40 — October 2026 — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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As an associate in the firm’s litigation practice Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP adds Kayla Mullen
Lee & Associates welcomes Nurick as research analyst
strengthening her interest in entrepreneurship, problem- solving, and understanding how businesses grow. Drawn to problem-solving, relationship-building, and the variety of the commercial real estate industry, Nurick found that the field combined many of the interests she had devel- oped throughout her academic and professional experiences. “Commercial real estate excited me because of the fast- paced environment and the importance of relationship- building,” Nurick said. “I enjoy connecting with people, tack- ling different challenges, and the variety that comes with that. That combination made Lee & Associates feel like the right fit.”
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Lee & Associates of Eastern Pennsylvania an-
HILADELPHIA, PA — Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP ( M a n k o Gold) , one of the leading environmen- tal, energy, land use, and litigation law firms, has we l c omed Kayla Mul- len as an associate in the firm’s litigation practice. P Kayla Mullen
n o u n c e d that Kylie Nurick has joined the firm as a Re - search Ana- lyst based in its Plymouth Meeting office. In her role,
She most recently served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where she managed all phases of complex felony prosecutions, including pre- and post-trial motions, discovery, case strategy, jury trials, and sentencing hearings in a variety of matters, includ- ing high-profile cases. She earned her J.D. from Duke University School of Law, where she served as a student attorney in the of what clients need from their valuation partners,” said Eric Lewis , executive managing director of Strategic Accounts and Client Development, V&A Americas at Cushman & Wakefield. “His experience and client-centric approach make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team, and we look forward to the contin- ued growth of our Tri-State Valuation & Advisory business under his leadership.” will serve us well as we continue to grow our team, provide a high level of customer service, and maximize value through operat- ing our $5 billion East Region portfolio,” he added. Borner joined CenterPoint Properties as East Region se- nior vice president of develop- ment in October 2019. Under his leadership, CenterPoint developed nearly 2 million s/f of class A warehouse space across 11 projects in New York, New Jersey, Georgia, South Caro- lina, and South Florida. Among these were a two-building de- velopment at Port Everglades, FL; five separate facilities in the Savannah, GA, market; two new class A infill facilities in the Northern New Jersey marketplace; and a state-of- the-art, two-story build-to-suit facility adjacent to JFK Airport in New York. Additionally, in Savannah, Borner’s team has a 404,000 Schirick brings extensive commercial real estate valua- tion and leadership experience to Cushman & Wakefield, with a unique perspective developed across both the client and ser- vice-provider sides of the indus- try. Most recently, he led Mor- gan Stanley’s global commercial real estate valuation platform, where he worked closely with
Wrongful Convictions Clinic, worked with the Innocence Proj- ect New Cases team, and was a research assistant for the Duke Center on Law & Technology. She also served as a staff editor of the Duke Journal of Consti- tutional Law & Public Policy. Mullen received her under- graduate degree from the Uni- versity of Notre Dame, where she held several leadership roles with the university’s daily news- paper, The Observer, including managing editor. MAREJ valuation teams across the industry and developed a deep understanding of the evolving needs of institutional clients. Schirick succeeds Rob Nardella , who is transition- ing from the Tri-State Market Lead position after 17 years in the role. Nardella will remain with the firm as Client & Strat - egy Advisor to Tri-State Market Leadership, supporting client relationships and ensuring con- tinuity through the leadership transition. “I’m excited to join Cush- man & Wakefield and lead a talented team with a strong reputation across the Tri-State market,” added Mr. Schirick. “I look forward to building on the team’s success, deepening our relationships with clients and identifying new opportunities to grow the business.” MAREJ s/f build-to-suit development under construction that will complete a three-building park two miles from the Port, as well as a pad-ready build-to- suit development site that can accommodate two facilities totaling more than 800,000 s/f. In New Jersey, there is also a 208,000 s/f class A development near Port Newark/Elizabeth that is expected to commence construction in 2027. Before joining Center- Point, Borner served as di- rector of real estate develop- ment at Rockefeller Group and principal at Acquis Development Corporation. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce from McGill Univer- sity in Montreal, Canada, and a Master of Science in Real Es- tate from New York University. Borner is a member of the CREDA New Jersey Chap- ter and the CREDA National Forums Program . MAREJ
Kylie Nurick
Nurick will support the com- pany’s research platform, con- tributing to market research, data analysis, property and transaction tracking, and the development of market intel- ligence that supports clients and brokerage professionals across Pennsylvania.
