Executive Moves is an occasional feature on ROI-NJ.com describing some of the important personnel changes in the New Jersey business community. Reports are based on news releases, edited for content, clarity and style.
Toni L. Casiano, Avison Young
The New Jersey office of Avison Young announced Toni L. Casiano has joined the firm as a senior vice president, specializing in transaction management and agency services. Jeffrey L. Heller, principal and managing director, made the announcement.
Casiano has over 30 years of commercial real estate experience, with a strong background in both corporate and landlord transaction services, lease negotiations and asset management services. She joins Avison Young after spending over two decades with publicly traded Mack-Cali Realty Corp., where she most recently served as a senior vice president of leasing for an office portfolio of over 11 million square feet.
“Toni brings a wealth of experience, market knowledge, and professionalism that will boost the already strong and accomplished office leasing team here in New Jersey,” Heller said. “We are excited to have Toni join Avison Young New Jersey and assist new and existing clients with customized occupier and landlord strategies that align with their long-term needs.”
Laura Cooper, OwnBackup
OwnBackup, a leading cloud-to-cloud business continuity platform, announced the addition of Laura Cooper to its executive leadership team. As chief people officer, Cooper will lead the fast-growing company’s global human resources operations as the organization expands its headquarters amid changing workplace needs driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we continue aggressively expanding into new markets, developing our people is just as crucial as continuing the great work we’re doing building amazing products and expanding our customer base,” said Sam Gutmann, CEO of OwnBackup. “We believe people are our most valuable asset, and we are investing heavily in the growth and development of this world-class team. Laura is a creative leader, employee champion and forward-thinking adviser who brings the experience, vision and passion our team needs to deliver outstanding results in an inspiring, collaborative culture.”
Cooper comes to OwnBackup from leading marketing technology company Bluecore, where she ran a cross-functional team that helped scale the business by 350%. As Bluecore’s senior vice president of people, she implemented a powerful foundation of human resources strategies and operations that advanced the company’s maturity.
Dillon Del Rosso, SCG Advertising + Public Relations
Boonton resident Dillon Del Rosso has been named vice president, North regional sales, by the Parsippany-based communications agency SCG Advertising + Public Relations.
Del Rosso — who joins SCG from a premium partnership sales post with the National Football League’s New York Jets, in Florham Park — is responsible for supporting new business development efforts, with an emphasis both on advertising and public relations, including social media.
“In the agency environment, growth is in large part based on the ability to consistently develop new client relationships,” explains SCG Executive Vice President Michael Cherenson. “This will be Dillon’s focus, and we’re confident he’ll establish and cultivate the individual relationships that are the hallmark of successful business development efforts.”
Jacqueline Lease, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors
Graeme Atkinson, sales leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors’ Middletown office, welcomes Jacqueline Lease as a sales associate. Lease, licensed since 1989, was formerly with Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty.
“I joined the company because Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors is an awesome brand, has unparalleled service and the best real estate team in the region,” Lease said.
Active in her community, she is a member of the United States Power Squadron. Lease serves the areas of Middletown, Rumson and Red Bank. She resides in Leonardo with her husband, William, and they have two children.
Tim Tallach, Pathstone
Pathstone, an independently operated and partner-owned multigenerational family office serving high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, family offices and select institutions, announced the addition of Tim Tallach to the Family Office Services Team.
Tallach will be focused on the development, delivery and continuous refinement of Pathstone’s holistic wealth advisory and family office solutions. He brings over 24 years’ experience to Pathstone, having worked exclusively with family offices, family businesses and ultra-high net worth families on tax, financial, fiduciary, philanthropic and estate planning matters.
“We are incredibly excited for Tim to be joining our team,” said Allan Zachariah, co-CEO of Pathstone. “He is a proven thought leader in our industry. Tim’s leadership of our Family Office Services platform will continue to ensure that Pathstone delivers on our promise of being a multigenerational firm for multigenerational clients.”
Gil Bosque, Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Gil Bosque has been promoted to vice president and office executive for the firm’s Hamilton location.
Bosque brings more than 20 years of transportation engineering experience to his new role, in which he will be key to Michael Baker’s continued growth and success in the Northeast region and will enable the firm to continue successful expansions into new markets and business lines.
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Julie M. Murphy, Stradley Ronon
Stradley Ronon is pleased to announce that Julie M. Murphy rejoined the firm’s Cherry Hill office as a partner in the financial services practice group. Murphy previously practiced law at the firm from 2009 to 2017.
“We are excited to welcome Julie back to Stradley, as she is a tenacious and thoughtful advocate for her clients’ goals and needs,” said Gretchen Santamour, co-chair of Stradley Ronon’s bankruptcy, workouts & creditors’ rights. “Julie will help enhance our group’s depth and practice, and we are thrilled to have her rejoin our team.”
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Ryan Peene, Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank is pleased to welcome Ryan Peene as senior vice president and director of market growth and development. Peene will be in charge of leading and executing strategic growth strategies for the bank.
Peene is an accomplished senior executive with years of experience in commercial and government banking. Most recently, he was the senior vice president of government banking and corporate development at SB One Bank. Prior to this, he worked as a consultant at MBI-GluckShaw, one of New Jersey’s largest public affairs firms. He has been very successful in developing and cultivating strong relationships in these arenas throughout the state.
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Emily Schrank, Parker McCay
New Jersey law firm Parker McCay announces that Emily Schrank joined the firm. Schrank has joined Parker McCay as an associate in its Public Schools and Education Department.
In her most recent past position, she provided legal representation and guidance to public school districts throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania in special education and various other education law matters.
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