Crocker Partners LLC announced that Angelo Bianco has assumed the role of Managing Partner for the real estate investment and development firm. Bianco, a partner and senior executive with Crocker organizations since 2001, takes the helm of a company with a $2 billion portfolio of 8.6 million sq. ft. of Class A office and mixed-use properties in the southeast U.S.

Founding Partner Tom Crocker said, “Angelo has played a lead role in Crocker Partners’ growth and success, building a solid foundation for the future. Along with real estate expertise, he brings the vision and creativity to make the most of our opportunities.”

He noted that in addition to being a significant office landlord in markets including Miami,Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Orlando, and Jacksonville, FL, and Atlanta, the company has several active development projects. While Bianco guides day-to- day operations, Crocker will continue to be active in the company’s strategic direction and investment decisions.

“Over the past 30 years, Tom created one of the foremost commercial real estate companies in the southeastern U.S.,” said Bianco. “I’ll be building on that legacy, and am thankful Tom will continue in his strategic planning and advisory roles, which have been critical to our success.”

Most recently, Bianco managed Crocker Partners’ capital markets activities and investor relations, and directed operations in Florida and Texas, including acquisition and development opportunities, asset management, property management and leasing functions. He joined the Crocker organization in 2001 as Senior Vice President at CRT Properties, Inc., responsible for acquisition of properties totaling 2.1 million sq. ft. and for managing the company’s Florida assets, comprised of ten office centers with 77 buildings.

Previously, Bianco was counsel for Tishman Speyer Properties concentrating on the redevelopment of Rockefeller Center in New York City. He began his career as a real estate attorney with Bachner, Tally, Polevoy & Mishner and subsequently became a partner at Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C., a New York-based law firm where he specialized in real estate. Bianco was admitted to the State Bar of New York in 1994.

He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the George Washington University.