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Stars to Watch 2015: David & Michael Colman, Tyler Ross
Principals, ROCO Real Estate What Others Say About Them: “Tyler, Michael and David are an absolute pleasure to work with,” according to Eric Bean, an attorney with the law offices of Jackier Gould P.C. “Both individually and collectively, they are dynamic, energetic, intelligent and thoughtful. Their partnership works exceptionally well, as each partner’s strengths complement the others’. They have built—and will continue to build—an extraordinary business.” Most Proud Of: Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based ROCO Real Estate started doing business in January 2012, and since then the multi-family owner and operator has grown its portfolio to more than 10,000 units. Brothers Michael and David…
Stars to Watch 2015: Georgia Collins
Senior Managing Director, Workplace Strategy, CBRE Group Inc. What Others Say About Her: “She’s really good at what she does, she’s passionate about what she does and she’s effective,” said Whitley Collins, CBRE’s Americas president of occupier advisory and transaction services. “In the services business, it’s critical that people like you and trust you, and you like her instantaneously and you trust her quicker than you trust anybody else. What we’ve done (with Workplace360) is so much more than just moved into new space; we have changed how people work, we have changed the way clients view us. That’s why…
Stars to Watch 2015: Christopher Bellapianta
Director of Finance and Acquisitions, Advance Realty What Others Say About Him: “Chris is a consummate deal-maker and has very strong moral fiber. Not only does he make everyone else’s life easier but he has an incredible ability to put together a transaction and execute throughout the process,” said Peter Angel, vice president with Wells Fargo Commercial Real Estate, who has worked with Bellapianta on $150 million in financing for deals over three years. “He has a sound grasp of the market, and proved himself very adept at negotiating with the seller and keeping the deal alive through some tenuous…
Executive Spotlight: Butch West & Ernest Brown, CCIM
As 2014 has come to a close, it is important to notice that Texas has been doing exceptionally well and that it has managed to outpace long-established, traditional markets.
Executive Insight: William Shopoff, Shopoff Realty Investments
From Newport Beach to Inglewood, Southern California developer William Shopoff sees real estate and investment opportunity where others might not.
January 2015 – Briefs/People
EdR Announces Officer Transitions; Nagel to Head New Capital One M-F Finance Office in Orlando; JLL Expands in Portland with Cresa Merger; Lampi Succeeds Gujral as Inland Private Capital Corp. President; Cornerstone Appoints Gabriel Head of European Investment; Clarion Adds SVPs in New York, Boston; Avison Young Enters Orlando with MCRE Acquisition; BH Properties Brings Van Tuyle Onboard as Chief Acquisition Officer.
Executive Spotlight: Brian Leary, Crescent Communities
The power of built spaces has real pull for Brian Leary.
Executive Insight: Brent Horak, BDO USA
Brent Horak, assurance partner in the Real Estate practice at BDO USA offers insight into today’s timeshare industry.
December 2014 – Briefs/People
Rollins Out, Kahlbaugh In as Campus Crest Begins Strategic Repositioning; SL Green Names DiLiberto as CFO; Cresa Brings Travers into the Fold; Warwick Joins Compass Real Estate as CIO; Edwards Joins Greystone as CMBS Managing Director; Interwest Capital Adds Meredith as Director of Acquisitions; Ross Named CFO of Behringer Harvard Opportunity REIT I; CBRE Names Stoffers Global President, Debt & Structured Finance.
Executive Insights: Bryan Keller, RubinBrown
Bryan Keller, partner in charge of RubinBrown’s Real Estate Services Group, offers insight from the consulting firm’s recently released multi-family report.











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