Katz & Associates has kicked off the new year with the promotion of five professionals:
Holly Buchanan, 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. Current clients include TJMaxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Homesense, Sam’s Club, Ulta Beauty, The Fresh Market, Knitwell Brands, Books-A-Million and Cavender’s. She also serves on the CCIM National Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Michael Peguero, based in Katz’s New York City office, has been promoted to senior director. Peguero represents landlords and tenants throughout New York City’s five boroughs, helping to shape retail in several of the city’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.
Sean Philipps, also based in New York City, has been promoted to senior director. Working in all five New York boroughs, Philipps manages everything from boutique retail spaces to expansive multi-use properties. Sean represents landlords in some of NYC’s most high-traffic areas, such as Jamaica Avenue in Queens, Fordham Road in the Bronx, and Fulton Street in Brooklyn. On the tenant side, he represents clients including Starbucks, Quickway Japanese Hibachi and Housing Works.
Allan Carlisle, based in the firm’s Boca Raton, Fla. office, has been promoted to senior director. Carlisle’s roster of active tenants and 30+ landlord listings include established and emerging markets like Babcock Ranch. Current tenants include Floor & Decor, Stanton Optical, GoodVets, Books-A-Million and The Vitamin Shoppe.
Ashley Cusker, based in Katz’s Nashville office, has been promoted to director, representing retail tenants throughout Tennessee. Current clients include The PICKLR, Zaxby’s, Cavender’s, Books-A-Million, Petsense, D1 Training, HOTWORX, Ideal Dental, and Golf Envy.
“Congratulations to Holly, Michael, Sean, Allan, and Ashley on their promotions,” said Brian Katz, CEO of Katz & Associates. “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.”
