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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.
Zachary M. Berg has been promoted to the position of Director of Operations. In this capacity Mr. Berg will oversee all of the operations for ACR including: management, leasing and due diligence operations for the existing portfolio as well as for new acquisitions. Since 2003 Mr. Berg has been the Director of Property Management for ACR. In this position, Mr. Berg played a significant role in growing the company portfolio from 200,000 square feet to the current size of the portfolio, which is in excess of 1,500,000 square feet. Mr. Berg entered the commercial real estate field in 1997 as a leasing agent for NAI/Merin Hunter Codman. Prior to joining American Commercial Realty, Mr. Berg was a property manager for Mandev Properties, an owner of retail properties and office buildings. Mr. Berg is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Florida, a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and received both his Bachelor’s Degree and MBA from Florida Atlantic University.
Steven Cohen , as a Director of Asset Management at American Commercial Realty, has 20 years of experience in real estate investment, development and management, as well as public accounting, financial advisory and strategic business planning. He has actively participated in the management of commercial real estate developments and holdings valued in excess of $350 million dollars. Prior to joining ACR, Steven was the Southeast US Regional Marketing Manager and Partner for a real estate firm managing acquisitions, planning, entitlements and development of over 1,000 acres of land for commercial and residential development. Steven began his career at a national public accounting firm in Washington, D.C. Steven brings great strengths to contribute to the growth of ACR as a leading national investor in and manager of commercial real estate. Steven received his Business degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, and has enhanced his learning through continuing executive education coursework. Steven is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in California and a licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida.
Mitchell Boxer is the Director of Leasing for American Commercial Realty.
Rebecca Metzger is the Director of Leasing for the Northeastern Division where she is responsible for procuring tenants, negotiating lease terms, and drafting leases. Ms. Metzger first joined the organization in 2002. She now oversees all leasing operations for the Northeastern properties.
Ms. Metzger graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree in Economics. She is currently a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers' Next Generation Division.
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.
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.
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