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Joe Romano has over 35 years experience in the real estate industry and has been with Accordia Realty Ventures since its
inception in 2005. Prior to joining Accordia, Joe was head of AdvanceRealty Group’s ARG Development Corporation.
There he was responsible for the design and development of ARG’s major Urban redevelopment projects in Harrison and
Boundbrook and the Sarnoff Research Campus in Princeton.
inception in 2005. Prior to joining Accordia, Joe was head of AdvanceRealty Group’s ARG Development Corporation.
There he was responsible for the design and development of ARG’s major Urban redevelopment projects in Harrison and
Boundbrook and the Sarnoff Research Campus in Princeton.
Joe brings to Accordia a vast background in every facet of commercial real estate including: site acquisition, development, marketing, leasing, planning,
construction and value enhancement. He has been involved in every aspect of the business including the brokerage, development and corporate sides of the
deal process. His in-depth understanding of client’s needs and goals, trends and inventory in the market, and contacts within the corporate real estate
community have enabled him to conclude over ten million square feet of transactions with firms such as: AT&T, Federal Express, Caldor, First Union
National Bank, The State of New Jersey, Bristol Meyers-Squibb, CPC, General Motors, Prudential Insurance, Allstate Insurance, Chase Manhattan Bank,
Equitable Life Insurance, & Altana Pharma.
Joe Romano was Vice President of Corporate Real Estate for First Union Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in America, where he was responsible
for the acquisition and disposition of major facilities for the Bank’s use from Philadelphia to Boston. Prior to that, Joe was Executive Vice President/Regional
Partner for the Seltzer Organization, a national commercial real estate development firm. In this position, Joe had full responsibility for the development and
operation of the company’s projects in New Jersey and New York, including the 650 acre Princeton Park Corporate Center. Joe has also held the position
of Director of Marketing with Summit Associates, Inc., a major New Jersey developer, where his responsibilities included the leasing and marketing of
Raritan Center, one of the largest office/industrial developments in the East.
Experience
2003–2004 Executive Vice President, Advance Realty Group Development Corporation
2000–2003 Senior Vice President/Regional Managing Director – Advance Realty Group
1997–2000 Executive Vice President/Managing Director – Grubb & Ellis Company, New Jersey
1996–1997 Director of Acquisitions – Wellsford Real Properties
1993–1996 Vice President of Corporate Real Estate – First Union National Bank
1982–1992 Executive Vice President/Regional Partner – Seltzer Development Corporation
1975–1982 Director of Sales and Marketing – Summit Associates, Inc.
Joe is a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.
He is a member of the Commercial Real Estate Network (CORENET), the Urban Land Institute, the Newark Real Estate Board, a former officer of the
National Association of Office and Industrial Parks (NAIOP) and a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey MS Society.
Joseph R. Romano - Principal
As co-founder of Accordia Realty Ventures, Joe plays a key role in the business development and growth of the company.
Joe puts many of his strengths to work by overseeing Accordia's marketing efforts, from managing the leasing teams to
dealing with Accordia's public relations. In addition, he brings creative life to the redevelopment and development projects
the company pursues as well as playing a major role in the acquisition and joint venture relationships that have been a
cornerstone in the last several years.
As co-founder of Accordia Realty Ventures, Joe plays a key role in the business development and growth of the company.
Joe puts many of his strengths to work by overseeing Accordia's marketing efforts, from managing the leasing teams to
dealing with Accordia's public relations. In addition, he brings creative life to the redevelopment and development projects
the company pursues as well as playing a major role in the acquisition and joint venture relationships that have been a
cornerstone in the last several years.
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