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January 5, 2012

As we start the 2012 year, we commend Kief T. Nelson for his outstanding enthusiasm and dedication to the highest quality of work. His welcoming, positive attitude makes him a pleasure to have on the team and he always rises up to meet any challenge. We are proud to recognize Kief with the Nina'en Matåo Award-- he is truly a vital part of the AMI Familia.

December 22, 2011

On December 22nd, we praised MaryAnn Reyes for her outstanding work with Advance Management. MaryAnn is extremely reliable and is diligent in overcoming any obstacles to meeting her goals. Her excellence in training new coworkers and courteous, helpful attitude makes her a shining star at AMI. We are proud to recognize MaryAnn with the Nina'en Matåo Award-- she is truly a vital part of the AMI Familia.

December 8, 2011

On December 8, 2011, AMI recognized William M. Aguigui for his superior workmanship and consistently high levels of productivity. He overcomes any challenge with determination and maintains a positive attitude. We are proud to recognize William with the Nina'en Matåo Award-- he is truly a vital part of the AMI Familia.

November 23, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. Keith Babauta was selected on November 23, 2011 for his superior work ethic, reliability and ability to take on any task. A great team player who is always seeking to improve his skills, we are very proud to have Keith as a member of the AMI Familia.

November 20, 2011

Advance Management, Inc., announces the appointment of Paul Diego as sales executive. He will manage all sales pertaining to SureStep, Falcon WaterFree urinal and all specialty services related to energy savings.??Advance Management, Inc., is the most experienced and capable integrated facility maintenance & management organization on Guam. For more than 20 years, AMI has been providing a full range of real estate services and building maintenance support capabilities to a variety of government, military and private sector clients.

November 17, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. On November 17th, we commended Joseph G. Jackson for his dependability, excellent customer service skills and proficiency in his craft. We applaud your hard work, Joseph, and we are proud to have you as a part of the AMI Familia!

October 29, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. On October 29, 2011, AMI applauded Joanie San Nicholas. Joanie, we are very proud of your commitment to the highest standards and we are so proud to have you as part of the AMI Familia!

October 13, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. On October 13, 2011, AMI applauded Helen Taga for her amazing dedication to providing the highest quality of service at Agat, Nimitz and Fort Soledad Park. Helen, we are very proud of your commitment to the highest standards and we are so proud to have you as part of the AMI Familia!

October 8, 2011

AMI takes GCA Trades Academy NCCER assessment tests

Saturday, October 8, Advance Management, Inc., electrician Joe Jackson, and HVAC repair technicians Randy Joia, Randy deLeon, Felipe Simbahan, and Kim Martin, review instructions from proctor Tina Terlaje, before taking the nationally recognized National Center for Construction Education and Research assessment tests at the GCA Trades Academy in Barrigada. Eighteen AMI electricians and HVAC technicians participated in the online-based knowledge assessments. The GCA Trades Academy, using the NCCER program, offers a complete series of journey-level assessments, including electrical, HVAC, heavy equipment operations, carpentry, electronic systems technician, instrumentation technician, and others. Successful completion of the assessment will result in nationally-recognized certification. For those who do not pass the assessment, a recommendation for specific training courses is provided. The GCA TA was awarded a $285,000 grant to assess the skills of 2,000 workers in the construction industry with the NCCER program at no charge to the participant.

October 5, 2011

Members of the AMI Familia received this beautiful Certificates of Appreciation from Anderson Elementary School in September 2011. Way to go, team!

See the certificates here on AMI's Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/7685gew

October 3, 2011

Guam's AMI Gets NAVFAC Custodial Contract in Virginia...Advance Management, Inc., recently received notification from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic of a $15,000,000.00 three year, contract award for custodial services in and around the Norfolk, Virginia, area which includes Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Oceana, Yorktown, and various other naval locations.

