Boma Honors Farbman Group / Nai Farbman Cfo With President’s Award

Oct. 16, 2009 - PRLog -- SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Farbman Group / NAI Farbman—a full-service real estate firm – today announced that Andrew L. Gutman, CFO, Farbman Group / NAI Farbman, has been recognized with the 2009 President’s Award from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Metropolitan Detroit.  The President’s Award is given each year by the BOMA president to a member who has demonstrated significant contributions to furthering the organization’s mission during the previous year.

Gutman was recognized for his dedication, leadership and service to the association, as well as his ongoing efforts to help shape the commercial real estate industry.

“Since joining Farbman Group in 1997, Andy has constantly led by example, demonstrating the true meanings of hard work, diligence and perseverance,” said Andrew V. Farbman, President and CEO, Farbman Group.  “Both in commitment and results generated in this industry, he is second to none. We’re extremely proud of him. ”

Gutman started with Farbman Group as a senior financial analyst more than a decade ago.  He has been CFO for the past six years. He has helped to revamp the company’s corporate insurance process, conceptualized innovative programs like Michigan Now!, which sought to encourage job growth in Michigan, and was a driving force behind Farbman University, an internal continuing education program for company employees.

A Novi resident, Gutman received a bachelor of arts in accounting from Michigan State University in East Lansing and his real estate salesperson’s license at Middleton Real Estate in Southfield.

ABOUT BOMA
BOMA Metropolitan Detroit is a professional trade association, which encompasses nine southeastern Michigan counties, whose more than 350 members own or manage commercial real estate, or provide goods and services to the industry.

ABOUT FARBMAN GROUP / NAI FARBMAN
Founded in 1976, Farbman Group / NAI Farbman is a leading full-service real estate organization handling all facets of real estate transactions, from property management and leasing to acquisition and disposition.

Today, Farbman is one of the largest and most respected full service organizations in the Midwest.  The firm manages more than 20 million square feet of office, retail, multi-family and industrial space throughout Southeast Michigan and is recognized as a leading commercial management and brokerage firm by clientele. For more information, please visit www.Farbman.com and www.NAIFarbman.com.

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