The Galman Group Management Team

Arnold Galman
President

Arnold E. Galman, President, who founded the company in 1980, is a true entrepreneur. His original goals - to start his own portfolio with strong cash flow - have guided the company.

Arnie's strengths are his ability to identify properties with a strong upside potential, his diligent analysis of every potential investment, his goal-oriented attitude and his unflagging perseverance.

He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and attended Delaware Law School.

He is active with Golden Cradle and the Philadelphia Apartment Association

Jerald Slipakoff
Executive Vice President

manages the physical plant of The Galman Group's properties. He supervises new construction, renovation projects, property maintenance and materials purchasing. He manages property personnel, on-site maintenance crews and contracted services. His proficiency in budget-conscious property enhancement is invaluable in reaching ownership goals. A graduate of the University of Miami, he serves on the board of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Heart Association.

Samuel M. Goldstein
Chief Financial Officer

is a bottom-line oriented CPA with a master's degree in taxation. Formerly with a national accounting firm, he has been a member of The Galman Group's senior management team since 1988. Sam's ability to analyze an asset and lower operation costs through economies of scale makes him a key figure in creating value in investments. He has a bachelor's degree from Temple University and a master's from Villanova University. Sam serves on the board of Federation Housing and is Chairman of the investing committee of his synagogue. Additionally, he is on the Real Estate Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

William F. Reynolds
Vice President and Director of Condominium Management

was president of a subsidiary of CoreStates Financial Corporation. Bill's training as an AMS and his detail-oriented, hands-on attitude make him ideally suited for supervising the condominium associations and fee-management projects for The Galman Group. An alumnus of Syracuse University, he is active with the Boy Scouts of America, Rosemont Villanova Youth Athletics and the Community Association Institute.

 


Brian Paule
Director of Property Management

Brian joined The Galman Group in 1995, after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Philadelphia University. While attending college he worked for an investment bank located in Center City Philadelphia. His focus on acquisitions and management of over one million square feet of commercial real estate piqued his interest in real estate as a career. Upon joining The Galman Group, Brian has learned through hands-on experience every aspect of the apartment business. He has worked his way up at The Galman Group starting as a Leasing Agent, and then moving up to Assistant Property Manager, Property Manager, Regional Property Manager, and now Director of Property Management. It is a direct result of this multi-faceted experience that Brian is able to recognize and realize each unique Galman Property's full potential. Brian is a director on the board of the Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia and is very active in the American Red Cross. Brian also holds the CAM accreditation for Property Management.

Louis Gniotek
Regional Property Manager

Louis joined The Galman Group in 2002 with 15 years of experience in Property Management. With his extensive experience in Conventional and Affordable housing, he has worked for such national companies as First Winthrop, Insignia, and AIMCO. Louis has been involved in all aspects of Property Management and has held many various positions from Director of Property Services, Property Manager and now Regional Property Manager. Louis holds the ARM and CAM accreditations for Property Management and with his many years of hands on experience is a welcome addition to our Management Team. In his leisure time, Louis is an avid sports fan and manages to umpire in many youth leagues for the NEPL organization.   

Donald R Sayers Sr.
Director of Maintenance

Don has been in the property management business for 26 years. Through the years he has supervised several apartment communities while earning several certifications relating to property maintenance. He joined The Galman Group in 2002 as a Maintenance Supervisor and has advanced to Director of Maintenance. Don now oversees the maintenance department for over 25 properties. His focus provides our residents with the best quality maintenance available and a place where our residents are proud to call home. Don also holds the seat as Chairperson for the Safety Committee. He has served proudly in the US. Army and enjoys helping with several charities.

Danielle Giordano
Regional Property Manager

Danielle Giordano began her property management career in 1999 with Korman Communities following a 10 year career in retail management.  In 2002 she joined The Galman Group as property manager and was promoted to regional property manager in 2007.  Her professional success can be attributed, in part, to her ability to develop strong management teams and to her commitment to fostering a collaborative working environment.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a concentration in advertising from Temple University.  She has also successfully completed all coursework required to take the Pennsylvania Real Estate exam and is actively pursing licensure. 

Danielle believes strongly in the importance of community and public service.  She previously served on the development board for the fashion marketing program at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Currently she serves on the board of the East Norriton Township Planning Commission, a position that allows her to take an active role in shaping the growth and development of the community where she lives.