The Prestige Group

Commercial Office / Condo Industrial / FLEX Multi-Family Land / Misc.

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

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
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
Robert Vecchiolli, Vice President

Robert Vecchiolli, Vice President, is a career real estate professional with a diversified background spanning residential, commercial, industrial and investment sales and leasing as well as financing, structuring joint ventures and title experience. An Associate Broker, Bob specializes in investment and commercial real estate sales at Prestige Group.

Having founded and run his own real estate brokerage company as well as structuring joint ventures where each situation was a start-up business, Bob understands the needs and objectives of business leaders. This keen awareness is very helpful in dealing with his clients. Bob possesses strong relationship and problem solving skills which engender confidence and loyalty from his clients.

Bob has received numerous awards for excellence and sales throughout his career. His commitment to education has continued from his undergraduate days at University of Denver where he received a B.A. in Education to being a CCIM candidate, the prestigious commercial real estate designation.

BVecchiolli@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext 122
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, Vice President

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
Michael McFarlane, Account Executive

Michael McFarlane Executive is a highly motivated energetic and assertive professional. He possesses exceptional management, organization, interpersonal and communication skills. Michael's appraisal experience provides a solid foundation for his specialization in multi-family and investment real estate. Michael demonstrates a proven ability to maintain a professional demeanor while working in a high paced challenging environment. His clients benefit from his discretion and independent judgment.

A well rounded young man, Michael could be considered a renaissance man as he has a passion for a variety of interests, from education, classic literature, music and Greek antiquity to name a few.

MMcFarlane@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3900 ext. 122
George Zografakis, Account Executive

George Zografakis, Account Executive, specializes in industrial and commercial properties. His varied business background is an asset to his clients at Prestige Group. George previously founded and managed a pre-owned auto sales company developing the company from one location with four employees to expanded operations and five locations with over sixty employees.

As an investor in real estate, George has first hand knowledge of the requirements and objectives of the investor. He has successful experience with the complex 1031 tax free exchange process as well as dealing with state and local governments in the areas of zoning, sheriff and tax sales, deeed and court records plus understanding the complexities of environmental issues.

George has excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as being extremely detail oriented. These attributes and his negotiation savvy are integral to his successful client representation.

George's outlook in business is more global in approach due to his unique approach experience of being bi-lingual. He is fluent in Greek and very active in the local Greek community.

George is committed to integrity, professionalism and education in the commercial real estate industry. He is a candidate for the prestigious CCIM designation.

GZografakis@prestigegroup.com 610.902.3939 ext. 114
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

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

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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