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Robert Elliott Jr., COO & EVP, Lantian Development

Lantian Development Names New COO, EVP

Bringing more than two decades of expertise to the table, Robert Elliott Jr. most recently served as director of development for Washington REIT.

Marcus Cook, Senior VP of Baum Realty Group

Marcus Cook Joins Baum Realty Group as New Senior VP

The commercial broker has 18 years of experience in various branches of commercial real estate, including the hospitality sector.

DDR Corp. Changes CEO

Following the termination of David Oakes, the Beachwood, Ohio-based retail REIT appointed a new CEO and announced two additional assignments.

SRS Welcomes New SVP in Orlando Office

Cindy Schooler joins SRS with more than 15 years of real estate experience in both the office and retail industries.

Jeff Oravitz

Jeff Oravitz Joins PPG’s Executive Team

Following the company’s acquisition of MetoKote, PPG has named Jeff Oravitz as vice president of the firm’s coatings services & president of PPG-MetoKote.

Alex Cesar Joins RKF in Miami

Cesar joins the firm as senior director, bringing more than 15 years of experience in retail real estate.

Rick Fedrizzi, CEO of the International WELL Building Institute

Rick Fedrizzi Named CEO of the International WELL Building Institute

The co-founder of the U.S. Green Building Council will also assume the role of Chairman of International WELL Building Institute’s Board of Directors.

Grey Wilkinson

Grey Wilkinson to Lead New Penn Financial’s Texas Branch

Grey Wilkinson will head New Penn Financial’s newest branch in Houston.

HCP CEO Lauralee Martin Steps Down

Her departure represents another major leadership change for the company this year.

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JLL Continues Acquisition Binge with Mid-Atlantic Buy

JLL’s acquisition activity in 2016 heats up with the purchase of Chevy Chase, Md.-based firm Sage Cap.