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Grandbridge Names New Head of Miami Team
Alex Haw’s background includes balance sheet originations, CMBS, debt capital markets and workouts in the real estate and energy sectors.
Westport Properties Hires New Vice President
Ben Hall joined the company from Heitman Capital Management. He will be in charge of growing Westport’s self-storage portfolio on the East Coast.
C&W Appoints New Senior Director in NJ
Following more than a decade with CBRE, Stephen Sander will be Cushman & Wakefield’s newest senior director of industrial brokerage for the New Jersey market.
Eric Paulsen Takes on Leadership Role at Cushman & Wakefield
The real estate veteran, with 30 years of experience, will lead the Orange County and Inland Empire offices. His responsibilities include overseeing the strategic focus, growth and talent management.
The Benefits of Investing in Contaminated Sites
Developing on environmentally contaminated sites might seem like a complicated investment strategy, but the high rate of return can make it worthwhile. Winefield & Associates’ Matt Winefield and Partner Engineering and Science’s Frank Romeo share their insights on how to make these projects successful.
Retail RE Veteran Named Lat Purser VP
Jimmy Penman Jr. joined Charlotte-based Lat Purser & Associates in 2015 as director of leasing. He has now been promoted to the executive team and named vice president.
Avison Young Hires New Principals
Meet commercial real estate finance specialists Wesley Boatwright, Jonathan Goldstein and Michael Yavinsky, the trio that brings more than 60 years of industry experience combined to the firm.
Gilbane Adds Member to Chicago Team
Kevin Connolly will serve as the new senior manager of business development and will be in charge of the company’s private sector growth initiative.
First Look at the $500M Willis Tower Redevelopment
Blackstone and Equity Office are bringing the former Sears Tower into the 21st century with a mega-makeover that will turn the iconic office building into a modern workspace with leisure amenities, technology and experiential dining.
Walter & Samuels Adds New EVP
Mark Jaccom will serve as the firm’s executive vice president & director of leasing and brokerage, bringing more than 40 years of experience in corporate leasing and real estate advisory services.