48A — June 22 - July 12, 2012 — Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal
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P EOPLE ON THE M OVE
To form new firm with more than 2,000 employees J.H. Cohn LLP and Reznick Group, P.C. announce plans
Brian P. Quigley Dermody Properties welcomes new partner
several of the firm’s largest national accounts. “We are delighted to welcome Steve to our Senior Leadership Team”, says DS&D principal Steve Lang. “We aspire to understand the needs of our industry and actively pursue the best talent in realizing our strategic goals. By bring- ing Bleiweiss on board, we can move forward in growing our business throughout our expanding marketplace and effectively leverage his exper- tise in the tri-state area.” “As the commercial inte- riors environment becomes more consolidated, growth through regionalization will depend heavily on our abil- ity to communicate the value of our brand to both existing and new clients”, adds Ted Grillo, DS&D principal. “Steve understands that process and will be a great asset for DS&D in achieving our market objec- tives.” ■ Quigley has 21 years of expe- rience in the greater Chicago andMidwesternmarkets, with an emphasis in development, leasing, operations and disposi- tions. Previously, Quigley was vice president at CenterPoint Properties Trust, where he developed intermodal indus- trial buildings, build-to-suit developments and managed large land ventures. During the course of his career, Quig- ley has developed more than 15 million square feet in the greater Chicago area. ■ into a nationally respected de- velopment firm, and I am very happy to now be a part of that success and help the company continue to grow.”
RENO, NV — Dermody Properties has hired Brian P. Quigley as their Midwest- ern partner. Quigley, an industrial real estate veteran, will be sta- tioned in the company’s re- gional office in Chicago. Quigley will be responsible for driving growth and devel- opment in the Midwestern Re- gion, as well as managing the company’s industrial portfolio, new build-to-suit projects, ac- quisitions and dispositions in that region. “I’m happy to join such a strong and innovative team at Dermody Properties,” Quigley said. “I’ve watched them grow
OSELAND, NJ AND BETHESDA, MD — J.H. Cohn LLP and Reznick Group, P.C. , two
a national footprint with ad- ditional offices in Texas and Chicago,“ said Thomas J. Ma- rino, partner and CEO, J.H. Cohn. “This combination of peers changes the landscape of the accounting industry by establishing a firm with an unprecedented concentration of industry experience in real estate, and highly specialized, combined experience in areas such as renewable energy, hos- pitality, manufacturing and distribution, capital markets, government, construction, life sciences and technology, and valuations.” “The synergies and oppor- tunities this combination of equals brings to our clients and staff is nothing short of historic,” said Ken Baggett, Reznick Group’s managing principal and CEO. J.H. Cohn has very diverse clients across a wide array of industries. When combined with Reznick Group’s deep knowledge of the affordable housing and commercial real estate indus- tries, as well as the tax credit to Own It Ventures. Finalists will be judged for their innova- tion, community involvement, market potential, and advo- cacy for women. A gala recep- tion will honor the winners on December 6. “It is an honor to be nomi- nated and recognized along with the many dedicated women entrepreneurs in the state,” said Bixon-Gordon. “At Caryl Communications, we are passionate about the advancement of women in the workforce, which is synony- mous with Own It Ventures’ mission.” Founded in 1980, the award- winning public relations and marketing firm has continued
arena, the result is a firm that is a powerful resource for clients across all of their ac- counting, tax and consulting needs.” Marino also noted that the professionals of each firm bring a shared commitment to highly personalized client service, deep technical and industry expertise, strategic insight, and dedication to their employees and communities. Each firm has enterprising employee cultures built around giving employees the freedom and resources to chart their own career paths focused on creating new opportunities for themselves -- and for clients. Both firms have recently gar- nered recognition by industry and business publications for their excellence and commit- ment to their people, women’s initiatives, and as best places to work. In addition, both firms have recently received major awards for their community involvement and leadership