BRAINTREE, RANDOLPH, MA, ISSUED AUGUST 21, 2025… The Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, is pleased to announce Jessenia Castro of Randolph, Massachusetts, as director of portfolio operations.
In her new role, Castro manages her assigned portfolio to allow for exceptional operations standards and new business growth while also maintaining Peabody’s reputation for high business practices standards, processes, resident and client services. As a director she provides leadership and guidance to her team and oversees its development.
Castro has been an integral member of The Peabody Companies since joining the organization in September of 2002. Prior to her recent promotion she served as specialized community portfolio manager.
“Jessenia is a proven professional and highly valued and respected member of our team whose leadership, marketing, and property management skills perfectly align with her new role within our organization,” said Melissa Fish-Crane, principal and CEO of The Peabody Companies.
About The Peabody Companies
Headquartered at 536 Granite Street, Braintree, Massachusetts, The Peabody Companies and its affiliates – Peabody Properties, Peabody Resident Services, Peabody Supportive Housing, Peabody Real Estate, and Peabody Miami – represent a legacy of excellence in the real estate sector. Founded in 1976 and led by Melissa Fish-Crane and Karen Fish-Will, this full-service, award-winning real estate firm is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) that oversees more than 14,650 housing units across New England, with additional properties in New Jersey and Florida.
Peabody Properties, a cornerstone of the group, specializes in property management, demonstrating a remarkable blend of quality service and expertise. Peabody Resident Services, a unique arm of the company, underscores a deep commitment to enhancing resident experiences by focusing exclusively on developing supportive services and programs for affordable housing communities.
As a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), certified by the Massachusetts State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA), The Peabody Companies has been recognized for its dedication to diversity and inclusion. This commitment is further evidenced by their ranking on the 2023 National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) Affordable 100 List and their repeated recognition as a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024.
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