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Creekmore, Harris Join Avison Young’s Atlanta Office
Tonya Creekmore will serve as a principal, focusing on expanding the firm’s retail management and leasing platform in the U.S., while Tina Harris will work as a senior retail leasing representative.
Arrabito Joins Cushman as Director
Dawn Arrabito brings 15 years of industry-related experience in northern New Jersey to the table, with experience including portfolio consulting work for Hoffman LaRoche. At Cushman & Wakefield, her focus includes landlord and tenant representation.
REITWeek Report: Brookfield Details 15 MSF Pipeline
Also in the works is an estimated $200 million to $300 million upgrade of the retail portion of the World Financial Center, Brookfield’s massive office and retail complex near the World Trade Center in Downtown Manhattan.
REITWeek Report: Blair Says Now is the Right Time to Retire
Bryce Blair will continue to serve as chairman of the board for AvalonBay Communities Inc. through 2012, but is stepping down as CEO.
CBRE’s Rudin to Depart for Brookfield
Mitch Rudin, who has served as president & CEO of the New York tri-state region for the last seven years, will leave the world of commercial real estate services to take on the role of president & CEO of U.S. commercial operations at Brookfield Office Properties.
Change in the Air as REITWeek Approaches
With NAREIT’s investor’s forum on tap, several firms are making major announcements — including the departure of AvalonBay Communities Inc.’s Bryce Blair.
Magleby to Head Capital Markets at Cushman
Cushman & Wakefield has tapped Curtis Magleby, a finance and investment specialist with two decades of experience, as senior managing director of capital markets & U.S. western region leader.
Woods Joins Red Capital as Director
Gary Woods has three decades of experience in mortgage finance and acquisitions. His background includes stints with Bridger Commercial Funding, NorthStar Realty Finance and Washington Mutual.
Getting to Know the Stars
This year, CPE selected 10 fast-rising executives to feature as Stars to Watch. The profiles appeared in the April 2011 issue of the magazine; what follows are further insights from those that have worked with them as clients, managers and in other positions, as well as words of advice from these successful 40-and-unders.
Renaissance Man: As Starwood Capital Turns 20, Founder Barry Sternlicht Explores New Paths
If the commercial real estate industry held a decathlon for executives, Barry Sternlicht would be a serious threat to run off with the trophy, and not just because Starwood Capital Group’s chairman & CEO looks as fit as the tennis player he was at Brown University 30 years ago.