Jericho, N.Y. — Kimco Realty has appointed Josh Gelfman as vice president of development as the company continues to expand its presence in Florida. Gelfman will oversee value-creating redevelopment, expansion and mixed-use projects for Kimco’s Southern region, including South Miami shopping center, Oakwood Plaza North & South, Colonial Plaza and Cypress Creek Station, all located in Florida.
“Josh’s knowledge of the Florida market, strong relationships with key stakeholders and proven track record of getting redevelopment projects over the finish line will be vital as Kimco expands its portfolio and mixed-use entitlements in the region,” says Geoffrey Glazer, senior vice president at Kimco. “Kimco is always looking for new opportunities to grow our business in Florida and we are confident Josh’s leadership will be paramount to our success as we pursue new projects.”
Gelfman comes to Kimco with over 15 years of diverse real estate development experience in both the public and private sector. In his previous roles with Terranova Corporation, Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, and New York City Economic Development Corporation, Gelfman has worked closely with local municipalities, brokers, community groups and other key stakeholders to achieve a win-win scenario for redevelopment projects.
Kimco Realty® is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Jericho, N.Y., that is North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers, including mixed-use assets. The company has specialized in shopping center ownership, management, acquisitions and value enhancing redevelopment activities for more than 60 years. As of September 30, 2022, the company owned interests in 526 U.S. shopping centers and mixed-use assets comprising 91 million square feet of gross leasable space. For more information, visit www.kimcorealty.com.
SOURCE: Kimco Realty®