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Berkadia Promotes Ernie Katai to Head of Production
Horsham, PA—Berkadia Commercial Mortgage announced the promotion of Ernie Katai to executive vice president and head of production. He succeeds Karl Reinlein, who is stepping down from day-to-day production management after 17 years of service to Berkadia. Katai was formerly a senior vice president and branch manager of Berkadia’s Detroit office. In his new role, he will be responsible for the oversight of Berkadia’s national origination network, which spans more than 50 offices nationwide. Reinlein will remain with the company to work with Katai on strategic projects and role transition. Katai has over 30 years of experience in the commercial…
Susan Tjarksen Joins Kiser Group as Senior Managing Director
Chicago—Kiser Group, the mid-market commercial real estate brokerage firm based in Chicago, announced that Susan Tjarksen has joined the firm as senior managing director. She brings 30 years of industry experience to Kiser Group. In 2008, Tjarksen founded Chicago-based STAR LLC, a national real estate firm she continues to operate that specializes in receivership, asset management, debt restructuring, refinance and brokerage services. As managing partner at Aries Real Estate Development in Chicago, she consults on all areas of real estate development. Previously, she held management positions at real estate development companies in Florida and Chicago. “We are fortunate to welcome…
Taconic Investment Partners Names Peter Febo Chief Operating Officer
New York—Taconic Investment Partners has appointed Peter Febo Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Febo plays an integral role in the implementation of Taconic’s business plan, directing the company’s 85-person in-house team and communicating with all asset, development and construction managers to ensure due diligence and strategies are in place. Febo oversees residential, commercial and retail property development; construction projects and commercial and residential asset management, including Taconic Management Company, Taconic’s wholly owned property management and leasing subsidiary. He reports directly to co-CEOs Charles Bendit and Paul Pariser. The introduction of the COO position represents Taconic’s continued and strategic growth…
Eastview Development Names Gregory Stepp Director of Construction
Miami—South Florida-based real estate development firm Eastview Development has named Gregory Stepp as its new director of construction. Stepp is a seasoned real estate professional with more than two decades of industry experience developing high-profile construction projects. Prior to joining Eastview, Stepp served as president of Southland Contractors Group, Inc. in Davie, Florida. He also held previous positions with WSG Development Company, Related Group, CMC Group and Turner Construction Corp. In his new role, Stepp will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight, direction and control of the development and construction of Eastview’s 399-unit Biscayne Beach luxury condominium project. Located at…
Berkadia Promotes Ernie Katai to Head of Production
Horsham, Pa.—Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC announced the promotion of Ernie Katai to executive vice president and head of production. He succeeds Karl Reinlein, who is stepping down from day-to-day production management after 17 years of service to Berkadia. Katai was formerly a senior vice president and branch manager of Berkadia’s Detroit office. In his new role, he will be responsible for the oversight of Berkadia’s national origination network, which spans more than 50 offices nationwide. The change is effective February 22, 2014 and Reinlein will remain with the company to work with Katai on strategic projects and role transition. Katai…
Meta Housing Appoints Kasey Burke as President
Los Angeles—Meta Housing Corporation, a developer of affordable and market-rate apartment communities for seniors and families, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Kasey M. Burke as president. Burke, who has worked with Meta Housing for more than a decade and most recently served as its executive vice president, will guide the strategic direction and positioning of the company as it continues to expand in size and scope. “Our company has grown tremendously since its inception more than 20 years ago, and that growth has been magnified over the past five years,” says John…
Keller Williams NYC Welcomes Corcoran Agents Wilkinson and LeFevre
New York—Keller Williams NYC (KWNYC) announced the addition of Janet Wilkinson and Susan LeFevre to the sales team. The two agents, who work as a team, joined KWYNC after an extremely successful run at the Corcoran Group. “Joining Keller Williams NYC provides a collaborative think tank where agents viewpoints are valued,” says Wilkinson. “We believe in the Keller Williams model because it plays to our entrepreneurial approach to this business and we look forward to contributing to the expansion of Keller Williams NYC.” Prior to KWNYC, Wilkinson spent four years as a licensed associate broker at Corcoran, where she was…
Auction.com Welcomes Paul Weiskopf to Corporate Development Team
Irvine, Calif.—Online real estate marketplace Auction.com, LLC has named Paul Weiskopf, a veteran Silicon Valley corporate strategist, as senior vice president of corporate development. For 20 years, Weiskopf has designed corporate strategies, executed mergers and acquisitions, and managed strategic alliances for some of the world’s top technology companies. Based in Auction.com’s Belmont, Calif. office and reporting to Chief Financial Officer Bruce Felt, Weiskopf is working closely with top executives to plan for the company’s continued growth. “Paul’s ability to develop smart growth strategies has helped top technology companies become global powerhouses. As we respond to the growing worldwide demand for…
Arbor Appoints Patrick Boyle as Vice President
Uniondale, NY—Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC has announced the appointment of Patrick Boyle as vice president. Boyle is responsible for originating multifamily loans nationwide utilizing Arbor’s entire product line, including FHA, Fannie Mae, CMBS, Bridge, Mezzanine and Preferred Equity. He is based in the company’s Bel Air, MD, office and reports to Ken Fazio, senior vice president, national production manager. Boyle brings more than 13 years of commercial real estate financial services to Arbor. Most recently, he served as vice president of a private Washington, DC-based lender specializing in commercial real estate financings nationwide. Boyle began his career with J.P. Morgan’s…
Liza Mendez Elected 2014 Chairman of the MIAMI Association of REALTORS
Miami—The MIAMI Association of REALTORS has elected Liza Mendez, CDPE, CIPS, CRB, CRS, e-Pro®, TRC, Pedro Realty International, as its 2014 Chairman of the Board. Members of the MIAMI association impact key policy decisions and important issues affecting the industry, analyze information, and are actively and visibly involved in real estate related issues, events, and programming. A local expert, Mendez has been in real estate since 1982. With over 30 years of experience, Liza has benefited from the experience of being involved in a family-owned business. Pedro Realty, Inc. was started by her father, Pedro F. Hernandez over 43 years…