Englewood, NJ, January 5, 2023 – CEO Brian Katz of Katz & Associates is pleased to announce 2023 promotions for advisors across several Katz offices. 2022 was a banner year for the boutique retail real estate brokerage firm and these advisors, along with all Katz teammates, impressively expanded business.
Brian Katz shares, “2022 was a tremendous year and I’m proud of our entire team. These advisors worked hard for existing clients, uncovered new opportunities, and completed notable sales and leases on behalf of landlords and tenants.”
Congratulations to the following Katz & Associates’ advisors for performance-based title changes in the new year:
- Jonathan Greenberg, Englewood Cliffs, NJ office – now Vice President
- Daniel D. DePasquale, New York City office – now Senior Director
- Vanesa Rodriguez, Orlando office – now Senior Director
- Leandro Pereira, Boca Raton office – now Director
- Michael Betancourt, Boca Raton office – now Director
Jonathan Greenberg has been with Katz for six years. His focus is on landlord and tenant representation throughout New York and New Jersey. Recent notable work includes: representing Hoboken Theaters in the $13M sale to Hoboken Grace Community Church in New Jersey; representing landlords at Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake, NY and at Edgewater Towne Center in Edgewater, NJ; as well as representing tenants including AT&T, Butterflake Bakeshop in Teaneck, NJ, and Diamond Braces.
Daniel D. DePasquale has been with Katz for three years. His focus is on landlord and tenant representation in New York City and Long Island. Recent highlights include: representing landlords in Queens in leases to bring Teso Life and Jollibee, and working with Brian Katz to represent Hobby Lobby for a new 42,768 square foot store in Staten Island that will open in 2023. Most recently, Daniel has expanded to also represent tenants outside of New York, including in Florida, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Vanesa Rodriguez joined Katz in 2016. Her focus is on leasing new and existing properties, tenant representation, retailer expansions, and outparcel sales. She handles third party leasing for several landlords throughout Central Florida. Recent highlights include: selling outparcels and leasing space for St. Cloud Commons in Kissimmee, and representing retailers including Five Below, Curaleaf, and Skechers.
Leandro Pereira joined Katz in July 2019. He is focused on landlord and tenant representation throughout Florida. Recent highlights include: representing landlords – Long Point Realty Partners for Crossroads Square in Pembroke Pines, Center Square Investment for Shoppes at Yamato Corner in Boca Raton, and Brixmor for Marketplace at Wycliffe in Lake Worth, as well as tenant representation for retailers including I Heart Mac & Cheese, NAF NAF Middle Eastern Grill, and Morelia Gourmet Paletas.
Michael Betancourt joined Katz in October 2020. He handles tenant and landlord representation throughout Florida with a focus on Miami Dade. Recent highlights include: landlord representation in Miami Shores, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach; and representing tenants Curaleaf and Dig.
Katz & Associates began operations in January of 1996. The company currently maintains offices in New York City, Charlotte, Boca Raton, Nashville, New Jersey and Orlando. Katz & Associates’ primary focus is assisting retailers, restaurants and landlords in all capacities including strategic planning, market analysis, lease and sale negotiations and dispositions. Our team of seasoned veterans has decades of experience and invaluable market knowledge.