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We bring you the latest on new hires and promotions within the real estate industry and every profession that services it.

Professional Services
Baker Donelson taps Princeton-based Kaplan as co-chair of real estate team

National law firm Baker Donelson has named Andrew Kaplan, a shareholder in its new Princeton office, as co-chair of the firm’s real estate group.

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DeNardo joins Bennett Capital Advisors as chief investment officer

Bennett Capital Advisors has tapped Andrew DeNardo as chief investment officer, bolstering the Holmdel-based team focused on acquiring shopping centers and net-leased investments.

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Rockefeller Group promotes Moore to CIO, Gadlin to CAO

Rockefeller Group has elevated two of its senior executives, promoting R. Stokes Moore to chief investment officer and Marisa Gadlin to chief administrative officer.

Professional Services
Scanzano returns to WCRE in executive vice president role

Wolf Commercial Real Estate has welcomed Mike Scanzano as an executive vice president, marking the return of a former broker who’s now set to help guide its growth in 2026.

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Petrucci welcomes Boone, former intern, as full-time marketing coordinator

Zoe Boone has joined J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc. as its marketing coordinator, securing a full-time role after interning with the Asbury-based developer and design-build firm.

Professional Services
Salzman, Rosen join Cresa to bolster tenant brokerage firm’s New York team

Cresa has strengthened its team in the region with the addition of veteran office brokers Kenneth Salzman and Seth Rosen.

Residential & Mixed Use
PEEK expands third-party construction group with Charles, Gartner in leadership roles

PEEK Properties has fortified its third-party development platform for multifamily projects with the additions of industry veterans Nick Charles and Luis Gartner.

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Mazzola joins Greystar to spearhead development in New York metro region

Greystar, the multifamily investment, development and management firm, has hired Chris Mazzola as its managing director of development in the New York metro region.

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Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, nonprofit with CRE ties, taps Perkins as executive director

Laela Perkins has stepped into the role of executive director of the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit with connections to New Jersey’s commercial real estate industry.

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LMC taps Patel as chief operating officer

Levin Management Corp. has welcomed Nisha Patel as its chief operating officer, the North Plainfield-based commercial real estate services firm announced this week.