Employee Profile
E-mail Address: regencytower1@netzero.net
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| The Regency Tower Crew During the Employees Holiday Party of 2006 |
Administration
Cindy Hanus
(Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper)
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| Office Manager Cindy Hanus |
In 1996 we bought a house in Tamarac with a lovely golf course view on the 14th fairway. I have 5 cats that allow me to share the house with them and four strays that have given me the privilege of adopting them outside. I have all the joys and headaches that go along with home ownership, but I wouldn't give it up for a minute!
I came to The Regency Tower in 1993 and have worked with 7 separate and very different Board of Directors as well as a multitude of unit owners over the years, which in itself is a learning experience.
Our current Board has displayed a dedication and leadership of which they can truly be proud and I applaud each and every one of them for their unselfish dedication in making The Regency Tower a truly gracious place to live.
Security
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| Regency Tower Security Team (Left to Right) - Nacu Popescu, Heather O'Neale Pam Manboard James Laino, Vincent Laino, Carlos Pereira (Security Chief), Nick Coutoupis, James Edmiston |
Carlos Pereira
(Chief of Security)
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| Security Chief Carlos Pereira |
The grass could be greener on the other side of the fence, but believe me when I say, it has a much better taste here, and from the reaction I feel, the grass here has seasonings of love and care as the right ingredients. I cannot put into words how much your welcome back reception touched my and my family’s hearts.
I would like to express my gratitude to this Association for the opportunity to return to serve and protect this building. Thank you to all residents for your great support and open arm philosophy that assure me that I’ve made the right decision. As icing on the cake, Mr. Per and Mrs. Esther (unit #211) had a beautiful idea that matched everyone’s feelings. They gave me a lovely Thank You Book. I was really deeply touched and grateful to return to this great association.
Well, I am working on the Regency Tower Training Manual. I’ve noticed that, as Mrs. Nicholson-Brown has always told me; with a training manual, all guards will be taught in the same way, unifying policies and procedures. She was right, AGAIN. Thank you.
I will do my best to keep a stable Security/Safety Department with guards following the Association Rules and Regulations to better treat all residents and their guests. As always, we are accepting any criticisms and suggestions that anyone may have. Please forward them to the Board of Directors and they, if approved, will give to us for immediate implementation.
Our aim, as Security and Safety officers, is to make The Regency Tower the most secure building on the Galt.
Again, I would like to express my gratitude to the Board of Directors as well as all of the residents for the wonderful welcome reception.
Thank you and God bless you all.
Nick Coutoupis
(Assistant Chief of Security)
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| Security Guard Nick Coutoupis |
I was married for five and a half years before my wife passed away in 1991. I have two children, Anna and Louis. I have 7 Grandchildren ranging from the ages of 10 to 29, 4 boys and 3 girls. I also have 3 Great Grandchildren 2 to 4 years old.
My hobbies consist or consisted of fishing, hunting and playing baseball some time ago in my younger years.
I started working for The Regency Tower Security in August 2001. I enjoy working with my fellow co-workers and meeting new people. I find the owners at The Regency Tower are a wonderful and friendly people. I also believe this existing Board dedicates itself to giving the employees and owners a more updated, beautiful and happy environment. I hope to remain here for many years.
Jim Edmiston
(Security Guard)
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| Jim Edmiston - Prefers New Security Position Schedule |
Over the years I have worked as a lease salesman for Ryder Truck Rentals, a witness liaison for Broward County Court System and a combination of jobs between The Regency Tower and Playa del Mar.
During my first tour with The Regency Tower, I lived on my sailboat and spent one beautiful summer sailing the Abaco Islands with my then soon-to-be wife, Susan.
We now have a home in Davie where she is a physical education teacher at University School of Nova South-eastern University. We both enjoy fresh water fishing and playing tennis. We are vacationing in North Carolina where we will attempt to water ski for the first time in 40 years. Wish me luck!
I've worked at The Regency Tower for six years. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed my position as Pool Attendant and that I’ve also enjoyed the residents I deal with on a daily basis. I love working outside. Hopefully, this is a job I can continue right into retirement.
After nine years of dedicated service in the Regency Tower Maintenance Department, Jim has moved to a position in Security better suited to his personal scheduling preferences AND our needs. Click Here to read a letter from Jim to Regency Tower. - [*editor]
Jack Holthoefer
(Security Guard)
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| Security Guard Jack Holthoefer |
At age 18 I was drafted into the U.S. Army. I went overseas with the 31st Armored Infantry and went to Okinawa and was there briefly before the Atomic Bomb was dropped. Our division was sent to Korea as the Army of Occupation.
During my military career, our division arranged a talent show and asked for any singers, dancers, musicians etc. to come on stage. I went and asked if there was a trumpet for me to play. They had an old coronet. I played for them in front of the audience and that was the beginning of my professional musical career. I played in many Army and Navy hospitals putting on shows and played for Officer’s dances. The last 6 months in Korea I was named the Band Leader.
After my tour, I returned to Cincinnati and found work in a machine shop at night. During the day I ran my own floor finishing business and weekends played in night clubs and private events. I got married and had 3 children, two of whom died in infancy. My only child, a son Phil, lives in Fort Myers and I have 2 granddaughters.
I moved to Florida in 1963. I am now married to Elaine Freifeld for 19 years. I have been a Security Officer for 17 years and since 1998 have been with The Regency Tower where I have met many wonderful and interesting people. Since living in Florida I have enjoyed fishing, boating and camping. My favorite place is the Florida Keys and especially Key West.
Carl Richardson
(Security Guard)
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| Security Guard Carl Richardson |
He originally hails from Jean-Rabil, Haiti, where his father was the Mayor and his mother a School Teacher. Carl is one of two (2) Security employees to receive a bonus at the April Security meeting for maintaining the “eye-contact” instructions given to us by two Security Consultants in August 2005.
He is 20 years old and his long term goal is to pursue a Masters Degree and obtain employment to help troubled teenagers.
We congratulate Carl on his having graduated with honors as well as for the courtesy and dedicated professionalism with which he performs his responsibilities. Additionally, we are convinced that he will achieve his goals!
Carlos Pereira
(Chief of Security - Click Here to 2009)
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| Security Chief Carlos Pereira |
So, I need your help in developing a program to better serve you and make you feel safe. This is my priority. I am willing to hear any suggestion that you give to the Board to improve what we have. I think that we have a good system, but as everything else, there is always room for improvement. I am officially here Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but I am on call 24/7.
Please don’t be shy to give the Board your ideas and suggestions. It is the aim of the Security Department to make the Security System in this building more pleasant and a safer place to live. Thank you.
Maintenance
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| Regency Tower Maintenance Crew (Left to Right) - John Sala (Maintenance Chief) Tony Laino, Chair Dee Lanzillo, Marcelin Prudent, John Coleman, Rocky Edouard |
Montcalm Gibbons
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| Montcalm Gibbons - Maintenance |
In 1986, I married. I am the father of four girls. The eldest is in college at Miami-Dade where she is studying to be a Pediatrician. The next two are each in high school and the youngest is in the 7th grade advanced magnet program.
I am very active in my church where I was elected to the position First Elder in 2001 and again in 2002. I also served as Personnel Minister and have served as Treasurer for 16 years. At the present time I am also Secretary of the Broward County Elders Association.
I love to work at The Regency Tower. The residents are very nice to me and I am very, very happy to be working under the current Board of Directors and Maintenance Supervisor, Johnny Sala, who has taught me quite a few mechanical and electrical skills. This helps me at home where I love to do all my own repairs in my house. I love America and was much pleased when I obtained my American citizenship 12 years ago. God Bless America and God Bless you all.