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CPEX hires Novak as associate director

According to CPEX Real Estate Services, Rich Novak has joined the company as an associate director on its office leasing and sales team. Novak transitioned to his position at CPEX after a 15-year career in television as a line producer for major networks and production companies such as CBS, MTV, Spike TV, and the History Channel. In addition to the oversight of production logistics and operations, he has experience finding commercial space and negotiating leases for production company offices. Novak graduated from Fordham University in 1996 with a Bachelor degree in General Science. Originally from Roslyn, Long Island, Novak has lived in various parts of Brooklyn since moving to the borough in 1999. "We are extremely pleased to have Rich join our company," said CPEX Chief Operating Officer Gregory Roberts. "He brings a great passion for real estate, and we look forward to seeing his experience and skills translate to our industry." For further information, please contact CPEX at [email protected], or at (718) 935-1800. About CPEX: CPEX was founded in September 2008 by Timothy D. King and Brian T. Leary, two prominent leaders in the New York City commercial real estate industry. The founders have provided a broad range of real estate and business services locally, nationally and internationally throughout their career. CPEX provides a full range of services for both real estate and business owners through our innovative operating platform and entrepreneurial culture. CPEX implements a team-based approach in which each group is focused on a specific business line, product type and definitive specialization in each market we cover. Our services include sales, leasing, acquisitions, and advisory. ###
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