Transwestern has named Brian McKenzie as chief operating officer of its Northeast region.
In the role, McKenzie will assist Steve Purpura, Northeast market leader, in directing day-to-day operations of the region, which includes Boston, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
McKenzie was a founding partner of Richards Barry Joyce & Partners, which was acquired by Transwestern in 2013. Previously, he was a managing director at Insignia/ESG.
McKenzie is a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board and Commercial Brokers Association. He also serves on the board of directors of NewLife Home Refurnishing, is a venture advisor for BUILD Greater Boston and is involved with the College of the Holy Cross President’s Council.