Hansel Whiteurst joins Berglund Construction’s executive team
Berglund Construction has tapped Hansel Whiteurst to join its executive team as vice president of the Chicago building division. In this role, he will oversee…
Lynne Sorkin joins FGM Architects’ school design practice
FGM Architects has hired 25-year veteran Lynne Sorkin, AIA, LEED AP as a principal. Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Sorkin will work on the…
James Corl resigns from Equity Commonwealth’s board of trustees
Equity Commonwealth announced that James Corl, who has served as a trustee since May 2014, resigned from the company’s board of trustees effective November 19,…
Lori Healey departs Clayco to oversee construction of Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Foundation has hired Lori Healey to manage the construction and operations of the Obama Presidential Center planned for Chicago’s Jackson Park. Until the…
BOMA/Chicago elects new officers, board members
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) announced that Derrick Johnson, senior vice president of Zeller, was elected president of the association effective…
Waterton hires Pamela Hennessy as senior vice president, corporate accounting and reporting
Waterton has tapped Pamela Hennessy to serve as senior vice president, corporate accounting and reporting. Based in Chicago, Hennessy will report to Tara Marszewski, chief…
NewQuest launches Asia-Pacific retail division
NewQuest Properties introduced a new international division in the Asia-Pacific Region. Development partner Heather Nguyen, based in Houston, will lead NewQuest Asia-Pacific Retail, a veteran…
John Gates named CEO Americas markets as JLL transforms leadership roles
JLL announced the final steps in its two-year transformation program, announcing a coordinated series of leadership appointments. John Gates, based in Dallas, will now lead…
Essex Realty Group promotes Courtney O’Keefe to senior associate
Essex Realty Group, Inc. has promoted Courtney O’Keefe to the role of senior associate. She advances her career with the company from her role as…
Baum Realty Group taps Lee Dickson to lead new entertainment practice
Industry expert, Lee Dickson, has joined Chicago-based Baum Realty Group to lead its new entertainment practice. “Lee is joining us at the beginning of an…