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Beech Street Capital Names Tyler Griffin Vice President of Originations at its NY Office

Beech Street Capital LLC, announced that it had promoted Tyler Griffin to the post of vice president of originations at its New York Office. Griffin will focus on multifamily and commercial real estate debt financing nationwide, with an emphasis on FHA programs.

Campus Apartments Appoints Vice President of Management Services

Campus Apartments, a privately held providers of student housing, announced the appointment of Casey Van Zandt to vice president of management services.

Pamela Bennett Elected 2013 President of the Association Executive’s Council of the National Apartment Association

Pamela M. Bennett, CAE, CAM executive director of the Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia has been elected 2013 President of the Association Executive’s Council of the National Apartment Association.

Arbor Appoints Zachary Rechler as Director in New York Office

Arbor Commercial Mortgage LLC announced the appointment of Zachary Rechler as director in the company’s New York City office.

Real Estate Veteran David Walker Joins Urban Partners/Harbor Urban

David Walker, a real estate veteran with more than 20 years of industry experience, has joined Urban Partners LLC and Harbor Urban LLC as vice president of Capital Markets.

MHN Interview: Kiser Group on Targeting the Mid-Market Multifamily Segment

Kiser Group, a Chicago-based commercial real estate brokerage company, focuses on the mid-market multifamily segment. MHN talks to Lee and Estella Kiser, both principals of Kiser Group, about their approach to this market.

MHN Interview: What is Gen Y Looking for in a Rental?

MHN talks to Rohit Anand, principal, KTGY Group Inc., about how Gen Y differs from previous renters and how the design of apartment communities is changing to reflect Gen Y’s needs and wants.

McKinley’s Alexandra S. Jackiw, Managing Director, Residential Client Services Assumes Helm of National Apartment Association

McKinley’s CEO Albert M. Berriz announced that Alexandra S. Jackiw assumed the helm of the National Apartment Association (NAA) as its Chair of the Board last week during the NAA 2012 Assembly of Delegates.

Dominium Announces Changes in Ownership Structure

Dominium, an apartment development and management company, announced changes to the company’s ownership structure.

National Multi Housing Council Names Betsy Feigin Befus to General Counsel

The National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) named Betsy Feigin Befus to the newly-created position general counsel, heading up legal affairs and legal advocacy initiatives on behalf of the organization.