Feb 27, 2025
Blanca CRE Appoints New Associate VP, Senior VPs and Vice Chairman
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Name: Talia Abad
Position: Associate Vice President
Company: Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Note: Blanca Commercial Real Estate has appointed Talia Abad as Associate Vice President, further strengthening its healthcare real estate division in South Florida. Blanca CRE is a key player in healthcare real estate solutions with nearly 2 million square feet of medical office space under leasing management across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Abad will specialize in tenant and landlord representation within the firm's growing healthcare portfolio. Her expertise in healthcare compliance, medical facility requirements, and specialized build-outs positions her to drive further expansion in this niche sector.
With over five years of commercial real estate experience, Abad began her career at ABG Commercial Realty in Boston before transitioning to Cushman & Wakefield, where she worked in life sciences and healthcare advisory. Her transaction portfolio includes major institutions such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Tampa General Hospital, Bristol Myers Squibb, and local medical practices.
Education: Suffolk University, B.S. in Sociology; MBA; M.S. in Crime & Justice Studies
Name: Christina Stine Jolley
Position: Senior Vice President & Broward Market Leader
Company: Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Note: Blanca Commercial Real Estate has promoted Christina Stine Jolley to Senior Vice President & Broward Market Leader, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening its regional presence. Since joining Blanca CRE in 2021, Jolley has played a vital role in expanding the company’s footprint in Broward County. Before this, she was a Senior Associate at Cushman & Wakefield, working with one of Broward’s top office tenant advisory teams. She will lead market growth initiatives in her new role, further positioning Blanca CRE as a key player in the county’s evolving office sector. Jolley holds a B.S. in Sociology, an MBA, and an M.S. in Crime & Justice Studies from Suffolk University.
Education: University of Florida, B.S. in Public Relations; Richmond School of Law, J.D.
Name: Andrew “Andy” Ackerman
Position: Senior Vice President
Company: Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Note: Blanca CRE has appointed Andrew “Andy” Ackerman as Senior Vice President, bringing significant expertise to its office leasing division in Broward County. A South Florida native with over 20 years of experience, Ackerman previously co-led leasing for a 3-million-square-foot office portfolio at Comreal and was responsible for more than $300 million in sales transactions with CBRE’s Private Client Group in Fort Lauderdale. In his new role, he will oversee leasing for approximately 400,000 square feet of office space as Blanca CRE continues its expansion in the region. Ackerman’s addition reinforces the firm’s focus on local market expertise and strategic growth.
Name: Andres del Corral
Position: Vice Chairman
Company: Blanca Commercial Real Estate
Note: Blanca Commercial Real Estate has promoted Andres del Corral to Vice Chairman, recognizing his 14-year journey with the firm from junior broker to a distinguished leader in South Florida’s commercial real estate sector.
Del Corral has played a key role in leasing high-profile Miami-Dade properties, including Miami Central, The Plaza Coral Gables, 545 Wyn, and Waterford Business District. He has also represented major corporate clients such as the Latin Grammys, IMCD, Intercredit Bank, Sierra Capital, Passerelle Partners, and DeSimone Consulting Engineers.
Before joining Blanca CRE, he worked as an associate at Rilea Group, a prominent South Florida real estate development firm.
Blanca Commercial Real Estate looks forward to del Corral’s continued leadership as Vice Chairman, which will further solidify the firm’s position as a trusted advisor and industry leader in South Florida’s commercial real estate market.
Education: Boston University, BA in Communications and Philosophy; Florida International University, MBA in Commerical Real Estate