 |
| Allison Weiss |
LOS ANGELES, CA (Aug/ 28,
2017) – Commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners
has announced two new additions to its team, Allison Weiss as Vice President/Director of Platform Development
and Dana Light as the Vice President
of Research/Marketing.
Both Weiss and Light will
work to increase the velocity of the firm’s ongoing growth and expansion,
according to Principals and Co-Managing Directors Jonathan Lee and Shahin Yazdi.
“These two new appointments reflect our focus
on growing our platform in the markets we serve, as well as our objective to
serve more clients across a broader geography throughout the country,” says
Lee.
Yazdi agrees, noting that
during this rapid growth, the firm’s current clients and team remain top
priorities.
“The addition of these two
new team members, who are highly regarded in our field, will serve the dual
purpose of accelerating our growth while also upholding our current strength in
the marketplace,” Yazdi explains. “As
highly ethical professionals, we deliver quality to our clients, support our
communities philanthropically, and work in partnership with our colleagues.”
 |
| Dana Light |
Allison Weiss -
Vice President / Director of Platform Development
In her newly created role,
Weiss will be responsible for recruitment and hiring on a national basis. She will also spearhead George Smith
Partners’ brand development and positive company culture to ensure strong employee
retention, enabling the firm to maintain its competitive position in the
current market.
“Allison’s expertise in
sourcing talent and cultivating relationships with clients will be instrumental
in helping us to attract top talent in key locations and open new offices in
the near future,” says Lee.
Prior to George Smith
Partners, Weiss served as a National Recruiting Manager for Marcus &
Millichap Capital Corporation (MMCC) where she directed recruitment, project
management, marketing and public relations, presentation development and execution,
and corporate operations.
 |
| Jonathan Lee |
Weiss, who notes that
George Smith Partners’ unique platform attracted her to the firm, explains,
“George Smith Partners’ entrepreneurial culture and reputation as one of the
leading real estate investment banking firms in the nation immediately drew me
to this opportunity. I look forward to building upon this legacy by attracting
and retaining the best employees and clients, while upholding the strict
standard of excellence that is already in place at this top-notch firm.”
Dana Light - Vice President of Research/Marketing
In her new position, Light
will focus on researching responsible lenders and lending programs for George
Smith Partners. This work will support the firm in upholding its exemplary
reputation, which was established by George Smith when he founded the company
25 years ago.
 |
| Shahin Yazdi |
Light will also spearhead
industry and company events for the firm, continuing to grow and fortify George
Smith Partners’ brand and visibility.
“Dana’s long established
reputation in the industry, coupled with her deep experience in internal
research and event management will ensure that we continue to find the best
sources of capital and increase our visibility as an extremely reputable firm,”
says Yazdi.
Before joining George
Smith Partners, Light served in business development and marketing roles with
Arixa Capital Management, including organizing large-scale events and
implementing grassroots marketing campaigns to create a large following for the
firm.
Light, who was first attracted
to George Smith Partners’ spotless reputation, says, “George Smith Partners is
known throughout the industry for its diligence and uncompromising ethics. I am thrilled to be a part of this firm’s
growth, and to support its ongoing commitment to providing responsible,
tailored financing that meets the needs of clients throughout the U.S.”
For more information on this news release, please
contact:
Katie Clendening / Miki
(Conant) Akil
Brower, Miller & Cole
(949) 955-7940
No comments:
Post a Comment