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HILADELPHIA, PA — Northmarq has an - nounced the addition P Carries a track record of $12+ B in transactions Multifamily professional McGowan joins Northmarq
Army Reservist joins construction team Community Builders welcomes Rhett Mattson
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Community Builders an- nounced the addition of Rhett Mattson as an assistant con- struction manager. A Morris County native and active US Army Reservist, Rhett brings both technical skill and a strong sense of purpose to the company’s growing portfolio of construction projects. “Serving in the Army Re- serve instills the importance of discipline, teamwork, and mission focus,” said Mattson. “What drew me to Community Builders was how those same values are embedded in the company’s culture. This team is genuinely committed to build- ing things that matter—to the clients, the community, and each other. Their disciplined approach is second to none.” Rhett will support field op - erations as the company con- tinues to expand its presence across Northern & Central New Jersey, particularly in mission-driven projects. “Rhett brings a quiet profes- sionalism and integrity to ev- erything he does,” said Conor Evans , managing partner of Community Builders. “His commitment to service, both
will provide immediate value to our clients as we expand our multifamily platform into Phil- adelphia and continue building strength across the Northeast.” Career Highlights McGowan has led some of the most complex and high- profile multifamily deals in the region, including the $233 million sale of 1500 Locust, at the time, the largest single- asset multifamily transaction in Pennsylvania history. She began her career at Cushman & Wakefield and later joined CBRE, Inc., where she was asked to lead the firm’s Multifamily Investment Sales practice for the Philadelphia region. In 2018, McGowan was recruited to establish the Phil- adelphia multifamily invest- ment sales team at Newmark, covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. She is active with national and regional industry organi- zations including the Urban
Land Institute (ULI) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal with its “Women of Distinc- tion” Award and as a “Leader to Watch in Real Estate.” “Northmarq’s commitment to excellence, collaborative culture and strategic vision align perfectly with how I ap- proach maximizing value for our clients,” said McGowan. “I’m honored to lead the firm’s expansion in Philadelphia and to help shape its broader growth across the Northeast. Philadelphia’s multifamily market has matured into one of the most compelling and sought after markets for in- vestment on the East Coast. There’s strong momentum across urban and suburban submarkets, and I see tremen- dous opportunity to help cli- ents navigate this next phase of growth.” MAREJ and diversity in leasing and sales, as well as ownership opportunities. Few firms can say that.” Casiero will focus on land- lord leasing assignments, including ground-up develop- ment assignments and re- development opportunities throughout the New Jersey/ New York region. Casiero is a member of the Hanover Township, NJ, Economic Development Ad- visory Committee and serves on the board of the What’s My Name Foundation. He holds a degree in Accounting from Rutgers University. MAREJ sive, affordable communities that positively impact people.” As senior development man- ager, Sexauer will continue to work closely with Lawson’s acquisitions, finance, design, and construction teams to help create quality affordable housing developments for Virginia families. Sexauer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Com- merce with concentrations in Finance, Business Manage - ment, and Real Estate with a Minor in Social Entrepre- neurship from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. MAREJ
of Lizann McGowan as manag- ing director in the firm’s Multifamily Investment Sales divi- sion, mark- ing a sig-
in uniform and now on job sites, strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful projects while grounded in our core values. As we grow our foot- print, he’s exactly the kind of teammate we want building alongside us.” Community Builders is a gen- eral contracting and construc- tion management firm based in Morristown, NJ. Founded with a focus on flawless execution, craftsmanship, and community impact, the company partners with institutions and organi- zations to bring thoughtful, high-quality building solutions to life. MAREJ Shown from left: Niko Spasov, construction manager with Com- munity Builders, works alongside newly hired assistant construction manager Rhett Mattson. “This recognition is a reflec - tion of the strategic, data- driven approach we bring to every client engagement at BLS & Co., and it reinforces the importance of objective, high-integrity counsel in to- day’s complex location and incentives landscape,” said Bosman. “I’m proud to be rec - ognized alongside the indus- try’s most respected advisors in this community that values rigorous thinking, collabora- tion, and trusted expertise at the highest level.” With more than twenty years of experience across a wide range of sectors, includ- ing data centers, manufactur- ing, headquarters, back office and contact center opera- tions, and logistics, Bosman has established herself as a leader within BLS & Co. She is a certified economic developer, having worked at the county and state levels, including as vice president of policy and operations for the Chicago-area Lake County Partners and senior manager of prospect activities for the South Carolina Department of Commerce. MAREJ
Lizann McGowan
nificant expansion into the Philadelphia market. Based in Philadelphia, McGowan brings over 25 years of experi- ence and a track record that includes more than $12 billion in multifamily transactions throughout the Northeast. “Lizann is one of the most respected multifamily profes- sionals in the region,” said Chris Doerr , regional man- aging director of Investment Sales. “Her unmatched regional experience, deep market knowl- edge, leadership, and integrity
HOLMDEL, NJ — Ben- nett Realty & Development (BR&D) announced that Dan Retail veteran joins Bennett Realty & Development includes both the landlord and tenant sides of the business. Most recently, Casiero served as vice president of retail leasing for Steiner NYC, LLC, where he oversaw leas- ing operations for the Brook- lyn Navy Yard, a Wegmans- anchored center in Brooklyn, as well as other multi-level retail spaces in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. Casiero has joined their team as VP of Leasing/Re- development. With over 30 years of experience in the com- mercial real Dan Casiero
Counselors of Real Estate award BLS & Co.’s Bosman CRE Credential
PRINCETON, NJ — Trac- ey Hyatt Bosman, CEcD , managing director at Biggins
Lacy Shap- iro & Com- pany (BLS & Co.) , has been award- ed the CRE ® (Counselor of Real Es- tate) creden- tial by The Counselors
Casiero said, “I’m delighted to start with BR&D. What attracted me to the firm was my relationship with Tyler Bennett and his vision to grow BR&D, the company’s dy - namic value-based approach,
estate industry, Casiero brings a depth of knowledge and a broad network that spans national brands, regional op- erators, and local businesses. His extensive understanding
Tracey Hyatt Bosman
NORFOLK, VA — Law- son announced the promotion of Will Sexauer to senior Lawson promotes Will Sexauer to senior development manager manager, where he was in- strumental in expanding the company’s footprint into key markets. His work has contributed significantly to Lawson’s pipeline of afford - able housing developments throughout Virginia.
of Real Estate ® , an interna- tional group of high-profile real estate practitioners who pro- vide expert advisory services to clients on complex real prop- erty and land-related matters. As managing director of BLC & Co., one of the largest specialty site selection and incentives advisory consult- ing firms in North America, Bosman develops and executes location selection strategies for corporate and institutional clients. She has advised world- renowned companies in iden- tifying the optimal locations, securing incentives, obtaining development approvals, and designing energy and other infrastructure strategies.
development manager . In this new role, Sexau- er will lead the develop- ment team in sourcing de v e l op - ment oppor-
“Will’s strategic insight and deep understanding of the affordable housing landscape make him an invaluable as- set to our team,” said Austin Pittman , director of develop- ment. “He consistently identi- fies opportunities that align with our mission to create opportunities through real estate with sustainable, inclu-
Will Sexauer
tunities, feasibility and due diligence, conceptual design, and business development. Sexauer joined Lawson in 2021 and most recent- ly served as acquisitions
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