Griffin Capital Company LLC and its wholesale broker-dealer subsidiary, Griffin Capital Securities LLC, announced the promotion of Mark Pillor to the role of senior regional vice president, external wholesaler.

Pillor will support independent broker-dealers in the Midwest region, helping financial advisors provide alternative investment strategies for their clients. He previously served as assistant vice president, internal wholesaler at Griffin Capital Securities.

Griffin Capital Securities has also promoted four other professionals within the firm to expanded senior roles.

Brady Gallagher was promoted from senior regional vice president, external wholesaler to the leadership position of divisional sales director. Rachel Lage, who served as assistant vice president, internal wholesaler, was promoted to vice president, associate external wholesaler representing Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Eastern Texas.

Jade Clark, who previously served as associate vice president, internal wholesaler was promoted to vice president, associate external wholesaler. Gizelle Lara was promoted from an entry level development role to assistant vice president, internal wholesaler.

The El Segundo, Calif.-based Griffin Capital says it has hired 15 new employees since January.

The company has $10.45 billion in assets under management, and its senior executive team has executed more than 650 transactions valued at over $22 billion.