Kramont Realty Trust (610-825-7100) was added to the Russell 200 and Russell 300 Indexes stock indicators based on the largest publicly traded companies based on market capitalization. Kramont owns operates manages or has under development 12 million sq.ft. of space in 16 states.

NAI Hiffman (630-932-1234) hired Jason Sorce as an associate in the retail brokerage group. Sorce has three years experience and has completed transactions for Aldi Foods Auto Zone Dollar General and Tutor Time.

Donahue Schriber (714-545-1400) hired Paul Trapp as a senior leasing representative. Trapp will be responsible for leasing properties in southern CA and AZ as well as new development at Del Mar Highlands Town Center in Del Mar CA; Poinsettia Village in Carlsbad CA; Village Center at Rose in Placentia CA and Paradise Square in Scottsdale AZ. Prior to joining the firm Trapp served as director of leasing for Hollywood Video.

Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP (212-895-2000) hired Richard Crystal as a partner in the real estate practice for the firm’s New York office. Crystal will be responsible for joint ventures property development and financings. Crystal has represented developers investors and lenders during his time served at Winston & Strawn Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan and Whitman & Ransom.

New World Coffee-Manhattan Bagel Inc. (732-544-0155) hired Anthony D. Wedo as chief executive officer. Wedo has served as CEO and managing partner of the Atlantic Restaurant Group and served previously as a Boston Market and KFC franchise chain leader. Current CEO of New World Ramin Kamfar will retain his position as chairman of the board of directors and will focus on strategic issues.

Skipper’s Inc. (425-670-3393) promoted Brad Barnett to president and chief executive officer of the seafood restaurant chain. Barnett has served as chief financial officer since July 1999 and has served previously as CEO of Marsee Baking and vice president of operations with Clark Oil.

Tully’s Coffee Corp. (206-233-2070) named Marc Evanger interim president and chief executive officer after Jaime Colbourne resigned. Evanger has served on the company board and as vice president for corporate planning for over two years. Colbourne resigned after claiming he had not been informed of the companies financial challenges when he was hired in February. The company operates 114 stores in CA ID OR and WA.

Spectrum Clubs Inc. (469-467-2300) hired Larry Hohl as president and chief executive officer and Mike Mullen as senior vice president of business development. Hohl has served as CEO of Silver Cinemas and Landmark Theaters and as vice president and general manager of Nike Inc. Retail. Mullen has served at Silver Cinemas/Landmark Theaters in strategic planning finance and operations. The company operates 18 fitness clubs in southern CA and TX.

NAI/Rohde Realy (210-366-1400) spun off two companies to allow the firm’s leaders to concentrate on what they do best. NAI/Rohde Ottmers & Siegel Realty Services and NAI/Rohde Property Management are now separate entities but continue to share office space.