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26 SEPTEMBER 2023
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
PROLOGIS NAMES
SACRO AS N.Y., N.J.
MARKET LEADER
Prologis Inc. has named Mike Sacro as its new market officer for the New York and New Jersey region, where its footprint spans some 250 buildings totaling 55 million square feet.
Mike Sacro, a senior vice president with the company, has moved into the role after
“I’m proud of the work we’ve done
in Central Florida, and I’m excited to return to the Northeast and assume the role of market officer for New York-New Jersey,” Sacro said. “I
look forward to helping this very talented team take Prologis’ customer centricity to the next level. We’ve already hit the ground running.”
Sacro succeeds Jesse Harty, who left the market officer role earlier this year and is now with CBRE Investment Management as its head of Americas logistics operator division. And the move comes
after the San Francisco-based real estate investment trust reported last summer that had it nearly doubled its headcount in the region from three years earlier, while it continues to add properties in New Jersey through acquisitions and ground-up development.
Its operation in the region is based
at One Meadowlands Plaza in East Rutherford, while it also has offices in central and southern New Jersey and in New York City.
DRESDNER ROBIN
TAPS VENIN TO LEAD
LANDSCAPE TEAM
Dresdner Robin has tapped Lauren K. Venin as its new director of landscape architecture.
The practice, which is based in Jersey City, said Venin moves into the role with 10 years with the firm and more than
two decades of
experience in
the discipline.
As landscape
architecture
practice leader,
she will be
charged with
shaping the
creative direction of the team and further elevating its level of client service, the firm noted, touting her innovative approach to design and a deep understanding of environmental responsibility.
“Lauren is an inspiring mentor and
a source of unwavering support,”
said Matthew Neuls, director of engineering services at Dresdner Robin. “Her leadership style promotes a collaborative and inclusive work
environment, valuing and nurturing the unique talents of all team members. She understands project goals, preferences and budgets, focusing on creating designs that not only meet functional requirements but also exceed clients’ expectations.”
The firm added that throughout her tenure, Venin has handled diverse and challenging projects such as the development of Berry Lane Park, one of Jersey City’s largest new open spaces, along with complex brownfields redevelopment projects, modern assisted-living facilities
and several mixed-use residential developments with extensive roof amenity terraces.
“I am excited to embrace this new chapter as the director of landscape architecture at Dresdner Robin,” Venin said. “Landscape architecture has the power to transform communities, and this promotion makes me grateful
for the opportunity to lead a talented team in delivering sustainable and innovative design solutions. I also
am committed to upholding our
firm’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and client satisfaction, while continuing to create exceptional spaces that enrich communities and inspire future generations.”
Mike Sacro
New Jersey and New York, while expanding its portfolio and cultivating top talent.
The industrial real estate giant noted that it has 500 customers in the market.
managing its Central Florida market for seven years. He will now focus on strengthening relationships with Prologis’ key tenants in
Lauren K. Venin
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