NEW ORLEANS — Patricia H. Christovich has joined Corporate Realty as vice president of finance and administration.
Christovich is an experienced leader in finance, accounting and operations environments. She began her career at Marriott International, first as controller at the Marriott Downtown in Memphis before moving to New Orleans in 2006 to oversee financial efforts at several Marriott properties, ultimately serving as director of finance and accounting from 2010-11. In her various roles, she was responsible for developing operating structures, establishing and overseeing internal controls, and focusing on budgets and expenditures. In 2011 she joined Fishman Haygood LLP as administrator, where, for the past 11 years, she managed all aspects of the business functions, from accounting and financial to partner additions, IT systems, and physical facilities. Christovich holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a major in finance and a minor in economics from University of Florida, a Master of Arts in business administration with concentration in international business from UF/WHU-Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management, and an executive MBA from University of New Orleans.
The position of vice president for finance and administration is a new, people-centric role at Corporate Realty. Christovich will lead the financial, human resources, and administrative functions of the company. These will include overseeing company budgets, audits and tax reporting as well as the development of business operations structures. As Corporate Realty continues to grow, she will be integral to streamlining procedures and encouraging efficiency throughout all departments.
“I’m thrilled to have Patricia join the Corporate Realty team,” said Michael J. Siegel, president of Corporate Realty. “Patricia’s financial background and expertise, along with her administrative and business capabilities, are the perfect complement to Corporate Realty’s group of extremely accomplished, aggressive, and entrepreneurial agents and managers. Corporate Realty’s goal is to be the indisputable leading commercial real estate firm in the Gulf South, and Patricia will be a key component in us realizing this vision.”
Acquired in December 2021 by Benson Capital, Corporate Realty is a commercial real estate company that specializes in office and retail leasing and brokerage, property management, lease administration, investment brokerage, and construction consulting. Benson Capital, in collaboration with Corporate Realty, seeks to expand its real estate investments throughout the Gulf South that will contribute to economic development in the region.
