Bergman Real Estate Group, a full-service real estate investment and management company based in Woodbridge, New Jersey has announced that Brian Rand has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer.
Brian joined the Bergman organization in October 2022 as Director of Acquisitions.
Brian will continue to be responsible for spearheading the firm’s acquisitions activity and expanding the firm’s portfolio across a variety of asset classes, including industrial, multi-family, office and retail.
“Brian has proven to be an invaluable addition to the Bergman team, driving our growth and effectively leading efforts to diversify our portfolio. His expertise in evaluating the entire investment lifecycle of commercial properties aligns perfectly with the requirements of this new role,” commends Michael Bergman, President of Bergman Real Estate Group.
Before joining Bergman, Brian was President and Founder of Simius Holdings LLC, a boutique real estate investment company with assets throughout the Midwestern, Southeastern and Northeastern United States. Throughout his tenure, Brian actively acquired, managed and created value for assets within Simius’s portfolio, leading to outsized returns for its investors and partners. Mr. Rand earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Business & Organizations from Cornell University and received his Masters of Business Administration from The George Washington University.
“I am excited to begin my new role at Bergman, where I’ll not only expand our portfolio but also enhance the value of our currently owned assets. The Bergman team’s impressive business conduct continues to impress me, and I am enthusiastic about assuming more of a leadership role in guiding these practices,” expressed Rand.
About Bergman Real Estate Group
Bergman Real Estate Group is a privately owned, full-service real estate company with more than 33 years of operating history in New Jersey and other select markets. The company’s fully integrated platform includes acquisition, ownership, asset and property management, leasing and construction supervision. Bergman, which has built its success on acquiring and successfully repositioning underperforming properties, currently owns and manages 22 office buildings comprising 2.2 million square feet. For more information, visit www.bergmanrealty.com.
