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David P. Stockless Joins Dewberry
Boston–David P. Stockless, AIA, LEED AP, has joined Dewberry’s Boston office. With nearly 20 years of experience, Stockless will assist in the management of the office’s architectural building services projects. He will spearhead an initiative to expand Dewberry’s full-service A/E department into multifamily housing, retail and commercial markets. Stockless brings significant experience in the management of projects from conception though construction supervision, including successful work on a fast-track schedule. He has designed over 1,600 units of housing, as well as numerous restaurants, R&D, and hospitality facilities. Stockless is a Massachusetts registered architect as well as a Leadership in Energy and…
MHN Interview with Greg Rutten: Apartment Market Downturn Will Last Another 3-4 Years
He talks to MHN about the trend of distressed deals and how QualityFirst Commercial helps developers through the process of foreclosure.
Hayden & Associates Appoints Two to Management Team
Fort Myers, Fla.–Hayden & Associates recently appointed Bonita and Jay Vandall to its management team. Bonita Vandall has been a licensed community association manager since 1988 and holds several designations from the Community Association Institute. She has also served on the board of the South Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Associations Institute for six years and was named Manager of the Year for 2001. Ken Hayden, president of Hayden & Associates, says, “Bonita’s focus will be developer controlled communities and new business development and Jay will continue to provide his expertise with community and maintenance management services. Prior to…
Lisa O’Connor Is New Director of Sales in Atlanta for The Marketing Directors Names
Atlanta– The Marketing Directors has named veteran real estate professional Lisa O’Connor director of sales for Atlanta. O’Connor will oversee and implement sales strategies for the company’s growing portfolio of developments in the Atlanta market. O’Connor brings over 15 years of experience to her new role where she will direct sales for Viewpoint, Twelve Centennial Park and Paramount at Buckhead, three of the top-selling condominium communities in Atlanta in the 2nd Quarter.
The Continental Group Promotes Tim O’Keefe to CEO and Rob Rabin to COO
Hollywood, Fla.—Property management company The Continental Group (TCG) has promoted Chief Operating Officer Tim O’Keefe to Chief Executive Officer, and Rob Rabin will assume the position of COO after serving as CFO for two years. O’Keefe takes over the top role at the company from Tom Roses who announced his retirement earlier this year. O’Keefe joined TCG in 2009 as COO and has made significant contributions to the company’s operational processes. Prior to TCG, O’Keefe served over 20 years in senior leadership roles, most recently as senior vice president of Resolve Corp., a former FirstService company that managed corporate marketing and…
MHN Interview with Armand Brachman: Acquisitions Will Be Significant Part of Dominium’s Growth in Foreseeable Future
Armand E. Brachman talks to MHN about Dominium’s acquisition strategy and how development has taken a back seat in the firm’s growth plans in recent years.
Tackling New Role and Changing Market
Bellevue, Wash.–Three months after taking on her new role, she speaks to MHN about issues ranging from her new responsibilities and goals to the current state of the financing in the multifamily market.
MHN Interview with Joel Kelly: Bank-Owned REO Properties Are Bulk of Transaction Activity in East Bay
Joel Kelly, president of BAA, talks to MHN about the how the group got started and what their goals are.
Three Investment Sales Professionals Join NorthMarq in Philadelphia
Minneapolis–NorthMarq recently hired Joe Verdejo and Jim Sheehan as senior vice presidents, with Valerie Falco serving as the team’s client coordinator. They will focus on representing sellers and buyers of multifamily properties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. “We are very excited for this team to join NorthMarq,” says Mike Ohmes, executive vice president, transaction and advisory services for NorthMarq. “Greater Philadelphia is an important location to add to our growing national investment sales practice. We look forward to the synergy that will develop between this experienced investment sales team and our existing capital markets and real estate advisory professionals…
MHN Interview with Todd Trehubenko: With NYC Office, Recap Makes Strong Commitment to Largest Rental Market
Boston–Recap CEO Todd Trehubenko talks to MHN about Recap’s decision to have a New York office and the kind of deals taking place in the market here right now.