MINEAPOLIS-Jim DePietro, Doug Fulton and Russ McGinty take over the senior jobs for the commercial real estate firm. A track record of success with key customers is a common qualification.

BLOOMINGTON, MN- James K. Slinger replaces William Young, who retires. The company also elects new directors: Gary Heppelmann, Gary Krocak, Mike Lynch, James Mrozek, Roger Raaum, Raymond Schwartz and Slinger.

PLYMOUTH, MN-North American Properties is building the 98,000-sf mixed-use development that includes 140 units of senior housing, a grocery store, offices and two restaurants. It is expected to draw more Downtown investment.

ST. PAUL, MN-Short Elliott Hendrickson hires Shane Gardner to head design technology at its St. Paul office and Michael Steuernagel as its GIS specialist at its Minneapolis office.

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN-A pilot program is based in the Twin Cities and led by Harmon Inc. veteran Charles Mowrey. Harmon Renovation plans to launch similar pilot programs nationwide within two years.

MINNEAPOLIS-Amcon CM wins for its $28-million Albert Lea High School, while Shingobee Buildings is cited for its $2.36-million Tiowaka Spiritual Center. The St. Anthony Park Library renovation also was cited.

MELROSE, MN-The Wayzata, MN-based firm is the designer and general contractor on the project for Automated Building Components. Steel Structures of Minneapolis is the metal building subcontractor.

MINNEAPOLIS-Dave Burrill will be responsible for managing Downtown office buildings and the developer's retail group. He has managed such properties as One Corporate Center, AT&T Tower and International Centers I and II.