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Real Estate Professionals Making The News
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Real Estate Professionals Making The News Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops (847-888-7206) appointed Chris Newman as its real estate director, where he will oversee the activities and functions of the real estate office for the company. Newman previously served as a real estate manager for Cold Stone Creamery, where he was responsible for creating and executing functional systems that led to an increase in brand recognition and profitability. Before becoming real estate manager for Cold Stone Creamery, Newman acted as the franchise development manager for Cold Stone. Prior to joining Cold Stone, Newman worked with American Golf Corp. as the director of sales, where he created and executed sales and marketing programs for a group of golf courses in AZ, CA, HI, KS and TX.
The Wilder Cos. (617-247-9200) hired Lori A. McWeeney as senior leasing representative. She will be responsible for retail leasing throughout the company’s portfolio, including both new developments and existing centers. McWeeney has 14 years of leasing experience. She previously worked for S.R. Weiner and Associates, where she was a senior staff member responsible for leasing various properties throughout New England.
Millennium Properties, Inc. (312-338-3000) hired Amanda J. Weldzius as marketing coordinator. She will be responsible for media relations, advertising and addressing several other marketing aspects. Previously, Weldzius worked in the dispositions department at ORIX Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Branded Concept Development (212-260-5210) hired the following people: Thomas Kerbleski, Juan Lopez, Ayelet Schwartz and Robert Seiden. Kerbleski and Seiden joined the company as associate managers of real estate. In this position, they will canvas prospective sites, collect market information and assist the manager of real estate in negotiating on behalf of the company’s portfolio of concepts. Lopez joined the company as a project manager. He currently oversees all site construction and ensures that the company’s clients open in a timely manner with all design and construction standards being met. Schwartz joined the company as a marketing manager and will act as a liaison for all restaurant, retail and real estate associations, as well as all media outlets. Her responsibilities include public relations, external and internal event planning, creative collateral materials and new business development. Branded Concept Development’s clients include Quizno’s Sub, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Blockhead Burritos, Buttercup Bake Shop, Camille’s Sidewalk Café, The Chocolate Bar, Church Street Boxing and Robeks.
Arthur Pearlman Corp. (310-260-2504) hired Steven J. Felderman as president of the company. In his new position, Felderman will be responsible for the continued growth of the company, which is focused toward the development of centers throughout CA. Since 1998, Felderman previously held the position of vice president of development at the company and was responsible for the development and construction of the company’s retail projects in CA, including Bonaventure Center in Pomona; Porter Ranch Town Center in Porter Ranch; Sport Chalet Village in La Canada and is now completing the development of the HUB, Lakeshore and Costco projects in San Bernardino. Prior to joining the company, Felderman was the project manager for Haagen Property Management, Inc. His project responsibilities included the development of preliminary budgets, schedules and proforma evaluations for project feasibility studies, including the management of projects from entitlement through tenant move-in.
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