Mohr Partners opens new Boston office; Pontiff named managing partner

Mohr Partners, Inc. has opened an office at the Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston St. The firm has appointed Valerie Pontiff as managing partner. Pontiff brings over 20 years of commercial real estate experience to Mohr. Formerly she served as president of Boston-based tenant advisory brokerage firm New England Property Advisors; vice president, brokerage for CBRE in Boston; and director, valuation advisory services for Cushman & Wakefield in Seattle. Her corporate clients represent a diverse range of industries including healthcare, retail, biotech, software, construction, engineering, education and government. Pontiff is known for her dedication to her clients, integrity, market knowledge, due diligence and strategic thinking. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Washington. The Boston/Cambridge office is Mohr's second Boston area location. Glenn Rhuda, managing director, will continue to lead Mohr Partners' suburban Boston office. "We are pleased to announce Mohr Partners' newest office in Boston. The Boston metropolitan area and the New England region are central markets for us, and this office extends our presence along the East Coast," said Ted Fredericks, president of Mohr. "Valerie Pontiff represents the perfect candidate to lead Mohr's second Massachusetts office and brings extensive experience as a corporate tenant advocate," said Fredericks. "This represents Mohr Partners' third new office in 2012. We expect to open additional offices in strategic locations nationally and internationally throughout the year." "I am thrilled to join Mohr Partners and lead the Boston team," said Pontiff. "I was very impressed with the Mohr model. They offer a unique opportunity that is unrivaled in the industry, and I look forward to adding my expertise to the team."