As part of its strategic growth plan in the mid-Atlantic region, A&R Companies, a real estate, development, property management and construction company, recently announced that Shay Dugan has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. "To continue to grow and meet the needs of our residents and partners, we needed to expand our management team," said Executive Vice President Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire. "Shay is a proven leader in residential and commercial real estate management and is a valuable contributor to our organization." A graduate of Pierce College, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration – Real Estate Management, Dugan has served as A&R's director of operations since 2010. Before joining A&R, Dugan worked with Tarragon Corporation, Pennsylvania Residential Real Estate and Development Corporation, JBG Companies, and Summit Properties. Dugan is a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management, the National Apartment Association, and holds her National Center for Housing Management Tax Credit Certification. In her new role, Dugan will oversee the day-to-day operations of A&R's property management operations. About A&R Established 35 years ago, A&R Companies is a family-owned group of businesses focused on real estate development, construction, and property management. A&R Development Corp. develops residential, commercial and mixed-use real estate projects in the mid-Atlantic region. A&R Management, Inc. is A&R's professional property management services business. The companies' portfolio includes residential and commercial properties in various Maryland counties, Baltimore City and the District of Columbia.