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Bryant Lach, JLL

JLL Hires New VP in Houston

Bryant Lach is the 2017 winner of NAIOP’s Office Rising Star award. He brings more than five years of real estate experience to his new position.

Broadstone Net Lease Adds New VPs in Phoenix

Greg Lang and Sean Hostert have stepped up as the firm’s vice presidents of acquisitions, focusing on sourcing and closing deals of single-tenant commercial assets.

How Investment Managers, Vendors Are Expediting IT Innovation

At Realcomm in Las Vegas, Lisa Howat, managing director of Lionpoint Group, outlined the challenges and opportunities investment managers are facing in addressing enterprise-level technology needs.

Rachel Gutter, President, IWBI

IWBI Appoints New President

Rachel Gutter will replace Kamyar Vaghar, who occupied the position for two years. She has been with the company since 2016.

How E-Commerce Growth Benefits the Industrial Sector

Amherst Capital’s Abbe Franchot and Christopher Kelly reveal how changes in warehouse design could help meet the growing demand in the sector.

Q&A: HPI, Hugh Horne Debut New Player in Self-Storage

HPI Real Estate’s Jon Erickson revealed HPI Horne Storage’s reason for entering the self-storage business and provided insight on the joint venture’s plans.

Scott Fikes, JLL

JLL Expands Houston Office Leasing Team

Scott Fikes brings more than 14 years of industry experience to his new job. Prior to joining the company, he held positions at Avison Young and Grubb & Ellis.

CPE Asks … About Smart Office Buildings

Each month, CPE Asks features insights from leading industry executives on a significant issues. This month we look at smart-building features that have provided the best return on investment.

David Sonnenblick’s Boutique Firm Stands with Giants

The financier’s tenacity and collaborative drive have earned him a fruitful career over the past 30 years, including 18 years at the helm of the high-touch investment banking concern he leads with longtime partner Elliot Eichner.

JLL Grows Carolinas Retail Team

Gregory Ix will lead the retail brokerage practice as senior vice president. The real estate executive has more than 25 years of experience.