Chicago/Midwest People & Company News, week of October 25, 2024

Kiser Group announced the promotion of Andy Friedman from Senior Director to Partner. Since joining the firm, Andy has played an integral role in driving the success of Kiser Group’s Chicagoland business through his expertise in condominium deconversions, multifamily sales, and mixed-use transactions across Chicago’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Cross Street, a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in leasing and brokerage services, has named Erin Higgins as their National Leasing Director.  This addition comes as the company continues to expand from its Chicago base to new markets nationwide. Higgins brings more than a decade of experience in the industry, having most recently served as Vice President of Leasing and Marketing for CA Ventures.

Lee & Associates announced Andrew Block has been promoted to principal at Lee & Associates of Illinois from executive vice president. He has been a key member of the firm’s Industrial Services Group for more than eight years, focusing on Chicago’s west suburban market, specifically the I-88 Corridor and Fox Valley areas. Block guides tenants and owners through property sales, purchases, leases, build-to-suit T

The Chicago Chapter of The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) recently hosted its Speaker Series Luncheon at Gibsons Restaurant in Rosemont, IL. Ryan Moen, SIOR, Vice President of the SIOR Chicago Chapter moderated a discussion about office market distress and receivership. The panel consisted of Tom Dwyer of Transwestern and Bob Johnson of Equity Commonwealth.