Bensonhurst
Standing O hears that Apple Bank for Savings has promoted Jennifer Kam to assistant treasurer and branch manager of its Bensonhurst branch.
Jennifer has been the assistant manager at the branch since 2012 and proven herself so valuable that her promotion just after three years is no surprise.
James Matera, executive veep, told the “O” Jennifer has helped lead the branch’s successful efforts in business development, customer service and community outreach.
“She has developed a strong following in the Bensonhurst community, especially in the growing Asian population in the area,” he said.
Before taking a bite out of the Apple, Jennifer honed her banking chops at Citibank, where she was responsible for customer service and branch management for more than 20 years, in addition to being a team leader at the foreign language call center in New Jersey.
Our pal Jennifer was born in Hong Kong, moved here 1987, and now lives with her husband in Staten Island.
Standing O wishes Jennifer good luck in her new position and says, “Citibank’s loss is Apple’s gain!”
Apple Bank [6701 18th Ave. at 67th Street in Bensonhurst, (914) 902–2775].
Bensonhurst
Top of the ranks
RISMedia, 2015 Power Brokerage Report just ranked brokerage firm Re/Max Metro 389th in the country in sales and volume.
Re/Max reported 874 closed residential transactions in 2014 and a total sales volume of more than $450,000,000. Now that’s a lot of sales.
John Featherston, president and chief executive officer, said the firms represented in the report are the nation’s most elite brokerage companies, serving literally millions of consumers with their real estate needs.
“Being ranked in the Power Broker Report validates the firm’s reputation as a trusted resource for today’s homebuyers and sellers,” he said.
Sal Calabrese, president of Re/Max, was thrilled to receive such a high ranking.
“I am extremely proud of our entire team for making us one of the top real estate brokerage companies in all of America,” he said. “As one of the smallest brokerage companies ranked in the report, it goes to show what can be accomplished by a team of professional, well-trained, and motivated agents that are committed to serving clients with the utmost integrity and diligence,” Standing O says “Congratulations Sal, keeping on selling.”
Re/Max Metro [7024 18th Ave. at 74th Street in Bensonhurst, (718) 236–7100].
Borough Wide
Donating for a cure
Burger King’s Brooklyn franchisees are good-deed monarchs for helping to support cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. More than 380 participating restaurants are kicking in to A Chance for Kids & Families program, through Sept. 6, by contributing a portion of their proceeds to aid cancer research and treatment through the Jimmy Fund.
You can help in the fight. With each contribution, generous donors receive a promotion card with awesome prizes. Try this for a sampling: an all-inclusive trip from Funjet Vacations, a hot tub from New England Spas, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft, American Airlines advantage miles, theme park tickets, Valvoline Instant Oil Change discounts and free services, and food prizes from participating Burger Kings, which have raised more than $11.9 million for cancer research in recent years. So give a little — it goes a long way!
Assistant veep of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund, David Giagrando, praised the fast-food giant.
“The funds from this program truly make a difference for our patients and their families,” he said.
Standing O is grateful too. What are you waiting for? Go get a burger and help save a life.
Participating locations [734 Broadway; 64-13 14th Ave.; 4101 Fourth Ave.; 1412-1418 Myrtle Ave.; 2164-86th St.; and 2425 Coney Island Ave. Jimmy Fund, (617) 582–9675].
