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NKF Appoints Market Leader in Phoenix
Mike Garlick is now in charge of the Phoenix office’s overall strategy. He holds over two decades of experience in commercial real estate and has a good connection with the Phoenix brokerage community.
HFF Boston Appoints New Senior Director
Kerry Hawkins has 18 years of experience in commercial real estate. At HFF, Hawkins will specialize in the repositioning and marketing of underperforming office assets.
IoT for Efficiency: Yardi Energy’s Cole Schoolland Sheds Light on Energy Management Strategies
Energy data can tell a big story, and two measurements taken 11 years apart speak volumes.
Mission: Success—Ed Sachse
During his 30-year career, this real estate professional has worn many hats: accountant, broker, property manager and cancer survivor. Today, he presides over Kennedy Wilson’s property services group, where he’s at the forefront of downtown L.A.’s groundbreaking reemergence.
Avison Young Chicago Hires 2 New Principals
Chris Lydon and Chris Tecu will work as a team focusing on industrial brokerage services and will be based in the firm’s office in Rosemont, Ill.
Timothy Pulte Joins Colliers Leadership Team in Philly
The industry veteran will serve as senior executive vice president and oversee the company’s industrial and office brokerage divisions in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware.
Southern Land Taps New President
Marty Posthauer will lead the firm’s commercial construction activities, bringing with him more than 30 years of experience in both commercial and residential development.
KeyBank Adds 2 New SVPs
Allison Recker and Sarah Johnson bring approximately 26 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and lending. They will be based in KeyBank’s Denver office.
NorthMarq Appoints New SVP in Richmond
Reina Abboud will be in charge of the multiple loan operations of NorthMarq Capital’s Richmond office, including equity and debt solutions for clients.
Working Around the Tax Bill, Other 2018 Hacks
Financial and business advisor Ray Sturm penciled out the real estate environment for 2018, in light of the revised tax legislation, budget cuts and challenges in affordable housing development.









