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Ciummei joins Avison Young as associate

According to John Fenton, Avison Young principal and managing director, commercial real estate broker Michael Ciummei has joined Avison Young's brokerage operations. Ciummei recently graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine with a B.A. in economics. Effective immediately, Ciummei joins Avison Young as an associate. He will work with the team of principal Karyn McFarland and vice president Matt Twombly, representing both tenants and landlords in the downtown office market. "We are very pleased to be the fastest growing commercial real estate company in North America. Hiring Michael is yet another example of Avison Young ramping up to make an impact on the Boston market," said Fenton. "Matt and I have a great track record and solid partnership. I am sure the addition of Michael Ciummei will open up new opportunities for our team," said McFarland.
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