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Meet CPE’s 2017 Stars to Watch: Colin Fitzgibbons, KDC

“You have to be disciplined with what projects you go after,” says the executive, who led development and leasing of retail, restaurant and entertainment opportunities at one of the largest mixed-use projects in the U.S.

Meet CPE’s 2017 Stars to Watch: Joshua Jandris, Marcus & Millichap

A top gun in seniors housing investment sales, he structured a process for privatizing county-owned facilities that won buy-in from diverse stakeholders.

Meet CPE’s 2017 Stars to Watch: Mark Witschorik, Columbia Property Trust

“Mark is one of the most multi-dimensional, well-rounded real estate guys in the market,” a colleague says of this Washington, D.C.-based REIT executive.

Meet CPE’s 2017 Stars to Watch: Shannon Price, Savills Studley

A pivotal role in an automaker’s corporate relocation boosted the regional economy and earned accolades for this young professional, as well as a place on CPE’s roster of up-and-coming leaders.

Meet CPE’s 2017 Stars to Watch: Jon Leifer, Case Real Estate Capital

“If you’re persistent and you enjoy the challenges and you keep at things, there is going to be a whole host of opportunities for up-and-coming real estate professionals,” says a versatile financier, investor and development consultant.

Craig Robinson, CEO of global corporate services, NGKF

NGKF Taps New Global Corporate Services CEO

Robinson will lead the firm’s integrated offering and solutions for occupier clients around the globe. Prior to NGKF, he held positions at Colliers International, Cassidy Turley, CBRE and Trammell Crow.

NGKF Strengthens LA County Presence With New Additions

Phil Brodkin will oversee the firm’s three Los Angeles offices, while brokers Eric Lastition and Geoff Ludwig join as executive managing directors in the firm’s El Segundo branch.

Robert Brierley Moves Up the Ladder at Colliers

The new executive vice president’s track record includes positions with Brookfield Office Properties, Equity Office Properties, Beacon Properties and Gilbane Properties.

JLL Strengthens SoCal Retail Practice with VP Hire

Dan Gill has more than 25 years of experience in the industry and will be based in the firm’s San Diego office. The move is part of the firm’s plan to expand its retail platform.

Architects Launch Urban Design Company

Eric Brock and Ben Hudgins bring four decades of experience with complex infill projects to the newly founded company, Brock Hudgins Architects.