**Chicago/Midwest People & Company News – Week of April 11, 2025**
**Brown Commercial Group** has promoted Candace Scurto to Vice President, recognizing her continued achievements in the Chicago industrial real estate market. Scurto began her career with the firm as a college intern and has been a commercial broker since 2018. She specializes in advising industrial buyers, tenants, owners, and investors within the O’Hare submarket and the broader Northwest suburban area.
**Mesirow** has appointed Alex Gordon, CFP, as a Wealth Advisor. Gordon brings significant experience in financial planning and analysis for high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families. He joins an established team that includes Lee Gordon, Senior Managing Director, and Stephanie Feldman, CFP, CTFA, Managing Director.
**The Missner Group**, a Chicago-based development, general contractor, and asset management firm, has welcomed Maxx Kossof as Vice President of Development & Acquisitions. In this new leadership role, Kossof will focus on expanding the firm’s real estate platform by identifying and executing development and investment opportunities in the industrial sector.
**FCL Builders**, a national design-build and general contracting firm specializing in industrial and commercial construction, has made several significant appointments. These include:
– Darina Sokanthong, Director of Business Development (Western Region)
– Gregory Camp, Vice President of Project Development – National Cold Storage
– Ryan Gallager, Director of Project Development (Midwest)
– Blake McClendon, Director of Construction and Head of the Houston Office
These strategic hires aim to bolster the company’s capabilities in key markets including cold storage, data centers, and warehousing/distribution.
**JLL** has launched its new Healthcare Center of Excellence, designed to enhance services for healthcare systems and providers nationwide. Executive Managing Director Brannan Moss has been named the National Healthcare Center of Excellence Lead.
**Robinson Park** has unified its affiliated companies, including Square Deal Investments, under a single brand to streamline commercial real estate services. Operating in Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, and Tulsa, Robinson Park now offers integrated services including brokerage, development, design/build, and facility management.
**W.E. O’Neil Construction**, celebrating its 100th anniversary, has announced a leadership change. John Finn has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Finn brings over 20 years of experience at the company, most recently serving as COO and President of the California region.
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*This article is part of Connect CRE’s ongoing coverage of key people and company developments across the Chicago and Midwest region.*
