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HORT HILLS, NJ — The Blau & Berg Com- pany , a commercial real S SIOR New Jersey Chapter names new president Blau & Berg congratulates Alex Conte , CCIM, SIOR
Barley Snyder affiliates withWyomissingLawFirm
LANCASTER/READING, PA — In its biggest strategic transaction in more than 30 years, Barley Snyder has set a new course for growth by welcoming the attorneys and employees of Wyomissing- based Leisawitz Heller to the firm. The partners at both firms voted in favor of Barley Sny- der’s affiliation with the law firm Leisawitz Heller. With the transaction, Leisawitz Heller’s 14 attorneys, 10 para- legals and eight staff mem- bers joined Barley Snyder. This deal represents the largest one-time combination for Barley Snyder since 1991 when firm leadership made the decision to pursue a re- gional model. “Thirty years ago, we de- cided to move outside of our traditional markets in Lan- caster, York and Harrisburg and introduce all of central Pennsylvania and beyond to Barley Snyder,” managing partner Jeff Lobach said. “We couldn’t have imagined having a better reception in each of our new markets than we’ve had and continue to have. We’ve been in the Reading market for more than 25 years. Adding this new of- fice is only going to enhance our presence there. We are delighted to be adding these excellent and highly regarded practitioners to our team.” The strength Barley Snyder has in the Reading market already – Barley’s downtown Reading office has 14 attor- neys – is what helped attract Leisawitz Heller when it be- gan to look for a new firm to partner with. “Our cultures lined up very closely,” said Charles J. Phillips , now a partner at Barley Snyder and the former managing partner at Lei- sawitz Heller. “Barley Snyder shares the same values we do. We conducted an exten- sive search within our region looking for an opportunity like this. Barley Snyder ex- ceeded our hopes for a firm to combine with. Joining forces with Barley Snyder enables our attorneys and staff to continue our reputation for excellent service, committed professionals, and an open and welcoming environment. The expanded services we can provide, as a part of Barley Snyder, are also appealing to our clients.” The attorneys joining Bar- ley Snyder, with their posi- tion and designation practice
aspects of project development and management. Prior to Mancini Duffy, Miarmi served as Director of Projects and De- velopment at SAA Interiors + Architecture, a privately held architectural and interior de- sign company. She has exten- sive experience in delivering architectural and interiors solutions for a diverse range of manufacturing and indus- trial clients, including those in the aviation, defense and pharmaceutical industries. “Dana brings a rich and di- verse range of experience as well as the technical skillset necessary to lead our North- east Industrial Project Man- agement team,” said Harris. “JLL has differentiated itself in the region by implement- ing an industrial-dedicated service model across our busi- ness lines. Dana’s knowledge and expertise of industrial ethical, sophisticated, success- ful, and well-known commer- cial real estate professionals have not only achieved the highly coveted SIOR designa- tion but have given of their valuable time and resources to serve in the prestigious role of President of the SIORNew Jer- sey Chapter, leading its mem- bers through times of chal- lenge, change, and prosperity. A historic "Who's Who?" of the New Jersey commercial real estate industry can be found in the list of past presidents. Conte, who is the Society’s 79th president, called the honor “one of the greatest achieve-
design and development will enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value for clients. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.” “I’m excited to join the JLL team as the industrial market sector con- tinues to accelerate, creating significant opportunity for the growth of the company’s proj- ect management business,” said Miarmi, “I look forward to using my experience in in- dustrial architecture as well as my background in techni- cal and process-driven design and management solutions to help our clients address their needs now and as their busi- nesses adapt and expand in the future.” Miarmi holds a Masters in Architecture from the Catho- lic University of America, from which she graduated magna cum laude and as a valedictorian. MAREJ ments of my professional ca- reer”. He added, “following in the footsteps of legendary real estate professionals dating back to 1943, I am humbled by this appointment as it comes from the collective voice of my indus- try peers. My goal is to not only continue on in the great tradi- tions set forth before me but to build upon them in keeping with SIOR’s global commitment to excellence and integrity.” Conte, CCIM, SIOR has been handed the reins from the 2021 SIOR NJ Chapter president, Jason Crimmins, CCIM, SIOR , president of The Blau & Berg Co. MAREJ
