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Economou Joins Grubb as EVP
Nov 19, 2008

Richard Economou has joined Grubb & Ellis Co.'s New York office as executive vice president.  Specializing in the finance, insurance and real estate sectors, he brings more than two decades of commercial and retail real estate experience to the firm, including experience with real estate turnaround transactions. Prior to joining Grubb & Ellis, Economou was senior vice president of New York and National Accounts for Equis Corp. 

 
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