Cushman & Wakefield hires Schirick as tri-state market lead for its Valuation & Advisory Business
NEW YORK, NY — Cush- man & Wakefield , a global real estate services firm, an -
A 2026 graduate of Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business, Nurick earned a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a focus in International Business. She also studied abroad at Uni- versidad Carlos III de Madrid in Spain, an experience she credits with strengthening her ability to navigate unfamiliar situations and communicate across different backgrounds. Prior to joining Lee & Asso- ciates, she gained experience in marketing and competitive research, supporting client strategy and content devel- opment. She also developed a business concept focused on virtual services, further Skelly joins U. S. Commercial Realty “Kylie impressed us with her curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and genuine en- thusiasm for learning,” said Heather Kreiger , regional research & marketing direc- tor and principal. “She brings a great attitude and energy to the team. Those qualities align well with our culture, and we’re excited to welcome her and watch her continue to grow professionally.” Working alongside Lee & Associates’ research and bro- kerage professionals, Nurick will help support the firm’s expanding research initiatives and the analytical resources that drive client decision- making. MAREJ
nounced that Mi c ha e l Schirick has joined the or- ganization as the Tri-State Market Lead for Valuation & Advisory (V&A). In
Michael Schirick
this role, Schirick will oversee the firm’s valuation business across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, working closely with the national V&A leadership team to advance the firm’s client strategy through - out the Tri-State market. “Michael brings an excep- tional combination of industry expertise, strategic perspective and firsthand understanding OAK BROOK, IL — Center- Point Properties has named Ronel Borner to lead its East
caster County and Cumberland County as well as commercial brokerage with consumers in the SEPA region. Skelly earned his B.S. degree in Finance from the Sigmund Weiss School of Business at Susquehanna University in 2021. During his years as a Realtor, Skelly has personally completed or coordinated more than $40 million in commercial and industrial real estate sales and leasing. Skelly is a licensed Realtor in PA and holds memberships in the Lancaster County Association of Realtors, Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, and National Asso- ciation of Realtors , as well as nearing completion of his Cer- tified Commercial Invest- ment Member designation. He is currently president of the Lancaster C&I (Commercial & Industrial) Council and is a Board Member of The Loft Community Partnership in Millersville. MAREJ
LANCASTER, PA — U. S. Commercial Realty an- nounced that Aaron R. Skel-
CenterPoint taps Borner to lead east region asset management team
ly has joined the firm as a licensed commercial realtor asso- ciate. Skelly brings over five years of commercial real estate experience to the firm.
Region asset management team. C e n t e r - Point’s execu- tive VP and head of the East Region, PJ Charl- ton , credits
Aaron R. Skelly
Ronel Borner
In his role at U. S. Commer- cial Realty, Skelly will focus on commercial, industrial and multi-family sales across the southeastern Pennsylva- nia market area. His strong dedication to client service and market knowledge makes him a fantastic fit at U. S. Commercial Realty. Before joining U. S. Commer- cial Realty, Skelly served as a brokerage advisor at High As- sociates Ltd., where he handled landlord representation of company owned assets in Lan-
Borner for playing a vital role in expanding the firm’s East Region footprint in strategic markets, from New York and New Jersey to Savannah and South Florida. “Ronel’s dedication and vision, along with his development and leasing experience, analytical strengths, and contributions to our portfolio management deci- sions have been instrumental in our regional success,” said Charlton. “He has proven him- self as a talented leader, which
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