{"id":453,"date":"2025-05-30T22:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T22:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unitedpropertyassociates.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/30\/towne-today-feature\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T12:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T12:59:11","slug":"towne-today-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedpropertyassociates.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/30\/towne-today-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Towne Today Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"

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UPA Celebrates 45 Years and a New Generation of Leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Debra, who joined full-time in 2009 after a career in corporate finance, has transformed UPA through rebranding, technology upgrades, and a renewed focus on efficiency and company culture. Under her leadership, the company navigated the challenges of COVID-19, emerging stronger and more connected to both employees and clients.<\/p>\n

Today, UPA’s 220 employees manage more than 50,000 units across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, providing property management for apartment communities, condominiums, and single-family rentals. With four corporate offices and a “care for each property as if it were our own” philosophy, UPA continues its legacy of community involvement, supporting local nonprofits like SPCA, CHKD, and food banks.<\/p>\n

A proud member of the TowneBank family, UPA values strong local partnerships and remains committed to integrity, reliability, and personalized service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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… <\/p>\n

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