Colliers MD Meril Joins Transwestern

Leslie A. Meril, vice president, Transwestern

PARSIPPANY, NJ— Leslie A. Meril , a former managing director at Colliers International , has joined Transwestern as vice president. As part of the firm’s New Jersey office expansion, Meril will focus exclusively on office leasing and sales, and the firm says she will play a critical role in building the firm’s New Jersey presence. “ Leslie has built a solid reputation in the industry, among both tenants and landlords, and we’re confident that she’ll bring immediate value to our firm,” says James Postell , partner and leader of Transwestern’s New Jersey office. “With the many exciting projects we have in the pipeline, this is a critical time for our New Jersey operations, and we look forward to welcoming Leslie to our team of talented professionals.” A 15-year industry veteran, at Colliers International she provided tenant and owner representation throughout Northern and Central New Jersey. She began her work in the real estate industry as a salesperson with Trammell Crow . “I was immediately impressed with Transwestern’s culture and the strong team in the region,” says Meril . “I look forward to working with them to grow the firm’s platform, while providing current clients with the highest possible level of service that has become Transwestern’s trademark.” Since opening its New Jersey office in 2011, Transwestern has led the leasing, property and project/construction management for several significant projects, including the transformation of 300 Kimball Drive in Parsippany into a first-class, multitenant office facility.