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AIA-NJ Elects Ben Lee as 2017 President

As president of AIA-NJ, Lee plans to raise awareness among architects about how the design of the built environment can impact health and wellness.

Manish Shah Joins KTGY’s Chicago Office

Holding more than two decades of experience, Shah will work in the firm’s national health care design practice.

BBG Appoints New CEO, Expands Board

Current President Chris Roach has been promoted to CEO, while Joel Leitner, managing director, has joined the board.

Lars Huber, CEO of Hines Europe

Hines Europe Changes to Sole CEO

Huber was appointed CFO & co-CEO in January 2016, with joint responsibilities for all development, operations and acquisitions in the region.

Ron Pohl

Best Western Promotes Ron Pohl to SVP & CEO

Since joining the company in early 2007, Pohl’s accomplishments have included achieving record high RevPAR Index, the brand’s best Net Promoter Scores, as well as the highest Medallia scores.

BBG Expands Denver Team

Brett Wilkerson began his career with the firm in 2005, as an analyst.

GLVAR Names New CEO

Wendy DiVecchio has a track record of working with the association for more than 17 years.

Julia Coronado Joins the MTGE Board

Currently chief economist for Graham Capital Management, Coronado brings several years of financial services industry experience to the board.

Cushman & Wakefield Expands Dallas Team

Adam Hammack brings more than a decade of commercial real estate experience to the role, including six years at CBRE.

Executive of the Year Spotlight: David Simon

The retail REIT expanded its footprint through strategic redevelopment.