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153 Linden Street

153 Linden Street

Located in one of Northern New Jersey’s most active industrial hubs, 153 Linden Street is a 230,000-square-foot newly renovated facility engineered to support today’s logistics demands. Featuring 23 loading docks, 16 truck parking stalls, 2 drive-in doors, and 27-foot clear heights, as well as a separate building totaling 16,000 square feet with 3 drive-in doors and 1 dock-high door, the building is designed to support distribution users and last-mile operations. Furthermore, the asset offers direct access to the Port of Newark, the largest port on the East Coast, as well as major regional transportation networks for optimal efficiency.

As part of Thor Equities’ growing New Jersey industrial portfolio, 153 Linden delivers the strategic location and infrastructure tenants need to thrive in a high-demand and competitive market.

Speakers and Panels

Vacancy, Supply, Development Pipeline & Their Impact on Leasing

Market Dynamics & What to Expect for New Deals

Graham Stephens

Graham Stephens

Principal, Investments & Head of Capital Markets

Innovo Property Group

Ben Rosen

Ben Rosen

SVP, Market Leader NJ & NY

Hillwood

Heath Abramsohn

Heath Abramsohn

Head of Acquisitions, North Central

Rockefeller Group

Noah Balanoff

Noah Balanoff

Vice Chair

Colliers

Neil Ascione

Neil Ascione

President

RC Andersen

John Stolz
Moderator

John Stolz

Partner & Chair, Real Estate Practice

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Ben Rosen

SVP, Market Leader NJ & NY

Hillwood

As a Senior Vice President and Market Leader in New Jersey and New

York Region, Ben Rosen is responsible for Hillwood’s industrial

business in New Jersey and New York. Ben oversees acquisition and

development opportunities, leasing efforts, land prospecting and

maintaining customer relations.

Prior to joining the Hillwood team, Ben was a Vice President of

Development and Leasing for Duke Realty in New Jersey, where he

opened Duke’s New Jersey Office. He was instrumental in growing the

Duke’s New Jersey portfolio by 7.2 million square feet, including $1.8

billion of investments and $1.2 billion of lease transactions. Before

Duke, Ben managed investment and lease transactions at KTR Capital

Partners, contributing towards $1.0 billion of investments totaling 23.9

million square feet and $160 million of lease transactions totaling 2.1

million square feet. Ben was also the director of acquisitions for

Woodmont Industrial Partners. Throughout his career, Ben has

completed multiple build-to-suit and speculative lease transactions with

big-name companies including Home Depot, Amazon, UPS, JD.com,

Wayfair and Bob’s Discount Furniture.

Ben graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison earning a

Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Real

Estate and Finance. He contributes to the community by volunteering

with Moving for Life, Habitat for Humanity and American Red Cross.

Heath Abramsohn

Head of Acquisitions, North Central

Rockefeller Group

Heath Abramsohn is Head of Acquisitions, North Central Development, for Rockefeller Group. In this role he is responsible for land acquisitions and development of industrial and multifamily assets throughout the North Central region (includes New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Midwest region.)

Mr. Abramsohn joined Rockefeller Group in 2005 and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout career with the company including asset experience with industrial, office, multifamily, and mixed-use projects. Throughout his career at Rockefeller Group, he has been involved in the acquisition, development, lease, and sale of more than 15 million square feet of industrial space. Mr. Abramsohn has also been instrumental in Rockefeller Group’s expansion of industrial assets in New York and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Prior to joining the Rockefeller Group, Mr. Abramsohn worked in Corporate Finance at Pfizer. He was also a Consultant with Accenture. He received his bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College where he majored in Accounting and Economics. He received his master’s degree in Real Estate Development from New York University.

Mr. Abramsohn holds a real estate license in New Jersey and New York and is a member of NAIOP and ULI. He has been recognized by several industry publications for his market insight and has spoken on commercial real estate panels across the region representing Rockefeller Group. He is an Advisory Board member at Rutgers University Center for Real Estate.

Noah Balanoff

Vice Chair

Colliers

Area of Expertise

Noah Balanoff serves as Vice Chair at Colliers’ Parsippany, NJ office, where he leads a top-ranked industrial brokerage team specializing in logistics and supply chain real estate. As a charter member and steering committee leader of Colliers’ national Logistics and Transportation (L&T) Solutions Group,

Noah plays a key role in advancing best-in-class advisory across institutional landlord and occupier portfolios.

He focuses on the sale and leasing of warehouse and distribution facilities along the most active segments of the New Jersey Turnpike Corridor; including Interchanges 8A/7A, Port Newark/ Elizabeth, and the Meadowlands.

Known for blending market intelligence with operational insight, Noah helps clients navigate complex supply chain needs with tailored strategies that drive real estate and business performance.

Business and Educational Background

Noah has built a distinguished career in industrial real estate since 2005, advising a range of institutional inves- tors, developers, and logistics-drive occupiers. His client roster includes Prologis, Brookfield, Xebec, BGO, RDM, The Morris Companies, Bridge Develop- ment, Pabst Brewing Company, CEVA Logistics, Barnes & Noble, and Home Depot Supply, among others.

Before entering the real estate indus- try, Noah spent six years in marketing, specializing in brand development and strategic positioning—experience that continues to inform his creative and tar- geted approach to property marketing and tenant engagement.

He is a graduate of the University at Albany and holds the Certified Com- mercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, which represents advanced expertise in financial analysis, market evaluation, and investment strategy.

