Bergman Real Estate Group is headquartered at 555 Route 1 South in Iselin
By Joshua Burd
Bergman Real Estate Group has hired a longtime commercial real estate executive as its new chief operating officer, the Woodbridge-based firm announced.
In the new role, Jeffrey Buchman will be responsible for asset management of Bergman’s northern and central New Jersey office properties and helping source new value-add investment opportunities to acquire office, industrial and multifamily assets. He joins the company after serving as COO with the STRO Cos., bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial oversight and investment management, along with local market knowledge.
“Jeffrey is a well-respected industry professional with a broad background in acquiring and managing commercial properties in New Jersey and in repositioning assets to achieve optimal performance,” said Michael Bergman, president of Bergman Real Estate Group. “He will be a significant addition to our team as we continue to grow our portfolio and maximize value for our investors.”
Buchman’s other past positions include executive vice president of asset management with Ivy Realty and a series of senior leasing, asset and property management positions at RREEF/Deutsche Bank, Mack-Cali Realty Corp. and Reckson Associates, according to a news release. Bergman added that, throughout his career, Buchman has focused on and successfully repositioned large portfolios of value-add office and industrial assets across multiple markets.
He holds a bachelor’s in corporate finance and business from American University and received his New Jersey Real Estate License in 1988.
“Bergman Real Estate Group is a recognized industry leader who is well positioned and has built a strong foundation over multiple generations,” Buchman said. “I look forward to working with such a talented and seasoned team and thank the Bergman family for this opportunity to contribute to their continued success.”
