Brand Real Estate Services has added Brian Smith as EVP, leasing and development and Miller Getz as EVP, property management to its Duluth, GA headquarters.

Smith leads the retail and office leasing teams and oversees development activity undertaken on behalf of third-party clients. Prior to joining Brand, Smith served as chief strategy officer and EVP for Memphis-based Poag Shopping Centers, where he oversaw a $1.5 billion portfolio of open-air and mixed-use centers. Smith also executed strategic new property branding, redevelopment initiatives and merchandising that increased asset values up to 50%.

Miller Getz succeeds Pat Freeman, a 35-year real estate veteran who is retiring April 1 to pursue philanthropic service. Getz oversees the property management, property accounting and engineering departments that consists of 32 associates. The BOMA Georgia past president Getz was previously general manager for Piedmont Office Realty Trust, where he led a team of seven and was responsible for the management of a four-million-square-foot portfolio.