Valet Living Names Rafael Andres Diaz-Granados CEO and Board Chair
Valet Living taps a services-industry veteran to lead the company as founder Shawn Handrahan retires after nearly 15 years.
Tampa-based Valet Living LLC has appointed Rafael Andres Diaz-Granados as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board, the company announced Monday. The leadership transition also covers MultiPro Property Solutions, a related entity under the same umbrella.
Diaz-Granados brings extensive experience in the services sector to the role, positioning him to oversee both brands as they serve residential communities across the United States. His appointment marks a significant shift at the top of one of the country's prominent multifamily amenity and property services providers.
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The transition follows the retirement of Shawn Handrahan, who guided Valet Living for nearly 15 years. Handrahan's tenure shaped the company's growth into a recognized operator of doorstep waste and recycling collection, as well as other resident-facing services at apartment communities nationwide.
The change in leadership comes at a moment of continued evolution in the multifamily real estate services market, where property managers increasingly outsource amenity and maintenance functions to specialized vendors. Diaz-Granados inherits an organization with an established operational footprint and a portfolio of services designed to support both residents and property ownership groups.
Continue reading at Real Estate for the full announcement and additional details on the executive transition.
