MISSION STATEMENT

With a commitment to excellence unparalleled in the industry, Prestige Group is dedicated to providing our clients and customers with excellence and professionalism in commercial real estate and land development sales and marketing. Teamwork, creativity, continued education, technology and a vigilant eye on market trends enable us to be on the cutting edge of the market place.

OUR TEAM

With over 150 years of combined experience and talent, the principals, senior management, sales team and administrative staff of the Prestige Group have diverse real estate backgrounds and technical skills. This blend of perspectives and capabilities greatly contribute to the consistency of our success and growth.

  • Richard Natow, President and Founder

    Richard Natow is true to the entrepreneurial spirit!

    Natow began his business career as an owner of an advertising and marketing company.

    He entered the real estate business and quickly developed a niche of selling land to builders and developers and then marketing the new home developments. He consistently was the top listing agent and selling agent for the region’s largest real estate company.

    Natow also understood the benefits of diversification and began selling and investing in commercial and investment properties.

    In 1987 Natow realized his dream and formed The Prestige Group.

    Natow’s diverse real estate background, including sales, marketing, investment properties, as well as involvement in building and development gives him an understanding of the entire scope of the real estate industry.

    Being licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware enables Natow to be regional in his real estate dealings.

    Natow has been the recipient of numerous marketing awards by the Chester and Delaware Counties Home Builders Association. He has also been honored to be a judge for other regional Home Builder Associations.

    Natow has an uncanny intuition for knowing what’s ahead for the industry. His remarkable insight into people and “the art of the deal” are the key to the success of Prestige Group and it’s clients.

    An open door policy with management, sales and administration allows for a collaboration of ideas and problem solving techniques to ensure a positive, success oriented environment.

    RNatow@prestigegroup.com  610.902.3939 ext.111
     

  • Bob Cohen, Executive Vice President

Bob Cohen brings to Prestige Group over twenty years of commercial real estate experience. Bob’s vast experience as an owner of 600 plus apartment units, shopping centers and office buildings, is crucial to making a deal happen. Bob is responsible for the management, training and growth of the sales team. Bob’s creative thinking combined with enormous technical ability are the key components for managing the team of professional real estate people of the Prestige Group.

Bob's background in mortgage banking, financing and commercial real estate brokerage give him the depth of knowledge and mastery of the industry to enable him to produce solutions for challenging situations.  Bob's creative thinking combined with enormous technical ability are the key components for managing the team of professional real estate sales people of the Prestige Group.

BCohen@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 103

  • Ron Krieger, Senior Vice President

Ron Krieger, Senior Vice President is a specialist in the demanding and complicated field of Healthcare Facilities, from skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities as well as age restricted facilities.  In the position of managing the sale of Healthcare facilities Ron has successfully negotiated many complex transactions involving the sale of the business and real estate assets of his clients.  He is also active in development land and multi-family sales.

Prior to joining Prestige Group, Ron was the president of a management company as well as being an owner/operator of over 500 apartment units.  He also spent over 11 years as both manager and director of two regional investment sales real estate brokerage companies.

RKrieger@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 102

  • Vic Kaplan, Vice President

    Vic Kaplan has the determination, discipline and diligence to drive a deal home! His well rounded business background as a real estate investor and business owner compliment his focused attention to the individual deal.

    A multi-housing specialist, Vic holds real estate licenses in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is ready to assist buyers and sellers with their real estate investment needs.

    VKaplan@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 121
     

  • Ben Altman, Vice President

    Ben Altman is a specialist in the sales and leasing of  commercial and industrial real estate.  His previous sales experience includes working for a national commercial real estate company as well as a solid sales and marketing background.

    Ben is dedicated to furthering his real estate knowledge as he is a CCIM candidate.  He holds a BS in Marketing and International Studies from The Pennsylvania State University.  Ben is fluent and proficient in all aspects of commercial and industrial real estate.

