4A — February 2023 — Family-Owned Businesses Spotlight — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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Father and son team Bernard (1928-2014) and David Zimmel formed company in 1986 Zimmel Associates - An Established Authority On New Jersey Real Estate F
ather and son team Bernard (1928-2014) and David Zimmel formed Zimmel Associates in 1986. Both men were already successful brokers serving the New Jersey commercial real estate industry when they were each offered a partner- ship interest in a new firm. Instead, they decided the time was right to form their own company. Within short order the duo were assigned exclusive listings and closing major transactions. Bernard Zimmel is recognized for originating the concept of industrial flex space for the industrial market in 1969. He shared the idea with a leading developer who implemented it and gave him the exclusive listing for the building. As other developers followed suit, the flex space concept had a major impact on the marketplace. Today, Zim- mel Associates’ tradition of creative solutions and father and son teamwork are stron- ger than ever. David Zimmel serves as CEO and three of his sons represent the third generation of Zimmels at the firm. They and their associ - ates are committed to deliver- ing the best deals possible for their clients. The Zimmel Associates Brokerage Team, experi- enced Real Estate Profes- sionals with exceptional track records of success for office, industrial, retail, and investment brokerage. David Zimmel CEO, Zimmel Associates David Zimmel has dedi- cated more than 44 years to the real estate industry. He has participated in the clos- ing of more than 5,000 real estate transactions, and $15 billion in investment sales. He is a highly experienced and skilled negotiator, armed with outstanding knowledge of the marketplace and the intrica- cies and tasks today’s brokers, investors, owners and tenants face prior to closing beneficial transactions. A solutions- oriented, creative thinker, David is often asked to share his market knowledge, insight and expertise with industry leaders, associations and media. He is a past president of IOREBA, an organization comprised of real estate pro- fessionals and owners in PA, NY, NJ and CT.
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at Zimmel Associates where he specializes in the acquisition and disposition of office, industrial and retail properties. “I am excited for the future and continued success of our firm. We all share mutual respect for each others skills, a lifelong passion for the industry and commitment to outstanding service.” Terri Zimmel, Interior Designer Extraordinaire, Zimmel Associates Touches of Terri are found in many of Zimmel Associ- ates’ commercial real estate properties - office, industrial and retail properties. The Zimmel family in- cludes those who are in- grained with the same dedi- cation, passion and ethics. Joel Natter, Executive Vice President, Zimmel Associates Joel Natter has been with the firm for more than 27 years. Joel is a knowledgeable and ver- satile corporate real estate pro- fessional who knows the New Jersey market and consistently delivers outstanding solutions for his clients. He has a B.A. Degree from SUNY Bingham- ton, is a talented musician, and
serves on a local planning board and the Edison, NJ Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Joel is known for being a great listener, highly organized and attentive with every business situation. He enjoys leasing in the office sector and has a great track record of consistently increasing occupancy levels as Exclusive Leasing Agent. “Zimmel Associates is a good fit for me profession- ally for many reasons. The company’s entrepreneurial nature works well for me, the support staff is excellent and the ability to interact with the company’s principals is extremely valuable.” Lauren LoFaro, Director of Office Operations, Zimmel Associates In 2015, Lauren LoFaro joined the Team of Zimmel As- sociates, bringing over thirty years of notable accomplish- ments, managing daily opera- tional functions and steering projects to successful comple- tion. By immersing herself in the commercial real estate market, she continues to have a positive impact on the overall performance and daily activities of Zimmel Associates. MAREJ
“Be honest, upfront and have integrity. Know the marketplace like the back of your hand. Be the best broker you can be. Treat every trans- action, large or small, with importance. That is what my father taught me and it is a philosophy that continues at our firm. It is the founda - tion for our long-term client relationships and the key to our success.” Jordan Zimmel joined the firm in 2009. He is a gradu - ate of Monmouth University where he majored in Business Management. His responsibili- ties include organizing trans- actions and the acquisition and disposition of industrial, office and retail properties, lease and purchase negotiations and rep- resenting landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers. “Having been taught the real estate business from both my father and grandfather has proven to be more inspiration- al, educational and valuable than words can express.” Jordan Zimmel, Vice President, Zimmel Associates Jordan and his wife Arielle recently welcomed their first
Jaime Zimmel, Vice President, Zimmel Associates
Jaime Zimmel has a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Penn State University. His friendly per- sonality and negotiating skills are naturals for a successful career in real estate. Jaime is committed to continuing the Zimmel tradition of profession- alism and perseverance, and enjoys problem solving. “It’s all about finding opti - mum solutions. The process of finding a great building, negotiating the right price for the client, and closing the deal makes working at Zimmel As- sociates rewarding.” July 26, 2020, Jaime Zimmel and Kristen Mendez married, additional blessings for the Zimmel family. Jason Zimmel has a B.S. in Business Administration and Real Estate from Monmouth University’s highly regarded Kis- lack Real Estate Institute. His education by esteemed industry brokers, bankers and developers prepared him well for success Jason Zimmel, Sales Associate, Zimmel Associates
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