Jeffrey A. Butler, broker-owner of Butler Realty Group, is the recipient of the 2012 National Commercial Award from the National Association of Realtors. The award, which honors outstanding achievement in the commercial realty industry, recognized Butler for his “deep contribution to the industry, which displays the strength of [the association’s] commercial members.” Butler, a graduate of Tollgate High School, serves as treasurer of both the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors and the Rhode Island Statewide MLS. He is active with several other professional associations and has been a member of the Realtors association since 1977. more

Bob Salvas has been named marketing director for Minuteman Press Providence-Warwick, where he will be responsible for developing new business for the company’s printing, direct mail and marketing divisions. more

Jim Cunningham has been named commercial account manager at Crown Supply Co. more

Ernest C. Torres has been appointed director of the board of directors of the Rhode Island Foundation. more

Fredrick K. Butler has been appointed chairman of the board of directors of The Rhode Island Foundation. more

Jay R. Peabody has been named a partner at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. Peabody is a member of the firm’s real estate, commercial lending and corporate groups and represents owners, developers and lenders regarding matters with commercial, large-scale residential and renewable energy projects. more

Ronald LaRocca has been named an associate in the litigation group at Pierce Atwood LLP, where he will focus on commercial litigation. more

Drew W. Colby has been named a partner at Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. Colby is co-chair of the firm’s construction group and a member of the real estate and litigation groups. more

Evan Gilden has been named employee benefit and private client group producer at Gencorp Insurance Group. more

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