Fred A. Messore has been appointed to the New Haven Middlesex Association of Realtors’ board of directors for a two-year term.

Messore is a senior vice president at Orange-based Colonial Properties Inc. A real estate agent for nine years, he specializes in commercial and investment sales and leasing. Messore holds GRI and SRF designations.

“Fred will be a dynamic addition to our board of directors,” NHMR CEO Dawn Calvo said in a statement. “Directors are nominated by fellow board members and voted on by our general membership. His nomination and approval are a testament to his professionalism, knowledge and the respect he has gained throughout the real estate community.”