Condo Living Has Changed
Beyond panoramic views and expansive floor plans, today’s marquis condos offer a whole new level of luxury, with world-class brand names and lifestyle amenities powered by top players in dining, wellness and entertainment.
For these communities to thrive long-term, they must deliver – and sustain – a high-level brand experience.
Property Management, Reinvented
Black Briar Management (BBM) leverages institutional asset and hotel management experience to help communities maintain their brand DNA. Through early stage collaboration, we translate developer promises into sustainable plans, orchestrating the daily resident experience from behind-the-scenes to front-of-house.
With expert budgeting, staffing, business intelligence and more, we deliver strategic guidance from planning to turnover.
High-Tech Meets
High-Touch
South Florida’s premier HOAs trust BBM for a worry-free transition and proactive management tailored to their needs. Using cutting-edge technology – including our own prop tech solutions – we run associations like Fortune 500 companies, helping boards evaluate risk, anticipate needs, overcome challenges and unlock opportunities.
In fact, our post-turnover retention rate exceeds 97 percent because of the high-caliber experience we deliver.
The Residential Experience Has Changed
Beyond panoramic views and expansive floor plans, today’s premier properties offer an elevated level of luxury, featuring world-class brand names and lifestyle amenities from leading experts in dining, wellness, and entertainment.
For these communities to thrive long-term, they must deliver—and sustain—a high-level brand experience.
Property Management, Reinvented
As your residential business partner, Black Briar Management brings more than 90 years of combined experience and billions of dollars of assets under management. From inception to operations and all stages in between, our accomplished real estate professionals are your expert guides in all aspects of your property.
Through early stage collaboration, we translate developer promises into sustainable plans, orchestrating the daily resident experience from behind-the-scenes to front-of-house.
With expert budgeting, staffing, business intelligence and more, we deliver strategic guidance from planning to turnover.
High-Tech Meets High-Touch
South Florida’s premier residential communities trust Black Briar Management for a worry-free transition and proactive management tailored to their needs. Using cutting-edge technology – including our own property technology solutions – we run associations like Fortune 500 companies, helping boards evaluate risk, anticipate needs, overcome challenges and unlock opportunities.
In fact, our post-turnover retention rate exceeds 97 percent because of the high-caliber experience we deliver.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS
Black Briar prioritizes developers active along the Eastern seaboard, from Florida to New York, focused on full-service communities with a focus on branding and lifestyle.
REAL ESTATE INVESTORS
Through our fund partners, we can co-invest in high-quality development projects and provide exceptional pre-development planning and management services.
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
Black Briar serves qualified Homeowner and Condominium Associations. We prioritize vertical communities with a key focus on hospitality-grade services and amenities.
LEGAL
PROFESSIONALS
We partner with law firms that specialize in real estate, offering expert testimonial, risk management, and community consulting services, while serving as a trusted source for client referrals.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Black Briar works directly with local and national banks and brokerages that specialize in real estate financial services and dedicated community association support.
ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS
Our firm partners with building and design experts to support our clients with tailored professional services, from construction to rehabilitation and redesign.
PROPERTY
INSURERS
Black Briar helps clients navigate the complex world of insurance by engaging with industry-leading brokers and consultants in the critical area of building and community financial and risk management.
Meet Our Leadership
Black Briar Management is built on decades of proven operational and entrepreneurial experience.
Mark has over 20 years of experience leading luxury real estate management and development companies. Before launching Black Briar, he was founder and president of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services, which he later sold to Associa, the nation’s largest privately held community management company.
Prior to founding Marquis, Mark was COO of CSI Management Services, a commercial and luxury residential property management company. In addition to his corporate duties, he is a strong community advocate and has served on the executive board of Mount Sinai Medical Center, as well as the board of directors for the Steven C. Bagdan Charitable Foundation. Mark is also an FBI Citizens Academy graduate and strong supporter of law enforcement.
Mark Blackburn
CEO & MANAGING PARTNER
Joshua has over two decades of experience in luxury real estate management, development and sales. Most recently, he served as vice president and executive director of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services. Joshua also acted as the principal development consultant for Marquis, leading several major high-rise launches, and he consulted for Associa’s national office after the company acquired Marquis.
Prior to this, Joshua was director of operations for CSI Management Services, a commercial and residential property manager, and a director at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he was named Manager of the Year. As an expert in real estate management and service software, he oversees Black Briar's proprietary reporting and predictive analytics software platform. Joshua also serves on several boards, including Zine, Gemini Analytics and his family’s private real estate holding company.
