### New York People and Company News – Week of March 21, 2025
#### **Newmark Strengthens Leadership with Chris Hope**
Newmark has appointed Chris Hope as Senior Managing Director in its Strategic Advisory division. With nearly two decades of private market and secondary advisory experience, Hope will lead the firm’s General Partner Stakes and Capital Solutions business. He will be based in New York.
#### **SL Green Realty Adds Peggy Lamb to Board of Directors**
SL Green Realty Corp. has named Peggy Lamb as an independent director on its board. Lamb brings over thirty years of experience in the real estate industry and currently serves as Managing Director of Halstatt, LLC, as well as a principal in the Halstatt Real Estate Partners private equity real estate funds.
#### **Belkin Burden Goldman Expands with Addition of Five Attorneys**
Belkin Burden Goldman, LLP (BBG), a leading real estate law firm established in 1989, has welcomed five attorneys from Seiden & Schein, P.C. This move leads to the creation of a new **Tax Exemptions and Zoning Incentives Department** at BBG. The new practice group will be led by partners **David Shamshovich** and **Jason C. Hershkowitz**, joined by associates **Brenda J. Slochowsky, Camila Almeida,** and **Frank Baquero**.
#### **ISS North America Appoints Chely Wright as SVP**
ISS North America, a leading workplace experience and facility management company with 320,000 employees, has named **Chely Wright** as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility & New Markets for North America. Wright will focus on strengthening client relationships, fostering corporate partnerships, and driving impactful community initiatives.
#### **Gilbane Building Company Expands Upstate New York Leadership**
Gilbane Building Company, a global construction management leader, has hired **Corryn Carey** and **Gregory Baker** as Project Executives for its Upstate New York business. Based in Albany, both professionals bring extensive construction experience and a strong track record in managing building programs.
#### **Denholtz Appoints New Leadership in Asset Management**
Denholtz, a leading investment management firm, has named **Warren Loy** as Senior Vice President and Head of Asset Management, alongside **Nicole Vasquez** as Vice President of Asset Management. Vasquez brings over a decade of experience in property and asset management.
#### **Rose Valley Management Announces Kelley Brine as President**
Rose Valley Management, a multi-generational property management firm operating in 13 states and Canada, has appointed **Kelley Brine** as President. In this role, Brine is leading the company’s strategic expansion and strengthening its presence through new third-party management partnerships.
This article was originally published on **Connect CRE**.
