08/2/05: Now that Congress is on vacation, it would be interesting to learn what they're hearing from their respective constituents. That, of course, is if they are even bothering to meet with them. It’s not an election year, so no one’s strumming the basic reelection themes. For example, is the economy doing well? Is it doing poorly? Well the 15,000 expected job cuts at Hewlett Packard or the 25,000 expected cuts at General Motors might be an indication that things aren't entirely rosy. And there are many other large corporations that are facing this same quandary, as the general media is noticing. However, although elected representatives can't do much to keep an old-line business from saving itself, they certainly can help create an environment that offers a softer landing for those who lose their employment. With the next election one year away, those officials who start reaching out and listening now have a far better shot at success.

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	SELIG ENTERPRISES (ATLANTA) Bill Stogner and Shirley A. Gouffon have each been promoted to senior vice president positions at the firm. With more than 29 years of experience in retail leasing, Stogner is responsible for two million sf of space for the company. Gouffon, who joined the company in 1984, also specializes in retail leasing, particularly specialty retail and mixed-use.
	DIVCO WEST GROUP (SAN FRANCISCO) The firm has tapped A. Robert Paratte as executive vice president for business development and leasing. Paratte joined the company in 2003 in the same area. Prior to that, he was founding member of Wilson Meany Sullivan LLC.
	MARCUS & MILLICHAP (SAN FRANCISCO) Newly promoted is James A. Devincenti, who has been tapped as vice president of investments. Devincenti joined the firm in 1993 as associate specializing in apartment investments in this office. He is also a senior associate in the company’s national multihousing group and has twice ranked among its top 10 agents.
	CB RICHARD ELLIS (PHOENIX) Jerome E. Mason has been promoted to first vice president, while Jenifer Lunt has been named vice president. Mason, who joined CBRE in 1997, is now director of energy services for the firm’s corporate services group. Lunt, who also started at CBRE in 1997, has transitioned into the private client investment group from her prior role in the multihousing investment division.

	ALVAREZ & MARSAL (DALLAS) Emilio Palazuelos has joined the company’s real estate advisory services group as director in its office here. He was most recently in real estate and hospitality consulting at Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Palazuelos specializes in hotel and resort projects in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic and Brazil.
	AMB PROPERTY CORP. (LOS ANGELES) Kim B. Snyder has joined the company as senior vice president for development in the western region. Snyder was most recently president of Paragon Capital Corp. and CEO of Paragon Development Inc. He has 20 years of experience in development, acquisitions, finance, construction and leasing.
	GMAC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE (HOUSTON) Joining the firm is Andrew L. Hill, who comes in as senior real estate analyst. Hill was most recently banking officer in commercial lending at Sterling Bank. He will report to the firm’s locally based senior vice president and branch manager.
	GARRISON ARCHITECTS (NEW YORK CITY) The company has appointed Salvatore Tranchina as project architect. Tranchina was most recently founding partner at Artifact Design + Construction. He will focus on business development as well as design.

EQUINOX PARTNERS

Managing Director, Eastern Region

(UNITED STATES)

The managing director of the eastern region for a major national industrial owner/developer will have responsibility for directing the company's significant expansion plans, including acquisitions and development activities, and for managing the business to achieve annual business objectives.

MUNIMAE

Analyst

(FLORIDA)

Ideal candidate will maintain and coordinate internal reporting for structured finance, which includes managing deal origination status reports, reviewing monthly budgets and providing feedback to structured finance and accounting group members. He or she will also provide monthly deal origination projections and compile quarterly business update report.

ING CLARION PARTNERS

Asset Management Associate

(MASSACHUSETTS)

This professional will coordinate municipal planning process, which includes working with public and private consultants in connection with development of commercial and residential properties. He or she must have experience evaluating demographic data, valuating real estate assets and identifying economic and value trends.

JP MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT

Alternatives Acquisitions

(NEW YORK)

Focusing on the hotel industry, suitable candidate will play an integral role in sourcing and acquiring real estate assets. He or she will be involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing new transactions, underwriting, due diligence and closing. This requires interaction with partners, sellers and brokers.

MARCUS & MILLICHAP

Commercial Real Estate Investment Broker

(NEW JERSEY)

Most qualified candidate will use self-motivated, aggressive and entrepreneurial nature to conduct sale of commercial property ranging from $1 million to $50 million in value. He or she must perform negotiations, prospecting, market research, dealmaking and transaction management.

JBM REALTY ADVISORS

Marketing Director

(FLORIDA)

Ideal applicant will be responsible for design, creative development and preparation of offering memoranda, property brochures, digital flash presentations and CD-ROMs. He or she will participate in development of sales, rental comparables and market and submarket, while also serving as broker liaison for property tours and general transaction support.

TRIMONT REAL ESTATE ADVISORS

Analyst/Associate

(GEORGIA)

Successful applicant must be able to apply a working knowledge of complex financial calculations and application of valuation methods as well as proficiency in Excel, excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. He or she must possess at least one year of related experience in commercial real estate.

FANNIE MAE FOUNDATION

Director, Housing Production

(DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA)

This professional will h elp guide and manage the foundation's interactions with the country’s best producers and preservers of affordable housing. He or she will lead identification of “next tier” producers and preservers and support relationships with intermediary partners to ensure that goals are met for these partnerships.

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