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Farbman Group Grows Local and Southern Presence with Five New Hires Across Its Family of Organizations

The firm's new hires strengthen its presence across the eastern United States, bringing extensive experience in property management, account

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (April 9, 2026)—Farbman Group, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, today announced the addition of five new team members to its family of organizations. The firm’s growth includes Betty Booker and Alejandra Ortiz, who will support the firm’s efforts in Alabama, as well as John Browning IV and David Gregory, who will join Farbman Group and ClimateGuard Pro in Michigan.

“Throughout our 50-year history, Farbman Group has remained committed to bringing skilled, service-oriented professionals to the firm and its affiliated companies,” said Andy Farbman, CEO of Farbman Group. “These new hires bring a wide array of experience and expertise, and we’re excited to see the impact they will have on our teams and the communities we serve, both in our home state of Michigan and across the Alabama region.”

Betty Booker joins Farbman Group’s Alabama team as a property manager for The Park at Callington and Carlyle. Booker brings five years of property management experience, along with expertise in administrative support and tenant relations. Throughout her career, she’s managed lease agreements, overseen daily property operations and supported tenants and property owners.

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Alejandra Oritz also joins Farbman Group’s Alabama team as an assistant property manager for The Park at Callington and Carlyle. Ortiz previously served as an operations assistant, where she supported resident services, collections and reporting. She also holds a Foreign Trade Technician degree.

David Gregory joins ClimateGuard Pro, Farbman Group’s new temperature and environmental monitoring solution, as a lead technician. Gregory brings deep, hands-on expertise in HVAC maintenance and repair, as well as proven leadership and technical troubleshooting skills to the organization.

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John Browning IV joins Farbman Group as an accounting support specialist. Browning IV recently earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Trine University, with concentrations in accounting and finance, where he developed skills in tax preparation, Excel, data analysis and more.

For more information on Farbman Group, including current job openings, please visit www.farbman.com.

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About Farbman Group

Founded in 1976 and celebrating 50 years in business, Farbman Group is a leading full-service commercial real estate firm handling all facets of real estate transactions, from property management and leasing to acquisition and disposition. Farbman Group manages more than 35 million square feet of office, retail, multi-family, and industrial space throughout the Midwest. For more information, please visit www.farbman.com.

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