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Executive Profiles

At Prime Management, our executives are some of the best and brightest in the industry. They add depth to our organization with their experience, knowledge, and determination. Their vision is the key to our future.

Myron I. Swatt - Chairman
Gary Pyott - Regional President
Charles D. Sollins - Executive V.P. Marketing and Business Development
John Newsome-President - Wellington Management
John W. Tague III - Sr. Vice President - Jupiter and Vista offices
Ron Capitena - Senior Vice President
Arnold J. Bernstein - Senior Vice President of Property Management
Sheri Scarborough - Vice President of Business Development
Kathy Lewis - Regional Vice President
Glenn Robinov - Vice President HOA Management
Tia El-Maayergy - Director of Property Services
Joyce Sorensen - Senior Manager
Jayme Gelfand - Senior Manager
Michele Bilawsky - Area Manager
Jeffrey Schiff - Area Manager


 

Myron I. Swatt - Chairman

Direct Phone:
561-989-5047
E-Mail:
mswatt@primemg.com
Mr. Swatt has been in the business of providing services to community associations in South Florida since 1973, when he co-founded Encore Service Systems, Inc., now known as Service America. Encore grew to become the largest provider of home warranty services for air conditioning systems, major appliances, plumbing and electric in South Florida, as well as providing property management services to homeowners and condominium associations.Mike founded Prime Management Group, Inc., in 1987 together with Ronald Raible who retired in 1996. Mike was Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President from the inception of Prime until 2003 and remains Chairman.
Gary Pyott, Regional President

Direct Phone:
561-989-5086
E-mail:
gpyott@primemg.com
Gary serves as Regional President for Palm Beach. In this role Gary oversees property management services for a wide array of residential developments, including condominium hi-rises, single-family developments, multifamily rental conversions and hotel-condominiums. Gary an eight-year employee of Continental began his career with the company as a Community Association Manager in the high-rise client segment.
Chip Sollins Executive Vice President, Marketing and Business Development

Direct Phone:
561-989-5071
E-mail:
csollins@primemg.com
Chip's career in the service industry dates back to 1982 when he founded American Pools Enterprises. American Pools is now the largest provider of swimming pool management, maintenance and construction services in North America. Chip joined Continental subsidiary, Prime Management Group, Inc., in 2002 as Chief Executive Officer. At Continental, Chip held the position of Regional President, South Central Florida from 2006 until mid 2008. Chip now serves as Executive Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. In this role, he manages the statewide initiative for the company's sales strategy and the development of our corporate marketing initiatives.
John Newsome - President of Wellington office

Direct Phone:
561-296-1522
E-mail:
JNewsome@primemg.com
John is a long term veteran of the Community Association Management industry and has over 20 years of combined Real Estate Brokerage , Property Management and Property Maintenence experience. Prior to joining Wellington Management in 1994, John was the President/Owner of a large landscape maintenance and installation company.

He is a Licensed Community Association Manager and Licensed Real Estate Broker.

John's industry knowledge, experience and dedication to customer service has assisted in making Wellington Management an industry leader.
John W. Tague III - Sr. Vice President - Jupiter and Vista offices

Direct Phone:
561-745-7579
E-mail:
jtague@primemg.com
John W. Tague III has been working with First Service for more then 8 years. After 6 years active duty in the United States Marine Corps Mr. Tague joined the swimming pool industry in 1990 and in 1997 he began his relationship with the First Service Company in the Washington D.C. area at American Pool Enterprises. After leading a successful swimming pool management and service operation at American Pool in Philadelphia for the last 5 years he made the move back to his home state of Florida in the summer of 2005. Mr. Tague is Sr. Vice President at our Jupiter office and is looking forward to great growth.
Ron Capitena - Senior Vice President

Direct Phone:
561-989-5046
E-mail:
rcapitena@primemg.com

Ron Capitena, Sr. Vice President, began his career in the property management business in 1985. Ron's background in property management is diverse, providing him with an extensive working knowledge of all phases of the property management business, not only the management and administration of associations, but also the landscaping, irrigation, maintenance, and all the other various needs of associations. While working for a large developer he created all of the association budgets for new communities from start up to turnover as well as developing RFP's for all aspects of maintenance for the communities and hiring all personnel to run the large clubhouse community centers .
Arnold J. Bernstein - Senior Vice President of Property Management

Direct Phone:
561-989-5065
E-mail:
abernstein@primemg.com
Mr. Bernstein has been in the service and management business sector in South Florida since 1971. At that time, he managed one of South Florida's largest television and appliance warranty service companies, providing service from Orlando to North Miami. In 1989, Arnie joined Prime Management Group, Inc. As Senior Vice President of Property Management, he provides training, education, and support to Prime's property managers and their associations.
Sheri Scarborough - Vice President of Business Development

Direct Phone:
561-989-5019
E-mail:
sscarborough@primemg.com
Sheri Scarborough, a veteran property management professional and long-time president of the West Boca Community Council, is Vice President of Business Development.

