**Florida People & Companies – April 10, 2025**
– **Gene Ruiz Joins RIPCO Real Estate**
RIPCO Real Estate has hired Gene Ruiz as a Senior Associate. With significant experience in retail commercial real estate—particularly in landlord and tenant representation—Ruiz will operate out of the firm’s Tampa, Florida office. In his new role, he will oversee the Central and Coastal Florida markets, focusing on retail sales and leasing.
– **Marcus & Millichap Consolidates Jacksonville Offices**
Marcus & Millichap is consolidating its presence in Jacksonville by bringing its two offices under one roof in Ponte Vedra Beach. The company currently maintains offices at 5200 Belfort Road and 818 A1A North. Plans are underway to hire five to eight additional advisors and one more staff member in 2025 to support growth.
– **Kevin Glenn Named VP at The NRP Group**
Kevin Glenn has been named Vice President of Construction Business Development for Florida at The NRP Group, expanding its third-party construction team. Glenn previously held senior business development roles at Coastal Construction Company and Austin Commercial, both based in Tampa.
– **Teresa Grashof Promoted at Ferber**
Ferber has promoted Teresa Grashof to Executive Vice President of Retail Development Services. Grashof, who has over 30 years of experience in real estate, has been with Ferber for 17 years, focusing on business development and leasing.
– **Steve Griggs Joins GreenPointe as Development Manager**
Steve Griggs has joined GreenPointe as Development Manager of the company’s Caribbean Division. Griggs brings over 20 years of experience spanning acquisitions, entitlements, community design, land development, and construction.
This update highlights key personnel changes and strategic moves across Florida’s commercial real estate and development sectors.
