Reesa Fischer

Tamara Small

NAIOP Massachusetts has named Tamara Small its new CEO and appointed Reesa Fischer executive director after longtime CEO David Begelfer retires in December.

The 1,600-member trade group that represents commercial developers said Small, currently senior vice president of government affairs, will oversee lobbying, public relations and research. Fischer, now its chief operating officer, will lead NAIOP’s operations, finances, programming and membership and marketing initiatives.

Begelfer on Tuesday announced his intention to retire at year’s end.

“I am very proud of all that has been accomplished over my time leading NAIOP Massachusetts. We have developed exceptional programming, educational and networking offerings,” Begelfer said in a statement. “However, my proudest accomplishment is that NAIOP is best known for its advocacy efforts and its work to encourage policies that support economic growth and development in Massachusetts.”

Begelfer will receive the Edward H. Linde Public Service award at NAIOP’s annual awards dinner on Nov. 15.