Katz & Assocs. promotes five: Peguero, Philipps, Buchanan, Carlisle and Cusker

Manhattan, NY Katz & Associates promoted Michael Peguero, Sean Philipps, Holly Buchanan, Allan Carlisle and Ashley Cusker.

Peguero, based in Katz’s New York City office, has been promoted to senior director. He represents landlords and tenants throughout New York City’s five boroughs. He’s adept at matching the right retailers and the best spaces and thrives in seeking and securing favorable deal terms. Peguero helps shape retail in several of the borough’s most trafficked shopping corridors. Landlord clients include Vornado Realty Trust, Federal Realty Investment Trust, L&M Development, and Levin Management; retail clients include Starbucks, Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, Tesla, and Magnolia Bakery.

Philipps, based in Katz’s New York City office, has been promoted to senior director. Philipps is a skilled and results-driven broker who closes deals across all five New York boroughs. He manages everything from boutique retail spaces to expansive multi-use properties. Philipps represents landlords in some of NYC’s most high-traffic areas, such as Jamaica Ave. in Queens, Fordham Rd. in the Bronx, and Fulton St. in Brooklyn. On the tenant side, he represents clients including Starbucks, Quickway Japanese Hibachi, and Housing Works.

Buchanan, CCIM, who leads the Katz Nashville office, has been promoted to senior vice president. Buchanan partners with retailers, restaurants, and medical users to strategically expand their presence across Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, and Mississippi. She is known for her deep market knowledge, collaborative approach, and long-standing client relationships throughout the Southeast. Current clients include TJMaxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Homesense, Sam’s Club, Ulta Beauty, The Fresh Market, Knitwell Brands, Books-A-Million, and Cavender’s. In 2025, Holly was named a Woman of Influence by GlobeSt. She also serves on the CCIM National board of directors and executive committee.

Carlisle, based in Katz’s Boca Raton, FL office, has been promoted to senior director. Carlisle has an impressive roster of active tenants and 30+ landlord listings. He’s extremely hardworking and dedicated to securing prime sites for retailers and developing the right retail mix in both well-established and emerging markets like Babcock Ranch. Current tenants include Floor & Decor, Stanton Optical, GoodVets, Books-A-Million, and The Vitamin Shoppe.

Cusker, based in Katz’s Nashville office, has been promoted to director. Cusker represents retail tenants throughout Tennessee, advising clients on market-entry strategy, site selection, and transaction execution, including land acquisition through purchase or ground lease. She works closely with growing brands to structure deals that support long-term expansion, guiding real estate decisions. Current clients include The PICKLR, Zaxby’s, Cavender’s, Books-A-Million, Petsense, D1 Training, HOTWORX, Ideal Dental, and Golf Envy.

CEO Brian Katz said “Congratulations to Holly, Michael, Sean, Allan, and Ashley on their promotions. We are proud of their drive, market savvy, and success. They are an asset to the clients they represent and to our company’s goals and culture.”