Executive Changes

BEB Capital Appoints Burns As CFO, Rayman As Real Estate Controller

Tom Burns Alan Rayman

BEB Capital, an investor and developer of industrial, office and multifamily assets throughout the East Coast, has appointed Thomas Burns in the newly created role of chief financial officer (CFO) of the firm’s real estate holdings. Burns will report to Lee Brodsky, CEO of BEB Capital and Keyvan Ghaytanchi, chief operating officer and president of BEB Capital’s lending division, BEB Lending. Thomas Landherr, who has served as CFO of BEB Capital since 2015, will shift focus to the Brodsky family office and continue to oversee fiscal functions of the firm’s non-real estate related holdings.

As CFO, Burns will be responsible for overseeing the fiscal functions of BEB Capital’s real estate holdings, including providing leadership and guidance to the finance and accounting teams. His responsibilities include investor relations, investment accounting, property accounting, financial analysis and forecasting that will assist the executive team in making sound business decisions, as well as evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning and introduction of new programs and strategies.

Burns brings with him three decades of experience in accounting and risk management, most recently serving as vice president at H/2 Capital Partners, a Stamford, Connecticut-based hedge fund. Prior to H/2 Capital, he served as vice president and manager of the Profit and Loss Explanation and Reporting Division at Mizuho Capital Markets Corporation. He graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

BEB also named Alan Rayman as real estate controller. Rayman joins the firm with nearly 30 years of industry experience, including spending the last 16 years as a corporate controller at Tritec Real Estate.

Rayman will handle the accounting for real estate deals during the development, construction and management phases, ensuring the quality of the firm’s accounting department’s output, including internal auditing, maintenance of control schedules, investor relations and C-Level internal reporting for the company’s properties and projects. Prior to Tritech Real Estate, where he oversaw the accounting operations of the company, Rayman served as controller at CLK Properties. He graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in our real estate portfolio, and the additions of Tom and Alan, two executives with rich industry experience, will further enhance our financial analysis and forecasting to enable us to continue to capitalize on opportunities ahead,” Brodsky said. “We’re looking forward to their contributions and are confident that they will add tremendous value to BEB Capital.”

Savills North America Appoints New General Counsel

James Repking

Savills has promoted James Repking to general counsel in North America. Repking, formerly associate general counsel, will succeed retiring General Counsel and Executive Vice President L. Stanton Towne. Repking will relocate to the company’s North American headquarters in New York and work closely with the firm’s CEO and its president, providing strategic planning advice and guidance regarding all legal matters and services for Savills.

“With significant in-house and private practice experience, James has established himself as an invaluable member of our internal legal team,” said Mitchell E. Rudin, chairman and CEO, Savills. “In a short time, James has demonstrated his ability to advance our strategic priorities and thoughtfully navigate complex issues. We are proud to have a professional of his caliber in the role and join the firm’s leadership group.”

Repking, who boasts 20 years of legal expertise, came to Savills in 2021. Before joining Savills, he spent 10 years at CBRE as senior counsel based in Los Angeles. Prior to that, Repking spent nearly eight years as an associate with the national real estate law firm Cox, Castle & Nicholson and an additonal three years with the multinational law firm Latham & Watkins. He holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

Retail by Mona Adds F&B Brokers to Growing Team

Marisa Simkin, Jason Lloyd and Alexandra Turboff

Leasing and advisory firm Retail by Mona is expanding its food and beverage reach with the addition of Alexandra Turboff’s team. Turboff, previously a partner at Branded Concept Development (BCD), which was acquired by Ripco Real Estate, has joined Retail by Mona as executive vice president. Former associate partners at BCD Jason Lloyd and Marisa Simkin will join the firm as senior associates.

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome this high-profile team, with its extensive and diverse experience in the food and beverage space, to the Mona family,” said Brandon Singer, CEO of Retail by Mona. “Their collective expertise is incredible and will add a new dimension to our team as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the ever-evolving retail landscape.”

Turboff began her career at BCD in 2003, working with franchisees such as Quiznos. Over the years she worked with brands including Mexicue, Boqueria, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Tacombi, Ippudo, Joe’s Pizza, Daily Provisions, Burger & Lobster, Joe Coffee, The Meatball Shop, Toby’s Estate, Shelsky’s, La Pecora Bianca, Wagamama and Veggie Grill. She was elevated to partner at BCD in 2021. She also has deep experience working with architects, expeditors and attorneys. Lloyd brings significant firsthand knowledge of the food and beverage industry, having spent nearly two decades as an operator, investor, consultant and chef. Prior to joining BCD, he co-founded Cow & Clover, a 110-seat restaurant, bar and event space located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He joined BCD as manager of real Estate in 2018 and became associate partner in 2021. Recently, he has worked on deals on behalf of Veselka, Everytable and Andrew Tarlow.

