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For
many years, Neil Brown was a shareholder and
senior executive of the Lake Ontario Steel Company (LASCO). Since
entering the real estate field in the late ’70s, Mr. Brown
has been involved in the development of several thousand market
rate and assisted housing residences; the acquisition and development
of several million square feet of office, commercial and industrial
properties; the establishment of a property management and construction
company; and investment in several manufacturing businesses. Mr.
Brown is a principal partner and oversees the implementation of
management’s investment strategies. Through careful planning,
risk analysis and management, Mr. Brown has successfully steered
the Norstar Group through several recessions and has overseen
steady growth in assets while monitoring year-over-year profitability. |
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Gary
B. Silver has
an extensive background in real estate and development activities
throughout the United States and Canada. His experience, combined
with formal training in architecture and planning, provides Norstar
with unique leadership advantages that put Norstar at the forefront
of the industry. Mr. Silver is a principal partner and oversees
the planning, development and construction processes. His pragmatic
style ensures that developments will both meet regulatory approvals
and gain ready market acceptance. Mr. Silver’s scrupulous
attention to detail and wide-ranging expertise are indispensable
assets on projects that incorporate cutting-edge technology, materials,
energy efficiency and design, providing long-term project viability
and value. |
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Richard
Higgins is a graduate
of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. Prior to
joining the Norstar Group, Mr. Higgins was a partner in the law
firm of Roemer and Featherstonhaugh in Albany, NY, where he acted
as counsel in connection with the development and financing of institutional,
commercial and housing projects. As New York State’s Housing
Commissioner from 1988 to 1990, Mr. Higgins was responsible for
the allocation of New York State’s housing tax credits and
the State’s affordable housing programs. His past experience
as general counsel to the Battery Park City Authority, his service
as assistant counsel to the New York State Governor in matters of
housing, economic development and finance, and his extensive real
estate and finance experience provide Norstar USA with the leadership
it needs to meet its business plan and growth projections. |
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