June 2024

12B — June 2024 — New Jersey/Pennsylvania — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal

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Industry veteran brings +35 years of experience Diane King joins NITA as director of operations

Spasov hiring signifies firm’s commitment to NNJ Community Builders adds new construction mgr./partner

worked as a commercial title insurance examiner and un- derwriter with Fidelity Na- tional Title Group for nearly a decade and before that held positions as assistant vice president, manager, exam- iner, underwriter and closer within the Congress Title Division of Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. Said NITA co-owners George E. Duffield, Sr. and Fran Turchi , “We could not be more pleased to have Diane join our team. Her reputa- tion is beyond reproach and the experience she brings is unmatched. After two weeks, she has proven to be a change- maker with ideas and solu- tions that will do more than create a positive impact in- ternally but also result in benefits to our customers and partners.” MAREJ

MARLTON, NJ — Nation- al Integrity Title Agency (NITA) welcomed Diane King

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Conviction, Momentum & Ef- ficiency, and Excellence. Niko embodies these values, and it’s truly an honor to welcome him as part of our team.” Community Builders is rooted in legacy, both future and past, with an eye toward building structures and rela- tionships which stand proudly the test of time. It is rooted in a vision extending toward more cohesive communities. Com- munity Builders is committed to building that which endures and thrives. In doing so, they are laying the foundation for a future where every project enriches, strengthens, and car- ries forward a legacy of excel- lence and community. MAREJ

resides, works, and engages every day of the week, not solely during the weekdays. Spasov shared, “What drew me to Community Builders was their culture and vision. Moreover, their structure as an ESOP speaks vol- umes about the dedication to teammates and drive to deliver exceptional results for clients, designers, and industry partners.” Managing partner and founder, Conor Evans , said, “We are building for the test of time; we are focused on work- ing with the right people, the right way - those who value and uphold our same values of Forthrightness, Authenticity,

ORRISTOWN, NJ — Community Builders is pleased

as director of operations. The industry veteran with more than 35 years of experience has hit the ground run- ning her first two weeks,

to announce the hiring of Niko Spa- sov as con- struction ma n a g e r and partner. Spasov’s hire signifies the firm’s com- mitment to

Diane King

crossing-training and meeting members of NITA’s operations teams to learn the inner work- ings of the company. With her skill in all aspects of the title insurance industry, King will seek to uncover areas of im- provement that will be aimed at creating greater efficien- cies, streamlined processes and enhanced communication. Prior to joining NITA, she

Niko Spasov

building places and spaces that matter for the Northern New Jersey community. As a Morris Plains resident, Spasov understands the significance of actively contributing to the community in which he

Michael Bartolacci transitions to NAI Summit following The Garibaldi Group's acquisition

GREA welcomes new director of advocacy, promotes two staff

strategist in the Lehigh Valley. As a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley with over 30 years of experience in the com- mercial real estate industry, Bartolacci has established himself as a cornerstone in the local market. Since opening The Garibaldi Group’s Bethlehem office in 2001, he has been the sole flag bearer in the company in the Lehigh Valley. “With this acquisition, we are pleased to have Michael continue as one of our brokers,” said Jeffrey Garibaldi , presi- dent of The Garibaldi Group. “His wealth of experience and deep-rooted client connections will undoubtedly strengthen our presence and enhance

the services we deliver to our clients. Michael’s transition to our new banner is particularly exciting as it unlocks access to additional resources, while also facilitating the exchange of The Garibaldi Group’s renowned expertise, cultural values, and dedication to unparalleled cus- tomer service, thereby enrich- ing the fabric of NAI Summit.” Since joining The Garibaldi Group in 2001, Bartolacci has excelled as the senior vice presi- dent in charge of the Lehigh Valley office. His expertise spans all aspects of corporate consulting, including strategic planning, leasing, operating and valuation analysis, invest- ment sales and acquisitions, as well as site selection. MAREJ

NEW JERSEY/PENN- SYLVANIA — Following the acquisition of NAI Summit

vitality and development of a region. I am excited to come home to Reading and work with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance as we work together to ensure that the community is the center of the continued development of the Greater Reading region,” Roché said. Most recently, Roche served as a strategy and project consultant at Sustainable Misfits where he developed its programmatic framework and long-term organizational goals. Before that, he man- aged the adult nutrition edu- cation team in Reading and Philadelphia as a project manager for The Food Trust. "Alex will bring incredible energy, communication and analytical abilities that will be invaluable to our team. We are so excited to have him,” said Lucine Sihelnik , presi- dent and CEO, GRCA. Additionally, Jackie Stiles has been promoted to VP of business development/ special programs where she will oversee training, GRCA membership, events and lead- ing Women2Women and the Family Business Alliance. Aaron Gantz has been named vice president of eco- nomic development & strat- egy where she will be re- sponsible for spearheading GRCA’s economic develop- ment initiatives and strategic planning efforts. MAREJ

READING, PA – The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) announced

that was an- nounced last month, The Garibaldi Group is ex- cited to an- nounce that senior vice president Mi- chael Barto- lacci will join

several key promotions and a new hire, under- scoring our commitment to growth and excel- lence in de- livering pro- gramming and services to our mem- bers and the Greater R e a d i n g bu s i ne s s c o m m u - nity. We are pleased to welcome Alex Roché as our new director of advocacy, where he will lead GRCA’s legislative agenda, ad- vocacy initia-

Michael Bartolacci

the NAI Summit office. While retaining his New Jersey real estate license with The Garibal- di Group, Bartolacci will trans- fer his Pennsylvania license to NAI Summit, continuing his impactful tenure and service as a leading representative and

Alex Roché

SCOPE Capital Group adds Bickel and Walther

Jackie Stiles

years of experience in commer- cial banking and has originated and closed more than $1 billion in commercial loans. A former senior VP, commercial revenue officer, and main line market leader for Centric Bank, Bickel opened and led Centric Bank’s top-producing loan production office in Devon. Walther has more than 10 years of experience in com- mercial banking experience where he has underwritten, facilitated, and originated transactions encompassing all types of commercial real es- tate assets. Walther attended Syracuse University, earning a B.S. in Finance and Market- ing Management. MAREJ

PHILADELPHIA, PA — SCOPE Capital Group LLC (SCG) has announced that

“Leveraging their extensive expertise, we are positioned to engineer bespoke finance

solutions that align with our clients’ goals, partic- ularly as we pivot into a more active market.” Senior di- rector Chris Bickel and

Chris Bick- el and Brett Wa l t h e r have joined SCOPE Capi- tal Group in the firm’s Philadelphia office. “Chris and Brett are

Aaron Gantz

tives, and strategy, and keep our members and commu- nity stakeholders informed on regulatory changes and community matters. “After years working in non-profit and doing research with Downtown Colorado, Inc., I continued to realize the importance of the commu- nity's impact on the economic

Chris Bickel

Brett Walther

VP Brett Walther will source and secure financing for all commercial asset classes, bol- stering the firm’s debt & struc- tured finance services across the region. Bickel joins SCOPE with 20

highly regarded capital mar- kets advisors with a combined 30-year execution track record within the financial services industry,” adds Matthew Rosenberg , managing direc- tor at SCOPE Capital Group.

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