in the cities in which they live and work. ■ to grow over the past two de- cades. Today, the company of- fers media relations, content, email and Internet marketing, events, social media and inter- nal communications programs. The agency places its clients in the news, in print and online, and offers broad promotional services from seminars, to webinars, speaking oppor- tunities, awards and direct marketing activities. Under her direction, the company has many long-term current clients involved in New Jersey residential and commercial real estate as well as in senior housing, healthcare, financial services, law, non-profits and industry organizations. ■ commercial real estate network with members across North America and in more than 30 countries. This professional network has enabled CCIM members to close thousands of transactions annually, rep- resenting more than $200 bil- lion in value. As a result, the experts who possess the CCIM designation are an invaluable resource for commercial real estate owners, investors, and clients. ■
of the top- 2 0 r ank e d ac c ount i ng and consult- ing firms in the United States, an- n o u n c e d plans to com- bine and be-
Thomas Marino
come the 11th largest firm in the country with more than 2,000 employees, 25 offices, and combined revenues of more than $450million. The partners and principals of both firms have agreed to the combination. Pending final approvals, the combination is anticipated to take effect in September. “The combination of these two great organizations im- mediately elevates us to a preeminent position on the East Coast with offices from Boston to Atlanta, provides a significant expansion in California, and establishes
Bleiweiss joins DS&D’s senior leadership team
SOMERVILLE, NJ— Steve Bleiweiss has joined DS&D as executive vice president
of strategic business de- velopment. He b r i ng s over 40 years of hands-on exper i ence in corporate leadership, real estate
Caryl Bixon-Gordon named as finalist for NJ’s leading women entrepreneurs
Steve Bleiweiss
PARAMUS , NJ — Caryl Bixon-Gordon , president of Caryl Communications,
strategy, project management and business development. Throughout his career he has excelled by drawing upon the relationship management and business planning skills gained fromhis unique background as a corporate end-user, com- mercial real estate broker and design firm principal. Prior to joining DS&D, Steve spent the last 10 years as a Senior principal and board member at Mancini·Duffy , covering the New York and New Jer- sey markets and overseeing PHI LADELPHI A , PA — Philadelphia Private Capital (“PPC”) , a lead- ing merchant banking firm in Philadelphia, announces that David L. Church has joined the firm as managing director. He brings 25 years experience in commercial real estate finance and loan restructuring. Church will provide con- sulting services to clients with distressed CMBS loans or CMBS loans with near- term maturities. He will ad- vise borrowers on the CMBS special servicing process, how Phila. Private Capital hires Church to best avoid non-recourse carve-out triggers and how to be part of the solution. He will work closely with clients to craft realistic modification proposals that meet the needs of both borrowers and lenders. For the two years prior to join- ing PPC, Church worked for a CMBS special servicer where he structured resolutions on behalf of lenders. This expe- rience provides PPC clients with valuable insight regard- ing the motivations and goals of CMBS special servicers and the lenders significant value for PPC clients. ■
Inc. hasbeen named a top woman en- trepreneur and business owner final- ist in New J e r s e y b y Own It Ven- t ur e s , and New Jersey Monthly Magazine .
Caryl Bixon- Gordon
The special recognition com- mends leading women in busi- ness for their service, leader- ship and contribution to their communities and the state’s economic recovery, according
WILMINGTON, DE— Dave Morrison, of NAI Emory Hill has been designated a CCIM NAI Emory Hill’s Morrison achieves CCIM designation ment real estate industry who successfully completes a des- ignation process that ensures proficiency not only in theory, but also in practice. The elite designation is awarded to those who have successfully com- pleted an intense curriculum, a portfolio demonstrating their depth of commercial real estate experience and a comprehen- sive examination.
( C e r t i f i e d Commercial Investment Member) by the CCIM In- stitute. A CCIM is a recognized expert in the commercial and invest-
Dave Morrison
CCIMs are part of a global
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