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Farbman Group Adds Five New Team Members Across Family Of Organizations

New hires bring a wide range of expertise in HVAC, sales, engineering, project management and more to the organization and its affiliates

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (July 29, 2025)—Farbman Group, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, today announced the addition of five new team members to its family of organizations. Jeff Katzen, Cameron Simpson and Aiden Bracken join Farbman Group, Lucas Raspbury joins Apex Mechanical Solutions, and Brett Katzen joins Huntington Construction.

“We are relentlessly focused on hiring the best talent in the commercial real estate industry, and as a result, I’m thrilled to welcome Jeff, Aiden, Lucas, Brett and Cameron to our family of companies,” said Andrew V. Farbman, CEO of Farbman Group. “Equipped with a diverse range of skill sets and expertise, I look forward to seeing how these professionals apply their talents to both push their respective teams forward and contribute toward their respective company’s future success.”

Jeff Katzen joins Farbman Group as a senior property manager. Jeff brings over 30 years of real estate experience to the firm, and has held leading roles in development, land acquisition and affordable housing. He’s managed a wide range of projects over the course of his career, from new home construction to large-scale rehab projects and more.

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Lucas Raspbury joins Apex Mechanical Solutions, Farbman Group’s resident heating and cooling organization, as an HVAC technician. Raspbury brings over 10 years of experience to the company, and has a strong background in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and safety compliance. He holds a First-Class Stationary Engineer license and an EPA refrigeration certification.

Cameron Simpson joins Farbman Group as an engineer at the firm’s Bingham Office Center. Having most recently served as an HVAC controls technician, Simpson brings a diverse skillset in technical services and hands-on experience in wireless networking, product systems and HVAC controls to the firm.

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Brett Katzen joins Huntington Construction as a project manager. Brett has served as an intern with the firm over the past two years while studying at Michigan State University. He recently earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing.

Aiden Bracken joins NAI Farbman and Farbman Group as a sales associate. Bracken is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan, where he is expected to graduate in December 2025.


Farbman Group, founded in 1976, is a leading full-service commercial real estate firm with Midwest expertise and a global reach. The firm handles all facets of real estate transactions, from property management and leasing to construction, acquisition and disposition. Farbman Group manages more than 30 million square feet of office, retail, multifamily, student housing and industrial space throughout the Midwest and beyond. | www.farbman.com

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