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JLL Names Global CFO
Stephanie Plaines was previously CFO for Starbucks’ U.S. retail. She will report to CEO Christian Ulbrich and join the company’s global executive board.
Opus Names New VP in Denver
Sean Cummings brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. Prior to joining Opus, he worked at Conor Commercial Real Estate.
Berkadia Acquires CPCP, Launches Structured Capital Group
Central Park Capital Partners, led by Noam Franklin, has diverse domestic and international finance relationships and is part of Berkadia’s strategy of becoming a one-stop shop.
Savills Studley Adds New Executives to Austin Office
In their new roles, Jerry Frey and Burke Kennedy will oversee tenant representation teams in accordance with the company’s growth strategy.
Executive Q&A: Fed Policies to Push Cycle Further
Penn Mutual Asset Management CIO Mark Heppenstall provides insights into the effects of the recent twist in Fed policies and the return of high-quality bonds.
Port Covington’s Impact on the Baltimore Office Market
Weller Development President Marc Weller contends that strategically located projects can attract new businesses and bolster leasing activity, despite Baltimore’s recent oversupply struggles. He also shares future plans for the 235-acre megadevelopment.
Stuart Scott, JLL’s Founding CEO, Dies at 80
During a career that spanned half a century, the executive was instrumental in the creation of the global services firm. He was also a noted philanthropist whose beneficiaries included his alma mater, Hamilton College.
Drones in Real Estate: Uses, Challenges
DroneBase Founder & CEO Dan Burton reveals how the real estate business can take advantage of the power of drones, but also touches on the pitfalls of this technology.
Micro Data Centers: Why Proximity Matters
In a Q&A, EdgeMicro Vice President & General Manager Martin Capurro speaks about the importance of edge computing, the advantages it has over traditional deployments and its impact on CRE in 2019.
Decoding Denver’s Office Market
Bridge Investment Group Director of Acquisitions David McCleve shares his views on the consequences of intense construction activity on the metro’s office market and highlights the submarkets where there’s room for rent growth in 2019.