021 Corporate Office Holiday celebration will be remembered for many years to come!

October 29, 2021

It was an absolutely spooktacular Halloween at Burton Carol Management this year. The corporate office in Cleveland was decked out with candy and everyone came dressed up for some scary fun! The BCM associates on the properties in Ohio, Michigan and Florida went all out with awesome decorations and costumes galore. Great fun was had by all. Check out the incredible collages put together by Melissa Mimbs, our Director of First Impressions.

July 28, 2021

Burton Carol Management's corporate office in Warrensville Heights, Ohio as well associates on all 17 Northeast Ohio apartment communities beat the summer heat with a very welcome treat from Dairy Queen. Everyone loved the ice cream, and it tasted all the better knowing that a part of the proceeds helped to benefit University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Below is a photo of our very own Kailin Vedda delivering Dairy Queen Blizzard's at the corporate office in her version of the "Good Humor" cart which of course included happy music in the background.

July 12, 2021

Each summer, Burton Carol Management’s communities compete amongst each other in a curb appeal competition. A panel of judges visits all seventeen communities scoring each individually on the overall aesthetic of their grounds to include flowers, flags, signage, etc., while looking for cleanliness, creativity and anything eye-catching. As all our teams put so much pride into our communities, it always comes down to a tenth of a percent difference between final scores.

Typically, once scores are tallied, the company gathers for an award ceremony and the winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both Garden Style and High-Rise Style categories are announced, and trophies are given.

Last year, due to the pandemic, it was impossible for such an award ceremony to occur. Instead, the winners were announced and celebrated virtually, and trophies will be delivered to their communities. As anything positive was so needed in 2020, a Fall Curb Appeal competition was added. See the announcement of 2020’s curb appeal winners, as well as photo collages showcasing the beauty that won the trophies.

June 8, 2021

Due to Covid-19, it had been well over a year since Burton Carol Management's associates had been able to gather together for a fun and educational event. That all changed for the BCM Ohio Division when over 100 team members were treated to a keynote address on resilience by national multi-housing speaker Toni Blake at the Acacia Metro Parks Clubhouse in Beachwood, Ohio. Toni's only stop in Cleveland on her nationwide "AmaZing Bus Tour" was this special event for our BCM associates. Following a wonderful lunch catered by Dino's, Toni delivered a two-hour leasing seminar for the BCM leasing specialists and property managers. It was truly an exceptional event for all of our amazing associates that have sacrificed so much over the last very difficult and challenging year. See Joy Anzalone's special invitation to the event and an AmaZing collage of photos below.

June 4, 2021

Our very own Amy Kenerup is a Corporate Accounting Guru by day, a part time rock singer by night, and a compassionate and charitable cat mom to Olivia, Agent and Nebula. Not only does she love her own four-legged family - but on Memorial Day Weekend she dressed up in her .... well.... her pajamas.... and spent the night sleeping in a kennel next to a furry friend at Rescue Village, Geauga County’s animal rescue shelter. The event called "Spring Fling Slumber Party” raised money for this amazing shelter. Not only did Amy exceed her goal of $1,000 but the entire event raised more than $12,000 for Rescue Village during what has been a difficult time for charities this past year. We are so proud of you Amy!

January 1, 2021

Burton Carol CEO Rob Risman, as a member of the Kent State University Foundation Board and Chair of the Foundation's Hotel Sub-Committee, was quoted on the announcement of the hiring of Olympia Companies to manage the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center. See the press release HERE.

December 31, 2020

What started out as a companywide raffle for the 12 days of Christmas, was so popular that it was extended to the 18 days of Christmas (see below). In what was a very challenging and difficult year for so many, this fun for all way of celebrating the holidays brought some much-needed cheer going into 2021. Leasing Specialist Nate Bevington at Crossings Village jumped for joy and was on cloud nine after his lucky ticket was chosen. Our very own Kailin Vedda did a wonderful collage of all our winners below. Congratulations and a Happy New to all.

