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Firm adds Ashley Celinski and Ian Ouwerkerk PHILADELPHIA, PA — JLL Capital Markets announced that Ashley Celinski and Ian Ouwerkerk will join the firm as co-heads of agency lending production. The appointments mark a significant expansion of JLL’s agency lending capabilities as the firm shifts toward a more competitive and scalable operating model. “We’re pleased to welcome Ashley and Ian to our agency lending platform,” said executive managing director Gerard Sansosti, to wh

Teterboro, NJ — NAI James E. Hanson announced that Russell “Pepe” Smith has joined the firm’s Institutional Services Group as an analyst. In his new role, Smith will support the team with a focus on underwriting, valuation, and market analysis, while also supporting brokerage and transaction execution for industrial assets throughout the Tri-State region. Smith joined NAI James E. Hanson in November 2025 as an associate, specializing in the leasing and sales of office and ind

Philadelphia, PA — DIGroup Architecture (DIG) has announced that Anthony Covington has been named director of business development, Philadelphia region. In this role, the life-long Philadelphia native will focus on cultivating awareness of the firm, building new relationships and maintaining existing client partnerships throughout the greater Philadelphia market. Covington will support business development efforts across a range of sectors, including K-12 and higher educatio

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Fred Brach, an architectural designer with 25 years of experience in architecture, planning, and design, has joined Walters Architecture to lead the design of Walters’ affordable housing communities. “Brach’s depth of experience in sustainable design will enhance our growing affordable housing portfolio,” said Joe Del Duca, partner and director of affordable housing for Walters. “Our team takes great pride in developing high-quality communities that not only

ROCKLAND, MA — Gale Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering firm, announced that Johan Rodriguez, PE, CFM has joined the firm’s Civil Engineering Group. Rodriguez is an expert stormwater engineer with a distinctive background in both civil and chemical engineering and over two decades of project management experience delivering complex water and stormwater solutions across Florida and multiple states. In his role at Gale, he will provide technical project leadership and ma

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Real Capital Solutions (RCS), in partnership with Lamar Companies, has acquired 30 Montgomery, a 16-story, 368,049 s/f class A office tower in Jersey City’s Exchange Place submarket. The property is located along the Hudson Waterfront, one of the most transit-connected and fastest-growing office markets in the Northeast. “This is exactly where we want to be investing right now,” said Adam Abeln, chief acquisitions officer at Real Capital Solutions. “Assets l

The property is owned by Clarion Partners in Cranbury, NJ Cranbury, NJ — The Blau & Berg Company, a distinguished commercial real estate brokerage firm serving the New Jersey and Tri-State region since 1932, announced the representation of Titanium Plus Auto Parts in a long-term lease for a premier 444,470 s/f industrial facility located at 26 Hightstown-Cranbury Station Road in Cranbury, directly at Exit 8A of the New Jersey Turnpike. Representing the tenant on the deal was

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Target has opened at West Orange Plaza in West Orange, marking the arrival of a long-awaited retailer for the community. Levin Management Corp. (LMC), the shopping center’s leasing agent, said the new store at 235 Prospect Avenue brings expanded shopping options and new employment opportunities to the area. The new store celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, March 29, marking a milestone in the property’s redevelopment and merchandising efforts and further