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MORRISTOWN, NJ — JLL Capital Markets announced that Elizabeth DeVesty has JLL Capital Markets elevates Elizabeth DeVesty transactions within the subur- ban tristate area.
ID ATLANTIC — ECS is pleased to announce the follow- M Firm promotes Gravina to geotechnical principal eng. ECS Mid-Atlantic announces new hires and promotions
the past year, St. John Proper- ties has opened new regional offices in Tampa, Florida and Austin, Texas by Partner-In- Training Program graduates, Michael Sacks and Brooke Harlander , respectively, both of whom have been promoted to regional partners. In addi- tion, regional partner Dustin Atkielski opened a new re- gional office in the Research Triangle area of North Caro- lina late last year. “Our long-term goal is to grow our 23 million s/f com- mercial real estate portfolio to more than 40 million s/f, and we believe that our Partner- in-Training Program will be a significant contributor toward this mission,” said Sean Door- dan , executive vice president of acquisitions and growth for St. John Properties. “Candidates entering this program are chosen based on their strong communications, organizational and leadership skills, as well as their ability to work independently. " MAREJ “When I first met Victor, it was clear that in his first five years of practice he had gained valuable transactional real estate and corporate law experience,” said Morgan Law LLC principal, Kenneth M. Morgan, Esq “Equally, if not more impressive than his legal mind, is the strong reputation Victor has built as a client advocate. Well-respected by both legal peers and business colleagues, we look forward to the value he will bring to the firm and our clients.” The Rutgers Law School graduate is fluent in Spanish and admitted to practice in Pennsylvania. MAREJ “Liz’s ability to communicate with clients and to not only understand their investment goals but also provide effective options is a very valuable trait in today’s market,” said Cruz. Prior to accepting this new role, DeVesty spent over 13 years with JLL and was most recently an associate at the firm. Throughout her time at JLL, DeVesty has support - ed $18.9B in multi-housing transactions. She earned her degree from Marist College in 2008. MAREJ
been promot- ed to director with New Jer- sey’s multi- housing in- v e s tme n t sales team. DeVe s t y will work alongside se- nior manging
surface investigations, ground improvement, geotechnical instrumentation, foundation analysis, slope stability analy- sis, deep foundations and con- struction inspections. Nate Schwarz, PE joined ECS’ Baltimore, MD office this past month as a construction materials principal engineer. Schwarz brings more than 15 years of experience in special inspections, materials testing, non-destructive testing, and in-situ concrete testing to his new role. Schwarz said, ‘In the brief time I’ve been here, I’ve been impressed with the group of professionals in the Baltimore and Aberdeen offices. I’m excited to be a part of the ECS team.” Nate holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor of Sci- ence in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University. Guillermo Bustamante, PE joined ECS’ York, PA office as a geotechnical senior project engineer. Bustamante brings eight years of experience to his new role. His responsibilities
include planning and imple- menting field explorations, writing geotechnical reports, providing design support and geotechnical consultancy and mentoring senior and junior staff members. Bustamante attended Brigham Young Uni- versity and holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Raghu Peddishree, PE joined ECS’ Philadelphia, PA office as a group manager in the CMT department. Raghu brings more than 19 years of ex- perience to ECS in construction materials testing and geotech- nical engineering. Peddishree holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a geo- technical engineering focus and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Kakatiya University in India. In his role, Raghu is responsible for provid- ing technical oversight on CMT projects, leading a group of project managers and expand- ing services towards the north of Philadelphia. MAREJ
ing new hires and promo- tions across Mid-Atlantic: M a r c o Gravina, PE joined ECS’ Frederick, MD office as a geotechni- cal associate
Elizabeth DeVesty
directors Jose Cruz , Michael Oliver and Steve Simonelli and will primarily focus on multi-housing investment sales
principal engineer. Gravina was recently promoted to a geotechnical principal engi- neer effective June 28th, 2023. Gravina brings more than 34 years of experience to his new role and holds a Bachelor of Sci- ence in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park. He has worked on numerous projects across the US including the Wash- ington DC Metro Area and several international projects in the Middle East and Latin America. He has experience in the following areas: sub- Marco Gravina
Morgan Law LLC welcomes Pazmino, Esq. as associate
MARLTON, NJ — Morgan Law LLC announced that Victor H. Pazmino, Esq.
