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Pennsylvania. Before that, she earned
a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
HILLIS-CARNES TAPS
JOINES TO LEAD NEW
JERSEY OFFICE
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates Inc. has hired Jason Joines as the regional manager for its Northeast region, tapping him to oversee its first office in New Jersey in a region where it has served clients for nearly two decades.
According to the firm, Joines will spearhead the launch of the new
as both an organizational leader and an expert in law enforcement, we knew he’d be a great fit for our team,” said Matthew Mirman, executive
vice president of Value Cos. “Mark understands how to run a project effectively. He’s already bringing new ideas to the job.
“His experience in law enforcement will allow us
to continue
to make our
properties a safe and wonderful place to live
and raise a family. We’re
so honored
when people
choose to live at a Value Companies property, and Mark’s passion to serve the community around him will help ensure our properties deliver to the needs of our residents.”
As police chief, Deuer planned, coordinated and directed the activities of the police department, managed resources and established departmental goals and objectives while delivering public safety services to the community, according to a news release. The firm added that, during his career in law enforcement, he responded to and assisted in rescue efforts after both the Sept.
11 terror attack at the World Trade Center and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
Deuer, the father of two college- age children, attended the Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Law and Public Safety Graduate Degree Program.
MCCARTER ADDS
LYONS AS PARTNER
McCarter & English has announced the addition of Richard G. Lyons as a partner in its real estate and cannabis practices.
The firm said Lyons, who will work from its Newark
headquarters,
brings deep
cannabis sector spans a full range of commercial agreements, business counseling and compliance issues.
“Rich is a great addition to our real estate practice in both New Jersey and NYC,” said Joseph T. Boccassini, McCarter & English’s firmwide managing partner. “His practice lines up well with industries where McCarter already has strength and will broaden our capabilities further in those sectors.”
With clients ranging from small businesses to publicly traded international companies, Lyons
is involved a broad range of transactional real estate and
related corporate matters, often serving as outside general counsel
for firms, especially startups and early-stage companies, according
to a news release. His transactional experience also includes stock and asset purchase agreements, service agreements, licensing agreements and corporate and business formation matters.
“Rich’s depth of knowledge and experience in transactional real estate provides added bench strength to our group as we continue to grow at a critical time in the real estate markets,” said Simone Wilson-Brito, co-chair of McCarter & English’s
real estate practice. “We’re happy to welcome him to our team.”
McCarter added that Lyons has an established presence within the regional cannabis community and advises businesses on everything from licensing, regulations and financing to real estate, employment agreements and other general business matters. Within the health care and life sciences industries, his clients include those in the medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical trial sectors with real estate and commercial contracting needs, as well as general corporate matters, including business formation and structuring agreements.
Lyons holds a juris doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, a master’s from Boston University and a bachelor’s from Worchester State University. He is also a councilman
in Upper Saddle River and on the borough’s historical society and water committees.
“McCarter caught my attention for a variety of reasons — its reputation and strength in the Northeast, its focus on growth, its established, full-service teams in areas that could better support my clients and the caliber of its people,” Lyons said. “I was looking
for a place where I could put down roots — a good place to practice not only today, but 25 years from now. This team shares my ambitions — to grow, hustle and do really good work for our clients, while enjoying the colleagues alongside of you. Quite simply, the shoe fit.”
GARIBALDI’S
BARTOLACCI JOINS
NAI SUMMIT UNIT
Michael Bartolacci, the longtime broker at the helm of The Garibaldi Group’s Lehigh Valley office, is formally transitioning to NAI Summit after the two firms recently joined forces.
Garibaldi announced in mid-June that Bartolacci, a senior vice president, will transfer his Pennsylvania license to Allentown, Pennsylvania-based NAI Summit. That will allow him to continue what the firm said is his impactful tenure and service in the Lehigh Valley region, while retaining his New Jersey real estate license with Chatham-based Garibaldi.
“With this acquisition, we are pleased to have Michael continue as one of our brokers,”
said Jeffrey
Garibaldi Jr., president of The Garibaldi Group. “His wealth
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location in South Plainfield and will lead the team managing its growing portfolio of New Jersey projects. He’ll draw on more than 25 years
of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspections, facilities engineering services and environmental consulting services.
The firm, which is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, noted that it
has provided consulting engineering services within New Jersey for more than 18 years. Its recent projects in the region include the four-building, 72-acre HRP Hudson Logistics Park in Jersey City, a 153,180-square-foot warehouse development in South Kearny and a 304,119-square-foot warehouse and office building in Camden’s Cramer Hill neighborhood.
DEUER JOINS VALUE IN CONSTRUCTION, SECURITY POSTS
Value Cos. has hired former North Caldwell Police Chief Mark Deuer as its construction manager and director of security.
In his new role with the Clifton- based firm, Deuer will lead the team responsible for new development projects in its multifamily portfolio and will oversee the safety of the company’s employees and residents. He recently retired from the North Caldwell Police Department after 13 years as its chief and a 30-year law enforcement career.
“When we saw Mark’s unique skillset
of experience
and deep-
rooted client
connections
will undoubtedly strengthen our presence and enhance the services we deliver to our clients. Michael’s transition to our new banner is particularly exciting as it unlocks access to additional resources, while also facilitating the exchange of The Garibaldi Group’s renowned expertise, cultural values and dedication to unparalleled customer service, thereby enriching the fabric of NAI Summit.”
Bartolacci, a lifelong Lehigh Valley resident, has more than 30 years
of experience in the commercial
real estate sector, according to a news release. The Garibaldi Group said he has established himself as
a cornerstone in the local market and, since opening its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, office in 2001, has been its sole flag bearer in the region.
TGG, which announced its acquisition of NAI Summit in early May, said Bartolacci’s expertise spans all
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Michael Bartolacci
experience
in real estate
leasing,
acquisitions and
dispositions,
commercial
agreements and
corporate formation and governance matters, particularly for clients in the health care and life sciences industries. His experience in the
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