Video of news broadcast: http://tinyurl.com/87zee4n

October 3, 2011

AMI awarded custodial contract in Norfolk, Virginia, area

Advance Management, Inc., recently received notification from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic of a $15,000,000.00 three year, contract award for custodial services in and around the Norfolk, Virginia, area which includes Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Oceana, Yorktown, and various other naval locations.

"We are excited about this and other new opportunities in the mainland," says Monty McDowell, chief executive officer and principal broker of Advance Management, Inc. "We believe we can apply what we have learned on Guam during the past 20 years to new markets."

AMI won the contract as part of a joint venture with ACEPEX Management Corporation, a defense contractor based in Mountclair, California. The joint venture, AMI-ACEPEX JV, is currently bidding on several other military contracts in the mainland.

This Small Business Administration approved Joint Venture is an adjunct of AMI's Mentor-Protege relationship formed through the guidance, and ultimate approval of the SBA, reflecting the agency's solid commitment to Guam businesses.

"Michael Youth, our SBA business development specialist, and the whole SBA team in Hawaii, worked tirelessly to guide AMI through the process, which made this all possible," says Jim McFerran, director of business development of Advance Management, Inc. "The Mentor Protege relationship will provide AMI access to a number of sophisticated resources such as safety compliance programs and excellent work performance monitoring systems."

This is the second mainland defense contract awarded to AMI in as many weeks.

AMI was recently awarded a Multiple Award Service Contract (MASC) at Navy facilities throughout locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

The MASC contract covers a variety of service requirements which can include services such as window replacement, painting, pest management, material supply, electrical & plumbing needs, and most other service requirements, all served through Task Orders for the required work at the specified locations, for both large and small facilities throughout the western United States. The contract covers three years and up to $100 million. AMI was one of three services contractors awarded the contract. The three companies will bid on each new service contract as needed by each military facility. Contract awards generally end up being fairly evenly spread, and thus it could mean some $33 million in contracts to AMI over 3 years.

With 300 employees on Guam and 20 years experience, AMI has a long history of excellent past performance on service contracts for the Navy and in the private sector. The company currently performs the custodial services for island wide Naval Facilities and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools, making the company the largest local supplier of janitorial, housekeeping and custodial services to the U.S. military on Guam. With the majority of the Government of Guam's Department of Education's schools, Guam's four leased public schools and DoDEA schools, AMI has shown the same commitment and competence for school systems as it does for medical facilities such as the Naval Hospital Guam and TakeCare Clinic.

Interview with Monty McDowell and Ray Gibson : http://tinyurl.com/7z5x8tl
Guam's AMI Gets NAVFAC Custodial Contract in Virginia : http://tinyurl.com/83gafaq

September 28, 2011

Monty McDowell of Advance Management discusses AMI's new contract in the mainland on the Big Show with Travis Coffman during the Guam Under Construction segment. Click to listen to the podcast: http://tinyurl.com/3l9ycts. Listen every Wednesday at 3:00 pm on K57. September 28, 2011.

September 15, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. On September 15, 2011, AMI recognized Andrew F. Lujan, Jr. for his consistent dedication to working hard and wonderful positive attitude that benefits the entire AMI Familia. Thank you for your outstanding work, Andrew, keep it up!

September 15, 2011

AMI awarded service contract in mainland

Advance Management, Inc., was recently awarded a Multiple Award Service Contract (MASC) at Navy facilities throughout locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.

The contract will cover a variety of service requirements which can include services such as window replacement, painting, pest management, material supply, electrical & plumbing needs, and most other service requirements, all served through Task Orders for the required work at the specified locations, for both large and small facilities throughout the western United States.

The contract covers three years and up to $100 million. AMI was one of three services contractors awarded the contract. The three companies will bid on each new service contract as needed by each military facility. Contract awards generally end up being fairly evenly spread, and thus it could mean some $33 million in contracts to AMI over 3 years.

