Avison Young adds regional director for Real Estate Management Services

Eric Stone is joining the team at Avison Young.

On Dec. 13, the global real estate advisory firm said Stone was hired as principal and regional director of real estate management services.

He will be based in the firm’s Morristown office and will be responsible for leading and expanding the segment across the Garden State; Philadelphia; Long Island and Westchester County in New York; Fairfield County in Connecticut; and in Boston.

“Adding Eric to our team underlines Avison Young’s commitment to recruiting and retaining top local talent to provide our clients with best-in-class service across all lines of business,” said Avison Young Principal and Tri-State President Dorothy Alpert. “We are excited to have Eric join the Avison Young team.”

Stone brings to the role more than 30 years of commercial real estate experience, according to the firm. Most recently, he was responsible for a portfolio of 23 million square feet across New Jersey, Fairfield and Westchester counties, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. According to Stone’s LinkedIn profile, he’s spent time with Newmark, GVA Williams and Simon Property Group.

He has been a member of several boards and committees and held public office. Additionally, Avison Young said, he is a recipient of industry accolades, including The Outstanding Building of the Year Award has been recognized by the Building Owners and Managers Association International.

“Eric’s professional record of managing REMS across the Northeast region was the ideal fit as we looked to tap into a seasoned local leader to grow and oversee our regional team,” said Principal and Managing Director of U.S. Real Estate Management Services Randel Waites.