circle of light community leadership awardERA Justin RealtyJennifer Darby MetzgerRon Darby May 28, 2014

ERA Justin Realty 2013 Circle of Light Community Leadership Award Finalist

Couldn’t be any prouder is the feeling of the ERA Justin Realty staff as they display the prestigious ERA Circle of Light for Community Service Award presented in Los Angeles, Hollywood style. Pictured standing: Peggy McLaughlin, Glenn Elliot, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Ilene Harpuder, Julia Dagistanli, Kristen Davis. Seated: Michelle Korosy, Fara Espandi, Cathy Vick and Rosemarie Zembryski

ERA Justin Realty 2013 Circle of Light Community Leadership Award Finalist


Bergen County, New Jersey: ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate corporate brand, has named ERA Justin Realty Co. of  Rutherford, N.J., a 2013 Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award Finalist for consistent commitment to both community service and business.

Led by Brokers-Owners Ronald Darby, Carol Darby and Jennifer Darby Metzger and their team, ERA Justin Realty Co. recently launched The ERA Starfish Project, an effort to make a difference in the communities they serve by dedicating their time to a wide range of charities including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Cancer Society, local girls softball teams, ERA Organic Fresh, supporting local farmers and growers, bringing vegetables and fruits to the communities,  Rutherford Newcomers Club, Returning Veterans clothing drives and the local food pantries  – to name a few. 

“Serving our customers and our communities through leadership and commitment is at the core of ERA Real Estate’s operating principles,” said Charlie Young, president and CEO of ERA Franchise Systems LLC. “TheCircle of Light for Community Leadership Award recognizes companies that embrace this philosophy through community service and charitable works that greatly impact the areas where they work and live. Ron, Carol, Jen and their team have long been committed to serving their local communities, as well as business excellence, and we are proud to have them as part of our network. They are also celebrating their 30th anniversary with our ERA family. TheirERA Starfish Project, so aptly named, helps vast groups as well as one person at a time.

The Circle of Light for Community Leadership Award recognizes companies who do extraordinary things for communities and people in need. These affiliates give time, raise funds and provide resources to worthy causes, thereby creating a culture of civic service within their companies and establishing themselves as a leader within their community.”

Ron Darby, Broker added, “At ERA Justin Realty the words, ‘There is a difference in real estate companies’ is more than a phrase. We live it every day.  Because of our daily priorities, we continuously received the prestigious ERA world-wide ‘Commitment to Excellence Award’ selected as a recipient from approximately 2,600 ERA offices nationally. For these reasons ERA Justin Realty has been selected by thousands of buyers and sellers as their Realtor of choice since 1950.” 

All of the ERA Justin Realty full service sales professionals can be reached at(201) 939-7500, (201) 438-0588 or (201) 438-SOLD.  Additional cutting-edge real estate technology also information awaits you at www.ERAJustin.com and www.ERAJustinRealty.com.