    BAltman@PrestigeGroup.com  610.902.3900 ext. 106
     

  • Arthur Deussing, Vice President

    Arthur Deussing brings  extensive commercial real estate sales and financial advisory experience to Prestige Group.  Arthur previously worked for a national commercial real estate company where he received many awards including “Rookie of the Year”, “Most Improved Saleperson” as well as the prestigious “Most Square Footage Leased/Sold” in a single year. 

    Arthur specializes in the sales and leasing of industrial and commercial properties.  His financial consulting experience is a great asset in helping his clients reach their goals.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University. Arthur is a licensed salesperson in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

    ADeussing@PrestigeGroup.com 610.902.3939 ext.120
     

  • Dick Newbert, Vice President

    Dick Newbert brings a tremendous wealth of business experience to Prestige Group and his clients.  Dick's corporate background and entrepreneurial experience give him the perfect balance to negotiate deals in the commercial, industrial and office real estate market in which he specializes.  A candidate for the prestigious CCIM designation, Dick is dedicated to the commercial real estate profession.

    Dick's attention to detail is matched by his incredibly high energy level. He is an asset to both Prestige Group and his clients.

    DNewbert@PrestigeGroup.com  610.902.3939 ext 156
     

  • Don Eill, Vice President

    A seasoned professional, Don has over 25 years of commercial investment real estate sales experience with specialization in apartment sales.  Don's experienced background in engineering gives him a logical, technical approach to his business dealings which he combines with excellent communication skills to create a truly "professional" real estate salesperson.  His experience with major Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT), make Don a key player of the Prestige Team

    DEill@Prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 155
     

  • Irene Opendak, Vice President

    Irene Opendak concentrates on multi-family and investment property sales.  Irene's strong background in business is very broad and includes extensive experience in administration, business management and project management.  As an accomplished business executive for prestigious world renowned universities both in the United States and Russia, Irene has dealt with the highest level of academic and business leaders in the business management of these institutions.  This experience along with Irene's post graduate degrees in Business Administration and Engineering are the cornerstone of her highly technical and analytical approach to the commercial real estate business.   

    Irene's ability to ascertain her clients needs as well as analyze the financial viability of the deal are key in her success in commercial real estate.  She is currently a candidate for the prestigious CCIM designation.

    IOpendak@Prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext.118
     

  • Michael Weiner, Sales Associate

    Micheal Weiner is a dynamic commercial real estate sales associate with many years of successful sales experience.  Prior to joining Prestige Group, Michael sold businesses through a national company and has other broad ranging experience in sales, management and finance.  

     

    Michael works primarily with multi-family, commercial and industrial properties. 

     

    He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Finance from St. Joseph’s University where he graduated in the top 5% of his class.  A professional well rounded businessman, Michael is an asset to Prestige Group and his clients.
     

    MWeiner@prestigegroup.com  610.902.3900  ext. 113
     

  • Virginia Hart, Vice President

    Virginia Hart, Vice President, comes to Prestige Group with a well rounded background of high end residential, new construction, land and commercial real estate sales as well as sophisticated corporate sales experience.

    Ginny has excellent communication and consultative sales skills which are a benefit to both buyer and seller clients. Her understanding of the complicated process of development and zoning issues is an asset in the commercial real estate business.

    Her passion for real estate overflows to her personal life, where Ginny is involved with the Main Line Historical Society as well as the National Trust of Historic Homes.

    VHart@PrestigeGroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 112

     

  • Patrick Morrison, Senior Sales Associate

    As a specialist in hotel and motel sales as well as investment properties, Pat's unique combination of skills enable him to analyze an opportunity and ultimately provide top quality service for his clients real estate needs.  A highly motivated, self starter entrepreneur, Pat has significant experience in developing and expanding revenue opportunities for new ventures.  This experience as well as his CPA background gives Pat an astute financial sense.

    PMorrison@prestigegroup.com     610.902.3939 ext. 124
     

  • Bill Bartus, Sales Associate

    Bill Bartus is a seasoned professional entrepreneur. He brings 25 years of extraordinary sales, business development and management experience to Prestige Group. He started several successful sales oriented businesses, the most recent being a Nasdaq listed company where he was President and CEO.

