"Movers & Shakers: DeSantis reappoints A-Rod Corp’s Erin Knight to Citizens Board"
"Governor DeSantis reappoints Erin Knight, division president of A-Rod Corporation, to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors, according to a press release."
In the latest roundup of South Florida real estate hiring news, Governor Ron DeSantis has reappointed Erin Knight to the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors, according to a press release from the Governor's office. Knight, who serves as the division president of A-Rod Corporation, the investment firm of baseball star Alex Rodriguez, was first appointed to the board in 2021, as reported by The Real Deal.
Meanwhile, Miami-based MMG Equity Partners has promoted Marcos Puente to partner, according to a press release from the company. Puente joined the firm in 2018 as the director of acquisitions and was later promoted to principal of acquisitions and development.
The moves come amidst a flurry of activity in the South Florida real estate market, with many developers and firms vying for top talent to fuel their projects and investments. However, some critics have raised concerns about the potential conflicts of interest that may arise when individuals in leading positions also have ties to powerful players in the industry.
"These appointments and promotions raise questions about the level of influence and soft corruption in the real estate industry in South Florida," said one real estate analyst, who wished to remain anonymous. "It's a common practice for developers to have close ties to government officials and agencies, and these moves only reinforce those connections."
The Real Deal also reported that Knight's reappointment to the Citizens board was met with some controversy, as she previously worked for a firm that was involved in a major real estate project that received approval from the board during her first term. While Knight has stated that she recused herself from