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With Gemdale, Rubin oversaw
more than $2.5 billion of ground-up development comprising some 3.7 million square feet in New York City and Boston, according to a news release. Prior to Gemdale, he served in various roles with AvalonBay Communities Inc., developing
more than 1.5 million square feet
of multifamily property across the tristate area.
Rubin was also a member of the Lower Manhattan Development Corp.’s Planning, Design and Development Department when
it led the World Trade Center site redevelopment and the revitalization of the surrounding neighborhood after Sept. 11, 2001, Saxum said.
FIRSTSERVICE ANNOUNCES MOVES IN NEW JERSEY
FirstService Residential has tapped John Reichart as a regional director in its high-rise division, where he will oversee the company’s portfolio of more than 60 managed high-rise communities along the northern New Jersey waterfront.
Reichart brings more than 19 years
of real estate and community association experience, including 14 years at Silverman.
“We welcome John to the team,” said Michael
and success of the company.”
Reichart is also a retired NJ Transit Police sergeant. He spent the last 11 of his 14 years with Silverman,
a Jersey City-based developer, as director of operations and broker of record and is a former president of the Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District.
What’s more, Reichart was an
elected member and vice president
of the Jersey City school board, the news release said. He is currently a member of the New Jersey Apartment Association legislative committee and is co-founder and chair of the Jersey City Apartment Owners Association.
FirstService also announced that it has tapped
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from an operations role as regional director.
“We’re thrilled to watch Andy grow in his career with FirstService Residential,” Mendillo said. “He is the perfect candidate. Not only does he bring a wealth of industry experience and expertise to the team but also
a deep knowledge of the local markets.”
FirstService Residential currently manages more than 80 communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the company said. Batshaw will look
to grow that business by engaging property board members at high-rises in the regions.
“I am excited for the opportunity to work on the business development side of the organization,” Batshaw said. “FirstService Residential is
the clear leader in the residential property management industry, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the company.”
Batshaw has more than 25 years
of real estate and community association experience, according
to a news release. Having served
as vice president of community development for a private residential
John Reichart
Mendillo, president of FirstService Residential. “It was important that we find the right candidate that could bring not only
a wealth of industry experience and expertise but who could also bring a deep knowledge of the local market.”
In a news release, FirstService
said Reichart’s new duties include planning and developing initiatives to align with company policies, culture and best practices. He will also
serve as a strategic business partner who works closely with the board members in the communities that the company serves.
“I am excited for the opportunity
to work with this amazing team,” Reichart said. “FirstService Residential is the clear leader in the residential property management industry, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth
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