Paul Fiorilla

Paul Fiorilla has more than 25 years of experience as a researcher and writer in the commercial real estate markets. He previously served as a vice president of research at Prudential Real Estate Investors in Madison, N.J., where he oversaw publishing of outlooks and thought leadership research. Before that, he covered real estate capital markets and CMBS at Commercial Mortgage Alert.

Prescient Taps New CEO

Magued Eldaief will replace Satyen Patel. Eldaief previously served General Electric for nearly three decades in positions of increasing responsibility.

JM Adds New VP to Denver Office

Holding more than two decades of experience in the field, Marcia Howes will be responsible for leading the company’s global supply chain organization.

Ryan Cos. Appoints Casey Hankinson as SVP

The company has promoted Casey Hankinson as senior vice president after he has served as vice president for the past six years. So far, he completed more than three million square feet of built-to-suit projects.

Paul Fiorilla, Director of Research, Yardi Matrix

Typically a Turtle, Industrial Could Be Real Estate’s New Hare

Often deemed a relatively unexciting sector marked by incremental growth, the asset category is arguably the hottest in real estate, thanks to changing consumer and lifestyle trends.

Atwell Appoints New Senior Project Manager

Weed brings a strong background in public and private land development and in residential and commercial projects throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.

National Healthcare Realty Adds New EVP

Mike Wood will oversee all national design, construction and project management efforts for the firm’s ground-up development projects.

AmTrust Expands Chicago Team

The company named Frank Laisch as vice president. Previously a business development manager at National General Insurance Co., he brings a strong background in real estate sales and management, insurance, mortgage settlement services and homebuilding industries.

Cascade Sotheby’s Makes Promotions

The real estate company names Jesse Knight as managing broker for the Portland metro area. Previously a business development manager at Yahoo!, Knight brings a strong background in the technology sector.

CBRE Expands Its Seattle Team

Scott Blankenship and Kathleen Taylor are bringing more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate.

Choice Hotels Names Keith Biumi Regional VP

Biumi joined the hotel company’s upscale Ascend Hotel Collection, where he will oversee strategic initiatives and growth efforts.