The Hottest Openings; Insightful Commentary

Recently, I read in our local paper that its highly respected publisher had left to assume a new role in a major-market publication. Unfortunately, this individual never made it to the new job; the offer was withdrawn due to a misrepresented undergraduate degree. As luck would have it, his old job was also already filled. This isn’t an isolated incident. As a matter of course, we check all degrees before a candidate moves too far along in a search process. Everyone recognizes that professionals package themselves and put their best foot forward, and we’ve come to expect to dig deep during an interview to find out what he or she has truly accomplished. However, it’s shocking how many otherwise respected professionals have not only shaded the truth, but outright lied in their resumes. It behooves all hiring managers to check carefully all the facts about degrees and other certifications, because it can be disastrous to uncover a lie after an offer is extended and the new employee is on board.

Job Opportunities LEGACY PARTNERS COMMERCIAL INC. Property Manager/Senior Property Manager (FOSTER CITY, CA) The senior property manager supervises the entire operation and maintenance of the building, property or portfolio of properties and ensures that income is maximized, expenses are minimized and total value of the asset(s) is maintained. SELECTLEADERS Financial Analyst–Real Estate (WASHINGTON, DC) This position provides asset management analysis and support for the existing portfolio, and also assists with property re-financings potential acquisitions of new properties, property dispositions as well as special projects. ING CLARION PARTNERS Vice President–CMBS/CRE Debt Investment (NEW YORK CITY) The candidate will assume the role of a vice president in an investment management firm that manages a variety of real estate related fixed-income products. POTOMAC REALTY CAPITAL Asset Manager (NEEDHAM, MA) The asset manager is responsible for the overall management and financial monitoring of a bridge and mezzanine loan portfolio. ERNST AND YOUNG Senior Analyst Transaction Real Estate, Boston (BOSTON) Specific responsibilities will include financial and cash flow modeling, market information research, analysis of real estate documents (including site/building plans, leases, appraisals, and mortgage underwriting/lending documents) and market studies. FITCH RATINGS Director, REITS (NEW YORK CITY) We are seeking a director for coverage of the REIT industry. This position will have direct primary-analyst responsibility for a portfolio of 10 to 15 companies and back-up coverage for an additional 10 to 15 companies. SELECTLEADERS Vice President, Mixed-Use Development (DETROIT) The successful candidate will take a leadership role in the implementation of the company’s mixed-use development strategy including the sourcing, underwriting, structuring, construction and completion of large-scale mixed-use developments. BLUEROCK REAL ESTATE Vice President–Acquisitions (NEW YORK CITY) The hire will source, offer, negotiate, manage and close individual property and portfolio acquisitions. <!– Promotions OPUS WEST CORP. (PHOENIX) The firm doles out a series of promotions. John Boyle and Jamie Godwin are made senior directors in real estate development and construction, respectively. New directors are David Lodwick in real estate finance and sales and Theresa Schultz in the construction division. Curt Kremer rises to manager of real estate development and Linnaea Godwin is named marketing manager. Craig Zupancic and Joel Wage become senior project managers and Chad Buck, project manager. HAMPTON HOTELS (MEMPHIS) Kurt Smith is made senior director of product service and development and leader of a six-member team. He formerly was director of global brand integration. TRANSWESTERN (CHICAGO) Tamara Kos rises to executive vice president of agency leasing services after five years with the company. Kos joined the company in 2002. –> New Hires ING CLARION PARTNERS (NEW YORK CITY) Sally Haskins is made a director in the client service and marketing group. She was head of property, Asia Pacific and based in Sydney, Australia for Russell Investment Group. COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL (SEATTLE) Brian Lennon is named general manager. He previously was vice president and asset manager for Kennedy Associates Real Estate Counsel LP. CONCORD EASTRIDGE (ORLANDO) Craig Starkey and Sonia Nordelo join the team as vice president of development and development manager, respectively. Starkey most recently was vice president of development for Finlay Development. Nordelo had been senior development manager for Central Florida Investments Inc./Westgate Resorts Ltd. GE REAL ESTATE (DENVER) Richard D. Morean starts as senior director of GE’s North America Equity division. He most recently helped to build the real estate development program for national retailer, Furniture Row Cos. PANATTONI CONSTRUCTION (ATLANTA) Paul D. Little becomes CEO of the Sacramento-based company. Little, who will remain in Atlanta, spent the past 31 years at Turner Construction Co., rising to senior vice president and overseer of the Southeast region. DIVERSIFIED PROJECT MANAGEMENT (NEWTON, MA) Patrick Oubre and Gretchen Barron rejoin the company as project managers. Oubre had relocated to Texas in 2005 after five years at Diversified while Barron, also a former five-year employee, had shifted to a Downtown architectural firm. NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK (BOSTON) James J. Adams comes on board as a principal to establish and oversee a Downtown office group. He most recently was senior vice president and senior broker for the Downtown division of the Codman Co. WRH REALTY (JACKSONVILLE, FL) Tracy Williams starts as regional director. LANE CO. (PHOENIX) Jerry D. Davis becomes development partner for the newly formed Arizona and Southern California division. He was founder and president of Vision Residential Group LLC. OAK REALTY GROUP INC. (DEERFIELD, IL) Michael C. Lirtzman is named senior vice president, assuming the same title that he held at Trammell Crow Co. BIXBY LAND CO. (NEWPORT BEACH, CA) James Estrada comes on board as director of leasing and Berkeley Davis as director of property management. Estrada previously was senior vice president of Trinity Property Consultants’ commercial division. Davis previously was senior property manager for the Irvine Co. RANIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (DALLAS) Margaret Lonsford starts as vice president of asset management. She previously was operations and asset manager for First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS (CHICAGO) Anthony J. Pricco assumes a principal’s role with the company. He most recently was vice president of McShane Corp. THE LUND CO. (OMAHA) Ryan Hill begins as CFO. He was the former controller of the Qwest Center Omaha Arena and Convention Center. COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LENDING (SAN DIEGO) Tammy L. De Witt starts as executive vice president and lending department president after five years with Vineyard Bank in San Diego, rising to senior vice president and SBA credit manager. INTERCONTINENTAL REAL ESTATE CORP. (BOSTON) Adam St. Jean rises to accounts receivable supervisor, responsible for maintaining all leases, renewals and security deposits. He previously was accounting coordinator at the Helm Management Co. in La Mesa, CA.