AMI has a long history of excellent past performance on Guam performing service contracts for the Navy and in the private sector. The company currently performs the custodial services for Island wide Naval Facilities and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools, making the company the largest local supplier of janitorial, housekeeping and custodial services to the U.S. military on Guam. With the majority of the Government of Guam's Department of Education's schools, Guam's four leased public schools and DoDEA schools, AMI has shown the same commitment and competence for school systems as it does for medical facilities such as the Naval Hospital Guam and TakeCare Clinic.

Interview with Jim McFerran and Ray Gibson : http://tinyurl.com/7p5w6tg Guam's AMI Gets a Piece of a $100M DoD Service Contract in the Mainland: http://tinyurl.com/7hhcc6h

September 7, 2011

C.L. Taitano Elementary School presented Vicenta Gogue with a Certificate of Appreciation. Great work, Vicenta!

September 1, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. On September 1, 2011, we recognized Hilario Hererra for his superb customer service, flawless work quality and positive adaptability. Congratulations, Hilario, you are truly an exceptional employee!

August 29, 2011

Congratulations, Shelby San Nicolas, for being awarded the Dr. Antonio C. Yamashita Teacher Corps Scholarship for the fall 2011 semester! Way to go, Shelby, we're very proud of you!

August 18, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia, one who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and service. An employee of U.S.S.I., one of our subcontractors, Lynette M. Cruz has consistently solved complex electrical deficiencies as a Master Electrician. Her skill, as well as dedication to the highest quality of service and professionalism continue to make us proud!

August 4, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. Beverly DeLeon Guerreo was selected on August 4, 2011 to receive the award due to her dedication, in-depth knowledge and commitment to professionalism. Beverly sets the bar high and always achieves her goals. Wonderful job, Beverly, you make the entire AMI familia proud!

July 27, 2011

Excellent work, AMI Team. Thank you for your work for DoDEA!

July 26, 2011

Front page photo in the Pacific Daily News of AMI team leader Tina Thomas and her crew as they buff and mop a classroom floor at George Washington High School. AMI is preparing Guam DOE schools for the new school year.

July 23, 2011

Advance Management, Inc., appoints Marcello Graniel as Consolidated Services Manager

Advance Management, Inc., appoints Marcello Graniel as Consolidated Services Manager. Graniel will manage all floor care (carpet cleaning, strip and tile wax), pressure washing, grounds maintenance, post construction clean up, marble restoration, general cleaning, porter services, upholstery cleaning, general laborers, trash disposal, car detailing, etc.

Graniel is currently the sales director for AMI. In that position he manages all sales pertaining to Sure Step, Falcon Waterfree urinal, along with any specialty services related to mold and energy savings.

Advance Management, Inc., is the most experienced and capable integrated facility management organization on Guam. For more than 20 years, AMI has been providing a full range of property management and building maintenance support capabilities to a variety of government, military and private sector clients.

July 20, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. On July 20, 2011, Violeta M. Gonzales was applauded for her amazing perfect attendance record, superior work ethic and can-do spirit. You make us proud, Violeta, thank you for being part of the AMI Familia!

July 15, 2011

Congratulations April, Jocelyn, Violeta and Terika for your excellent work at McCool!

July 13, 2011

AMI awarded $5.7 million contract for janitorial services to all U.S. Naval Activities

Advance Management, Inc., was awarded a three year, $5.7 million contract to perform all janitorial services to all U.S. Naval Activities and tenants, industrial and U.S. Naval Hospital Facilities (Medical Treatment Facilities), including the commissary, and child development centers at the naval hospital and on the naval base facility on Guam. AMI will provide all labor, management, supervision, tools, material, and equipment.

"Our past performance in maintaining all of these facilities was a key factor in AMI selection criteria of this contract," said Monty McDowell, chief executive officer of Advance Management. "Our selection is a positive reflection of the team work and commitment to provide superior services shown by our dynamic and effective work teams."

AMI currently also performs the custodial services for the Department of Defense Education Activity schools making the company the largest local supplier of janitorial, housekeeping and custodial services to the U.S. military on Guam.

