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Bill Friend, managing director & VP of North America, Fluent Commerce

Surviving the Retail Revolution: A Guide for Small Operators

Fluent Commerce’s Bill Friend reveals the key points behind a successful omnichannel strategy in the era of online shopping and why the customer-as-an-individual approach should be at the core of it all.

Commonwealth Commercial Names Property Management SVP

Paul Harnett brings more than 20 years of experience to the firm, having served as a managing director with Gemini Real Estate.

Matthew Rocco, president, Grandbridge

Grandbridge Appoints New President

Matthew Rocco has been with the company since 1998. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the company’s Agency Underwriting and Balance Sheet Closing groups.

Ackerman & Co. Expands Executive Team

Brett Buchwald is the company’s new vice president of medical office investment sales and Larry Jarema is now senior vice president of medical office leasing.

Compass Launches Commercial Division

The firm plans to expand throughout its existing markets, opening 70 new offices in 2018. Industry veterans Adelaide Polsinelli and Ronda Rogovin will lead the team.

TSCG Promotes Partner to Managing Director

In his new leadership role, Alex Munoz will oversee leasing activities in eight offices throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

Mike Wiley

Transwestern Expands DC Office With New EVP

The company’s newest addition to its Tenant Advisory Services practice has more than 21 years of real estate experience in the Washington, D.C., area.

Skanska USA Appoints New VP of Business Development

Mandy Weitknecht will support business development activities, facilitate project planning, and lead sales and marketing efforts in the Central Florida region.

Bob Sulentic, CBRE’s president & CEO

CBRE Announces Reorganization, Executive Promotions

The new structure will consist of operations around a trio of global businesses aimed at advancing the company’s strategy, while enabling the organization to operate as efficiently as possible.

JLL Carolinas Adds New SVP

With more than 15 years of experience, Katie Coppins will focus on tenant representation and business development in the Triangle.