38 — November 2025 — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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Nazario Paragano joins the Morristown, NJ office JLL NJ strengthens its debt and equity advisory group
Levin Management adds Nisha Patel as COO positioning the company for scalable growth.
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Levin Management Cor- poration (LMC) has appoint- ed Nisha Pa- tel as chief operating of- ficer. In this leadership role, Patel will oversee day-to-day operations and support continued growth across its 16 million s/f portfolio. Patel brings nearly two de- cades of operational and strate- gic real estate experience. She most recently served as head of asset management and disposi- tions at Essential Properties Realty Trust, where she over- saw a $6 billion retail portfolio. In that role, she led operational strategy, executed more than 100 property dispositions and maintained a portfolio vacancy rate below 1 percent. In her new role, Patel will focus on enhancing opera- tional processes, support and help drive new business ini- tiatives and ensuring best in class service delivery across all business lines. She will work closely with the firm’s executive leadership team in implementing technology solutions, strengthening cross- department collaboration and Nisha Patel
“Nisha has led some of the most complex real estate portfolios in the country and knows how to build strong, effective teams,” said Mat- thew K. Harding , chief ex- ecutive officer of Levin Man - agement Corporation. “Her operational expertise and leadership style are a great fit for our firm. We’re excited to have her help drive the next chapter of our growth.” Patel’s appointment marks a key addition to LMC’s ex- ecutive leadership team. As the company continues to expand its portfolio, her lead- ership will play a central role in shaping operational strat- egy and advancing long-term business objectives. “LMC has a long track re- cord as a trusted operator,” Patel said. “I look forward to building on that legacy by strengthening operations, enhancing collaboration and helping the team continue to deliver great results for our clients and communities.” Patel earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and po- litical science from Rutgers University and serves on the advisory board for Montclair State University’s Real Estate Program. MAREJ
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location decisions, investment strategies and the owner’s per- spective on financing structures will be invaluable to our clients. Additionally, having someone who has been on both sides of the table strengthens our abil- ity to deliver best-in-class advi- sory services and reinforces our commitment to providing our clients with the most compre- hensive and strategic counsel in the marketplace.” Paragano joins JLL with more than 15 years of experi- ence in commercial real estate, largely on the ownership/ principal side of the industry. Most recently, he served as VP of Acquisitions at Winfield Properties where he special- ized in sourcing and executing
acquisition opportunities. He has also held the position of VP of Acquisitions at Onyx Equities, LLC, and worked as a Transactions and Asset Management Analyst at PGIM Real Estate. Paragano holds a Bachelor of Science from Cor- nell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration. “I’m thrilled to join JLL and transition to the advisory side of the industry, espe- cially as the debt markets continue to stabilize,” added Paragano. “My background in acquisitions enables me to foresee clients needs, provide tailored solutions, and speak the same language as the prin- cipals making these critical financing decisions. ” MAREJ
ORRISTOWN, NJ — JLL Capi- tal Markets has
expanded its debt and eq- uity advisory team with the addition of Nazario Paragano in its Morris- town office. “We’re re-
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ally excited to bring Naz from the ownership side of the busi- ness to our debt and equity advisory team,” said Michael Klein , senior managing direc- tor and co-head of JLL’s New Jersey Capital Markets of- fice. “His unique insights and understanding of capital al-
Zimmerman joins Katz & Associates, expanding investment sales business
and providing capital solutions to broker deals. He’ll work in connection with the existing Katz Investment Sales team across all Katz offices. Zimmerman has an exten- sive background in commer- cial real estate Investment Sales. Most recently, he was VP at Northmarq. He has also worked at Atlantic Retail Properties and several bou- tique and national firms. CEO Brian Katz shares: “Expanding our investment sales capabilities has been a priority to continue to support our clients’ needs. Finding the right cultural and strategic fit was critical, and Michael has the precise experience we have been seeking. We’re excited to
have Michael Zimmerman on board. His experience and vi- sion align well with our plans, and we look forward to provid- ing high-quality services to support investors’ strategic and financial objectives.” Zimmerman shares: “I’m very excited for this opportu- nity. I’m inspired to be a part of the Katz team, collaborating on business and helping ev- eryone expand their services.” Zimmerman is a member of ICSC. He graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Public Administration. He resides in Chapel Hill, NC, with his wife and daughters. In his free time, Zimmerman loves live music and is a big Lakers/ Dodgers/Raiders fan. MAREJ results for retail investors and owners across Pennsylvania.” Khan joins from Bennett Williams, where he most re- cently served as senior sales & leasing associate, and began his career in commercial real estate in 2013. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Cen- ters (ICSC) and the Retail Brokers Network . SCOPE is a Mid-Atlantic- based community of commercial real estate brokers, profession- als, and consultants. Privately held, SCOPE offers middle- market investment sales, debt & structured finance, and asset advisory services across mul- tiple asset classes. MAREJ
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — Michael Zimmerman is joining Katz & Associates ,
expanding the firm’s Invest - ment Sales business. He joins as senior vice presi- dent, Invest- ment Sales, where he’ll lead a team solely focused
GREYHAWK’s Kerins, Jr. inducted into the CMAA College of Fellows
Michael Zimmerman
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — GREYHAWK CEO and chair- man Ronald C. Kerins, Jr.,
was the 2003 ‘Most Improved Chapter.’ Kerins was elected to the CMAA National Board and served from 2004-2010, where he participated on the Foundation Board and Profes- sional Practice Committee. He continues active involvement with the Mid-Atlantic Chapter and was recently appointed to its executive board. Kerins is a member of the Irish American Business Net- work Chamber. He serves as Borough of Brookhaven Planning Commission Chair, on the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce board, on the Widener University Engineering School Construc- tion Management Program Industrial Advisory Board, and on multiple Temple Uni- versity boards. He teaches at several universities, for Lorman Education Services, and for CMAA Professional Review Courses and its CCM preparatory classes, and he is past executive board chair of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia. MAREJ
PHILADELPHIA, PA — SCOPE Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC (SCOPE) an- nounced that Abe Khan has joined SCOPE as senior VP within its investment sales adviso- ry line, focus- ing on private and institutional sales of retail assets. Khan brings nearly two decades of experience in real estate, advising a broad range of clients from single-asset owners and shopping cen- ter operators to institutional on the purchase and sales of retail properties. Over the past 20+ years, Zimmerman has built an impressive portfolio, totaling over $1 billion in transactions. At Katz, he’ll work nation- ally, helping clients review their assets and opportunities, Abe Khan
CCM, FC- MAA, LEED AP , has been inducted into the Con- struction Manag e - ment As- sociation of America ( CMA A )
SCOPE adds Khan to lead retail investment sales across PA ownership and REITs. He has represented over five million s/f of retail property and fa- cilitated transactions totaling more than $500 million in con- sideration. His production and performance have earned him multiple sales achievement awards and recognition as a CoStar Power Broker.
Ronald C. Kerins, Jr.
College of Fellows. Amongst CMAA’s highest honors, Fel- lowship recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the construc- tion management profession, industry, and association. Ker- ins was one of 11 members – the largest class to date – inducted during the CMAA2025 flagship event in Nashville. Kerins has been a CMAA member since 1990, was ap- pointed to the Mid-Atlantic board of directors in 1997, served as VP from 2000-2001, and as president from 2002- 2004, during which the chapter
“Abe is one of the most prom- inent retail experts in the region,” said Phil Sharrow , president at SCOPE. “His depth of experience in the re- tail sector and his client-first mindset align perfectly with SCOPE’s culture and commit- ment to service. Abe’s addi- tion strengthens our ability to deliver strategic, high-impact
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