40 — September 2026 — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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NAIDB supports State Theatre New Jersey gala raising $304,000
Now licensed to handle transactions across NJ, NY and PA NAI James E. Hanson’s Patel earns Tri-State RE Licensure
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of my career, giving me an early appreciation for the importance of quality, affordable housing and its impact on individuals, families and our entire commu- nity,” Roché said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to now serve as a Board Commissioner and give back to this organization. I look forward to working with the board, staff, residents and community partners to build on the RHA’s work and create greater opportunities for the people of Reading.” In his role at GRCA, Ro - ché leads GRCA’s legislative agenda and advocacy initia- tives while keeping members “Officially having my New Jersey, New York, and Penn- sylvania licenses allows me to advise my clients wherever their business takes them,” Patel said. “As more owners and investors expand across the region, I wanted to ensure I can work with them on the full scope of their real estate strategy, from stabilized assets to redevelopment opportuni- ties, regardless of geographic location. I am excited to lever- age my credentials, skills, and market knowledge to continue helping my clients to reach their respective goals.” E. Hanson in 2024 and works on a team with VP Jonathan Kristofich , bringing a strong background in rent roll analy- sis, CAM reconciliations, and closing proration, along with an Argus Enterprise Certifica - tion from the Altus Group.
ETERBORO, NJ — NAI James E. Han- son announced that
William C. Hanson, SIOR , president of NAI James E. Hanson, added, “We’re proud to see Ayush reach this mile- stone so early in his career. His drive, determination, and commitment to his clients’ suc- cess truly set him apart, and I look forward to seeing him continue to grow and excel in this industry.” Patel earned his M.S. in Real Estate from the NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate, where he served on the SPS Dean’s Ad- visory Council, and holds a B.S. in Real Estate Finance from Rutgers Business School. He is active in the Urban Land In- stitute , serving on the Young Leaders Group Committee in NYC and the Sponsorship Com- mittee for ULI Northern New Jersey , and is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. MAREJ “We are proud to see Alex take on this important role and represent GRCA as part of the conversation around housing in our community,” said Aaron Gantz , VP of Economic Devel- opment & Strategy, GRCA. “Access to quality, attainable housing is critical to a strong workforce, thriving communi- ties and long-term economic growth. We look forward to Alex bringing his perspective and commitment to collabora- tion with the Reading Housing Authority.” MAREJ
associate Ayush Pa- tel, MSRE , is now a li- censed real estate sales- person in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsyl-
Shown from left: Marketing coordinator Elena DiLeo, co-founding principal Rob DiLeo, Nadine DiLeo, Louis Haszu, Jacqueline DiLeo, marketing director Mimi Wunderlich, Rich Jewett and Madeline Jewett.
Ayush Patel
vania. Patel is the only as- sociate at the firm currently licensed across all three states, positioning him to better serve clients with holdings through- out the Tri-State area and manage transactions across state lines. Patel specializes in retail shopping centers, retail pad sites, mixed-use sites, and highest-and-best-use redevel- opments. He joined NAI James
Theatre New Jersey extends beyond event attendance. Elena DiLeo, the firm’s marketing coordinator, served on the gala- planning committee for the second consecutive year, helping organize the theater’s signature fundraising event while reflect - ing NAIDB’s ongoing commit- ment to community engage- ment and cultural enrichment throughout Central New Jersey. “State Theatre New Jersey has an incredible ability to bring people together through the arts while creating oppor- tunities that enrich our entire community,” said Elena DiLeo. “Serving on the planning com- mittee was a rewarding experi- ence, and I’m proud to be part of a firm that is committed to supporting organizations that strengthen the communities we serve.” MAREJ
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. (NAIDB) recently joined sup- porters of State Theatre New Jersey for the organization’s 2026 A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala, celebrating anoth - er successful year of advancing the performing arts and com- munity engagement throughout the region. The annual gala brought to- gether business leaders, philan- thropists and community part- ners in support of State Theatre New Jersey’s mission to provide world-class entertainment, arts education and affordable access to cultural programming. This year’s event raised more than $304,000 to benefit the nonprofit theater’s educational initiatives, community outreach and acces- sibility programs. NAIDB’s connection to State
READING, PA — The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) announced GRCA appoints ’s Roché to RHA Board of Commissioners and community stakeholders informed on regulatory changes and community matters.
that Alex Ro- ché , GRCA’s director of Advocacy, has been ap- pointed to the Reading Hou s i ng Authority (RHA) Board of Commissioners.
Redgate hires Corbalis as director
Alex Roché
strategy, stakeholder en- gagement, infrastructure planning, and project ex- ecution from early planning through delivery. Prior to joining Redgate, Corbalis served as VP of Public Affairs at JBG Smith, where he led transportation and infrastructure initiatives supporting the evolution of National Landing and nego- tiated major public-private agreements with local and regional agencies. Corbalis holds a Master of Professional Studies in Real Estate Development from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University. Through - out his career, he has been ac- tive in numerous industry and community organizations, including the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, National Landing BID, Virginians for High Speed Rail, Washington Airports Task Force, and Capital Trails Coalition . MAREJ
WASHINGTON, DC — Redgate announced the hir- ing of Jay Corbalis as direc-
“It is an honor to work with the Reading Housing Author- ity in this new capacity. The Housing Authority played an important role in the beginning
tor. Report- ing to execu- tive VP and Mid-Atlan- tic market lead Leif Dormsjo , C o r b a l i s will serve as a real estate
PHILADELPHIA, PA — SITIO architecture + ur- banism announced that Eliz- Mahon joins SITIO after a decade at HDR, where she served as managing principal and built the firm’s Philadel - phia architecture studio from the ground up, growing it to 50 people and expanding its work across higher education, life science, healthcare and civic projects. Earlier in her career, she was a member of IM Pei’s Paris office working on the Louvre Museum expan- sion and worked with other national design-focused firms. Her recent work includes 3025 JFK Blvd., a mixed-use life science, residential and retail project developed for Brandywine Realty Trust; the library and learning commons renovation in the Community College of Philadelphia’s Mint SITIO + urbanism names Mahon as managing principal abeth Ma- hon, AIA, has joined the firm as managing principal. In her new role, Mahon will work closely on the design and development of individual projects, collabo- rating directly with the firm’s principals and design team. “Elizabeth brings the de- sign leadership and market experience SITIO values at this stage of our growth,” said Antonio Fiol-Silva, FAIA , founding principal of SITIO. Elizabeth Mahon Building; and the CHOP Cen- ter for Advanced Behavioral Health. “After building and running a large studio, I was ready to get back to what I enjoy most about architec- ture; the design itself and the day-to-day interactions with clients,” said Mahon. “SITIO’s culture and its focus on community and placemak- ing made this the right move at the right time. There’s tre- mendous opportunity to build on the diversity of work the firm does, and I am thrilled to be part of the team.” Mahon holds bachelor’s degrees in architecture and finance from the University of Pennsylvania and a Mas- ter of Architecture from Yale University. MAREJ
Jay Corbalis
advisor supporting clients across a broad range of rede- velopment, infrastructure, transportation, and public- sector initiatives. As director, Corbalis will support several of Redgate’s transit-oriented develop- ment assignments, including the State Center redevelop- ment in Baltimore City, New Jersey Transit’s Hoboken Ferry Terminal master de- velopment, and several joint development projects for the Washington Metropoli- tan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). He will also help clients navigate entitlement
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