With the majority of the Government of Guam's Department of Education's schools, Guam's four new leased public schools and the DoDEA Schools, AMI has shown its commitment and competence in caring as well for school systems as it does for medical facilities such as Naval Hospital and TakeCare Clinics.

AMI CEO Monty McDowell interviewed on K57: http://tinyurl.com/64m4jvj
Pacific News Center story: http://tinyurl.com/3qbk3py
KUAM News story: http://tinyurl.com/3bc2d3d
Pacific Daily News story: http://tinyurl.com/3cdbymr
Marianas Variety story: http://tinyurl.com/3aw4lwj

July 7, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. On July 7, 2011, Conrado Cabar was commended for his strong commitment to providing the highest quality of service and excellent dedication to his team. Keep up the amazing work, Conrado, the entire AMI Familia is very proud of you!

July 5, 2011

Congratulations, Edward Egan, for being one of GCA Trades Academy's scholarship recipients! Edward has already completed HVAC classes at the Trades Academy and will use the scholarship to further his studies in the electrical field. Your dedication to improving your skill set is admirable, Edward, and we are proud to have you as part of the AMI Familia!

June 23, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. On June 23, 2011, Ernest Ladipi was recognized for his superior work ethic, dedication to exceeding standards and excellent communication skills.

June 9, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. On June 9, 2011, Jeffrey Abraham was recognized for his diligence, commitment to a high work quality, innovation and excellent ability to both lead and act as an integral part of the team. We are extremely proud to have you as part of the AMI Familia, Jeffrey, keep up the great work!

June 2, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. On June 2, 2011, David S.A. Quenga was recognized for his superior customer service and work ethic. David, we applaud your adaptability and enthusiasm -- we're proud to have you as part of the AMI Familia!

May 27, 2011

AMI Employees took part in the CPR/First Aid Course at the 16th Annual Island-Wide Safety Conference hosted by the Guam Contractors Association on May 27, 2011.

May 12, 2011

The Nina'en Matåo award recognizes an outstanding member of the AMI Familia. Advance Management CEO Monty McDowell presents Julia Gumataotao with the Nina'en Matåo Award to applaud her tremendous dedication to providing the highest quality of service. Way to go, Julia!

May 1, 2011

We are so proud of Bree McDowell, AMI Vice President and Real Estate Services Manager, for being nominated for Guam Businesswoman of the year! Her commitment to giving back to the community and raising the bar in her industry earned her the nomination. Outstanding job, Bree, you are truly outstanding!

April 21, 2011

Sonny Quinata was recently presented a Certificate of Recognition for his exemplary service with Advance Management. Sonny received praise for his honesty, courtesy, and professionalism at his worksite at Joint Region Marianas. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication! He is a tremendous asset to the AMI Team.

April 08, 2011

AMI was awarded the "Above and Beyond" recognition at the Employer Support of the Guam and Reserve 3rd Annual Gala at the Guam Marriott Resort on Friday, April 8.

March 24, 2011

Lonny Borja receives a Letter of Appreciation from NAVFAC for his outstanding customer service and work. Lonny, you are doing great!

March 22, 2011

Patrick Roman was nominated for the Guam Hotel and Restaurant Associations' "Beyond the Call of Duty" Award for his honesty, integrity and excellent customer service for DoDEA schools. Great job, Patrick. We are proud of you!

February 22, 2011

Congratulations to Lori Igros! She was awarded "Outstanding Newcomer Award" at the 12th Annual Ginefli’e I Tano Realtor Awards. Way to go Lori!

February 12, 2011

AMI Announces Appointments

Advance Management, Inc., announces the appointment of Viroy "Roy" Dulla as parts advisor for Pacific Technical Services Guam, Inc. (PTSG). In his capacity as parts advisor, Dulla will be managing the entire PTSG parts department including managing special orders, inventory control and maintaining stock levels.

Advance Management, Inc., also announces the appointment of Ricky Albania as supervisor for the company’s Technical Services Department, Commercial Food Equipment Division. Albania will be planning and coordinating repair installation, maintenance and preventive maintenance of commercial food equipment. Previously he was PTSG’s parts advisor.

