From left Karin Rathje-Posthuma, Evan Lorch
Karin Rathje-Posthuma was named director of sales operations at Town New Development, Town Residential’s marketing, sales and leasing division focused on development properties in New York City. Rathje-Posthuma, a 20-year veteran of the industry, joined Town New Development from Brown Harris Stevens Select.
John Murray joined Helmsley Spear as director of hospitality capital markets. Murray will be responsible for all capital transactions for the firm’s hospitality division. Prior to his move to Helmsley Spear, Murray was the managing member at the Oak Park Group.
Evan Lorch was appointed chief financial officer at B2R Finance. Lorch, who previously oversaw all financial and accounting functions as CFO at CoreOne Technologies, will report directly to B2R Finance President John Beacham. Lorch is a certified public accountant.
Architectural and design firm Montroy Andersen DeMarco promoted Ajay Waghmare to project manager from senior job captain. Waghmare’s current projects include the One World Trade Center Observation Deck retail and entertainment center and the Jordache Enterprises Headquarters at 1400 Broadway. Previously he worked on the renovation of the Rainbow Room at 30 Rock.
Bram Lefevere was promoted to executive director of Miron Properties’ office in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The office was overseen by firm founder Jeffrey Schleider; Lefevere will direct the expansion of Miron’s operations in Brooklyn.
Plaza Construction named Ark Latt senior vice president. Latt will manage the organization’s growth and leadership development. Previously, Latt was vice president of construction at Brookfield Office Properties.
Stalco Construction hired AnaTracey Hawkins as vice president of marketing. Hawkins will serve as Stalco’s business development executive. Previously, she worked as a personal branding consultant, a facilitator for luxury brands, and sales executive for Mondrian Residences/Morgan Hotel Group.
Jonathan Cagnazzo joined Brown Harris Stevens as senior property manager. Previously Cagnazzo was a property manager at Argo Real Estate, where he managed capital improvement projects. Before that he was assistant to the senior vice president of operations at National Retail Systems.
Also on the move
Edward (Eddie) Setton joined TerraCRG as Multifamily and Mixed Use Associate … Lawrence Lee was promoted to team leader at Bracha New York … Matt Spangler joined Urban Compass as head of marketing & creative … Lucy Carter joined JLL as senior vice president in its Project and Development Services Group.
Announcements
Eric Trump married CBS producer Lara Yunaska last month at a ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida.