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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.

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.

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.

Katz & Associates adds Zimmerman as senior vice president for investment sales

Longtime broker Michael Zimmerman has joined Katz & Associates to expand the Englewood Cliffs-based firm’s investment sales business.

Saxum promotes Stern to senior associate of acquisitions with industrial team

Saxum Real Estate has promoted Brandon Stern to senior associate of acquisitions, expanding his focus with the Summit-based firm’s industrial platform.

Caryl Communications’ Crisafulli named to PR Boutiques International executive committee

Sandy Crisafulli, president of Hoboken-based Caryl Communications, has joined the executive committee of the nonprofit industry network known as PR Boutiques International.

Gilbane taps Anderson as new business leader of New Jersey office

Gilbane Building Co. has a new leader in its New Jersey office after promoting John E. Anderson III, a veteran project manager and member of its team for more than a decade.

Mandelbaum Barrett adds Hockstein as partner, expands to Hudson County

Hudson County real estate attorney Linda J. Hockstein has joined Mandelbaum Barrett PC, giving the firm a strong presence in the region as development continues along the Gold Coast.

Cresa adds Schreier as principal to help continue growth in New York City

Tenant brokerage firm Cresa has added to its team in the region with the hiring of Aron Schreier as a principal in its New York City office.

Cushman’s Brenner earns prestigious executive vice chairman title

Cushman & Wakefield has promoted Ben Brenner to executive vice chairman, making him one of the youngest at the firm to earn its most prestigious and senior title.

Scarinci Hollenbeck welcomes longtime attorney, municipal official DeMarco

Joseph DeMarco has joined Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC as a partner, bolstering its real estate, land use and public practices with a veteran attorney and municipal administrator.