David Kovalsky has joined ERA Key Realty Services as the manager of the firm’s Franklin office.

Kovalsky has been in the real estate industry for the past 33 years, working for the majority of his tenure with an ERA franchise, according to a statement.

Kovalsky joined ERA in March 1985, working in broker management services for 25 years. After parting with ERA this June, Kovalsky has returned to the company.

"I look forward to working with ERA Key as [they] have always had a tremendous reputation at ERA and in [the] marketplace as the market leader in innovation and professionalism," said Kovalsky.

"I am absolutely thrilled to have Dave join us as a part of the management team. Dave has been a mentor and partner to the ownership team for over 15 years," said Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor, chief operating office of Whitinsville-based ERA Key Realty Services. "I am looking forward to the synergies this teaming will create and I am confident that Dave will build a dynamic and productive team in the Franklin branch at ERA Key Realty Services. His enthusiasm and coaching-ability will be a great addition to the Franklin talent that already exists in the branch."