Commercial/Multifamily People in the News, July 9, 2026
(Nicholas Gesue, courtesy of Greystone)
Greystone Names Nicholas Gesue COO
Greystone, New York, announced that Nicholas Gesue was named chief operating officer.
Gesue oversees daily operations across Greystone’s lending, servicing and asset management businesses.
He brings more than 25 years of experience building and scaling national CRE finance platforms. He was previously CEO of NewPoint Real Estate Capital and CEO of ORIX Real Estate Capital and held multiple leadership roles at Lancaster Pollard, including CEO and chief credit officer. He has also held roles at Lument Capital.
M&T Realty Capital Corp. Taps Sarah Hudak as Business Strategy and Transformation Director
M&T Realty Capital Corp., Baltimore, named Sarah Hudak business strategy and transformation director.
Hudak will be responsible for shaping the long-term direction of the business, leading strategic planning and capability building to strengthen RCC’s competitive positioning and support sustainable growth.
She brings more than 18 years of experience in commercial banking and credit leadership, and joined M&T Bank in 2007. She most recently served as director of credit product delivery support in Commercial Administration, where she led initiatives to modernize credit processes, enhance risk governance and improve execution across the commercial credit lifecycle.
Nishant Bagadia Joins CBRE as Global Head of Energy & Sustainability Partnerships
CBRE, Dallas, announced Nishant Bagadia has joined as global head of partnerships for energy and sustainability.
In this role, he will oversee the global partner ecosystem across CBRE’s energy and sustainability services.
Bagadia has more than 15 years of partnerships experience at the intersection of commercial growth, technology, energy and sustainability. He previously worked for Breakthrough Energy and Salesforce.
Eastern Union Signs Elliott Kunstlinger as First Senior Broker
Eastern Union, New York, has added Elliott Kunstlinger as its first senior broker.
Kunstlinger has significant experience as a broker and previously has spent years on the ownership side of commercial real estate.
His recent work includes engagements in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Connecticut, Ohio and Georgia.
JLL Welcomes Chris Fernandez to Lead Workplace Management Across Americas
JLL, Chicago, announced it has appointed Chris Ferenandez to lead its Workplace Management business across the U.S.
In the new role, he will oversee teams, enhance operational performance and deploy future capabilities to accelerate growth. He will also continue his role as global leader for JLL’s Client Onboarding Experience Team.
He has more than two decades of corporate real estate experience. Prior to joining JLL in 2006, he worked for The Beck Group and served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. Adds Lina Athanasiou as Florida Commercial Underwriting Manager
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., Maitland, Fla., has added Lina Athanasiou as Florida Commercial Underwriting Manager.
Athanasiou will lead and mentor the growing underwriting team while also supporting title agents.
“Lina has built a strong reputation for driving success within Westcor’s Florida Commercial division,” said Sabine Seidel, Florida underwriting manager. “Her leadership, industry knowledge, and collaborative approach will help ensure our clients and partners continue to close with confidence, security and efficiency.”
