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Ratto joins Parsons Commercial Group, Inc. as leasing/sales associate

Neal Ratto joined Parsons Commercial Group, Inc. as a leasing and sales associate. He recently graduated from Boston College. Prior to joining the firm, Ratto interned at Parsons and assisted the team with real estate requirements throughout the I-495 sub-markets. In his new role, Ratto is working to support the commercial real estate goals of tenant and landlord clients. He represents clients in investment sales, leasing and development. Neal's focus is the Suburban Markets throughout Greater Boston's metro region. "We are very excited to have Neal as part of our team. As the market continues to improve we feel he will play a key role in our continued success," said John Parsons, Jr., president and CEO of Parsons Commercial Group, Inc.
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