estate broker- age firm in the New Jer- sey and Tri- St a t e a r ea since 1932, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alessan-
areas, are: William R. Blumer , part- ner, Trusts & Estates; Eden R. Bucher, Partner , Finance & Creditors’ Rights; Susanna M. Fultz , associate, Employ- ment, Employee Benefits; Thad M. Gelsinger, part- ner, Litigation; Benjamin A. Leisawitz , partner, Trusts & Estates; Stacey L. Lindsay , associate, Trusts & Estates; MatthewM. Mayer , partner, Business; Kevin A. Moore , partner, Employment, Em- ployee Benefits; Frederick M. Nice , partner, Trusts & Estates, Business; Charles J. Phillips , partner, Busi- ness; Latisha M. Bernard Schuenemann , partner, Trusts & Estates; Allen R. Shollenberger , Counsel, Real Estate; John J. Speich- er , Counsel, Litigation; Paul F. Trosi , partner, Litigation Ten paralegals also will be joining Barley Snyder. Barley Snyder now boasts 123 at- torneys – 28 in the Reading area – at its 11 offices. “For years, we’ve empha- sized growth, but not ‘growth for growth’s sake,’” Lobach said. “Each of the expansion moves we’ve made have been calculated, studied with an abundance of due diligence and agreed upon as a group. This process has allowed us to grow quickly. But more importantly, we’re confident that we’re growing sustain- ably, benefiting our clients and staff.” Lobach emphasized that the entire professional staff of Leisawitz Heller will be tran- sitioning to Barley Snyder. “Keeping all of our team intact and continuing to serve our long-term client base will definitely help ease the transition to Barley Snyder,” Phillips said. The new employees will remain at Leisawitz Heller’s former office at 2755 Century Blvd. in Wyomissing. Barley Snyder’s long-time, downtown Reading office in the M&T Bank Building on Fifth St. also will remain open. MAREJ Partner Charles J. Phillips, former managing partner at Leisawitz Heller, with Jeff Lobach, manag - ing partner at Barley Snyder.
Alex Conte
dro (Alex) Conte, CCIM, SIOR , executive vice president of The Blau & Berg Company, as the 2022 President of SIOR NJ Chapter . Many of New Jersey's most
JLL welcomes industry leader Miarmi to head Northeast industrial project management team
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — JLL has hired indus- try veteran Dana Miarmi as
senior vice p r e s i d e n t to lead the firm’s North- east indus- trial project m a n a g e - ment team. Sh e w i l l ma n a g e a
Dana Miarmi
growing team of project man- agers and spearhead business development efforts under the leadership of the region’s market director, Rob Kossar, and COO, Terry Harris, both with JLL’s East Rutherford, NJ, office. Miarmi, a former Managing Director at Mancini Duffy, brings over 15 years of rel- evant industry experience and will focus on driving JLL’s continued growth across all
WILKES-BARRE, PA — NAI Mertz announced the pro- motion of Chris Matus, CCIM , industrial brokerage. "Jared joined NAI Mertz over four years ago and we are proud to have him on the team where he leverages his approachable style, engaging personality and deep indus- try knowledge to benefit his clients,” said Bobbi Jean Formosa , executive manag- ing director & COO. “Grow- ing up in a commercial real estate family afforded him a fast track to jump-start his career as evidenced by recent accolades he received from commercial real estate in- dustry publications including having been named to the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal’ s 30 Under 30.” MAREJ NAI Mertz promotes Chris Matus, CCIM & Jared Lich Jared Lich Chris Matus from senior associate to director. P r i o r t o joining NAI M e r t z i n 2016, Matus h a d m o r e than 20 years of corporate enterprise management un- der his belt. He was a private business owner that grew his business to include twenty nationally branded retail loca- tions spanning across the state of Pennsylvania. NAI Mertz announced the promotion of Jared Licht to senior associate. Licht joined NAI Mertz in 2017 as a sales associ- ate and fo- cused his ef- forts on cor- porate proj- ects as well as support- ing seasoned i n d u s t r i a l brokers. Some of his efforts over the last several years in- cluded marketing, deal room creation, budget manage- ment, financial analysis, ven- dor coordination, research, facilitation of sales, leases and all the aspects of commercial/
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