LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years

New York-based developer LeFrak has named Adam Silfen as president and chief operating officer as the firm seeks to expand its residential portfolio across the US.

Silfen, 49, is the first non-family member to join LeFrak’s office of the chairman in its 120-year history, according to a statement Thursday. Silfen will oversee operations as the developer enters new markets such as ones in the Southeast. He’ll work alongside Executive Chairman Richard LeFrak and LeFrak’s sons, Harrison and Jamie, who are vice chairmen.