“In my short time working with Kim, there's no doubt in my mind that she's the right person for the job,” said Lo Russo. “She's demonstrated attributes necessary to run the New Jersey market and has done so before even being named market leader. That's a sign of a true leader.”

Brennan oversaw expansion of all three C&W locations, and was responsible for its East Rutherford office being selected as a pilot office for the company's new Green Initiative Program. She also developed the region's junior executive training program, and served on the committee in charge of structuring materials and curriculum for the initiative's national rollout.

Brennan is active with CREW, an international organization for women in commercial real estate and is a founding member of the BOMA Research Council.

A 21-year industry veteran, Brennan joined C&W from CB Richard Ellis, where she was managing director of brokerage services for the Midtown Manhattan office. She was the sales manager for Midtown Manhattan and had responsibility for the firm's tri-state Research Services departments.

She has also served as a market research manager for Insignia/ESG. Brennan began her career at C&W, as a market research coordinator.