Federation exec. dir. honored by NYARM. (Transcripts).

Gregory J. Carlson, executive director of the Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives, was honored by the New York Association of Realty Managers (NYARM) with its annual award "Dedicated to the Industry," at the organization's holiday dinner dance on Dec. 7 at the Marina del Rey, Bronx, New York.

The commendation, formerly known as the "Lifetime Achievement" award, is NYARM's most prestigious honor, bestowed on members of the organization that have devoted themselves to the betterment of the real estate industry. Carlson is one of New York's most experienced and best-known property managers and consultants. With more than 25 years as a real estate professional, he has earned an outstanding, national reputation as a leading advocate for cooperative and condominium housing.

As a testament to his commitment to the highest professional standards for the real estate industry, Carlson holds such highly regarded certifications as Advanced RAM (Registered Apartment Manager), RCM (Registered Cooperative Manager), HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional) and NYARM (New York Accredited Realty Manager), all of which were obtained through rigorous study and continuing education programs. He is also a licensed real estate broker and president and founder of Carlson Realty. In addition to an arduous professional schedule, Carlson is the president of the New York chapter of RAM, as well as lifetime governor of the national RAM program, both of which operate under the auspices of the National-Association of Home Builders (NAHB). He is legislative advisor to the Association of Co-op/Condo Managers (ACCM); board member of the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC); board member of the Action Committee For Reasonable Real Estate Taxes (ACFRET); and national chair of the Registere d Cooperative Manager (RCM) program for the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC). Carlson also serves as a member of the NYARM Board of Directors.