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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.

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JLL adds Buck, Berckmans to bolster tristate nonprofit, education and government practice

JLL has strengthened its nonprofit, education and government practice in the tristate region with the return of Allison Buck and the addition of Ella Berckmans.

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Babineau named senior counsel, special projects, in new role with Wilentz

Esteemed real estate and redevelopment attorney Anne Babineau has a new role with Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer PA, one that will allow her to bring her expertise to a select group of clients and projects where the impact will be the greatest.

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Newmark Associates bolsters brokerage team, adds Papasso as senior vice president

Newmark Associates has welcomed veteran broker Fred Papasso as a senior vice president and member of its leadership team.

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Hilton, McBride join Cushman to bolster global portfolio solutions unit

Cushman & Wakefield has welcomed brokers Nick Hilton and Brendan McBride, adding two industry veterans to the global portfolio solutions team based in its New Jersey office.

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R&J promotes Dreisbach, Cheng as Serian joins as digital media and content manager

R&J Strategic Communications has promoted Jeremy Dreisbach and Dexter Cheng, announcing the moves alongside the hiring of Andrew Serian to support its growing digital media team.

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RIPCO welcomes Zaplin as senior associate focused on North Jersey retail leasing

Matt Zaplin has joined RIPCO Real Estate as a senior associate, further expanding the team focused on retail leasing and advisory services in northern New Jersey.

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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.

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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.