Continental Realty Corporation, a Baltimore-based commercial real estate investment and management company, has announced the hiring of Michael Culp as Asset Management Associate. He interned with the company during two summers, working separately in the residential and financial reporting areas.

In his new position, Mr. Culp will handle multiple responsibilities within the company’s Asset Management department including providing analytical support, working with the Operations Team to improve reporting protocols, and assisting with the development of strategies to maximize overall efficiencies and effectiveness of the asset management function.

Mr. Culp graduated with honors from the University of Baltimore where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate and Economic Development from the Merrick School of Business. He was chosen as the recipient of the Real Estate Department’s Academic Achievement Award and also served as Treasurer for the school’s real estate association.

“Mike exhibited strong analytical skills, work ethic and attention to detail during his two summer intern sessions with the company, and we immediately recognized the value he would bring to our company,” stated Gene Parker, President of Continental Realty Corporation. “His hiring is a tribute to the comprehensive training each intern receives to expose young professionals to all aspects of our company. His work this past summer developing commercial and multi-family valuation models for our fund assets represented a tremendous contribution to our team. The expansion of our asset management team is key to supporting the continued and rapid growth of our portfolio.”

Continental Realty Corporation, headquartered in Baltimore and founded in 1960, is a full-service commercial real estate investment and management company. The privately-owned firm owns and manages a diversified portfolio of retail centers consisting of more than three million square feet of space, as well as apartment communities featuring more than 9,000 apartment homes. Positioned throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, the value of the portfolio exceeds $1 billion. For additional information, visit www.crcrealty.com.