MIAMI—When Tere Blanca launched Blanca Commercial Real Estate in the midst of the real estate downturn, Danet Linares was one of the first to stand by her side. Now, Blanca has promoted Linares to vice chairman of the firm.

Linares has served as executive vice president at Blanca dating since it was birthed in 2009. Since then, she has been involved in many of the company's most significant transactions and has contributed greatly to the firm's growth.

"Our people are our most valuable asset," says Blanca, president and CEO of the firm. "Danet has been right alongside me every step of the way as we have grown to become one of Florida's most active commercial real estate brokerages. Her promotion to vice chairman reflects her consistent performance, commitment to our firm, and the vision we have laid out for our future growth."