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**California People and Company News – Week of February 6, 2026**
**BioMed Realty** has announced several internal promotions to senior leadership roles:
– Allyn Aguirre has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer.
– Andrew Laing has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Asset Management.
– Kevin Tremblay has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Leasing, for the West Coast Markets.
**SURMOUNT**, a full-service net lease real estate advisory and investment platform, has welcomed Scott Budzenski as Managing Director of Capital Markets, based in Los Angeles. Budzenski brings over a decade of commercial real estate finance experience from firms including CBRE and Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation. Over his career, he has closed more than $1 billion in commercial financing across various asset classes.
**American Healthcare REIT, Inc.**, based in Irvine, has announced that CEO and President Danny Prosky has taken a medical leave of absence due to a recent medical event. Board Chairman Jeffrey T. Hanson has been appointed interim CEO and President by the company’s board of directors.
**Stretto**, a leading legal services and technology firm, has launched Stretto Real Estate Services. The new division will provide support for legal professionals and fiduciaries in managing real estate dispositions during bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. Terry Rochford, who recently joined Stretto as Managing Director, will lead this new initiative.
**The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.**, a prominent firm specializing in engineering, construction management, and environmental services, has appointed Brian Wolf as Executive Vice President and East Division Director. Wolf will oversee operations across the East Division and lead strategic growth and cross-team collaboration.
**Colliers** has announced that the U.S. division of its Engineering segment has acquired California-based Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. Ramos CS is known for its services in program management, construction management, and engineering on public transit projects. This acquisition strengthens Colliers’ presence and capabilities in a key national infrastructure sector.
**Zumper**, a major rental marketplace in North America, has launched a new rental search app integrated with ChatGPT. The app enhances renter experience by enabling users to explore listings and obtain live market insights through natural conversation.
**WNC Inc.** has been recognized by Freddie Mac as a Mission Maker and the top Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Rural Syndicator for 2025. The recognition highlights WNC’s commitment to financing affordable rental housing in underserved rural markets. Over the past year, the company successfully closed deals on seven mission-driven properties.
**Praxis Solutions** and **ATTOM** have completed a strategic collaboration focused on growth opportunities powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Praxis guided ATTOM in identifying and prioritizing enhancements to its property data offerings, aimed at expanding machine learning capabilities, analytics, and AI-driven services across a range of industries.
Stay tuned for more industry insights and updates.
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