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UTLEY, NJ — Prism Capital Part- ners has promoted C-Suite advancement a testament to ‘Home-Grown’ talent Prism Capital Partners promotes Castiglia to CFO N
Steven Denholtz receives Leadership Excellence Award
RED BANK, NJ — Den- holtz announced that Chair - man Steven Denholtz was awarded the 2026 Leadership Excellence Award from Mon- mouth University’s Kislak Real Estate Institute . He was recognized at the Insti - tute’s 30th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards Dinner held on May 28 at the Great Hall at Monmouth University. Presented annually, the Leadership Excellence Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the commercial real estate industry over the course of their careers, reflecting excep - tional leadership, professional achievement, and a steadfast commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders. Steven Denholtz has been one of the most influential figures in New Jersey’s com - mercial real estate industry over the past four decades. He assumed the role of CEO at Denholtz in 1983 and has since led the firm’s continued evolution, diversification, and growth. Under Denholtz’s lead - ership, the firm has expanded from its New Jersey roots into high-growth markets across the United States and built a port - folio valued at more than $2B, with properties spanning the industrial, multifamily, office, and mixed-use asset classes. Beyond his day-to-day work at the firm, Denholtz has al -
budgeting and capital plan - ning. She also serves as a key partner to senior leadership, investors and capital partners on matters involving financing, strategy, and the execution of the firm’s development and investment activities. “I am excited to step into my new role at a pivotal time in Prism’s history,” said Castiglia. “This company’s entrepreneurial mindset and its focus on adaptability in an ever-changing industry truly set it apart. I look forward to building on Prism’s strong financial operations foun - dation to help position the company for its next phase of growth.” Known for her focus on systems and precision, Cas - tiglia has been instrumental
in establishing Prism’s scal - able financial infrastructure, aligning financial and proj - ect management platforms, and navigating complex joint venture structures across the firm’s portfolio. She brings a hands-on approach to fi - nancial leadership, ensuring transparency and disciplined execution at every stage of the investment lifecycle. “It is always very gratifying to promote individuals from within our organization, and Anne’s advancement to CFO punctu - ates our goal to attract and help develop the best and brightest talent,” said Eugene Diaz, prin - cipal partner. “This promotion is a testament to Anne’s hands-on leadership, professionalism and meaningful contributions to our firm.” MAREJ and transportation sectors while also creating opportuni - ties for workforce development and community engagement. Bather brings more than two decades of experience span - ning business development, supplier diversity, real estate development, aviation and public-sector leadership. Most recently, she served as program director for business diversity at the Port Authority of NY and NJ, where she helped advance diversity and inclusion initia - tives across major airport re - development projects, including the $19 billion transformation of John F. Kennedy Interna - tional Airport. MAREJ
long-time team mem- ber Anne Castiglia to chief finan - cial officer. The appoint- ment coin - cides with a period of sig-
Steven Denholtz
ways been committed to, and actively involved in, the com - munity. He is a Board Member of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation, a nonprofit dedi - cated to preserving open space, farmland, and natural habitats throughout Monmouth County, and has lent his expertise to organizations including the Me - ridian Health Affiliated Foun - dations, the New Jersey Eco - nomic Development Authority, and the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Denholtz also served as an adjunct professor for the Kislak Real Estate Institute. “This recognition from the Kislak Institute is among the highest honors of my career, and I am thankful for the many team members and partners whose work has con - tributed to this achievement,” said Denholtz. “The Kislak Institute has played a vital role in shaping the future of the commercial real estate in - dustry since its inception, and it’s truly been a privilege to support their mission.” MAREJ and mixed-use development. His experience includes transactions utilizing project-based vouchers, tenant protection vouchers, RAD subsidies, HOPE VI, and Choice Neighborhood funding. Under his leadership, an ad - ditional $200 million has been invested in renewable energy initiatives integrated into affordable housing. Prior to joining Fairstead, Kinard led public housing initiatives across the NE and Mid-Atlantic for Winn Devel - opment. He previously served as executive director/CEO for the Housing Authorities of Morristown, Summit and Newark, NJ, as well as Pitts - burgh, PA, where he oversaw the management, mainte- nance and financial operations of public housing portfolios and voucher programs. He holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Maine and a J.D. from the Uni - versity of Pittsburgh School of Law. MAREJ
Anne Castiglia
nificant growth for the Nutley- based commercial real estate owner/operator/developer. After a career start in public accounting, Castiglia joined Prism in 2011 and has grown with the firm, most recently serving as senior vice president of finance. As CFO, she over - sees all financial operations in - cluding accounting, reporting,
QUEENS, NY — DIG Ar- chitecture (DIG) has an- nounced that Suzette Bather DIG names Bather managing principal Queens office In her new leadership role, Bather will oversee the stra - tegic growth and direction of the Queens office while helping to strengthen DIG’s position across NYC and the surround - ing metropolitan region. She will focus on cultivating stra - tegic partnerships, expanding business opportunities and building upon the established expertise within the NY team across existing and new studio sectors. These include transpor - tation, education, healthcare and civic development. has joined the firm as manag i ng principal in charge of its Queens office. Her appoint- ment marks an important milestone for Suzette Bather
Fairstead appoints Keith Kinard as senior director of public housing
DIG as the firm continues ex - panding its presence through - out the Greater New York City Metro area following the full integration of Graf & Lewent Architects LLC into the DIG brand and platform.
Bather added that she is particularly focused on helping the firm establish new partner - ships throughout the aviation
NEW YORK, NY — Fairst- ead has appointed Keith Ki- nard as senior director of pub - lic housing. In his new
Casey Keller earns CCIM designation, establishing Lehigh Valley’s only dual-CCIM mother-daughter women owned CRE team
role, Kinard will oversee Fairstead’s public hous - ing practice, with a focus on structur - ing innova-
market analysis,” said Casey Keller, CCIM. “Completing this milestone early in my career, especially with the incredible mentorship and support from Cindy, is an honor. Being sur - rounded by such high-level practitioners is deeply motivat - ing, and I am excited to apply this advanced framework to bring upfront transparency and strategic value to our clients’ investments.” Keller’s commitment to the organization extends beyond her coursework; she also serves as the 2026 Lehigh Val - ley Regional Chair for the PA/ NJ/DE CCIM Chapter, coordi - nating educational networking and market strategy events for regional professionals. MAREJ
ALLENTOWN, PA — Feinberg Real Estate Ad- visors, LLC announced that commercial real estate advi - sor Casey Keller officially earned the Certified Com - mercial Investment Mem- ber (CCIM) designation at the organization’s Spring Fo - rum in Philadelphia. With this achievement, Keller and her mentor, Cindy McDonnell Feinberg, CCIM , become the only active mother-daughter women owned CCIM broker - age team serving the Lehigh Valley region. Earning the designation requires an extensive portfolio of institutional-grade trans - action volume and advanced financial analysis course -
Keith Kinard
tive partnerships between public housing authorities and private-sector stake - holders through rental assis - tance demonstration conver - sions and other project-based voucher and housing assis - tance payment opportunities. Kinard brings nearly 30 years of public housing leadership expe - rience and a scaled track record across the Northeast and Mid-At - lantic. He has overseen more than 13,000 public housing units and 12,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, and has led more than $750 mil - lion in affordable, mixed-income,
work. Keller remarkably fast- tracked the rigorous require - ments, completing the entire process in under 18 months. “From the day I joined Fein - berg Real Estate Advisors, I knew pursuing the CCIM designation was essential to providing our clients with the highest level of financial and Casey Keller earns CCIM designation
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