01/19/05: Business can be fickle in its desire to keep government out of its affairs. For example, much of corporate America is excited by the Bush administration's proposition to privatize a portion of Social Security. Now consider proposed regulations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The National Association of Home Builders believes it's a bad idea for the federal government to suggest legislation to create an agency to regulate the two. It's the NAHB's contention that this will undermine the government's "implied guarantee" of Freddie and Fannie. In other words, the NAHB believes that this will cause interest rates to rise and slow down the housing industry. That may be true. However, in the long run, the message we are sending is that we need the federal government's largesse to make us whole. But why should we continue to feed at the trough?

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	TERRA HOLDINGS (NEW YORK CITY) Alan J. Kersner will take the reins as chief operating officer, moving over from his previous role as chief financial officer. Kersner will oversee all Terra operations, which include Brown Harris Stephens and Halstead Property Co.
	BELFONTI ASSOCIATES (HAMDEN, CT) The firm has named Richard Tolentino as president of its MCR Property Management Inc. unit. Tolentino, a 17-year veteran at MCR, was previously vice president.
	CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD (NEW YORK CITY) Francis Coco has been named executive director for brokerage services. Coco was previously senior director. He has been at C&W since 1984.

	ALVAREZ & MARSAL (NEW YORK CITY) The company has hired Jay Brown and Greg Gotthardt as managing directors in its Washington, DC office, Hunt Holsomback as senior director in its Denver location, and Anthony Nazzaro and Maureen Welch as senior directors in its local office here.
	LCOR (NEW YORK CITY) Lawrence V. Capelli has joined the company as director of development and construction. Capelli, most recently senior vice president at AMEC/Morse Diesel, will run projects in the metro area.
	JONES LANG LASALLE HOTELS (NEW YORK CITY) Rick Hollander has been appointed senior vice president, heading all debt and joint venture equity originations for clients in the Americas.
	GIBRALTER HOLDINGS (SAN DIEGO) The organization has tapped Ronald Max as chief operating officer. Max will originate real estate investment opportunities while also overseeing day-to-day management of the company.

PRUDENTIAL

Associate

(VIRGINIA)

Ideal candidate must evaluate risks and suggest mitigation strategies using his or her understanding of collateral, product-specific underwriting standards and Prudential's own investment standards. The collateral must be analyzed in the context of the macro- and micro-market trends and collateral-specific creditworthiness.

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

Real Estate Investment Officer

(NEW HAMPSHIRE)

Successful applicant will assist in the management and oversight of this university's endowment real estate investment portfolio. This involves identifying new real estate investment opportunities and developing recommendations and strategies regarding these investments.

THE LIONSTONE GROUP

Analyst

(TEXAS)

In this position, professional will support sourcing and underwriting office property acquisitions. He or she will also provide support in the execution of acquisitions, financings and dispositions as well as general efforts related to the program as required.

AIMCO

Regional Financial Officer

(FLORIDA)

Reporting to regional vice president, appropriate applicant will provide strategic business management direction and operations leadership within regional operating center. He or she will make long-term business decisions for individual properties, analyze revenue trends and participate in pricing process and related market analysis.

CONCORD EASTRIDGE

Chief of Staff – Western Region

(ARIZONA)

This national development firm seeks a chief of staff who possesses strong financial modeling skills and can use his or her office experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

HARBOR GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Asset Manager

(VIRGINIA)

Successful candidate will represent company's financial interests through the entire investment cycle, which includes managing annual budget review and approval processes, financial and operational performance. He or she will also review financial statements, tax returns, and K-1s and oversee tax appeal issues.

ROCKWOOD CAPITAL CORP.

Senior Analyst

(CONNECTICUT)

This professional will work with asset management and acquisition team responsible for East Coast projects to review and analyze monthly operating performance of assets, participate in quarterly meetings with property managers and operating partners and play a role in planning and execution of capital projects.

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