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RIPCO Hires Adrian Mercado as SVP of Strategy, Operations 

RIPCO Real Estate appoints Adrian Mercado as senior VP of Strategy and Operations. Reporting to President Mark Kaplan, Mercado will lead operational excellence, supporting the firm’s expansion across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.  

With 20 years of experience, Mercado has previously worked as COO of B6 Real Estate Advisors and head of Capital Markets Research at Cushman & Wakefield for New York City after the acquisition of Massey Knakal Realty Services. 

“Adrian joining us is a game-changer,” says RIPCO President Mark Kaplan. “Adrian is uniquely positioned to harness the mountains of data we collect on a daily basis to shape RIPCO’s future. He’s not just about numbers; he’s about translating insights into strategies that will push us ahead. His understanding of research and data analytics will transform our approach, enabling us to uncover and capitalize on growth opportunities and perfect our internal processes.” 

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