December 23, 2020

A white Christmas is way overrated if you ask the fabulous team at Snell Isle Apartments in St. Petersburg, Florida. Property manager Brenda Georgievski and the team are fully in the holiday spirit at this beautiful waterfront community.

December 16, 2020

This year's Burton Carol corporate holiday party looked very different from past years due to COVID-19. That, however, did not stop the BCM corporate team from celebrating a year of tremendous challenges and accomplishments. Donned in ugly sweaters and ugly masks and keeping socially distant, everyone enjoyed their own special lunch from Cooper's Hawk restaurant and a piece of a Hough bakery cake marking 11 years of BCM strong and growing.

October, 2020

The Northern Ohio Apartment Association's (NOAA) October 2020 cover story is all about that organization's group purchasing program and the tremendous benefit it provides to its members. Since Burton Carol Management, LLC and its predecessor company, Consolidated Management, Inc. have been NOAA members for over 40 years, it is no surprise that they reached out to past NOAA President Joy Anzalone to get her thoughts on the group purchasing program. The article and Joy's comments about being able to leverage the purchasing power through the program can be found by clicking HERE.

August 31, 2020

Burton Carol Management, LLC sponsored a hole at this year's Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation 37th Annual Rainbow Golf Classic held at The Country Club in Pepper Pike, Ohio. The event raised over $220,000 for the children of UH Rainbow Babies & Children hospital.

August 26, 2020

Leave it to none other than Lynne Varney, Administrative Assistant to Rob Risman, to be the very first to claim the CLEan Committed PPE kits being offered by the city of Warrensville Heights to members of the business community. Lynne always thinks of others first and jumps at the chance to keep those around us safe and healthy.

April 9, 2020

This dedicated corporate office team will never let a Pandemic stop them from celebrating the birthday of our very own Rob Risman. Did we congregate in the kitchen as we normally would....NO! Did we use our spacious conference room as we have in the past...NO! Did we spread out throughout our open floor plan office making sure masks were worn and much space between us...YES!! Individual cupcakes for all and of course a few words of gratitude about what makes up our Solid Foundations which is without a doubt our Solid People. April 9, 2020 at Essential Business Central.

April 8, 2020

Once again Burton Carol Management has qualified for the Bellwether Enterprise's Borrower Loyalty Program called "BEST". BEST stands for Be Excellent, Share Today and is the philosophy behind Bellwether's borrower loyalty program. Based on the number of loans Burton Carol had serviced in 2019 by Bellwether, Bellwether has made a charitable contribution in the name of Burton Carol to University Hospitals COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Burton Carol is proud to be a recipient of Bellwether's very generous borrower loyalty program that made this critically important gift possible.

January 21, 2020

Rob Risman accepted the 2019 Retail Improvement Award from the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce at that organization’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon. The award was given in recognition of the redevelopment of the Stow-Kent Shopping Center and its impact on the economic development in the City of Stow. Mr. Risman, a partner in the shopping center since 1988, accepted a plaque and Certificate of Congressional Recognition and Achievement on behalf of Stow-Kent Associates. See below for an image of the plaque. Click HERE to see the congressional certificate as well as Mr. Risman's remarks concerning the project HERE.

January 21, 2020

Ridgewood House Apartments in Parma, Ohio and Columbia Square Apartments in North Olmsted, Ohio ranked number 306 and 1154 respectively out of only 1,291 multi-family apartment properties in the country that earned the 2019 Elite 1% Online Reputation Assessment (ORA) score developed by J. Turner Research. The ORA Power Ranking, which is published by Multifamily Executive, is based on monthly online reputation research of over 116,000 properties (of all types and ages including new construction) across 21+ review sites and Internet Listing Services. This is an incredible honor and we congratulate Ridgewood House and Columbia Square on this great achievement. Click HERE to view the complete list of the best of the best when it comes to online reputation as reported in Multifamily Executive.

December 11, 2019

The holidays are always a special time of year, but this year was extra special for Burton Carol Management as it marks the 10-year anniversary of the start of the company. The teams from our 17 apartment communities in Ohio and our corporate office staff all came together at Wasabi Restaurant in Beachwood, Ohio to celebrate the holiday season and this important milestone. Here's to a happy holiday filled with good health, prosperity and peace in the coming New Year. Check out the collages from the event created by our very own Melissa Mimbs; Director of First Impressions.

December 4, 2019

Misty Tusing, the Property Manager at Ridgewood Apartments in Parma Heights, Ohio takes a back seat to no one when it comes to putting on the most creative and fun resident activities. The party room was filled with happy residents creating their own holiday ornaments to adorn their Christmas tree. Ridgewood is definitely in the holiday spirit. Great going Misty!

October 31, 2019

Burton Carol may have properties in three different states, but they all came together in their celebration of Halloween. Check out these scary property decorations and the absolutely spectacular costumes from all three divisions.

September 28, 2019

Burton Carol Management, LLC was the lead sponsor for the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pet Pals Healing Paws event held at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The event was to support the purchase and training for a new full-time facility dog at University Hospitals. A facility dog would be a full time member of the UH staff that is specially trained to allow for the comfort of patients going through clinical procedures such as chemotherapy.

September 16, 2019

The Palms @ Chesapeake, 44 newly constructed luxury apartments are not only complete, but almost completely occupied. Check out the finished product HERE on the Burton Carol web site page dedicated to this gem of a property. Also, an all new landscaped front and sign has been added to accentuate the many new features and amenities at Chesapeake Apartments.

September 5, 2019

Burton Carol made the decision after polling its associates to hold its own 2019 Property Appeal Contest instead of participating in the annual Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Key Awards. The judging of the 17 Ohio properties was split into two days. Included in the judging this year were of course the Ohio Regional team (Keith, Sandy, Sue, Kim, Carey, Melissa, and Tony), members of the Cleveland Corporate office (Rob, Joy, Amy, Aja, Melissa M., Karen T. and Kailin), Joe Kincaid and Kristen Szymoniak from the Michigan Office, Brenda Georgievski and newlywed Jennifer Walker from the Florida office and special friends and business associates Mike Linn (Powers, Friedman and Linn, PLL) and Taylor Hawkins (Bellwether Enterprise). The awards banquet was held on the Goodtime III where approximately 100 BCM associates enjoyed a wonderful dinner cruise and an amazing sunset along the shores of Lake Erie. Every property and BCM associate was a winner as it was truly an idyllic evening that had to be experienced to be believed. It will be very hard to top this next year. Click below to see several photo collages from the awards banquet created by BCM's own Director of First Impressions, Melissa Mimbs.

August 13, 2019

Burton Carol Management, LLC closed on the purchase of the Sterling Court Apartments in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This 48 unit all one bedroom apartment community is just a stone's throw from the newly acquired Kings Gate Apartments. Watch for exciting things to happen going forward with Burton Carol's "Sterling Collection" of properties.

May 8, 2019

Char Weitzel along with her husband Bill started their journey with Consolidated Management, Inc. back in 1981 in Lorain, Ohio. The Rooftop party room at Marine Towers West in Lakewood, Ohio was the site of a retirement celebration for Char after 38 incredible years of service. Char was joined by family, friends, residents, co-workers and even the Pastor of her church in Elyria, Ohio. Everyone came out to congratulate Char and wish her well on the next chapter of an amazing life.

January 13, 2019

The beautiful luxury apartment homes of Chesapeake were featured in the Homes Section of the Tampa Bay Times as part of an article featuring the Countryside region of North Pinellas County. The article highlights that in Countryside “you can find everything you want” and “it’s a really great community, whether you are a retiree or want to raise a family.”