Maria Hurst Appointed Senior Vice President, Condo/Coop Werny Division of FirstService Residential New York
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FirstService Residential (NASDAQ:FSV) appointed Maria Hurst as Senior Vice President of the Condo/Coop Werny Division in New York. She will oversee a broad portfolio of condominium and cooperative properties, providing executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic guidance to property management teams.
Hurst joined in 2003 and advanced through multiple leadership roles, leading large capital projects and earning the company’s Star Award for performance, mentorship, and collaborative leadership.
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- Experienced executive promoted to Senior Vice President, Condo/Coop Werny Division
- Proven track record leading large-scale capital improvement and compliance projects
- Long-tenured leader with more than two decades of service at FirstService Residential
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News Market Reaction – FSV
In the May 13 session, FSV declined 1.24%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Executive promotion | Positive | -2.4% | Promotion of Jeffrey Poirot to Senior Vice President of New Development Group. |
| May 07 | Portfolio expansion | Positive | +0.1% | Assumed management of The Code high-rise community in Austin. |
| May 07 | Philanthropy donation | Positive | +1.5% | Donated $60,000 to Lurie Children’s Hospital and rebuilt a playground. |
| May 06 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +5.5% | Declared quarterly cash dividend of US$0.305 per common share. |
| May 04 | Executive hire | Positive | -3.3% | Industry veteran Andrew Sytnik returned as Vice President, High-Rise. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent FSV news has been largely positive (promotions, expansion, dividend), with mixed price reactions: leadership promotions sometimes coincided with declines, while dividends and philanthropy saw positive alignment.
Over the past weeks, FSV has issued a series of positive corporate updates. On May 4 and May 11, it highlighted leadership moves, including returning and newly elevated senior executives, with mixed share reactions. Operationally, it expanded its footprint with the Austin high-rise property The Code on May 7. The company also emphasized community engagement via a $60,000 donation the same day. A quarterly cash dividend of US$0.305 per share on May 6 drew the strongest positive move, underscoring the importance of capital-return news versus routine management appointments like today’s.
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Hurst previously served as Vice President within FirstService Residential's New Development Group, where she led the performance of consultative and property management teams while managing a broad portfolio of new development properties. Her promotion reflects more than two decades of demonstrated leadership, deep operational expertise, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
"Maria is an exceptional leader whose operational discipline and dedication to clients have made a lasting impact on every team and property she has supported," said Keith Werny, President, Condo/Coop Werny Division. "Her extensive experience with new development, luxury, and established residential properties makes her uniquely positioned to guide the Condo/Coop Werny Division forward."
Hurst joined FirstService Residential in 2003 as an assistant property manager and quickly advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, including property manager, senior property manager, and managing director. Over the course of her career, she has successfully led numerous large–scale capital improvement projects, such as façade restorations, window and roof replacements, Local Law 11 compliance projects, and Local Law 87 energy audit and retro–commissioning initiatives.
A past recipient of FirstService Residential's prestigious Star Award, Hurst is recognized for her outstanding performance, her mentorship, collaborative leadership style, and consistent ability to drive results for her teams and clients.
"I am honored to step into this new role and continue supporting our clients and associates across the division," said Hurst. "I look forward to building on our strong foundation and ensuring we continue to deliver the highest level of service and operational excellence."
About FirstService Residential
FirstService Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve residential communities across
Leveraging unique expertise and scale, FirstService serves its clients with proven solutions and a service-first philosophy. Residents can count on 24/7 customer care and tailored lifestyle programming, amenity activation, and technology for their community's specific needs. Market-leading programs with FirstService Financial, FirstService Energy, and special districts teams deliver additional levels of support.
Boards and developers select FirstService Residential to realize their vision and drive positive change for residents in the communities in their trusted care.
FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of residential and commercial clients.
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SOURCE Firstservice Residential, Inc.