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PEOPLE ON
THE MOVE
SITEX MAKES KEY
HIRES, PROMOTION
Sitex Group has announced three
new hires and a promotion on its
Englewood-based team as it supports
a growing industrial portfolio in New
Jersey, New York and South Florida.
experience, energy and perspective to
our business,” said Zach McHugh, a
principal at Sitex Group. “Their skills
and commitment are critical as we
continue to expand our presence in
the region’s most dynamic industrial
markets.”
Among the recent additions are
Wayne
Farquharson, a
former senior
manager of
commercial
properties at
Mapletree. In
his new role as
vice president
Wayne Farquharson
of construction,
he’ll oversee construction strategy
and execution across Sitex’s
industrial assets, focusing on
complex redevelopment and
repositioning projects as well as
ground-up development.
Blake Chroman, a fellow principal,
added: “Our success has always
been rooted in our people. This
team reinforces our ability to deliver
disciplined execution, consistent
results and the highest standards of
professionalism in the industrial real
estate sector.”
Also joining the fi rm is Property
Manager
Amanda Galasso,
formerly of
JLL, who brings
experience in
the management
of multitenant
industrial
properties.
Amanda Galasso
Additionally,
Sitex has hired Sam Bass as an analyst,
noting that the recent Georgetown
University
graduate will
support its
investment
and asset
management
teams with
fi nancial analysis
and market
Sam Bass
research.
Meantime, Sitex has promoted Abe
Mandel to vice president of property
management.
He will lead
property
management
initiatives while
advancing
operational
effi ciency
and tenant
Abe Mandel
experience,
having joined the team in 2024.
“These individuals bring tremendous
BOTHNER JOINS
BENNETT AS JUNIOR
BROKER
Bennett Realty & Development has
hired John Bothner as an associate
with its Holmdel-based team of
leasing and commercial sales brokers.
In a news release, the fi rm said
Bothner comes to the role with a
strong foundation in technical sales
from the industrial computer design
and manufacturing sector, bringing
analytical thinking, problem-solving
skills and a
client-focused
approach to his
work. He’s also
a licensed New
Jersey real estate
salesperson,
allowing him to
support BR&D’s
John Bothner
brokerage
team and work alongside First Vice
President Joel Dicker.
“Finding young talent is not easy in
this industry and I’m confi dent John
will be a great asset to our fi rm, team
and clients alike,” said Tyler Bennett,
the fi rm’s founder and CEO.
BR&D noted that Bothner holds a
bachelor’s in computer science from
Monmouth University, giving him a
data-driven perspective on market
analysis, investment evaluations
and property performance, the news
release said. The fi rm also said he
lived in Japan for three years and is
conversational in Japanese, allowing
him to build strong cross-cultural
relationships and communicate
effectively in diverse business settings.
“I am delighted to have the
opportunity to work with such a
dynamic fi rm in the commercial real
estate space and grateful for the
opportunity to assist Joel and his
clients” Bothner said.
CUSHMAN ADDS
MANFRO IN KEY
BROKERAGE POST
Cushman & Wakefi eld has bolstered
its capital markets team in the region
with the addition of Joanna Manfro, a
veteran broker in the retail space.
In her new role as managing director,
Northeast retail investment sales,
Manfro will focus on advancing client
advisory, expanding relationships
and supporting
strategic growth
initiatives across
the market,
according to a
news release.
She’ll do so as
part of the fi rm’s
Tri-State Capital
Joanna Manfro
Markets group
and its National Retail Investment
Advisors team, led by Vice Chair
Mark Gilbert, working alongside
Executive Managing Director Frank
DiTommaso and under the direction
of Executive Regional Director Peter
Bronsnick.
“As the retail landscape continues
to evolve, Cushman & Wakefi eld is
committed to growing our national
and regional retail advisory platform,”
Gilbert said. “Joanna’s expertise
will further strengthen our ability to
deliver institutional-quality advisory
in one of the most dynamic and
opportunity-rich markets in the
country. Joanna has the benefi t and
experience of the client’s perspective,
and this makes her an even more
valuable adviser.”
Manfro has more than 15 years of
experience in the retail sector that
spans real estate investment trust
acquisitions and multitenant retail
brokerage, the news release said.
Cushman also cited her deep market
knowledge, client-focused approach
and track record across the Northeast,
noting that she’ll work alongside
DiTomasso and Associate Director
Max Helfman to expand its retail
investment platform in the region.
“On behalf of my partners and the
entire Tri-State Capital Markets
team, we are excited to bring Joanna
onboard to bolster our efforts within
the retail sector,” DiTommaso said.
“Under Mark Gilbert’s leadership and
in conjunction with the fi rm’s RIA
platform, we have arranged some
of the most signifi cant retail capital
markets transactions in the country,
on behalf of both institutional and
private clients. Joanna’s unique
perspective and creativity will
undoubtedly be well-received by
owners throughout the tristate region
and she will help us drive meaningful
outcomes for owners and investors.”
CHACANIAS JOINS
FLASTER GREENBERG
Flaster Greenberg PC has welcomed
Peter A. Chacanias as counsel in
its real estate and land use and
environmental departments, the
Cherry Hill-based fi rm announced.
In his new role, Chacanias will
advise commercial developers and
property owners on all aspects of
real estate from concept to ribbon
cutting, including development,
redevelopment, affordable housing,
permitting and environmental
compliance, according to a news
release. The practice said he’ll
draw on his strong background
representing clients before planning
boards, zoning boards of adjustment
and other
regulatory
bodies across
New Jersey,
noting that
he has deep
experience
with site plan
approvals,
Peter A. Chacanias
subdivisions and
variance applications.
Chacanias is also well versed in
waterfront development, tidelands,
wetlands, pinelands and historic
preservation matters, plus interaction
with state and federal environmental
agencies.
“Welcoming Peter to the team is
great for our clients,” said Michele
G. Tarantino, chair of Flaster
Greenberg’s real estate and land use
and environmental departments.
“He has spent his career assisting
developers and property owners with
complex land use and environmental
matters. His arrival deepens our
bench and enhances our ability to
offer comprehensive legal assistance
on real estate projects benefi ting our
communities.”
Chacanias is a former board solicitor
for several municipal bodies
throughout New Jersey, including the
Point Pleasant Beach planning board,