Ms. Scarborough has more than 25 years of experience in property management. She began her career in property management in 1980 while working for a large commercial real estate management company in South Florida and started her own Management company in 1991.

As five-year president of the not-for-profit West Boca Community Council, an influential coalition of 115 member associations representing 125,000 units, she has played a key role in legislative issues including the Federal natural disaster insurance bill introduced by U.S. Congressman Ron Klein.
Kathy Lewis - Regional Vice President

Direct Phone:
561-989-5033
E-mail:
klewis@primemg.com
Kathy Lewis has been with Prime Management since the inception, January of 1988, starting out with Mike Swatt. She has been Senior Property Manager for Century Village West in Boca Raton which has 16 Associations and 5712 units as well as setting up and transitioning new properties as Prime has taken over the Management responsibilities. Kathy's experience in running a Condominium Association and her knowledge of Florida State Statutes is essential in her role as a Senior Manager.
Glenn Robinov - Vice President HOA Management

Direct Phone:
561-434-9669
E-mail: grobinov@primemg.com
Glenn Robinov has been with Prime Management since 1999. A graduate of Syracuse University, Glenn worked as a Sr. Property Manager in Westchester County, N.Y. prior to moving to Florida. Since coming to Prime, Glenn has managed three of the more upscale communities in South Florida, starting out at Valencia Lakes in Boynton Beach., then spending 5 years as the General Manager for Toscana, a luxury ocean-front Hi-Rise Condo complex and finally as the Manager at Valencia Shores Master Association, in Lake Worth prior to becoming VP of HOA management.
Tia El-Maayergy - Director of Property Services

Direct Phone:
561-989-5070
E-mail:
tia@primemg.com
Tia El-Maayergy started her career at Prime Management in August 1995. She began her tenure at Prime in the Customer Service Department and has continued to grow in both position and responsibilities . As Prime's Director of Property Services, Tia oversees the pest control department , handyman division . janitorial services and irrigation department
Joyce Sorensen - Senior Manager

Direct Phone:
561-549-0740
E-mail:
jsorensen@primemg.com
Joyce Sorensen has rejoined Prime after spending the past ten years managing large scale associations. She began her career in Property Management in 1989 and over the years has gathered a wealth of experience and knowledge. The diverse construction of the Associations she has managed over the years has allowed Joyce to become proficient in all phases of the industry including Financial, Physical Plant, Landscaping, Staff Management, and most importantly Customer Service.. As a Senior Manager Joyce is actively involved in working with Area and Property Managers to insure that Prime's clientele enjoy the highest quality and level of service.

Jayme Gelfand - Senior Manager

Direct Phone:
561-549-0721
E-mail:
jgelfand@primemg.com
Jayme Gelfand has been in the property management industry for over 25 years. 20 of those years have been of on-site experience working with South Florida Developers from ground breaking to community transition to the unit owners. Jayme possesses an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, is a licensed real estate broker and the executive director for the local chapter of the Community Association Institute.

Jayme has experience in both large scale homeowner association communities and high end condominiums. Her current portfolio encompasses communities ranging in size from 28 to 1657 units including commercial and mixed use.
Michele Bilawsky - Area Manager

Direct Phone:
561-989-5022
E-mail:
Mbilawsky@primemg.com
Michele Bilawsky has been an innovator in the business of customer service since graduating from The University of Hartford in 1992. She quickly adapted to the world of association management after joining Prime in 2005. She manages properties in such exclusive communities as Broken Sound and Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton . Her commitment to excellence in the field of property management is demonstrated by her attaining the CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) and ASM (Association Specialist Manager) certifications. Her dedication continues into the future as she has set her sights on achieving PCAM (Professional Community Association Manager) certification over the next couple of years.
Jeffrey Schiff - Area Manager

Direct Phone:
561-989-5056
E-mail:
jschiff@primemg.com
After business school at Syracuse University Jeff worked 7 years in advertising in Manhattan before he left to start a personal training business that he ran successfully for 19 years. Jeff relocated to south Florida in 2003 where he obtained his real estate license and became President of his 300 unit Condominium Association board. After successfully managing the condominium through a developer turnover and restoring the property after hurricane Wilma Jeff found his niche. He obtained his CAM license and began working for Prime Management in August 2006. Today Jeff is an Area Manager responsible for overseeing a variety of condominium and homeowner associations.