Pacific Technical Services Guam, Inc., is Guam’s leading distributor of high quality commercial kitchen and hotel equipment. The company is the authorized dealer of leading commercial equipment manufactures including Hoshizaki, Hobart/Traulsen, True Refrigerations, Vulcan, Imperial and Frymaster.

Advance Management, Inc., is the most experienced and capable integrated facility maintenance & management organization on Guam. For more than 20 years, AMI has been providing a full range of real estate services and building maintenance support capabilities to a variety of government, military and private sector clients.

January 26, 2011

AMI presented "Certificates of Appreciation" to Antonio Atalig and Anthony Yamasta for their work in maintaining the New Charles King Gym in an over and above expectation of cleanliness and sanitation. Well done!

January 21, 2011

AMI Sales Director Marcello Graniel thanks executives at AMI for their support of the Guam National Guard.

December 30, 2010

Guam Chamber thanks AMI/PTSG for participating in Christmas Festival.

December 21, 2010

Great job, Patrick! We are proud of your honesty, integrity and excellent customer service for DoDEA schools.

November 18, 2010

Photos from our Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 18, 2010. We are very thankful to all the dedicated team members that keep AMI running and to the great customers and partners we've worked with over the years. Thank you to all the people who set up the event, everyone who came out and enjoyed the magnificent spread of food!

October 22, 2010

Advance Management, Inc., and Pacific Technical Services Guam employees participate in the Red Ribbon Week wave to encourage the people of Guam to live a drug free life.

October 22, 2010

Office staff at Advance Management, Inc., and Pacific Technical Services Guam wore red to support Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon campaign honors Drug Enforcement Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was killed in the line of duty, and encourages youth to live a healthy, drug-free life. From left to right: Frank Quijano, Ricky Albania, Jenice Lazaga, Monty McDowell, Annie Aguon, Bree McDowell, Darlene Meno, Loulani Casa, Benny Taimanglo, and Vinancio Cruz.

October 20, 2010

AMI’s very own Joseph Certeza received certificates of completion in Field Safety and Field Technology from the GCA Trades Academy. Speaker Won Pat and GCA Trades Academy Education Director Bert Johnston congratulated him at the GCA Membership Luncheon. Way to go, Joe!

October 14, 2010

Behind the scenes at Chagi Chamoru: Monty McDowell and Sean Phillips filming segments of Chagi Chamoru (Try Chamoru) to be aired on KUAM News Extra October 18-22.

July 4, 2010

AMI employee Gavino T. Mateo was recently presented a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding work at the Naval Hospital on Guam. Great job, Gavino!

June 30, 2010

AMI employees R2 Rey and Dan Peredo clean the new offices of Special Olympics at ITC.

May 24, 2010

TeamAMI-PTSG held the final fundraiser before Relay for Life 2010. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser and all the ones throughout the year. We couldn't have done it without you!

May 5, 2010

AMI istalled, free of charge, Sure Step at two local non-profits, Island Girl Power and Girl Scouts of Guam. Sure Step is a long lasting chemical treatment that prevents slips and falls on wet floors and bathtubs. The installation celebrates AMI's recent recognition for achieving outstanding national sales levels of Sure Step in February 2010.

April 8, 2010

U.S. Naval Hospital, Guam, commends Advance Management, Inc., for its outstanding housekeeping services to the hospital.

March 18, 2010

Monty McDowell, CEO and Principal Broker of Advance Management, Inc., reviews the Mes Chamoru display at the AMI offices in Harmon. AMI employees contributed to the display and labeled the contents with their Chamoru names as part of AMI employee’s study of the Chamoru language and culture.

February 12, 2010

AMI Realtor Bree McDowell wins Ginefli’e I Tano Realtor Awards "Peoples’ Choice" award. Bree's third time receiving this award, it reflects her dedication to providing excellent service to her customers. We are very proud of Bree!