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TROY, N.Y. — The United Group of Cos. Inc, a Troy-based owner operator, has promoted Michael DiGiacomo to chief operating officer and Jeff Smetana to chief development officer. DiGiacomo will take on increased responsibility in all phases of operations as well as play the role of leading United Group’s growing management company. DiGiacomo was formerly United Group’s vice president of operations. In that role, he oversaw the management company’s operations and the asset management of United Group’s senior, student, multifamily and commercial portfolios. Before joining United Group, DiGiacomo was a …

SAN ANTONIO — B&A Architects, a San Antonio-based design firm, has promoted Miguel Saldana, Steven Jackson and Steve Mahlmann to the position of principal. within B&A Architects.  Rick Brendler, founder of B&A Architects, will remain president of the 40-year-old, San Antonio-based firm. “Each of these individuals have been integral to our success and collectively have more than four decades of experience as managers within B&A Architects, serving clients across Texas and the nation,” says Brendler. Brendler will continue to provide strategic oversight and guide the firm’s direction, long-range plans, strategy …

SALT LAKE CITY — Western States Lodging and Management (WSLM), a Salt Lake City-based management and development firm focused on hospitality, senior living and multifamily housing, has promoted Dave Egbert to vice president operations senior living.  Egbert will provide operational leadership, planning, coordination and support to the WSLM’s Legacy Retirement Communities. Egbert has nearly 20 years of experience in the senior living and older adult healthcare field. With beginnings as a direct care provider, he has served in leadership positions, most recently as WSLM’s executive director at Legacy Village of …

PHILADELPHIA — DIGroup Architecture has appointed Kate Haas and Debbie Koehler to the role of associate. Haas, who has been with DIG for a total of eight years, has risen through the ranks from interior designer to senior interior designer to being named director of interior design last year. Her areas of specialization include interior architecture design strategy, concept development, programming, space planning, 3D modeling, rendering, detailed construction documentation, finish material and furniture selections. In addition, Haas directs, manages and mentors a team of interior designers. A graduate of Virginia …