Krasnow Joins Massey Knakal's Sr. Management

At Apartment Realty Advisors, Krasnow oversaw statewide operations, spearheaded market expansion and was responsible for further enhancing new service areas such as institutional mid-market, land and capital market advisory services. Prior to that, he was at Trammell Crow Co. as an executive vice president, where he was responsible for the overall strategic direction of the tri-state brokerage unit. Prior to joining Trammell, he was Cushman & Wakefield's executive managing director and New York area leader, where he had overall responsibility for the firm's five offices in the New York area.

Massey Knakal CEO Paul Massey, tells GlobeSt.com that "Ken has a depth of experience that dovetails perfectly with our vision of growth. We specifically went out seeking high-level management talent, not necessarily from the real estate field, but that was the icing on the cake."

"Mr. Krasnow joining the firm's senior management team signals a new era for the firm, and is especially important for the growth of our Brooklyn operations," says Massey. "We've recently undergone a dramatic shift away from the 'player/coach' management model by bringing in dedicated managers to manage each of our offices and support the growth of our agents. This has been a popular growth initiative because our agents--especially our most skilled and talented--understand what a person like Ken can bring to the firm in terms of business development and client service."

Massey tells GlobeSt.com that "Ken will not only run our Brooklyn operation but will also sit as an influential member of our senior management team," which he says forms the company's growth strategy." At Cushman & Wakefield, Krasnow was instrumental in guiding the region to record revenues, according to the statement, and has also served Cushman & Wakefield as the director of business development where he was responsible for client relationships and transactional activity in the tri-state area. Krasnow joined C&W in 1987 and spent 10 years as a commercial broker in Midtown Manhattan.

Krasnow says that he has always admired Massey Knakal's reputation and commitment to excellence. He was also one of Real Estate New York's Top "40 under 40" and one of Real Estate Forum's "next great leaders."