A 1964 graduate of Rider College, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Joe received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Real Estate Law and Practice. Joe served as his senior class president, maintained and graduated with a 4.0 average in real estate, was the top student in real estate in his graduating class, and played on the varsity basketball team.  During his years at Rider, he was employed by Central Mortgage Company and later the John D. Lazarus Real Estate Firm, where he was working and assisting in the capacity of a real estate appraiser. 

Following his graduation from Rider, Joe was employed by Allied Stores in its retail and real estate operations from 1965 to 1973. He was actively involved in the analysis of store locations, gaining valuable insight into the marketing strategies and long-term business planning of a major retail operation

From 1974 until 1983, Joe owned and operated a group of furniture stores. In 1984, he decided to sell his interest in the furniture operation and return to real estate. He established himself in the field of real estate development by joining one of the nation’s largest real estate sales operations, Coldwell Banker.  At Coldwell Banker Joe specialized in site locations and leasing for retailers and developers for freestanding and shopping center locations. Shortly thereafter, he founded Commercial Realty Specialists, Inc., a similar company specializing in the location and development of commercial business sites, tenant representation and leasing. His expertise in the location and development of sites led to the development of over 2,000,000 square feet of shopping centers and many free standing retail locations.  

In 1991, Joe established a brokerage firm by the name of LMS Commercial Real Estate and a property management firm by the name of Property Management Alternatives, Inc. These firms are actively engaged in the management and leasing of over 6,500,000 square feet of shopping centers in the central Pennsylvania area. LMS specializes in acquisition, development, leasing, sales, financing, and investment analysis for national and regional clients on a fee basis and partnership basis.  

Throughout his career, Joe has worked with both national and regional clients including K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Sam’s, B.J. ‘s, Lowes, Staples, Office Max, Men’s Warehouse, Peebles Department Store, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, Gabriel Brothers, T.J. Maxx, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Giant Foods, Weis Market, Fleming Foods, Associated Wholesalers, CVS, Rite Aid, Payless Shoes, Pier One, McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, Hardees, Chi Chi’s, Damons, Ruby Tuesdays and several hotels and banks.

  

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