### New York People and Company News – Week of Feb. 28, 2025
#### LeFrak Appoints First Non-Family President and COO
LeFrak, one of the largest privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., has appointed **Adam Silfen** as President and Chief Operating Officer. This marks the first time in the company’s 120-year history that a non-family member has joined the office of the chairman. Silfen, who has been with LeFrak for over two decades, previously served as Senior Managing Director in charge of acquisitions and capital markets.
#### RIPCO Real Estate Expands Leadership Team
RIPCO Real Estate has brought on **Matthew Ball** as Executive Managing Director. Ball has extensive experience leading retail teams specializing in leasing, sales, and acquisitions across various sectors and markets. Prior to joining RIPCO, he was a Senior Vice President at Retail by MONA.
#### Joanne Argenti Promoted at RIPCO
In other RIPCO news, the firm has promoted **Joanne Argenti** to Vice Chairman. Argenti, who joined the company in 1993, has over 30 years of experience in retail real estate, focusing on both landlord and tenant representation throughout Long Island and the outer boroughs.
#### Joshua Stein to Co-Chair PLI Real Estate Program
Prominent commercial real estate attorney and author **Joshua Stein** has been named co-chair of the Practicing Law Institute’s upcoming two-day program, *Commercial Real Estate 2025: Distress and Defaults*, set for March 25–26 at PLI’s Midtown headquarters at 1177 Avenue of the Americas. Additionally, Stein has received this year’s **Outstanding Online Community Contributor Award** from the New York State Bar Association Real Property Law Section.
#### A&G Real Estate Partners Promotes Douglas Bennett
A&G Real Estate Partners, a national real estate advisory firm specializing in lease optimization and sales, has promoted **Douglas Bennett** to Principal. Bennett joined A&G five years ago during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and has since led the firm’s **Financial Reporting & Property Analysis Group**. Previously, he served as Vice President of Business Analytics and Strategy at Ashley Furniture Industries.
#### Eric Richter Joins Woodcliff Realty Advisors
Veteran retail real estate executive **Eric Richter, SLD**, has joined **Woodcliff Realty Advisors LLC**, based in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Richter, currently a partner of EXFLEX Property Services in Clearwater, FL, will provide property management services to Woodcliff Realty clients while continuing his independent practice.
#### Canvas Property Group Names Ryan Lichtenberg VP of Asset Management
Real estate investment and management firm **Canvas Property Group** has appointed **Ryan Lichtenberg, CPA,** as Vice President of Asset Management. Lichtenberg brings extensive experience in real estate investment, asset management, and financial analysis, having held leadership roles at Cedar Realty Trust, RXR Realty, Fortis Property Group, and EMMES.
