Ryan McGrath, CCIM, Senior Vice President of Asset Plus Companies, has earned the CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS.  The CPM designation is awarded to real estate managers who have met the Institute’s rigorous requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience.  CPM Members must also abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute.  Ryan was most recently recognized in Journal of Property Management’s “30 Under 30” in the September 2009 issue. He has also been elected to the Houston Apartment Association Board of Directors.
 
Ryan works in the Acquisitions/Dispositions and Business Development divisions of Asset Plus. Since being at Asset Plus, Ryan has earned his Real Estate Salesperson License, CCIM designation, CPM designation and has become an active member of ULI.  Prior to his work at Asset Plus Companies, Ryan worked in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs, where he earned his Series 7 license. Ryan graduated in 3 ∏ years, with honors, from Vanderbilt University, while competing on the Varsity soccer team.  He earned a Bachelor Degree in Economics with minors in Financial Economics and Corporate Strategy.  During the completion of his degree, Ryan studied International Finance and International Trade at the London School of Economics in London, England. He continued his education in Spanish and Cultural Studies while participating in intensive immersion programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay.

Founded in 1933, the Institute of Real Estate Management educates real estate managers and certifies and enhances the competence and professionalism of individuals and organizations engaged in real estate management.  IREM also serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry.  IREM has over 18,000 individual members, 8,600 who hold the CPM designation and 3,600 who hold the ARM certification.  In addition, it has 525 firms that hold the AMO accreditation.  IREM also has 80 U.S. chapters, 7 international chapters and several other partnerships around the world.