In general Studley is looking to expand its headcount, PaulSchweitzer, executive vice president and branch manager of theTyson's Corner office, tells GlobeSt.com. "We don't have a specificnumber in mind but our focus is in hiring good people right now."The merger of Jones Lang LaSalle and Staubach represents newopportunities for the firm, he adds, because it positions Studleyas one of the leading global firms for tenant representation.

Kevin Johnson is joining Studley as managing director in thefirm's Washington, DC office. He will assist commercial and federaltenants, including those under the General Services AdministrationNational Broker Contract, with the construction of tenantimprovements and related services. Johnson was responsible forprogram management on the GSA National Broker Contract at CBRichard Ellis. He was also vice president of development andproject management for Trammell Crow's Chicago office.

[IMGCAP(3)]Michael Brooks is Studley's new associate director inthe Tyson's Corner office. His new responsibilities includebusiness development and the management of real estate transactionsfor local corporations, non profits, associations and technologycompanies. Prior to joining Studley, Brooks was CEO of a privatelyowned business development company in Leesburg, VA specializing inindustry market search and vendor support services.