Karen Hurd Joins Sperry Van Ness International Corporation as Sales Manager for Franchise Development
Real estate and financial services veteran to drive continued franchise growth across New England and nationwide
IRVINE Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sperry Van Ness International Corporation, a commercial real estate brokerage franchisor, is proud to announce that Karen Hurd has been hired as the company's sales manager for franchise development. With more than 175 locations nationwide and growing, the Sperry Van Ness® name has become widely known for its commitment to high quality professional brokerage and consulting services. Working out of Boston, Hurd will identify new business opportunities for the Sperry Van Ness® organization, contribute to brand development and growth nationally, and will have a key role in managing the continued expansion of franchise ownership.
With more than 18 years of experience in commercial real estate and financial services, Hurd has been actively involved in transactions totaling in excess of $550 million. Previously, Hurd was a vice president for investment services in Grubb & Ellis' Boston office and an assistant vice president at Compass Exchange Advisors, LLC. Most recently, Hurd was a senior corporate account manager for Mass High Tech and the Boston Business Journal.
Hurd is a committee member for The One Hundred, an annual fundraiser sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, celebrating one hundred individuals and groups helping to advance the fight against cancer. She is a member of New England Women in Real Estate (NEWiRE), Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network, Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), and NAIOP.
About Sperry Van Ness International Corporation
Sperry Van Ness International Corporation, a commercial real estate brokerage franchisor, is one of commercial real estate's most recognizable brands, based on the annual Lipsey Survey. The Sperry Van Ness® organization includes more than 175 locations in 36 states. With headquarters in Irvine, Calif., Sperry Van Ness® commercial real estate advisors provide brokerage, tenant representation, consultation, asset management, property management, and leasing, accelerated marketing and auction services. Sperry Van Ness® advisors represent clients in office, multifamily, retail, industrial, self-storage, hospitality, marina and land transactions. All Sperry Van Ness® offices are independently owned and operated. For more information, go to www.svn.com.
SOURCE Sperry Van Ness International Corp.
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