UPA Celebrates 45 Years and a New Generation of Leadership United Property Associates (UPA) marks its 45th anniversary with the successful transition to second-generation leadership. Founded in 1978 by Bernie and Helene Grablowsky, the primarily women-owned company is now led by their daughter, Debra Young, as president and CEO. Debra, who joined full-time in 2009…
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United Property Associates: 45 Years of Service and a New Era of Leadership United Property Associates (UPA), ranked among iPropertyManagement.com’s top companies in Virginia Beach for 2023, manages 45,000 units across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1978 by Bernie and Helene Grablowsky, the family-owned, women-led company has built lasting client relationships through…
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…