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Starwood Land Ventures Adds West Region President to Oversee Expansion
July 1, 2008

Starwood Land Ventures L.L.C. continues to expand its nationwide presence with the addition of West region president, Michael Forsum. Based from the company's newly opened Phoenix office, Forsum will oversee Starwood Land's expanding operations in the west. In his new role, he will build Starwood Land's team in Phoenix, establish joint venture partnerships in the Las Vegas and Denver markets, and be responsible for existing relationships in both Northern and Southern California.

 
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