Paul Garry of Gallan Properties
Director
Gallan Properties is upping its investment stakes in the company with the appointment of Paul Garry as development director.
A former associate partner at Jones Lang LaSalle, Paul Garry will assist in maintaining and developing Gallan’s existing investment portfolio.
Charity Success
Hundreds of local businessmen and women attended the inaugural Summer Drinks Party & Charity Auction – hosted by Underwoods – at Holdenby House on 12 June 2007.
All proceeds from the evening - £5,665 – have been donated to The Willow Foundation, a charity founded by Bob Wilson, the former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper following the death of his daughter Anna.
Trainee
Salloway has appointed a new trainee surveyor Paul Thomas as part of the company’s continuing expansion of their agency department.
Department
MFG Solicitors has launched a dedicated commercial property department based at its Bromsgrove office.
Partner
Bruton Knowles’ Birmingham office has strengthened its professional team with the appointment of Stephen Hobbs as partner.

Peter Fowles of Castlemore
Manager
Peter Fowles has joined Castlemore as investment and development manager.
Peter was previously a director in the valuation advisory business at Jones Lang LaSalle.
Hat-Trick
GAJ Construction has appointed a trio of talents to supplement their growing team.
Michael Brassington, and Mark Evitts, have joined as estimator/surveyors while Philip Dews becomes procurement manager.
Board Post
MWB Business Exchange plc has appointed Anita Adams to the operating board.
Promotions
Jones Lang LaSalle has announced the promotion of four employees in its Birmingham office.
Jonathan Fear (national offices), Ed Gamble (national investment), Rob Robinson (specialist valuations), and Graham Taylor (project and development services) have all been promoted to the role of national director.