Transwestern announced the hiring of Leslie A. Meril to the position of vice president in its New Jersey office. Meril will focus exclusively on office leasing and sales along with building the firm’s New Jersey presence. Prior to joining Transwestern, Meril served as managing director at Colliers International throughout Northern and Central New Jersey and began working in the real estate as a salesperson for Trammell Crow Co. “Leslie has built a solid reputation in the industry, among both tenants and landlords, and we’re confident that she’ll bring immediate value to our firm,” said James Postell, partner and leader of Transwestern’s New Jersey office. “With the many exciting projects we have in the pipeline, this is a critical time for our New Jersey operations, and we look forward to welcoming Leslie to our team of talented professionals.”