has joined the firm as an associate. Pazmino fo- cuses his practice on transaction- al real estate matters and has experi- ence in com-
Victor H. Pazmino
Housing Opportunities Northern Delaware, Inc. honors Cinnaire's Sargent with Fair Housing Award
mercial and residential pur- chases, sales and financings. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate at an AmLaw 100 law firm and a boutique commercial real estate firm.
VI development, the first af - fordable housing residential project in the City of Wilm- ington in more than 60 years. Sargent was recognized with the award for driving impactful initiatives and fostering part- nerships, including Jumpstart Wilmington, that address hous- ing challenges and promote the development of wealth in underserved communities. Under Sargent’s leadership, Cinnaire has implemented in- novative strategies to increase access to affordable housing, re- vitalize neighborhoods, and em- power individuals and families in Wilmington. Her dedication, expertise, and collaborative ap- proach have made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities. “In my work with Dionna over the years, I see Leon’s passion in her face,” said the Honorable Vincent White , HOND Board of Directors in presenting the award. “She exemplifies his tenacity, his courage, and his vision to serve. Dionna is a true com - munity servant who presses the questions – how can we benefit the community and what collaborative efforts can we bring together to make the most impact? I have yet
to hear her say, ‘We can’t do that.’ She does whatever is needed and then does more. She is an exemplary commu- nity servant.” Receiving the award, Dionna said, “I am honored and grate- ful to receive this prestigious award named after someone who was such a great advocate in creating affordable housing and whose legacy still lives strong today. Everyone who knows me knows how pas- sionate I am about affordable housing and improving under- served and disinvested com- munities, but we all know that we cannot do this work alone and, I’d like to acknowledge my Cinnaire colleagues who are instrumental in this work to create affordable housing and support the work that I do here in Wilmington.” “My definition of leadership is – You can’t lead without lov - ing and you can’t save without serving, so what is the depth of your love and what is the quality of your service?” said Delaware State Housing Au - thority Eugene Young . “It is this combination of passion and service that makes Dionna Sargent such a worthy recipi- ent of the 2023 Leon N. Weiner Award.” MAREJ
WILMINGTON, DE — Cin- naire announced that Dionna J. Sargent has been recognized
with the es- teemed Leon N. Weiner Award by Housing Op- portunities of North- ern Dela- ware, Inc. (HOND) . The award
St. John Properties adds Cyphers to its Partner-In-Training Program
BALTIMORE, MD — St. John Properties, Inc. has selected Bryan Cyphers as
the newest professional in its signa- ture four- year Partner- in-Training Program, de- signed to fuel its national expansion. The program,
Dionna J. Sargent
was presented at the 39th An- nual Fair Housing Observance and Awards Ceremony – “A View at Fair Housing Law: Cre- ating Wealth for the Future”. Dionna was honored along with Delaware State Senator Darius Brown for their exceptional con- tributions to affordable housing and community development in the state of Delaware. The Leon N. Weiner Award is a HOND recognition that celebrates individuals who have demonstrated a commit- ment to advancing affordable housing and creating thriving communities. The award was inspired by affordable housing developer Leon N. Weiner who was a mentor and visionary committed to creating hous- ing opportunities in Delaware. Weiner championed the Hope
Bryan Cyphers
which prepares participants to open and oversee all opera- tions of a new regional office in a section of the United States identified as a growth market, provides education and expe- rience in six commercial real estate disciplines: legal and acquisitions, development, construction, leasing, tenant improvements and property management. Nine professionals have completed the company’s Part- ner-in-Training Program since its inception, and five are pres - ently active in the program. In
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