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“I am thrilled to join Community
Builders and for the opportunity
to have a meaningful impact on
people’s lives through thoughtful,
purpose-driven construction,” said
Harrison, a Morristown native and
Delbarton graduate. “I’m excited to
work alongside such a dedicated and
talented team to create exceptional
built environments and contribute to
the success of the communities we
serve.”
The fi rm, which said Harrison will be
key to its growth, added that he was
an NCAA student-athlete on Stevens’
lacrosse team.
“We’re pleased to welcome Harry
to our leadership team,” said Conor
Evans, founder and managing
partner of Community Builders. “Our
shared values, aligned vision and
his background as both an architect
and builder position CB to continue
our momentum and mission. We are
grateful for him investing his time and
talent with us!”
GARCIA JOINS
CONNELL FOLEY
EXEC COMMITTEE
Real estate and land use attorney
George Garcia has joined Connell
Foley LLP’s executive committee, in
one of several new leadership moves
announced by the fi rm.
According to a news release, Garcia
moves into the role alongside Leo
Hurley of Connell Foley’s commercial
litigation practice group and Margot
Wilensky of
the complex
casualty
litigation team.
The Roseland-
based fi rm also
announced that
it has elected
Timothy E.
George Garcia
Corriston to
serve as managing partner for another
two years, complementing what it
described as a period of signifi cant
leadership evolution within its ranks.
To that end, Corriston said the three
new executive committee members
provide the right mix of experience,
industry knowledge and diverse
generational and cultural viewpoints
to an already robust and talented
group of attorneys.
“Our fi rm has made incredible strides
in recent years, and I’m excited to
continue building on that momentum,”
he said. “As we look ahead, my focus
will be on fostering innovation in our
practices, maintaining our attention to
superior client service and continuing
to strengthen our leadership team.
We’re confi dent that George’s, Leo’s
and Margot’s energy and fresh perspec-
tives will take the fi rm to new heights.”
Garcia, who co-chairs the real estate
and land use practice group, has an
extensive background that includes
obtaining permits and land use
approvals for thousands of residential
units, the news release said. Connell
Foley cited his vast knowledge of
the technical requirements involved
in establishing rehabilitation and
redevelopment zones under the Local
Housing and Redevelopment Law,
noting that he regularly negotiates
and drafts redevelopers’ agreements
and negotiates on behalf of private
clients for large-scale projects
throughout the state.
He also frequently prepares and
negotiates long-term tax abatement
applications on behalf of developers
and lectures on tax abatement
and land use for the New Jersey
Redevelopment Authority, the fi rm
said. Additionally, Garcia guides clients
with complex private equity, debt and
preferred equity transactions, advising
on several transactions nearing $1
billion of capital deployment for both
borrowers and lenders.
The veteran attorney joined Connell
Foley in 2016 and rose to the practice
cochair role late last summer.
NEWMARK TAPS
MOYNIHAN AS
TRISTATE LEADER
Newmark has appointed Sean
Moynihan as its tristate region market
leader, fi lling the newly created role
as the fi rm looks to grow in New
York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
In his new position, Moynihan
will work closely with Newmark’s
leadership and brokerage teams to
drive recruitment, revenue growth,
client relations and business
development initiatives across the
region. He’s based in the fi rm’s New
York headquarters, following a six-
year stint in the Atlanta offi ce as its
leader in the Southeast.
“I’m pleased to welcome Sean back
to his native New York roots as
tristate market leader,” said Lou
Alvarado, Newmark’s chief revenue
offi cer. “Sean has been instrumental
in growing our operations in the
Southeast U.S. since joining 2019,
and we expect his infl uence to be
signifi cant on our tristate business.”
As Newmark’s Southeast market
leader, Moynihan
provided
strategic
management to
operations in
Georgia, Florida,
North Carolina
and Tennessee,
according to a
Sean Moynihan
news release.
His tenure included spearheading the
fi rm’s regional expansion, resulting
in revenue growth, profi tability, top-
tier talent recruitment and retention,
strategic partnerships and business
development initiatives.
“Stepping into the role of tristate
market leader is an incredible
honor,” Moynihan said. “This region
represents a proud legacy of success,
exceptional talent and unmatched
energy. My focus is on building
upon that foundation, all the while
upholding Newmark’s position in
the market as a benchmark for
excellence and innovation.”
ESA PROMOTES
LEZETTE TO NEW
CLIENT ROLE
ESA Environmental Consultants
has promoted Christine Lezette
to director of client strategies and
business development, touting her
vital role in the fi rm’s success since
her arrival in 2021.
The Middlesex-based practice
said Lezette,
previously
its business
development
manager, has
supported its
team in part
by drawing
on her vast
Christine Lezette
background in
site remediation and client relations.
In her new role, she’ll continue
to work closely with its technical
professionals to develop remediation
strategies and provide tailored
solutions that align with client goals.
“Christine’s expertise extends
beyond the technical aspects of
environmental site remediation,
enabling her to strategically integrate
remediation services as a vital
component of broader redevelopment
efforts,” said Christopher Martell,
the fi rm’s CEO. “Her approach
consistently delivers measurable
value to ESA’s clients by enhancing
their portfolios.”
With a bachelor’s in chemistry,
Lezette began her career working on
research projects with ExxonMobil,
Princeton University and Hoffmann-
LaRoche, ESA said in a news release.
She then pivoted to environmental
consulting in 2012, fi rst in laboratory
analysis and operations management,
then specializing in brownfi elds
remediation.
In her various roles, Lezette has
directed projects regulated by the
state Department of Environmental
Protection and managed by licensed
site remediation professionals, giving
her the opportunity to work with
developers and property owners. She
then transitioned into jobs focusing
on business development, ESA said,
citing her passion for client relations.
Lezette joined ESA in June 2021 as
its business development manager,
seeking an opportunity where she
could help clients beyond the scope
of services offered at the fi rm.
“It wasn’t just about the services
we offered on paper, but how I
could help clients add value to their
projects and properties,” she said. “I
look forward to contributing to the
continued growth and success of ESA
over the years to come.”
BROTMAN, CALDWELL
EARN MEMBER ROLES
Cole Schotz PC has elevated four
attorneys to member of the fi rm,
including Aaron S. Brotman of
its construction and real estate
teams and Inga C. Caldwell of its
environmental group.
Brotman, a New York-based lawyer
who is active in New Jersey,
represents owners, contractors
and subcontractors in construction
contract drafting, negotiation and
dispute resolution, according to his
bio. He also
has extensive
experience
advising clients
on large-scale
industrial,
commercial
and residential
developments,
Aaron S. Brotman
as well as
negotiating construction contracts
and related agreements on matters
ranging from tenant fi t-outs to new
ground-up commercial and residential
properties.