FHO Partners hires Vacca as associate and Land as director of research

BOSTON MA FHO Partners has hired two new members to its corporate team. Jonathan Vacca has joined the firm as an associate in its suburban corporate advisory services group. Vacca previously worked as a broker for more than two years at GVA Thompson Hennessey & Partners. At FHO, Vacca will assist clients within the 128-South Suburban submarket. Ashley Lane has joined the firm as the director of research, a new position responsible for the production of statistics, demographic and economic analysis and research reports. She previously served as a research analyst for Cushman & Wakefield. "Jon is a great addition to our South Suburban Corporate Advisory team," said Tom Kent, partner at FHO Partners. "As the economy continues its recovery and businesses begin to consider space requirements to accommodate future growth, FHO Partners will need all hands on deck to continue identifying and negotiating the most attractive deals on behalf of our clients. I am confident Jonathan is up to the challenge." "I am very excited about Ashley's decision to join FHO," said Barbara Elia, partner at FHO Partners. "She brings a wealth of hands on experience in research, identifying key trends and providing exceptional brokerage and client support. I am confident that with Ashley on board, our team will be able to provide an even more detailed level of market analysis and data to help our clients make informed location and business decisions.." A 2006 graduate of Colby College with a BA in History, Vacca is an active member of the Commercial Brokers Association. "FHO Partners local focus and global reach make it one of the most dynamic brokerage firms to work for, and I am very excited to join the team," he said. Lane holds a BA in English from Washington and Lee University. She worked for several years in Washington D.C., at Spaulding & Slye Colliers as well as West, Lane & Schlager Realty Advisors before joining Cushman & Wakefield's Boston office. "FHO Partners is one of the few firms in New England that provides sophisticated research for our brokers to use to negotiate the best deals on behalf of our clients. I'm excited to bring my skills to the team."