**Chicago/Midwest People & Company News – Week of May 16, 2025**
Katy Redmond, Senior Managing Director of Leasing Advisory at JLL, has been elected to the Board of Directors of CoreNet Global, the premier global association for the corporate real estate profession. Redmond’s addition to the Board marks a continuation of her nearly two decades of active membership and leadership within the organization, offering her an influential role in shaping the future of the corporate real estate industry on a global scale.
Walker & Dunlop has expanded its private client platform with the hiring of two former Greystone originators based in Minneapolis. Wilson Molitor has joined as Director of the Small Balance Group, and Kyle Jemtrud steps in as Managing Director of the same group. Molitor will focus on originating new loans for small balance and conventional multifamily properties across the U.S., while Jemtrud will concentrate on loan origination through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, bridge, and capital markets channels, targeting clients throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States.
Avison Young has added Stefan Ivanisevic as Vice President in its Chicago office to bolster its brokerage services. Ivanisevic brings substantial experience from his previous role as Senior Associate at JLL, where he represented office tenants ranging from startups to large corporations across the Chicagoland area.
Bank of America has appointed Paul Keifer, currently serving as Business Strategy and Initiatives Senior Manager, as President of Bank of America Grand Rapids. In this role, Keifer will lead market operations, foster deeper client relationships, and drive integration across all eight of the bank’s business lines.
Clune Construction has announced the promotion of ten Chicago-based leaders to Vice President roles, enhancing the firm’s leadership in field operations, project management, MEP coordination, and corporate management. The newly promoted individuals are:
– Roland Raffin – Senior Superintendent, Vice President
– Brian Cosgrove – Senior Superintendent, Vice President
– Colleen Deutsch – Senior Project Manager, Vice President
– Neil Dose – MEP Manager, Vice President
– Jake Hill – Senior Project Manager, Vice President
– Rachelle Mason – Corporate Compliance Manager, Vice President
– Pat Mason – Senior Superintendent, Vice President
– Dan MacNamara – Senior Project Manager, Vice President
– Brock Neirynck – Senior Superintendent, Vice President
– Peggy Newquist – Director of Learning and Development, Vice President
These appointments reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to recognize excellence and build a strong leadership team to meet growing client needs.
