the Editors of Commercial Property Executive

CBRE Adds New EVP in Pennsylvania

Ken Bleznak brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail sector to this role, having previously served as president of Atlantic Real Estate Group.

Cushman & Wakefield Adds 7 Appraisers to Detroit Team

Susan Shipman, Andrew Exline, Andrea Kujala, Joseph Calvaneso, John Hackmann, Ricardo Stewart and John Danielson are experts in commercial real estate valuation and consulting services.

Greysteel Expands Leadership Team

Yassi Ghasghai, Nicole Capobianco and Rebecca Wiley were promoted to vice-presidents and will co-manage the company’s corporate operations and transaction support functions.

Newmark Knight Frank Expands Detroit Valuation Team

The company appointed Tony Roberts as its newest senior managing director, while Chris Maharg joined the firm as senior vice president.

Helmsley Spear Hires New VP

Brett Zelner, who brings more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience to his new role, will lead the company’s leasing operations.

CBRE Welcomes New EVP in Dallas

Jim Batjer brings 30 years of experience in real estate investment banking, having been involved in asset disposition totaling more than $8 billion.

Tenants Sound Off on Lease Renewals

Office occupants shed light on what informs the decision to renew or move to a new location, in the latest collaboration between Kingsley Associates and CPE.

Cushman & Wakefield Names South FL Managing Principal

Gian Rodriguez has more than 10 years of industry experience. In his new role, he will oversee more than 200 employees in the Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Newmark Knight Frank Appoints 1st NorCal Female Vice Chairman

Liz Hart, who joined NKF in 2005 as broker assistant, is the fifth female vice chairman in the company.

Endurance Real Estate Group Adds New VP

Guy Wolfington brings more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience to this role. He previously served as MLVP Ventures’ director of regional development.