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our multifamily portfolio in the
months to come,” said Greg Brown, Denholtz Properties’ chief operating officer. “We are confident that Kayte’s extensive track record
in creating and managing large multifamily property management programs will be a tremendous asset to our team and we are excited to have her on board.”
Previously, Peters served as a regional property manager for Morgan Properties, a Pennsylvania- based, national real estate investment and management company. During her time with Morgan, the company grew its multifamily portfolio into the nation’s second-largest, with a footprint spanning 20 states.
“Over my career, I have taken great pride in my ability to lead growth- oriented property management strategies focused on creating premier residential communities in their respective markets,” Peters said. “I look forward to playing a vital role in Denholtz Properties’ continued multifamily expansion and creating a program that will support the company’s growth for years to come.”
VETERAN ATTORNEY
MILES JOINS CSG
REAL ESTATE TEAM
Veteran public- and private-sector attorney Demetrice R. Miles
has joined Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC as a member of its real estate, development and land use group.
In a news release, the law firm said Miles’ practice has focused
New Jersey Schools Development Authority, the borough of Carteret, the Carteret Redevelopment Agency, the township of West Orange and the East Orange Housing Authority.
“I’ve known Demetrice since he started with the city of Newark more than 25 years ago,” said Frank J. Giantomasi, a member of CSG Law’s executive committee. “His experience with PILOTs, redevelopment plans and
urban redevelopment is simply extraordinary. We believe he’ll be a tremendous asset to the real estate group as part of the tax appeal team.”
As assistant corporation counsel
in Newark, Miles frequently defended tax appeals before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Tax Court of New Jersey and the Essex County Board of Taxation, while also reviewing and processing tax exemption applications, preparing ordinances and resolutions, representing the city in matters involving zoning and land use planning and engaging in appellate practice, the news release said. Additionally, he represented the municipality before the state Supreme Court in the case of GM
v. Linden, which involved the city’s challenge to the constitutionality of the Business Retention Act.
“Navigating the intersection between the public and private sectors has always been a strong point of our real estate practice,” said Mitch Berkey, chair of CSG Law’s real estate, development
and land use group. “Demetrice’s extensive public-sector background will prove invaluable as our real estate group continues to expand to meet the needs of our valued clients.”
Miles previously was a partner
at a Roseland-based law firm,
where he represented public-
sector clients in the drafting and negotiation of various transaction agreements, the news release said. He also represented those clients
in all stages of the procurement process, including drafting and reviewing bid specifications and contracts, attending bid openings and reviewing bids to ensure material compliance with applicable requirements.
Miles earned his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and his bachelor’s from Eastern Michigan University.
LANDANTE TO LEAD
COMMUNICATIONS,
POLICY AT NAIOP N.J.
NAIOP New Jersey has announced the addition of Ernest Landante Jr., a public affairs and public relations veteran, as its newest director of communications and policy.
In his new role, Landante monitors and prepares responses to proposed public policy initiatives and state regulations, while informing members of important chapter news and activities. He also serves as
staff to the commercial real estate development association’s Legislative Affairs and Regulatory Affairs committees.
Landante succeeded Barbara Morford, who retired earlier this year after serving NAIOP New Jersey for the past 16 years.
“NAIOP NJ’s
mission is
grounded in
advocating
for effective
legislation on
behalf of our
members and
advancing
responsible,
sustainable development,” said Michael McGuinness, the chapter’s CEO. “Ernie’s extensive government, communications and issue advocacy experience, and the wealth of insight he has gained from that work, will be particularly helpful in providing effective communication and advancing our public policy agenda.”
Landante has worked in state government and issues advocacy for more than 30 years, first with the New Jersey General Assembly, NAIOP New Jersey said. He later served
as director of communications for former Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and
as director of communications and public affairs for the Department of Children and Families.
Prior to joining NAIOP, Landante was communications director for a policy research institute within the Rutgers School of Education. Previously, he founded and served as president of State House Digital and Advocacy, a digital advocacy business, and owned a public relations firm.
Landante’s industry accolades include a Pollie Award from the American Association of Political Consultants for his work to reform New Jersey’s auto insurance system. The longtime New Jersey resident, who lives in
Demetrice R. Miles
heavily on litigation with a concentration
in real estate, real property tax appeals
and exemption claims, eminent domain, in rem tax foreclosures,
public utility law, environmental law, public contracts law, the Open Public Records Act, construction law, labor and employment and complex commercial litigation.
In the field of tax appeals and eminent domain, he has served as special counsel to public entities throughout New Jersey, including the city of Newark, the Housing Authority of the City of Newark, the
Ernest Landante Jr.