Simkin spent her early career in hospitality, including positions at Peet’s Coffee & Tea and Plan Check Kitchen & Bar in Los Angeles. She joined BCD as a project manager in 2019 and moved to the real estate team in 2020, where she collected and analyzed market information and participated in lease negotiations on behalf of clients including Stand Up Burgers, HAGS, Bourke Street Bakery, Yellow Rose and Chinah.

HLW Welcomes New DEI Director

Anjali Mathai

Anjali Mathai has joined architecture firm HLW as director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), operating out of the firm's New York City office. Mathai brings nearly two decades of experience in organizational design, development and change management to the firm, with an emphasis on communication transparency. Mathai's addition affirms HLW's commitment to cultivating a people-first work environment and culture of social responsibility, reinforcing its organizational foundation from which bold, innovative ideas can emerge, the firm said.

"For over a century, HLW has used design to advance positive change in the world. Today, we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion is an indivisible part of creating a sustainable future,” said Susan Boyle, managing partnerat HLW. “We’re excited to welcome Anjali into her new role and look forward to collaborating with her. With Anjali on board, we will focus on centering equity within the firm and its work, and we will use her insight and experience to find innovative solutions for some of our industry's most challenging issues.”

In her previous work as a licensed social worker in the nonprofit field, Mathai developed a profound sense of empathy and passion for deepening human connections, solving complex challenges and implementing best inclusion practices. At HLW, she will work closely with the firm's leadership team to cultivate a work culture open to transparent dialogue, which will enhance the employee experience and increase engagement and collaboration across the organization.

She will oversee the convergence of the firm's various existing corporate social responsibility initiatives and culture-based programs under a single umbrella, including HLW's recent alignment with the International Living Future Institute and Just certification. Mathai will also support the human resources team in further building out the firm's ethnically and socially diverse professional staff –– a workforce that is currently more than 50% composed of women and minorities, with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) and AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) professionals accounting for 37% of the team.

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Construction Industry Veteran Chiarelli Joins EW Howell Construction Group

Joseph Chiarelli

Veteran New York area construction executive Joseph A. Chiarelli has joined EW Howell Construction Group as a vice president.

Chiarelli has more than 30 years’ experience navigating the construction industry in the greater New York region, including New York City and Long Island. He most recently served as the president of NYC Metro Operations at Consigli Construction. He also spent 19 years at T.G. Nickel & Associates; as partner, executive vice president and director of operations, he was instrumental in transforming a small, upstart construction firm into a nationally recognized builder in the New York region.

“Joe is well-respected in the industry, and we are pleased to welcome him to EW Howell. His construction industry experience aligns well with the firm’s direction and future goals,” said Daniel Williams, president of EW Howell. “As a new addition to our team, Joe supports EW Howell’s continued expanding presence as one of the leading general contractors and construction managers in the New York metropolitan region.”

Chiarelli sits on the board of the Minority and Women Contractors & Developers Association and volunteers with the Friends of NYIT School of Architecture & Design, which promotes a relationship between AEC design professionals and current students. Chiarelli received his undergraduate education at NYIT and was a recipient of its Spotlight Award.

RE Expands Construction Management Division with Glymph

Jocelyn Glymph

Resolution Real Estate Partners LLC, a member of NAI Global, announced that Jocelyn Glymph has joined its construction management division as a project manager. In her new position, Glymph will work directly with Erik Caiola, director of construction, on projects including the $120 million restoration and repositioning of the McGraw-Hill Building at 330 West 42nd St. and the 42,000-square-foot, gut renovation of 150 East 45th St. for HAB Bank. “Jocelyn represents the next generation of project managers in the city, bringing both onsite experience and educational training to the job,” Caiola said. “She is exceptionally well-organized and already an asset to our team.”

Glymph worked at Edison Properties as a project manager for nearly five years prior to her position at Resolution. Earlier in her career, she served as an assistant project manager for three years at JAM Consultants. She holds certifications as a Procore Certified Project Manager in Core Tools, Quality & Safety and Project Management, and attended Borough of Manhattan Community College.

“Our firm is not only expanding exponentially to meet market needs, but we are also adding more women to our team in our property management and leasing divisions, as well as construction management,” said Dana Moskowitz, partner, Resolution Real Estate. “It all comes down to hiring the best candidates for the job and once again, we have!”

