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Summit Management Services, Inc is an American property management company based in Akron, Ohio.

History
The company dates back to 1979 when the founder, Herbert Newman, began purchasing, renovating and operating over 15 properties in SMSI’s original submarket. Summit Management Services, Inc was founded in 1980. Ever since, the focus has been on high-end, luxury apartments in suitable neighborhoods. The company was initially founded for the management of Section 8 subsidized housing, most of which was financed with FHA-insurred loans (ie., 221 (d)( 4), 223(f), and 236). Ever since, it also manages 221(d)(4) and 223(f) market rent projects.

Herbert Newman, born and raised in Akron, Ohio, started his career from Northeast Ohio after graduating from Ohio State University and receiving a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law.

After his law practice, Newman served as director of Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority for five years. As a part of this organization, Newman introduced the use of tax-free financing of subsidized housing. This was done by using revenue bonds sold under Federal Housing Regulation 811(b), which was also partially authored by Newman. Before founding the company, Newman wrote many of the laws that HUD/FHA financing. These lead to the development of housing during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. This knowledge was then imparted to the Summit MultiCapital to obtain favorable debt financing through FHA/Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other financial institutions.

Summit Management Services, Inc. now employs 120 full-time staff and Newman remains the majority stockholder. The company currently manages over 4,000 multifamily units comprising mostly class "A" and student apartments. These are all owned by Newman and related entities.