Franklin Street’s retail investment sales team has hired Justin Walker as senior director of its South Florida division. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Walker will play a significant role in expanding Franklin Street’s presence in the retail investment sector across the region, the company said. He joined Franklin Street from Sands Investments Group, along with senior associate Kaylan Knitowski, with whom Walker will work closely, according to the company. Walker started his career in commercial real estate at Harbert Realty Services in Orlando, Florida. Gregory Matus, managing director of Franklin Street’s South Florida office, said in a statement that Walker’s experience “will undoubtedly strengthen our presence in the South Florida market.”
