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David Berzina, JLL Fort Worth vice president

JLL Names New Vice President in Fort Worth

JLL appointed David Berzina as vice president. He is the former head of economic development of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and in his new role he will be responsible for site selection and the company’s economic development strategy.

Jarrett Appleby

Digital Realty’s 1st COO to Depart

The global data center company is launching a search to succeed Jarrett Appleby, who will depart on next month and is credited with overseeing a variety of major initiatives.

Eric Myers, EVP, Transwestern

Transwestern Welcomes New EVP of Agency Leasing

Eric Myers is a veteran in the real estate industry, having gathered more than 25 years of experience holding leadership positions with Avison Young and Tishman Speyer, among other companies.

Turnaround Titan: VEREIT’s Glenn Rufrano Thrives on the Industry’s Toughest Cases

At a stage in his career when executives often look to lessen their workloads, Glenn Rufrano decided to take on one of the biggest challenges of his professional life: becoming the CEO of the net-lease REIT American Realty Capital Properties Inc. (ARCP).

Stephen Bolze

Meet Blackstone’s New Leader of Infrastructure

A 25-year veteran of General Electric Power, Stephen Bolze will be partnering with portfolio company CEOs to drive value creation initiatives for the business.

CBRE Hotels Expands Northwest, Mountain Practice

Julie Purnell joins the firm as managing director, bringing more than 25 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, acquisition and disposition due diligence, development and asset management in the hotel sector.

Matthews Adds Daniel Withers as SVP

Industry veteran Daniel Withers brings more than 18 years of experience. He will continue the strategic expansion of the company’s footprint.

CushWake Promotes Lisa Pittman

Lisa Pittman will work alongside Lawrence Gellerstedt, running the firm’s occupier services group and leading the growth of the company’s Atlanta platform with increased expertise across different geographies and industry verticals.

Travis Taylor, managing director.

BBG Acquires Trager Property Advisors

This marks the fourth firm BBG has purchased within the past 10 months, bringing its total number of offices to 25.

Lillibridge to Take On New Role at Ventas

Todd Lillibridge will assume a senior advisory position with Ventas, which purchased his 25-year-old namesake company in 2010.