Staff Recognition

Congratulations to WC Smith President John Ritz, who in June celebrated his 50th anniversary with the company. Over this tenure, John has been a key architect of WC Smith’s success, as well as a respected and fair-minded colleague and supervisor, and a passionate advocate of DC’s housing industry and its communities. John enjoys unique admiration… Continue Reading WC Smith President John Ritz Marks 50th Anniversary with the Company

Congratulations to Glenda Walker, who is the recipient of the 2025 Bill Smith Award. Glenda, a senior vice president of property management, was given the award at the corporate holiday party Dec. 12. The award was established to honor Bill Smith, WC Smith’s founder, and recognize a colleague who embodies the values that Mr. Smith… Continue Reading 2025 Bill Smith Award Presented to Glenda Walker

WC Smith celebrated its 24th Property Management Awards, our annual ceremony recognizing staff members and properties for their outstanding performance and achievements. The WC Smith Excellence Awards were given to 16 employees across seven categories, including recognition for community and property management, maintenance, leasing, community, collections and corporate administration. The company celebrated veteran employees for… Continue Reading 24th Annual WC Smith Property Management Awards

A newly formed group will lead the daily operations of WC Smith’s Property Management Division. Samantha Branchaud has been promoted to Senior Vice President and will join Senior Vice Presidents Glenda Walker and Patrick McKenzie to form the Executive Committee for the WC Smith Property Management Division.   WC Smith President John Ritz, who has… Continue Reading Newly Formed Team to Lead Property Management Daily Operations

Congratulations to Pat McKenzie, who is the recipient of the first annual Bill Smith Award.  Pat, a senior vice president of property management, was given the award at the corporate holiday party Dec. 13. The award was established to honor Bill Smith, WC Smith’s founder, and recognize a colleague who embodies the values that Mr.… Continue Reading Pat McKenzie Receives 1st Annual Bill Smith Award

WC Smith celebrated its 23nd Property Management Awards, our annual ceremony recognizing staff members and properties for their outstanding performance and achievements. The WC Smith Excellence Awards were given to 20 employees across seven categories, including recognition for community and property management, maintenance, leasing, community, collections and corporate administration. The company celebrated veteran employees for… Continue Reading 23rd Annual WC Smith Property Management Awards

Congratulations to Maureen McKenzie, who in April 2024 celebrated her 50th anniversary with WC Smith! Maureen has been the resident manager of Cambridge Square, a multifamily property in Bethesda, MD, since 1967. WC Smith began managing Cambridge Square seven years after she started. He husband worked at the property and her son, Patrick, is a… Continue Reading Maureen McKenzie Celebrates 50 Years with WC Smith