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The Ferland Experience

Ferland Property Management has been providing Rhode Island with quality apartment living and professional management services for over 30 years. If you are interested in viewing our vast array of apartments feel free to browse through what we have to offer. Let us manage your property like it was our own.

With over 50 years of experience in developing, rehabilitating and managing real estate, Ferland has the ability to tailor make a property management strategy suitable for your investment.

From routine maintenance to major renovations, rent collections to complete financial accounting and any special requirements in-between, Ferland has the expertise, resources and commitment to success that will ensure a perfect fit.

Ferland Property Management is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO) Which currently manages more than 4000 Apartment units in the Rhode Island area. Our extensive experience and superior staff allow to provide you with unparalled service and results.

Ferland is a member of these professional organizations:

Rhode Island Builders Association (RIBA)

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)

National Apartment Association (NAA)

Rhode Island Better Business Bureau



A Nice Place to Live

At Ferland, we believe that everyone should enjoy the pleasure of coming home to a warm and personal environment. Our properties are places we would actually love to live in, and we take pride in each and every Ferland property.

Like it Were Our Own

When you choose Ferland to manage your property, you can rest assured knowing that experienced and detail-oriented professionals are taking care of your affairs. Property management is our business and it is what we do best.

Turnkey Maintenance from Diversified
Diversified Property Services is a subsidiary of Ferland Corporation that prepares apartments for new residents by painting, cleaning, new floor covering, whether it be carpet, tile or wood.

Diversified also does construction in apartments by installing new kitchen cabinets, replacing or fixing walls and replacement of windows if necessary. Also Diversified is used for any or all of its services to the private homeowner.

• Interior and Exterior Painting
• Complete Floor Covering Services
• New Building Construction
• Building Renovation
• Locksmith Services
• Roofing and Siding


For more more information, see our Services section.


Our People Make the Difference

Our management team includes some of the most experienced real estate professionals in Rhode Island. As a mid-sized company, you can still reach all of our management with concerns, and we pride ourselves in personalized, individual service.

A. Austin Ferland 
Chairman & CEO
(401) 233-8900 x205, (401) 233-8929 Fax


A.Austin Ferland, RAM, representing the third generation of Ferlands, extended his life long commitment to the family business in 2003, by purchasing his brother Richard’s interest to become sole owner of the company. Austin is now Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. As Ferland’s Chief Executive Officer, he has guided the company through decades of growth and change and has repositioned the firm as a prominent property management company and developer of condominiums and light technical, industrial, residential and commercial projects. He has also acquired several major real estate investment properties. Austin joined Ferland shortly after graduating from Providence College in 1960. Since then, he has worked in and managed every segment of the business, and holds the professional designation of Senior Resident Apartment Manager. Austin has been involved in numerous professional, business and civic organizations. In addition to being a Director of the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, he is Past President of the Rhode Island Builders Association. Currently, he sits as a Director of the National Association of Home Builders, and is Chairman of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
William R. Thornley 
President & COO
(401) 233-8900 x218, (401) 233-8929 Fax
billt@ferlandmgt.com

Bill is responsible for all aspects of the day to day administration of the Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates, as well as strategic planning for its future. Joining the Ferland Corporation in 1984, with a strong background in accounting and management, Bill initially served as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Treasurer. He was named COO in 2002, and the additional position of President in 2003. His expertise in financial matters has helped to greatly enhance the Company's portfolio of properties owned. Bill's dedication and foresight has been instrumental in focusing the Corporation's attention on its core business; Property Management, as well as identifying and assessing new acquisitions for the portfolio of investment real estate. Bill's support has been vital in the recent formation of the Rhode Island Apartment Association, an affiliate of the National Apartment Association, and presently serves as its Treasurer.
Edward F. Mulholland CPM
Senior Vice President
(401) 233-8900 x308, (401) 233-8930 Fax
edmul@ferlandmgt.com

Ed is responsible for directing the operations of Ferland Property Management, The Corporation’s property management subsidiary. He is also in charged with overseeing Diversified Property Services, Ferland’s property services company. Joining Ferland in 1977, Ed has been involved in all aspects of property management. As Senior Vice President with responsibility to direct Ferland Property Management, Ed is actively involved in all areas of the business including; Community Outreach, Fair Housing, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Marketing new communities as well as maintaining existing occupancies, Personnel, Property Maintenance, Resident Relations, Social Services and Vendor Relations. He is also responsible for developing and monitoring goals and objectives for Ferland Property Management. Ed also shares his professional expertise with the Community and Professional Organizations. He currently is a Commissioner of the Cumberland Housing Authority, Vice President of the newly founded Rhode Island Apartment Association, and sits on the National Leased Housing Board. Ed is a Past President of the RI Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Lori A. Bilodeau 
Vice President/Finance
(401) 233-8900 x203, (401) 233-8929 Fax
lorib@ferlandmgt.com

In her position of Vice President/ Finance, she administers and directs accounting activities for Ferland’s corporate offices and its subsidiaries. Lori graduated from Bryant College with a BS degree in Business Administration. She joined Ferland Corporation in 1983 and has held various management positions with the company including accounting operations supervisor, general accounting manager and corporate controller.


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