Colliers has announced the appointments of Joshua Kleinberg as Executive Vice President and Richard Novak as Senior Vice President, in order to support the company’s growth in sales and leasing operations across New York City’s outer boroughs. The two will work together to utilize their extensive relationships, portfolio, and combined 40 years of experience to develop a team focused on mid-market sales and leasing.
Corey Horowitz, a seasoned industry professional with previous roles at Vestian, Lee & Associates, and Cushman & Wakefield has joined Mohr Partners Inc. as Managing Partner for its New York office. He will join fellow Managing Partner Andy Grabis in leading the firm’s market efforts.
David Dorros has been appointed Managing Director at Eastdil Secured L.L.C., where he will focus on loan sales, short sales,and other lender-driven transactions within the firm’s global debt platform. Previously serving as vice chairman for Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets Group for seven years,Dorros brings valuable expertise to his new role.
Sayo Kamara , associate director of commercial leasing at The Durst Organization ,has been elected Chairman of Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association (YM/WREA)of New York for 2025 – making her both the first womanand first African Americanto hold this position since YM/WREA was founded in 1948.The organization aims to bring young professionals together within real estate,to build relationships,and advocatefor ideas that improve boththe industryand city while supporting charitable causesand fostering future leaders with high ethical standards.
James H.Simmons III,the CEO& founderof Asland Capital Partners,a leading owner/operatorof multifamily,mixed-use,and retail assets throughout revitalizing sub-marketsinthe U.S.,hasbeenappointedChairmanofRealEstateExecutiveCouncil(REEC),aprofessionaltradeassociationdedicatedtoadvancingtheminorityexecutivesinthecommercialrealestateindustry.Simmons,who has served as Vice Chair of the organization since 2019,will succeed Tammy Jones (CEOof Basis Investment Group)asChairstartingJan.1,2025.
Newmark Group Inc.has been named the world’s Best Commercial Real Estate Consultant by Euromoney for its outstanding success in providing market analysis and investment strategy to clients. The company also received three additional awards from Euromoney including Best Real Estate Consultant in Latin America,Brazil,and Peru.
Overall,the New York real estate industry continues to see strong growth and development with key appointments and recognitions being made across various sectors.
