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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
MSW adds former Newark planning director to growing team

The former top planning official for the city of Newark has joined Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP, the fast-growing law firm focused on commercial real estate and development.

Government & Public Policy
Evans, key Trenton business leader, outlines goals as new chair of downtown association

A top executive with Greater Trenton, the nonprofit economic development organization in the city, has taken the reins as board chair of the Trenton Downtown Association.

Professional Services
WCRE adds broker focused on growth in Atlantic City region

Wolf Commercial Real Estate has hired a new senior adviser to support its growth in and around Atlantic County, the Marlton-based firm announced.

Retail
Katz & Associates promotes New Jersey-based broker to vice president

Katz & Associates has announced a series of promotions to start the year, including one in the brokerage firm’s home office in Englewood Cliffs.

Professional Services
Greenbaum’s Mlenak elected V.P. of Community Associations Institute N.J. chapter

A top redevelopment and land use attorney with Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP has been elected vice president of the Community Associations Institute’s New Jersey chapter.

Professional Services
Avison Young taps Stone as New Jersey market leader, with Heller set to focus on brokerage

Avison Young has named a new leader of its New Jersey team, eyeing continued growth in the region after launching its first office here more than a decade ago.

Professional Services
Greenbaum taps McGowan as new real estate practice co-chair, Coskey as counsel

Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP has named Sean R. McGowan as the new co-chair of its real estate department.

Industrial
Peak Construction names new chief operations officer

Peak Construction Corp. has hired a longtime industry executive as its chief operations officer.

People
PREMIER Design + Build Group announces promotion for Northeast market leader

PREMIER Design + Build Group has announced a promotion for its Northeast market leader, based in the firm’s New Jersey office.

Professional Services
Shaw to helm Alban Group as partner, executive vice president with Newark-based firm

The Alban Group has named a new partner and executive vice president to lead the construction firm after more than 30 years under the guidance of the late Tim Zerka.