Managers and directors at The Continental Group

The Continental Group, a property management company headquartered in Hollywood, has hired several people to its management staff.

Gerardo Palacios has been hired as district manager. He oversees the operations and finances of approximately 10 Continental-managed communities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. He worked at Continental from 2001 to 2005 as a property portfolio manager, but most recently was corporate regional operations manager for Miami-based developer BH Capital Partners.

Jean Chang has been hired as director of human resources. She previously worked at Interfoods of America as its director of human resources.

Jan Cooney has been hired as director of benefits and payroll. She previously worked for five years as director of benefits and compensation for Spirit Airlines.

Yra Saab-Tro has been hired as communications and community relations manager. She previously worked at UPS as the public relations manager for the Americas region.