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Executive Profiles

Andrew J. Cohen President
Zach Berg Director of Operations
Spencer Grossman Senior Leasing Associate
Rebecca Metzger Director of Leasing
Northeastern Division

Jim Edwards Regional Property Manager and Office Leasing Representative
Plantation, Florida Division

Becky Compton Administrative Director
Renee O誰eal Director of Property Management

 
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.


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痴 Degree and MBA from Florida Atlantic University.


Spencer Grossman has been promoted to the position of Senior Leasing Associate. In this capacity, Mr. Grossman will be responsible for the new and renewal leasing for the Florida properties in the Portfolio. Mr. Grossman joined ACR in 2007 and through his efforts increased renewals throughout the portfolio. Prior to joining ACR, Mr. Grossman worked for Marcus and Millichap in Ft. Lauderdale as a financial analyst and will continue to assist in the due diligence process for acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing of current properties. Mr. Grossman earned his Bachelor痴 Degree from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA and is a member of ICSC.


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.


Renee O誰eal has been hired as the Director of Property Management. In this capacity, Ms. O誰eal will be responsible for the oversight of all property management functions, including the preparation of annual operating and capital improvements budgets, property inspection programs, merchant relations, contract service provider selection and the supervision of all property management personnel. Ms. O誰eal entered commercial management in 1997 in the greater Philadelphia area and has relocated to South Florida recently. Most recently, Ms. O誰eal oversaw new construction planning, development and management services for Dewey Commercial in Wayne, PA. Ms. O誰eal holds licenses for CAM and Real Estate Management and is a member of IREM.

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