According to Linear Retail Properties, LLC, Rick Rostoff has joined the firm as vice president of acquisitions. Rostoff will be responsible for sourcing and closing retail acquisitions in eastern Mass., southern N.H., Rhode Island and southern Maine. Aubrey Cannuscio, partner and head of acquisitions of Linear Retail said, "We are excited to have Rick join our growing team. Rick has a proven track record for closing deals and we expect him to contribute greatly to growing Linear's portfolio." Prior to joining Linear Retail, Rostoff founded and operated Spectra Realty Associates.