The Missner Group recently named June McCrory, CPM to the team as vice president of property management.
McCrory is a 20-year industry veteran who brings substantial property and asset management experience to her new position. She will be responsible for overseeing the financial and operational needs of the firm’s commercial real estate portfolio which includes more than two million square feet of property. McCrory will focus on maintaining value in the properties by retaining tenants and utilizing preventative management techniques to lower operating expenses while developing long-term relationships with owners and investors. BD+C
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