REBNY welcomes new members of its board and committees

New York, NY According to The Real Estate Board of New York, (REBNY) select members have joined its governing bodies. These members join REBNY leadership in charting the trade association’s activities and policies in close and continuous consultation with its committees. They also consult on REBNY’s positions and actions on issues concerning the industry.

“These leaders–who devote their time, energy, and expertise to our organization and New York–are doing a service for all of us who work in New York City real estate,” said Bill Rudin, REBNY chairman. “Their professional achievements and dedication to the city’s civic and philanthropic life have greatly benefitted our community.”

“We look forward to working closely with these members who have joined the highest levels of REBNY leadership,” said John Banks, REBNY president. “Their insight and experience will support the continued success of our industry, the growth of our economy, and the quality of New  York City’s commercial, residential, and institutional properties.”

Appointed to REBNY’s Executive Committee:

• John Fish, Suffolk Construction
• George Klein, Park Tower Group
• David Picket, Gotham Org.
• Jonathan Resnick, Jack Resnick & Sons
• Steven Rubenstein, Rubenstein

Appointed to REBNY’s Board of Governors:

• Megumi Brod, The Rockefeller Group
• William Gilbane, III, Gilbane Building Co.
• James Grippi, The Carlyle Group
• Meredith Kane, Paul, Weiss
• Marian Klein, Park Tower Group
• Meredith Marshall, BRP Development
• Stephen Meringoff, Himmel + Meringoff Properties
• Jason Muss, Muss Development
• Paul Pariser, Taconic Investment Partners
• David Rothenberg, Tishman Construction
• Nadir Settles, Nuveen
• James von Albade, Equity Residential.

Elected to REBNY’s Residential Brokerage Board of Directors and Ethics Committee:

• Jed Garfield, Garfield, Leslie J., and Co.
• William Sherman, Sherman NYC
• Candace Adams, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties
• David Schlamm, City Connections Realty
• Hall Willkie, Brown Harris Stevens
• Kenneth Scheff, Stribling & Associates.

Elected to REBNY’s Commercial Brokerage Board of Directors:

• Thomas Donovan, B6 Real Estate Advisors
• Alan Goodkin, The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group
• Jodi Pulice, JRT Realty Group
• Andrew Singer, The Singer & Bassuk Org.
• James Wacht, Lee & Associates NYC.

The Real Estate Board of New York is the city’s leading real estate trade association.  Founded in 1896, REBNY represents commercial, residential, and institutional property owners, builders, managers, investors, brokers, and salespeople; banks, financial service companies, utilities, attorneys, architects, and contractors; corporations, co-partnerships, and individuals professionally interested in New York City real estate.

REBNY conducts research on various civic matters including tax policy, city planning and zoning, rental conditions, land use policy, building codes, and other city, state, and federal legislation. REBNY regularly publishes market data, policy reports, and broker surveys. In addition, REBNY provides for its members: informational, technical, and technological resources; networking and charitable service opportunities; qualifying and continuing education courses; professional education programs, seminars, and designations; career-changing awards; legal advice; and a wide range of additional member benefits.