Joshua Tomey
COO & MANAGING PARTNER
As chief financial officer, Craig brings over 30 years of progressive financial and operational experience to Black Briar, where he oversees the firm’s financial operations. Prior to joining the team, he served as SVP of operations for Associa, a leading homeowners association management company with over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Craig has decades of experience in c-suite roles at major companies, including vice president of Staples Shared Services, director of finance for both The Wall Street Journal and Barnes & Noble, and senior executive positions at Dow Jones. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Seton Hall University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Rutgers University. He also maintains his license as a Certified Public Accountant.
Outside of work, Craig’s passions include deep sea fishing, boating, golfing and music. He and his wife, Michelle, enjoy spending time on the lake and traveling with their two grown children.
Craig Lubaczewski
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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Craig Lubaczewski
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As chief financial officer, Craig brings over 30 years of progressive financial and operational experience to Black Briar, where he oversees the firm’s financial operations. Prior to joining the team, he served as SVP of operations for Associa, a leading homeowners association management company with over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Craig has decades of experience in c-suite roles at major companies, including vice president of Staples Shared Services, director of finance for both The Wall Street Journal and Barnes & Noble, and senior executive positions at Dow Jones. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Seton Hall University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Rutgers University. He also maintains his license as a Certified Public Accountant.
Outside of work, Craig’s passions include deep sea fishing, boating, golfing and music. He and his wife, Michelle, enjoy spending time on the lake and traveling with their two grown children.
Mark Blackburn
CEO & MANAGING PARTNER
Mark has over 20 years of experience leading luxury real estate management and development companies. Before launching Black Briar, he was founder and president of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services, which he later sold to Associa, the nation’s largest privately held community management company.
Prior to founding Marquis, Mark was COO of CSI Management Services, a commercial and luxury residential property management company. In addition to his corporate duties, he is a strong community advocate and has served on the executive board of Mount Sinai Medical Center, as well as the board of directors for the Steven C. Bagdan Charitable Foundation. Mark is also an FBI Citizens Academy graduate and strong supporter of law enforcement.
Joshua Tomey
COO & MANAGING PARTNER
Joshua has over two decades of experience in luxury real estate management, development and sales. Most recently, he served as vice president and executive director of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services. Joshua also acted as the principal development consultant for Marquis, leading several major high-rise launches, and he consulted for Associa’s national office after the company acquired Marquis.
Prior to this, Joshua was director of operations for CSI Management Services, a commercial and residential property manager, and a director at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he was named Manager of the Year. As an expert in real estate management and service software, he oversees Black Briar's proprietary reporting and predictive analytics software platform. Joshua also serves on several boards, including Zine, Gemini Analytics and his family’s private real estate holding company.
Craig Lubaczewski
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As chief financial officer, Craig brings over 30 years of progressive financial and operational experience to Black Briar, where he oversees the firm’s financial operations. Prior to joining the team, he served as SVP of operations for Associa, a leading homeowners association management company with over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Craig has decades of experience in c-suite roles at major companies, including vice president of Staples Shared Services, director of finance for both The Wall Street Journal and Barnes & Noble, and senior executive positions at Dow Jones. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Seton Hall University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Rutgers University. He also maintains his license as a Certified Public Accountant.
Outside of work, Craig’s passions include deep sea fishing, boating, golfing and music. He and his wife, Michelle, enjoy spending time on the lake and traveling with their two grown children.
Mark Blackburn
CEO & MANAGING PARTNER
Mark has over 20 years of experience leading luxury real estate management and development companies. Before launching Black Briar, he was founder and president of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services, which he later sold to Associa, the nation’s largest privately held community management company.
Prior to founding Marquis, Mark was COO of CSI Management Services, a commercial and luxury residential property management company. In addition to his corporate duties, he is a strong community advocate and has served on the executive board of Mount Sinai Medical Center, as well as the board of directors for the Steven C. Bagdan Charitable Foundation. Mark is also an FBI Citizens Academy graduate and strong supporter of law enforcement.
Joshua Tomey
COO & MANAGING PARTNER
Joshua has over two decades of experience in luxury real estate management, development and sales. Most recently, he served as vice president and executive director of Marquis Association Management, South Florida’s leading provider of luxury condominium management services. Joshua also acted as the principal development consultant for Marquis, leading several major high-rise launches, and he consulted for Associa’s national office after the company acquired Marquis.
Prior to this, Joshua was director of operations for CSI Management Services, a commercial and residential property manager, and a director at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, where he was named Manager of the Year. As an expert in real estate management and service software, he oversees Black Briar's proprietary reporting and predictive analytics software platform. Joshua also serves on several boards, including Zine, Gemini Analytics and his family’s private real estate holding company.