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Technology with Intention

Technology the Black Briar Way

Black Briar's technology platforms are integrated where it enhances efficiency, accountability, service delivery and experience.  It does not replace human judgment, discretion, or hospitality. Every system we use must serve to protect fiduciary responsibility, and support a seamless resident, tenant and guest experience.

Black Briar's technology platforms are integrated where it enhances efficiency, accountability, service delivery and experience.  It does not replace human judgment, discretion, or hospitality. Every system we use must serve to protect fiduciary responsibility, and support a seamless resident, tenant and guest experience.

TECHNOLOGY WITH INTENTION

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Integrated, Institutional Technology Backbone

Black Briar Management uses Yardi Voyager as the system of record across all financial and operational functions. Yardi is a commercial and institutional real estate platform that ensures consistency, auditability, and long-term flexibility.


Yardi Voyager supports:

  • Fully integrated general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

  • Multi-layer approval workflows and permanent audit trails

  • Secure board and owner portals with real-time access to financial information

  • Budgeting and forecasting modules that support multi-scenario planning

  • Standardized exports and reporting formats that preserve future optionality

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Intelligence with MaintainX

Preventive care is our operating foundation. Black Briar uses MaintainX, a commercial-grade computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), fully integrated with Yardi Voyager.

MaintainX enables:

  • Mobile inspections using standardized, hospitality-grade templates

  • Photo and documentation capture tied to specific assets and systems

  • Preventive maintenance scheduling and compliance tracking

  • Work order accountability with defined service levels

  • Centralized storage of inspection histories, warranties, and repair records
     

This integration allows Black Briar to identify and address issues before they become problems or capital-intensive, supporting both operational excellence and fiduciary responsibility.

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Preventive Maintenance & Asset Intelligence with MaintainX

Preventive care is our operating foundation. Black Briar uses MaintainX, a commercial-grade computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), fully integrated with Yardi Voyager.

MaintainX enables:

  • Mobile inspections using standardized, hospitality-grade templates

  • Photo and documentation capture tied to specific assets and systems

  • Preventive maintenance scheduling and compliance tracking

  • Work order accountability with defined service levels

  • Centralized storage of inspection histories, warranties, and repair records
     

This integration allows Black Briar to identify and address issues before they become problems or capital-intensive, supporting both operational excellence and fiduciary responsibility.

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Resident-Facing Technology Without Loss
of Service

Resident-facing applications function as a convenience—not a barrier. Residents may submit requests, access documents, and receive communications digitally. Technology enhances service responsiveness.

The result is a source that supports governance, empowers boards, and preserves the resident, tenant and guest experience at the core of luxury communities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Reporting Boards Can Actually Use

Financial reporting is only valuable if it informs decision-making. Black Briar
delivers senior-reviewed monthly financial packages that include:

  • Budget-to-actual variance analysis

  •  Narrative explanations of material deviations

  • Forward-looking observations and emerging-risk indicators

  •  Clear identification of trends and corrective actions

 

No dollars are buried in miscellaneous categories. The purpose of every line
item is clear, allowing boards to govern with confidence.

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Audit Readiness & Fiduciary Stewardship

All financial records are maintained in an audit-ready state at all times. Black Briar works seamlessly with association-approved auditors and legal counsel to ensure timely annual audits, transparent compliance, and defensible documentation. This approach reduces fiduciary exposure and reinforces trust between boards, ownership, and management.

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