    Bill's background compliments his focus of investment and industrial properties.  Bill's hands on experience as a business owner and investor enables him to accurately analyze the value of an investment property as well as visualize uses for industrial properties.

    Licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida, Bill also holds an auctioneer license.

    BBartus@Prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext.123

  • Mel Ransome, Account Executive

    Mel Ransome is Prestige Group's "Rookie of the Year".  A natural entreprenuer, Mel combines youthful zeal and an old fashioned work ethic for a well rounded salesperson.  Specializing in multi-family real estate, Mel is diligent in working in the best interests of his clients.  We are proud that Mel is taking courses towards gettng the valued and prestigious CCIM designation.   personal life where he is an avid mountain biker and scuba diver.

    MRansome@PrestigeGroup.com  610.902.3939 ext. 122

  • Philip Fredericks, Sales Associate

    Phil Fredericks’ unique background is a perfect combination for success in the commercial real estate business. Having experience in development and building as well as being an owner of a demolition company serve Phil well in being able to understand construction, rehabbing, renovation and change of use for space. An entrepreneur, Phil owned a large regional demolition company as well as currently managing his personal investment portfolio. Phil's professionalism, dedication, and expertise are unmatched in this business.

    PFredericks@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939
     

  • Ozzie Minicarelli, Account Executive

    Ozzie Mincarelli concentrates his efforts in the commercial/industrial field and multi-family of commercial real estate.  His high energy and fresh approach to sales and marketing are valued by both Buyers and Sellers.

    Ozzie has a natural intelligence for business and unprecedented people skills.  He brings a comforting reassurance to his clients that makes it a lasting impression in all his commercial real estate deals.

    OMincarelli@PrestigeGroup.com  610.902.3939  ext. 118
     

  • John Molettieri, Sales Associate

    A veteran commercial real estate salesperson with over 20 years experience, John Molettieri has knowledge of the marketplace that few can equal. Molettieri’s contacts with regional and national tenants enhance the skills of the Prestige Group.

    JMolettieri@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 105
     

  • Patrick Morrison, Jr.  Sales Associate 

    Patrick focuses on the hospitality industry, primarily the marketing and sales of hotel and motel properties.  Prior to joining Prestige Group, Patrick's entrepreneurial background included development of a regional hand-blown glass distribution company and successfully marketing the company statewide and then nationally.

    Patrick is a snowboarding and travel enthusiast.

    Patrick has a natural intelligence for business and unprecedented people skills.  He brings a comforting reassurance to his clients that makes a lasting impression in all his commercial real estate deals.

    PMorrisonjr@prestigegroup.com  610.902.3939 ext. 151

  • Shelby Simmons, Vice President of Operations

     Shelby Simmons directs the marketing efforts of Prestige Group with the unique perspective of being an experienced licensed real estate sales person as well as having a BA degree in Communications with concentration in advertising. In 18 years at Prestige Group, Shelby has been involved in all facets of the running of Prestige Group. From long range planning, marketing, advertising and human resources, Shelby’s well rounded experience is beneficial to the success and growth of the business.

    SSimmons@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext.110
     

  • Debby Weinstein, Settlement Coordinator

    Debby Weinstein's legal background is a crucial component in her role as settlement coordinator.  Knowledge of the complex issues involved with property settlements is critical in the navigation of a successful transaction.  Disciplined, determined, and highly organized, Debby possesses the necessary skills to effectively manage the settlement process.

    DWeinstein@Prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 104
     

  • Marge Green, Administrative Assistant

    Marge Green has the challenging job of balancing administrative duties as well as being at the center of it all. A Degree in Accounting and over 25 years of corporate accounting and office experience enable Marge to efficiently handle the variety of duties she encounters on a daily basis. Marge’s gracious style is a benefit to our sales staff as well as our clients.

    MGreen@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3900

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