IOREBA WELCOMES 10 NEW BERGEN COUNTY MEMBERS FROM VARIOUS REAL ESTATE AND REAL ESTATE-RELATED COMPANIES Brokers, Commercial and Real Estate-related Service Companies Join Tri-State Area Organization
ISELIN, N.J., June 23, 2010 – The Industrial and Office Brokers Association of the New York Metropolitan Area (IOREBA) for the 2009-2010 Operating Event Year has accepted 10 new Bergen County members from various real estate organizations. With roots dating back to 1927, IOREBA is one of the nation’s largest regional commercial real estate groups; its more than 300 members conduct business in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
“Many professionals who attend our events as guests inquire about membership with our organization,” stated Charles Logan Jr., president of IOREBA and chief executive officer for The Aztec Corporation. “Our monthly meetings are well attended, which make for great networking and potential business opportunities.”
“I joined IOREBA for two main reasons: networking and education,” added Blake Chroman, vice president of Jones Lang LaSalle, referring to the guest speakers who regularly highlight current industry trends and economic forecasts. “Relative to education, I felt that attending the various speaker events would help me become a more well-rounded real estate professional.”
Like all IOREBA members, the latest additions participated in a rigorous approval process before they were accepted. They include:
· Shergoh Alkilani, Principal, The Alkova Companies in Alpine, N.J.;
· Hope Brodsky, Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank in Rutherford, N.J.;
· Blake Chroman, Vice President of Jones Lang LaSalle in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.;
· Michael DeJohn, Principal of MDJ Owners Representatives in New Milford, N.J.;
· David DeMatteis, Director, Cushman & Wakefield in East Rutherford, N.J.;
· Marion Geddes, Executive Vice President of Leasing at Ivy Realty Services, LLC, in Montvale, N.J.;
· Marc Graham, Director, Cushman & Wakefield in East Rutherford, N.J.;
· Adam Pasternack, Director of Leasing for Russo Development in Carlstadt, N.J.
· Michael Staskiewicz, Managing Director, Newmark Knight Frank in Rutherford, N.J.;
· Bob Streko, Director of Marketing at G3 Architecture, Interiors, Planning in Elmwood Park, N.J.;
IOREBA recently introduced a flexible fee schedule and lower pricing for events, to ensure members can still afford to attend in a struggling economy. Members also have the value-added benefit of exposure in the “Members” section of www.ioreba.com. Company listings, headshots and bios of each member are featured there. Members can also post company press releases in a recently established Member News section. Both of these areas can be viewed by all visitors to the Web site.
For further information about becoming a member of IOREBA, visit www.ioreba.com/membership.