Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly indicated yesterday that he may ban laptops from all international flights in and out of the USA. If the ban becomes a reality, it will be a calamity for seasoned travelers who will suddenly find overseas travel an even bigger burden than it already is.
In a recent survey by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, they found that almost 50% of all passengers bring a tablet or laptop aboard, and 70% use them in flight. The percentage for business travelers is probably more like 90%. In my own informal survey, I flew from Minneapolis to NYC on Monday, and counted 11 out of 12 first class passengers who had laptops open and humming away.
The bottom line is that at 39,000 feet, this proposed ban is a very bad idea.
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USAA REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Director/Sr. Director, Industrial Asset Manager
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UNC at CHAPEL HILL
Associate Director, Wood Center for Real Estate Studies
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THE MICHAELS ORGANIZATION
Community Manager
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA) Manager will be responsible for coordination and oversight of all phases of the operation of a property, including (but not limited to): providing leadership and direction to all staff at the property, budget preparation and control, general administration, property maintenance (exterior and interior), unit leasing and collections, and all financial and administrative reporting concerning the property.
GRAMERCY PROPERTY TRUST
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LAKESHORE MANAGEMENT, INC.
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Director Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer
(OMAHA, NE) Officer will lead, manage and execute the sourcing and origination of new commercial real estate loan investments for insurance company balance sheet within a defined geographic territory; and partner with senior management to further the implementation of the commercial real estate lending strategy, programs, portfolio, and correspondent mortgage banking relationships.
METROLINX
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GUGGENHEIM PARTNERS
Vice President, Real Estate Debt Asset Management
(SANTA MONICA, CA) VP will work on a growing loan portfolio comprised of insurance company-style loans. Candidate will be responsible for the asset management of individual loans and will assist with the development and implementation of portfolio management surveillance tools.
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly indicated yesterday that he may ban laptops from all international flights in and out of the USA. If the ban becomes a reality, it will be a calamity for seasoned travelers who will suddenly find overseas travel an even bigger burden than it already is.
In a recent survey by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, they found that almost 50% of all passengers bring a tablet or laptop aboard, and 70% use them in flight. The percentage for business travelers is probably more like 90%. In my own informal survey, I flew from Minneapolis to NYC on Monday, and counted 11 out of 12 first class passengers who had laptops open and humming away.
The bottom line is that at 39,000 feet, this proposed ban is a very bad idea.
Job Listings
USAA REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Director/Sr. Director, Industrial Asset Manager
(SAN ANTONIO, TX) Director will be responsible for developing and executing property level strategies to enhance and protect asset value, meet investment objectives, and oversee key asset management issues of assigned industrial properties and/or portfolios.
UNC at CHAPEL HILL
Associate Director, Wood Center for Real Estate Studies
(CHAPEL HILL, NC) Position will be responsible for independently developing and maintaining relationships within a wide universe of real estate firms (and affiliated businesses) who are capable of providing career opportunities for UNC Kenan-Flagler's large annual class of undergraduate and MBA real estate students.
THE MICHAELS ORGANIZATION
Community Manager
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GRAMERCY PROPERTY TRUST
Analyst, Investments
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LAKESHORE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Real Estate Analyst
(SKOKIE, IL) Duties include: analyzing property and business unit performance to ensure financial objectives are met; manipulating data from various sources; developing financial models; and updating property and inventory databases.
MUTUAL OF OMAHA
Director Commercial Real Estate Loan Officer
(OMAHA, NE) Officer will lead, manage and execute the sourcing and origination of new commercial real estate loan investments for insurance company balance sheet within a defined geographic territory; and partner with senior management to further the implementation of the commercial real estate lending strategy, programs, portfolio, and correspondent mortgage banking relationships.
METROLINX
Vice President of Real Estate
(TORONTO, ONTARIO) Position will oversee the development, implementation and performance of Metrolinx's corporate real estate strategy, initiatives and services for land acquisition, transit-oriented land development, and the operation and administration of its real estate properties and assets, in accordance with overall business strategy.
Vice President, Real Estate Debt Asset Management
(SANTA MONICA, CA) VP will work on a growing loan portfolio comprised of insurance company-style loans. Candidate will be responsible for the asset management of individual loans and will assist with the development and implementation of portfolio management surveillance tools.
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Anthony J. LoPinto
Tony LoPinto is the Global Sector Leader of Korn Ferry’s Real Estate Practice and founder of SelectLeaders. For the past 18 years LoPinto has been serving his clients with deep knowledge and perspective on talent needs and organizational challenges to public and private companies – knowledge gained from a 25-year career in real estate. Prior to his current position, he founded and served as chief executive officer of a boutique real estate executive search firm, where he oversaw offices in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He has successfully led several high profile search engagements for chief executive officers, directors and a wide-range of executive level positions across all industries and sectors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European history from Loyola University in Chicago.
