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30 MARCH 2024 RIKER DANZIG
PROMOTES KETTLER
TO COUNSEL
Riker Danzig LLP has elevated Michael S. Kettler of the firm’s environmental law group, in one of several newly announced promotions on its Morristown-based team.
Kettler, who has risen to the counsel position, represents national and multinational corporations, public utilities, developers and small businesses in both litigated and transactional matters, according to a news release. He also advises clients about the regulatory obligations of federal and state environmental law and regularly guides clients through the complex and ever-changing requirements of the New Jersey site remediation program.
Riker announced the promotions in mid-February, noting that they were effective Jan. 1. The moves also included the election of Jeffrey A. Beer Jr., Jeffrey M. Beyer, Rebecca A. Borgese, Ryan Lee O’Neill, Hunt
the editorial board of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009.
ZAMBARANO JOINS
GTL AS DIRECTOR
Real estate and project management veteran Alan Zambarano has joined GTL Construction of NJ Inc., the growing general contractor and construction management firm.
Zambarano joins the team, which is based in the Cedar Knolls section of Hanover,
as a director.
part of the firm’s retail team, Bennett said, adding that he is responsible for the leasing of more than 1 million square feet of shopping center space.
“I have known Bill for almost 20 years,” said Tyler Bennett, the firm’s founder and CEO. “During that time he has been one of the top retail leasing brokers in the region and continues to be today. He is the full package when it comes to all-things retail real estate. I’m delighted
to have Bill ... who models our good-human first approach and am incredibly excited for the future.”
Lenaz has brokered leases with tenants such as Whole Foods, Best Buy, P.C. Richard & Son, Home Depot, Lowe’s and a host of others, the news release said. He has also completed deals with top pad site users, while
he has inked more than 40 full-service restaurant transactions.
“I am very happy to join the Bennett team,” Lenaz said. “Tyler has built as impressive platform that provides every possible tool and resource
that an experienced broker requires to keep up an active workload. In addition, BR&D has development and sales divisions to round out a truly rare vertically integrated platform.”
DEVLI ADDS LEBRON,
TEJADA TO LEAD
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Devli Real Estate has hired Edwin Lebron and Jefferson Tejada to lead development initiatives for its Wallington-based team.
In his role as development manager, Lebron’s responsibilities will include spearheading development projects from inception
to completion. He joins the firm as a former principal
of Sixboro
Holdings,
bringing
experience
in project
capitalization, construction management, acquisitions and forging strategic partnerships.
Tejada, meantime, will serve as operations lead and will execute Devli’s day-to-day development operations, according to a news release. With Sixboro Holdings, he was instrumental in executing that company’s acquisition, marketing and operational strategies, Devli said,
noting that his expertise will enhance its operational framework and drive efficiency across the company’s diverse projects.
“We are delighted to have Edwin and Jefferson on board,” said Mark Devli, the firm’s chief investment officer. “Their expertise and innovative
Jefferson Tejada
approaches
in real estate development and operations will be vital as we continue
to expand
our portfolio and grow our investment
He most
recently was a
senior project
manager with
Avison Young,
where he spent
three years,
having also
spent more than seven years with Transwestern’s New Jersey team.
“With over two decades in real estate and project management, Alan’s expertise covers corporate interiors, mixed-use industrial projects and capital building renovations,” GTL wrote in a recent announcement. “He’s a proven leader in directing collaborations with specialists and clients to achieve project success. Welcome to the team, Alan!”
According to LinkedIn, Zambarano holds a bachelor’s in architecture and historic preservation from Roger Williams University.
BENNETT REALTY &
DEVELOPMENT
HIRES LENAZ
Longtime retail broker Bill Lenaz has joined Bennett Realty & Development, marking the latest addition to the Holmdel-based firm’s fast-growing team.
Lenaz, who has more than 30 years of industry
platform. They both embody the spirit of leadership and commitment to excellence that is at the core of Devli Real Estate.”
Devli, which specializes in acquiring and developing high-quality industrial, retail and multifamily properties, has a portfolio that spans multiple sectors in 12 states. Its recent deals in the region include its acquisition of four acres involving neighboring industrial properties in the Meadowlands community of Carlstadt.
WEISSMAN NAMED
BANNJ PRESIDENT
The Builders Association of Northern New Jersey has appointed Derek Weissman of Procida Funding as its new board president.
Weissman, a partner at the Englewood Cliffs-based private equity fund, becomes the youngest in the association’s history to assume the post. He comes to the role with what BANNJ called a dynamic approach
to leadership and a fresh perspective, noting that his expertise and innovative strategies in construction lending have significantly contributed to Procida Funding’s growth and success.
“I am honored to lead the Builders Association of Northern New Jersey and excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our industry,” Weissman said. “My goal is to create an inclusive and educational environment that not only supports our current members but also attracts new talent to our field. Together, we will work toward advancing the standards of building in northern New Jersey and beyond.”
The association said that, under his guidance, it’s poised to embark on
a new era focused on expanding its membership base and enhancing the
Michael S. Kettler
S. Ricker, Jorge A. Sanchez and Wendi Opper Uzar to capital partner and Diane N. Hickey and Lauren
N. Spitser to salary partner, while the firm
appointed Sarah Heba-Escobar
and Robert P. Vacchiano to counsel alongside Kettler.
“We are delighted to promote
these outstanding attorneys and individuals, recognizing their exceptional legal skills and strong commitment to our clients,” said Michael P. O’Mullan, the firm’s managing partner. “It is especially gratifying that we are advancing a diverse group of future leaders in
a wide variety of practice areas, including six women, 50 percent
of our promotions. We are proud that our women attorneys serve in leadership roles across the firm, starting at the top with our firm Co- Chair Kelly Crawford.
“As a full-service law firm, we are keenly attuned to developing the
next generation, with their unique backgrounds and perspectives, who will be prepared to build on our legacy across multiple practices and sectors.”
Kettler earned his law degree in 2012 from Columbia University School of Law, where he served on
Edwin Lebron
Alan Zambarano
Bill Lenaz
experience, holds the post of retail leasing specialist and will draw on his deep experience as an agent
for both new development
and existing centers, according to a news release. He will be an integral