Shawmut Design and Construction Expands West Region Capabilities with Key Executive Hire

Daniel Dumke

As part of the expansion of its portfolio and offerings, Shawmut Design and Construction has hired Daniel Dumke as senior director in the West region, positioning the firm to aggressively expand market share in Los Angeles and Orange County. Dumke brings 40 years of industry experience to his role and will leverage his extensive portfolio of major, complex projects throughout California to drive the firm’s market share of increasingly larger projects across sectors. With previous roles as vice president, general manager and California district lead at other major construction firms, he is fluent in preconstruction, design-build and ground-up construction operations, bringing experienced best practices to the role. Dumke is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of California, having served on the Orange County and Los Angeles Board of Directors, and is currently a member of the State Construction Education Foundation Board.

“As we grow our average project size and break into new sectors, we need a very specific skill

set including executional excellence, strong leadership and business acumen,” said Greg Skalaski, executive vice president of Shawmut’s West region. “Dan’s portfolio of major projects for the top higher education institutions and advanced technology facilities, coupled with his experience leading divisions and operations, made him a natural fit for this role.”

Dumke’s appointment comes on the heels of continued market expansion across diverse sectors for Shawmut in Los Angeles and beyond, focused particularly on growing its education, ground-up commercial and life sciences sectors. From 2021 to 2022, Shawmut’s West region revenue is slated to grow 104% for education, 94% for commercial and 46% for life sciences.

Pegasus Residential Names Buckley VP of Operations

James Buckley

Boutique third-party management firm Pegasus Residential has named Ed Buckley vice president of operations. Buckley began his multifamily career in 1998 with Equity Residential and has overseen the performance of lease-ups, stabilized and mixeduse apartment communities as well as LIHTC properties throughout the southeast and mid-Atlantic. Buckley has the NAA Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) designation and has served as a long-time member of the Atlanta Apartment Association where he was a Leadership Lyceum graduate in 2019.

Before joining Pegasus Residential, he was vice president of operations for Avenue5 Residential and a senior regional manager with Greystar, Integral Property Management and Signature Management. “I am pleased Ed made the decision to join us at Pegasus,” commented Pegasus Founder and CEO Lindy Ware. “A seasoned leader like Ed will add to the strength of the Operations Leadership team that is taking us into the future.”

Buckley’s skills will be instrumental in the continued implementation of “Pegasus Next,” a multi-stage strategy to bring innovation to the multifamily sector through transformation of its digital tools, empowerment of its people and refinement of its systems, the company said.

Born and raised in Boston, Buckley now lives in the Atlanta metro area.

Liebersohn, Mirante Depart Avison Young for Savills

Mitti Liebersohn Arthur J. Mirante

Mitti Liebersohn and Arthur J. Mirante, II, two of commercial real estate’s most successful and highly regarded professionals, have joined Savills as chairman, New York brokerage and vice chairman, North America, respectively. Liebersohn and Mirante, both of whom will be based out of Savills’ New York office and North American headquarters in New York City, are joining the firm from Avison Young.

Over the past year, Liebersohn and Mirante were involved in several high-profile transactions eclipsing the 100,000-squarefoot mark. In February, the duo represented Santander Bank in a 160,000-square-foot sublease at 437 Madison Ave., allowing the global bank to relocate its headquarters to the 40-story office tower. In October of 2021, they represented the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in a 200,000-square-foot lease at 403 East 79th St.

“There are many reasons as to why Arthur and I were attracted to Savills; chief amongst them is the firm’s supportive and collaborative culture, and its emphasis on providing its clients with an unparalleled level of service,” said Liebersohn.

“Mitti and I are joining Savills with our eyes towards the future and are eager to work in partnership with the firm’s leadership team to elevate its already stellar reputation in North America,” said Mirante. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of a company with its arrow clearly pointing up. We are looking forward to the opportunity to combine our market expertise and knowledge with Savills innovative platform.”

Liebersohn, who joined Mirante at Avison Young in 2012, served as president and managing director of its New York City office. Under his leadership, the office more than doubled in size. He has also served as a vice chairman at JLL and Cushman & Wakefield.

Mirante, previously Avison Young’s principal and chairman of the tri-state region, also served as Cushman & Wakefield’s CEO for nearly 20 years. During his tenure at Cushman & Wakefield, the firm’s revenues increased from $80 million to $1.2 billion, and its footprint expanded from 60 U.S. offices to 173, including 100 outside of the country.