Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company which owns and operates a multifamily and shopping center portfolio with over $4 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), has announced the promotion of Karen Montano to Senior Human Resources Generalist. Montano joined CRC in 2020 and was formerly Human Resources Generalist.
Montano will continue to support all aspects of CRC’s vertically-integrated Human Resources department, with a focus on managing the company’s open enrollment and benefits eligibility programs, human resource systems, on-boarding dashboards, engagement, and wellness programs. She will also manage the coordination between CRC’s Payroll Manager and human resources’ support of timekeeping reconciliation and contingency planning.
Prior to joining CRC, Montano handled various human resources and administrative roles with JANUS et Cie in Santa Fe Springs, California. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from California State University-Los Angeles with a focus in Human Resource Management. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
“Karen’s understanding of human resources protocols and best practices, combined with her bi-lingual skills, brings diversity and helps round out our strong HR team,” stated Crystal Frey, CRC’s Senior Vice President, Human Resources. “During the pandemic, Karen played a pivotal role in tracking and monitoring our safety policies, and she provides an invaluable service when acting as an interpreter at recruitment and outreach events. She brings enthusiasm, passion, and creativity to every assignment, and does a tremendous job of identifying, recruiting and successfully coaching employees who uphold CRC’s values.”
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland and founded in 1960, Continental Realty Corporation is a full-service commercial real estate and investment company focused on acquiring and operating retail and multifamily properties. The privately held firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of almost eight million square feet of commercial space and over 9,000 apartment homes across 11 states, with a portfolio value exceeding $4 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com.
