JLL Promotes Three in Tampa

Jones Lang LaSalle has announced its latest round of promotions in its Tampa office. If you’re an alum or fan of the University of Notre Dame, you might recognize one of them.

Gary Godsey, who was featured in the August/September 2008 issue of Real Estate Florida, has been named vice president of the firm’s tenant representation group. Godsey, who was a quarterback and tight end at Notre Dame from 1999 to 2002, specializes in client customer care, soliciting new business activity, account and deal management and financial analysis.

Grove Sound-Off: What Can Obama Do for CRE?

One day into his new administration, President Barack Obama is already grabbing the reins of the Troubled Assets Relief Program where it concerns the use of those funds by banks. As Erika Morphy reports on GlobeSt.com: “One likely development that will be welcome to CRE is a greater focus on accountability for banks that choose to tap the billion-dollar-plus program.”

It’s early in the game yet, and the euphoria from Tuesday’s historic inauguration may take a while to wear off. But here’s your chance to put it out there: What would you like to see Obama do for CRE in the next four years, especially here in Florida?