The following is a selection of media placements for Great Ink clients and a summary of each.
Client
Landmark Properties
Date
March 13, 2025
Local student housing developer names new C-suite executives
By Janelle Ward
summary
Landmark Properties, a local developer with a substantial portfolio in Atlanta, has created four new c-suite roles, promoting leaders within the company. President and CEO of Landmark, Wes Rogers, relinquishes his presidential title to become chairman ⏤ a new role within the company. Walt Templin has been appointed Landmark’s new president; he will also assume the role of chief investment officer and work with company leaders to accelerate student housing and build-to-rent development across the U.S., as well as facilitate Landmark’s expansion into European markets. Jason Doornbos has been promoted to chief development officer after serving as the company’s executive managing director of development since 2010. Art Templin has been named Landmark’s chief operating officer of development and construction, and Porter McDonald will serve as the firm’s executive managing director of investment. Since its launch in 2004, Landmark Properties has amassed a portfolio of more than 100 residential properties across the U.S., featuring approximately 72,000 beds. Learn more here.
Date
March 12, 2025
40-story tower near the Varsity part of Georgia developer’s bold growth plane Varsity part of Georgia developer’s bold growth plan
By Zachary Hansen
summary
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution talks with Wes Rogers, CEO and founder of Landmark Properties, about its growth and expansion plans at home, abroad and within the BTR sector. The Athens and Atlanta-based student housing developer recently announced plans to acquire a portion of the parking lot owned by local landmark The Varsity and build a student housing community adjacent to the restaurant. Read the full story here.
Client
JT Magen
Date
March 11, 2025
JT Magen delivers 178,000 sq. ft. global headquarters for Lord Abbett & Co. in Jersey City
By Joshua Burd
summary
JT Magen has completed a new global headquarters space for Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC , a privatelyheld investment management firm, at 30 Hudson Street in Jersey City, NJ. The company served as construction manager for the project, which spans 178,107 square feet across five floors, Lord, Abbett & Co. relocated from 90 Hudson Street. Read the full story here.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
March 2025
Modern Marvel
Mark Johnson P.E., P.Eng, associate principal and Eric Grusenmeyer, P.E., senior associate at Thornton Tomasetti
summary
Check out this month’s issue of retrofit for a closer look at the five-year, multi-phased renovation at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. One of the most iconic sports venues in the world, it has hosted more Super Bowls—including Super Bowl LIX this past February—than any other venue. The renovations were designed to enhance the fan experience, improve accessibility and guest circulation, meet code compliance and prolong the venue’s longevity, safety and prominence for years to come. Read the full article.
Client
Aeromine Technologies
Date
March 10, 2025
Mark Swanson on Rooftop Wind Energy Systems
By Ted Flanigan
summary
Mark Swanson, the new CEO of Aeromine Technologies, Inc., is a guest on the Flanigan’s Eco-Logic podcast. He talks with host Ted Flanigan about his new role, Aeromine’s breakthrough technology, which uses wind as a clean energy source, and the company’s plans for growth in 2025. Listen to the podcast here.
Client
RFR
Date
March 10, 2025
Aby Rosen has big plans for Trylons after boot from Chrysler Building
By Steve Cuozzo
summary
A New York Post article dives into the redevelopment RFR’s Aby Rosen has for Trylons at 145-155 E. 42nd Street. Rosen mentions the 13,000 square-foot lot can support 100,000 square feet of floor space as-of-right once the old structure is demolished, and could be built much larger and taller. The Trylons were commissioned by former Chrysler Building owner Tishman Speyer. Philip Johnson’s design consists of three sharp-edged glass triangles between two boxy, banal retail structures. Rosen intends to lease the parcel, not sell it. Read the full story here.
Client
Simone Development Companies
Date
March 5, 2025
Simone Development Companies Draws New York Blood Center to Throggs Neck Shopping Center for New Donation Location in Bronx
summary
Simone Development Companies has signed a new long-term lease with New York Blood Center, a community-based blood supplier, for a 3,906 square-foot blood donation and collection center at the Throggs Neck Shopping Center in Bronx, NY. Scheduled to open in summer 2025, New York Blood Center joins a prestigious lineup of tenants at Throggs Neck Shopping Center, from medical services providers to retail giants and popular eateries. Only one prime 950 square-foot endcap space remains available at one of the borough’s most successful retail locations. Read more here.
Client
Ferguson Partners
Date
March 3, 2025
Managers hunting for digital infrastructure, real estate acquisitions
By Arleen Jacobius
summary
William J. Ferguson, co-chairman and chief executive officer of Ferguson Partners, an executive search firm, is quoted in a Pensions & Investments article. Between 2022 and 2024, there were 19 announced acquisitions of infrastructure managers or real estate managers, up from five from 2017 through 2021, according to the firm’s research. These numbers point to how Infrastructure is rapidly growing in capital raising and deployment, even as real estate has been struggling. Read the full story here.
Client
Thornton Tomasetti
Date
March 2025
Exterior Repair & Maintenance in Historic Buildings
By Alan Sidransky
summary
Thornton Tomasetti Principal Kunal Badheka contributes expert commentary to an article in The Cooperator that talks about the havoc wreaked on materials adorning historic properties, such as terracotta, cast and wrought iron and intricate masonry work, and the best way to keep these facades and features well-maintained and safe. Badheka talks about challenges, such as preservation laws, absence of original material today, and how renovations factor into efficient upgrades. Read story here.