Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce that Needham resident William R. Dermody, sales manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Needham, was recently honored with the prestigious President’s Council award.  As part of the recognition, Dermody was awarded with a luxurious stay at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, N.Y.

This highly coveted honor was awarded by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s parent company, NRT, to recognize the approximately top 20 percent of branch managers who demonstrated exemplary leadership and management skills in 2011. Only 157 managers nationwide of 725 offices achieved this esteemed recognition.

Dermody was one of 72 President’s Council managers from the Northeast and Eastern Seaboard regions invited to Mohonk Mountain House to enjoy two days of networking, celebration, education and relaxation. The managers attended panel discussions, guest speaker presentations, and enjoyed the rustic location’s amenities such as its spa, hiking and golf.

“The President’s Council is awarded to a manager who consistently demonstrates a standard of excellence in both management and teamwork, and establishes a precedent for all offices throughout the Coldwell Banker system internationally,” said Pat Villani, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in  New England.  “I am very proud of Bill for achieving this exceptional honor.”

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is the largest residential real estate brokerage company in New England. With more than 4,000 sales associates and staff in approximately 90 office locations, the organization serves consumers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. For more information please visit www.NewEnglandMoves.com.