From left: Joe AmecAngelo, Patti AmecAngelo and Alexis Fiore
By Joshua Burd
RIPCO Real Estate has strengthened its New Jersey team with the hiring of longtime retail brokers Joe AmecAngelo and Patti AmecAngelo as executive vice presidents.
The AmecAngelos, formerly of CBRE, arrive with more than 30 years of combined commercial real estate experience. They are based in the firm’s Elmwood Park office, joining alongside Alexis Fiore as a sales associate and marketing coordinator who will work closely with the well-known brokers.
“On behalf of our entire team, we are thrilled to welcome Joe AmecAngelo, Patti AmecAngelo and Alexis Fiore to RIPCO Real Estate,” said Mark Kaplan, the firm’s president. “Their deep expertise in commercial real estate makes them the perfect fit for the firm. This expansion of our New Jersey team is a significant step forward, and we are confident that their experience will help us continue to strengthen our presence in the region and beyond.”
According to a news release, Joe AmecAngelo has more than 15 years of commercial real estate experience. At CBRE, where he began in 2018, he formed a two-person team with Patti and specialized in retail representation across the U.S. and Canada, while serving as the exclusive national master broker for a host of operators.
Those brands included AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care, Fit Body Boot Camp, The MAX Challenge, Paris Baguette, The Salt Suit and Voodoo Brewery, the news release said, while AmecAngelo is also a preferred broker for Goddard Systems and Lightbridge Academy. Additionally, he helped establish structured merger and acquisition strategies for The Fitness Co. — a large multilocation health and fitness chain — and successfully facilitated the sale of four of its clubs to independent owners.
Prior to CBRE, AmecAngelo held roles at Sitar Realty Co. and R.J. Brunelli & Co.
“I am thrilled to join RIPCO’s New Jersey team and leverage my two decades of experience in commercial real estate to make a meaningful impact,” said Joe AmecAngelo, executive vice president of transaction services. “Throughout my career, I’ve built a deep understanding of the retail sector, having owned and operated businesses myself and worked with a diverse range of clients, from mom-and-pop shops to national chains.
“My background in building strong partnerships and driving successful transactions has uniquely positioned me to contribute to RIPCO’s continued growth and success.”
Patti AmecAngelo, executive vice president of retail transactions with RIPCO, also has more than 15 years of experience in shopping center representation at the national level, the news release said. As a senior vice president with CBRE, she offered advisory and transaction services in retail and has completed deals for 7-Eleven and Wawa locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
She has also negotiated transactions for several national retailers across the country, while she has been instrumental in pitching, acquiring and retaining long-term client relationships that have helped the couple grow a thriving multi-brand national real estate service for growing franchisor and franchisee concepts.
Before CBRE, AmecAngelo worked at R.J. Brunelli, VRI Commercial Real Estate and Better Homes Residential Realty.
“I am both honored and excited to join the RIPCO New Jersey team,” she said. “With over a decade of experience in retail transactions, site selection, and market analysis, I am confident that my extensive industry knowledge and commitment to delivering results will allow me to contribute to the continued success and growth of RIPCO. I’m looking forward to working alongside such a talented team and helping our clients navigate the evolving retail landscape.”
Fiore, for her part, brings more than a decade of commercial real estate experience and expertise in real estate management, marketing and sales. She is a former real estate manager with Paris Baguette North America.
“I’m excited to join RIPCO’s dynamic New Jersey team and contribute to the firm’s continued growth and success,” Fiore said. “I’m passionate about leveraging my expertise in market research, tenant representation and digital marketing strategies to drive business growth.”
