Andrew J. Cohen is the President of American Commercial Realty Corp., which he founded with Mr. Baer in 2002. He is also the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cohen and Company, Inc. Real Estate, one of the leading full-service brokerage firms specializing in shopping center sales in the United States and the managing member of Cohen Commercial Properties, LLC, a leading acquirer of commercial properties in the Eastern United States.
Cohen and Company, Inc. Real Estate ("CCIRE") was founded in 1991. The firm's recent sales have exceeded $2,500,000,000 representing over 24,000,000 square feet in 39 states. The firm is unique in its proven record of representing both the seller and buyer in a majority of the transactions completed by the firm. Nationally known as one of the finest shopping center brokerage resources, CCIRE provides comprehensive brokerage services for shopping centers as well as other types of investment properties. It is equally relied on for its capability to evaluate individual assets and portfolios as well as for marketing and repositioning assignments. CCIRE is headquartered in New York City with regional offices in suburban New York City and Florida.
Cohen Commercial Properties, LLC ("CCP") was founded in 1997. It has been responsible for the acquisition of over 2,000,000 square feet of commercial space since its inception. Properties have included shopping centers, urban retail buildings, taxpayers, office buildings and mixed use developments.
Mr. Cohen is a member of ICSC and has been active in the real estate industry for nearly two decades. A father of two, he is married and active in local civic and charitable functions including the American Cancer Society and UJA - Federation of New York.
Rick Baer is the Chief Operating Officer of American Commercial Realty Corp. (ACR), which he founded with Mr. Cohen in 2002. Mr. Baer oversees all of ACRs operations. They founded ACR as a private company to facilitate the acquisition, ownership, and management of shopping centers and office buildings throughout the United States. ACR currently provides advisory, management and related services to private investors in many states. Mr. Baer brings his experience in complex negotiations, property development, investor relations and employee management to the company as it expands both its portfolio and client representations.
Prior to the formation of ACR, Mr. Baer was Vice President and Director of Real Estate for Baers Furniture Company where he oversaw the companys expansion from five stores and one warehouse in two counties to fourteen stores and four warehouses throughout southern Florida. Previously, Mr. Baer was Chief Operating Officer of Denver-based Meridith Property Management Co. where he originally developed the leasing department and was subsequently responsible for all aspects of the management company as it expanded its operations from Colorado east to Maryland. He began his career in the New York area, supervising the management, leasing, and redevelopment of properties throughout the country for Marx Realty and Improvement Co., Inc. and handling lease negotiations, governmental communication, and financing for Martin Heller and Associates.
Mr. Baer received a Masters in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan School of Architecture and Urban Planning in 1977, where he also received a B.A. in Urban Studies. He is a member of ICSC and serves on its Palm Beach County Board.
George W. Kleier, III joined ACR in 2010 as Vice President Director of Leasing/Development. George will spearhead the leasing efforts for the national portfolio as well as analyze development and re-development strategies to position properties for long term success. George is actively pursuing new developments, particularly single tenant opportunities, throughout the country. George will also oversee the promotion of the extensive management and leasing expertise of ACR as a third party servicer for property owners.
George is a second generation commercial real estate pro with over 20 years experience in the shopping center industry. George has been involved in Brokerage, Leasing, Asset Management, Acquisition, and large development programs across the United States. He has opened markets for several national retailers as a preferred developer and as in-house decision maker and maintains many excellent contacts in the industry. He has also served as an Asset Manager for a 34 property portfolio in the Southeast that required implementation of many re-leasing and re-development scenarios.
George serves on the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Florida Conference Committee and is actively involved in many ICSC functions.
Mitchell Boxer is the Director of Leasing for American Commercial Realty.
Gary Maplas is the Director of Property Management. He joined ACR in the first quarter of 2011 as the Director of Property Management. Gary oversees the property managers and assistant property managers that deal with ACR's portfolio. Gary brings to the company over 10 years in property management and has dealt with all phases, including Office, Shopping Centers and Industrial, having extensive experience in working directly for owners and 3rd party affiliations.
Prior to joining ACR, Gary spent approximately 20 years with Federal Express working his way up to a Senior Manager of Aircraft/Trucking Operations and was located at various airports around the Company. Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami and is a licensed real estate professional.
Jim Edwards is the Regional Property Manager and Office Leasing Representative for the Plantation, Florida Division of the organization. Mr. Edwards brings to the company an extensive background in production management as well as sales and marketing work in the textile field. Before joining the company, Mr. Edwards worked in the signage industry concentrating in sales, manufacturing and installations.
Madeleine Humphreys joins ACR with over 20 years of property management experience in the South Florida market, working for some of the nation's top managemnet companies and REIT's including CB Richard Ellis and Regency Centers. Ms. Humphreys has a proven track record of successfully maximizing income and value for owners and clients while creating and sustaining valuable relationships with clients and tenants. In her last position with Core Communities, Ms. Humphreys effectively created, implemented and led the property management division while being an instrumental part of the development team for The Landing at Tradition Port St. Lucie, FL. She as extensive knowlege and experience in financial reporting, lease administration, expense control, relationship building, site risk management, capital improvement implementation, tenant build outs and personnel management.
Ms. Humphreys is a graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication. She earned the Certified Property Manager designation through the institute of Real Estate Management and holds a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate license. In 2003, Ms. Humphreys was awarded the Property Manager of the Year aware from IREM's Florida East Coast Chapter #76 and served as the chapter's Vice President in 2005.
Becky Compton is the Administrative Director of American Commercial Realty Corp. She joined the company in August 2003 and is responsible for all administrative and bookkeeping aspects required by the office. Ms. Compton handles accounts receivable, accounts payable and produces annual operating reports for numerous properties.
Prior to joining American Commercial Realty Corp., Ms. Compton was a leasing consultant for Archstone-Smith/Fogelman Management Group in Orlando, Florida. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Property Management from Florida State University.
