Amrich brings more than 10 years experience to his new role. At Cushman, he was part of a team that was awarded agency assignments totaling 10 million sf. They were responsible for approximately five million sf of leasing transactions in the city. He worked with owners such as Paramount Group, Macklowe Properties and Normandy Realty, and tenants including AmSouth Capital Corp., Integrated Finance Limited and Bank of New York. When contacted by GlobeSt.com, Cushman officials did not offer a comment on Amrich's move.

Dean Shapiro, executive managing director of CBRE's Manhattan brokerage operations, tells GlobeSt.com Amrich fits in with the firm's culture. While at first, he will work on Midtown deals, Shapiro expects his market reach will expand. "We wish we could clone him. We are always open to an opportunity to add a rising young star to our talented brokerage team."

In just 14 days after the Sept. 11 attacks, Amrich and his team completed 11 lease transactions, totaling 700,000 sf, on behalf of the Bank of New York to relocate the bank's displaced employees. His team's efforts were honored with a client commitment award from C&W, where his agency work earned him Strategic Agency of the Year awards in three of the last four years for his representation of 1370 Ave., of the Americas, 2 Grand Central Tower and Grand Central Square.