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UPA Named a Top Workplace by Inside Business
United Property Associates (UPA) has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces 2023 by Inside Business, placing #14 among midsize companies in Hampton Roads. This honor reflects UPA’s strong, people-first culture where employees are valued, supported, and treated like family.
Founded in 1978 by Bernie and Helene Grablowsky, and now led by their daughter, President and CEO Debra G. Young, UPA provides property management services for apartments, condominiums, and single-family rentals. The company is proudly family-owned, women-led, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
UPA fosters a collaborative environment through open communication, growth opportunities, and robust benefits—from health and wellness services to flexible scheduling and recognition programs. Employees actively give back to the community, raising over $125,000 in the past decade for local nonprofits and participating in numerous charitable initiatives.
This recognition places UPA among only 58 organizations selected across the Southeastern Coastal Virginia region—further solidifying its reputation as both an industry leader and a great place to work.