Acadia Realty Trust named its president, Kenneth F. Bernstein, to the additional post of chief executive.
In recognition of its 30th anniversary, Boston Properties, Inc. announced the formation of the Boston Properties Scholarship Program fund for its employees' children. The fund will provide opportunities to eligible students and distribute a total of $25,000 in new awards annually.
Mortimer B. Zuckerman, chairman of the board, stated, "This program is a testament to the outstanding people of Boston Properties who have greatly contributed to our success. We are proud to be investing in the future of our society and to be giving back to those that have given so much to Boston Properties."
Boykin Lodging Co. named chief operating officer Richard C. Conti president.
Brandywine Realty Trust has been distinguished as one of the top 100 best places to work in the state of Pennsylvania.
The award was created through a public-private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Kuntz Lesher LLP, Team Pennsylvania, Journal Publications Inc., Great Place to Work Institute, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
The REIT placed third among the 50 companies in the "Medium-Sized Companies" category (50–250 employees). "We make a conscious effort to ensure an enjoyable and supportive environment for our employees," states Gerard H. Sweeney, president and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust.
Stephen Lefkovits has joined BRE Properties, Inc. as senior vice president, technology initiatives. BRE also named Bradley P. Griggs executive vice president and chief investment officer.
Gordon J. Whiting has been appointed president of Corporate Property Associates.
Duke-Weeks Realty Corporation was honored by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Tampa and Orlando Chapters, as the "Outstanding Developer of the Year" for both Tampa and Orlando. "The fact that both our Tampa and Orlando Groups won the same award on the same night speaks to the high-quality property Duke-Weeks continues to develop." says Forrest Robinson, Duke-Weeks' executive vice president for Florida.
Equity One, Inc. appointed Doron Valero as president.
Federal Realty Investment Trust named Andrew P. Blocher as vice president, investor relations & finance.
Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. announced the designation of a new management team headed by J. Warren Gorrell, Jr. as chairman.
Lee S. Wielansky has been appointed to president and chief executive office of JDN Development Company, Inc. Frank R. Harris has joined as a vice president. John D. Harris, Jr., formerly interim chief financial officer, has been named permanently to that position. Robert J. Stasiowski has been named vice president of development. Michael A. Quinlan has been promoted to vice president and controller and Andrea L. Kenney has been promoted to vice president, director of leasing.
Keystone Property Trust named Robert F. Savage as executive vice president and chief operating officer, Patrick M. McBride as vice president and Saul A. Behar, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.
Basil S. Donnelly joins Kramont Realty Trust as vice president and general counsel.
Post Properties Inc. named David P. Stockert president and chief operating officer.