With a proven track record and deep industry knowledge, Noah is a trusted partner for clients seeking clarity, exe- cution, and long-term value in industrial real estate.

Neil Ascione

President

RC Andersen

Neil joined RC Andersen in 2008 as a Project Manager and currently holds the role of President. Neil has played an integral part in RC Andersen’s growth and has helped develop some of RC Andersen’s most deeply rooted client relationships.

Through his tenure at RC Andersen, Neil has managed some of RC Andersen’s marquee projects and has been responsible to fill nearly every role within the organization, from that of Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, Vice President, and now President. Neil is familiar with the day-in day-out management of work, as well as the organizational processes and policies.

Prior to his time at RC Andersen, Neil held roles in the fields of construction, design, and research dating back to 2002. Neil holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Rutgers University School of Engineering. It is in this well rounded background within the industry that Neil has developed an ability to approach problems from a variety of angles and experiences.

Outside of work, Neil enjoys time with his wife and two daughters, skiing, hiking, and hockey.

John Stolz

Moderator

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

John Stolz represents a broad array of clients, both locally and nationally, in all facets of commercial real estate, with a focus on complex transactions in the industrial,

multifamily, retail, and office sectors. His deal background includes representing

companies in the acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of commercial

properties throughout the country. He also regularly guides clients in forming joint

ventures, capital raising, and the planning and implementation of significant

development projects.

Private companies, multi-national investment platforms and institutional players alike

turn to John for his ability to skillfully tailor his representation to their unique business

needs. He regularly advises companies at various stages of their life cycle in developing

and executing core strategies, long-range planning, and portfolio management. In all

respects, John is driven to find creative but practical solutions that advance his clients’

goals.

In addition to his transactional practice, John represents real estate developers in both

obtaining local land use entitlements and navigating the complex regulatory framework

related to environmental permitting in the State of New Jersey. In his development

practice, John appears before local land use boards and has represented parties in

litigation relating to the denial or defense of local land use approvals. He also

represents parties in the redevelopment context, including providing strategic guidance

in the designation of redevelopment areas, content of redevelopment plans and

negotiating redevelopment agreements, and has been involved in the planning and

implementation of significant mixed-use projects throughout the State.

Developing Alternative Segments of Industrial: Cold Storage, Flex & Small Bay

Widening the User Pool for Traditional Industrial Assets

Zach Romano

Zach Romano

COO

RL Cold

Amanda Valdes

Amanda Valdes

Manager, Industry Relations

Port of New York & New Jersey

Brian Whitmer

Brian Whitmer

Managing Partner

Doors and Spaces Industrial

Eric Gormeley

Eric Gormeley

CEO

Deugen Developments

Felix Aguayo

Felix Aguayo

Vice President, Business Development

Nexamp

Matt Schlindwein
Moderator

Matt Schlindwein

Managing Partner

Greek Real Estate Partners

Felix Aguayo

Vice President, Business Development

Nexamp

Felix leads C&I and community solar development in New Jersey and other mid-Atlantic States for Nexamp, a national, vertically integrated top-ranked solar and storage contractor with over 50,000 direct community solar customers and over 1GW of solar deployed across more than 250 projects.

Prior to Nexamp, Felix worked on many innovative transactions, including pioneering early rooftop solar installations circa 2003, carport and parking deck solar installations, ground arrays on green fields and superfund sites, community solar and floating solar transactions. He is responsible for the installation of over 100MW of solar and 21MWh of storage projects. Felix held various development roles at Solar Landscape, EDF Renewables, SunEdison, SolarCity, and SunPower. He was an energy consultant specializing in the Northeast deregulated energy markets, an investment banker at UBS, and an electrical engineer for the Consolidated Edison Company of New York.

He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Lafayette College, and an MBA in finance from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Matt Schlindwein

Moderator

Greek Real Estate Partners

Matt provides leadership for the Design|Build Division. Since joining GREP in 2008, Matt has been instrumental in designing and building projects for some of the region’s leading companies. With his direction, Greek Design|Build has grown its team of highly skilled professionals with strong expertise in the design and construction of Class A warehouses specializing in redevelopment projects and temperature controlled facilities. Matt earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from The Catholic University of America and is a Registered Professional Engineer. He also serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs on NAIOP New Jersey’s leadership board and received the chapter’s Rising Star Award in 2015.

Acquisitions, Finance & Investment in the Northeast’s Hottest Industrial Clusters

Debt, Equity & Strategic Investments

Dov Hertz

Dov Hertz

President

DH Property Holdings

Tyler Mordas

Tyler Mordas

SVP, Development, Logistics

Brookfield Properties

Read Mortimer

Read Mortimer

SVP, Investment Officer

Prologis

Andrew Mele

Andrew Mele

Senior Managing Director

Trammell Crow Company

Nick Dupuis

Nick Dupuis

VP, Investments

Realterm

James Catalano
Moderator

James Catalano

Partner

Citrin Cooperman

Dov Hertz

President

DH Property Holdings

Dov Hertz is the Founder and Principal of DH Property Holdings and is responsible for the investment policies, daily management and strategic direction of the firm. Prior to founding DH Property Holdings, Dov was the Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management at Extell Development Company. During his 13+ years at Extell, Dov negotiated and supervised the acquisitions of well in excess of $20 Billion of New York real estate. Dov was directly responsible for sourcing some of the most notable transactions over the last 10 years including The Ring Portfolio, One 57, Nordstrom Tower, and One Manhattan Square. Prior to joining Extell, Dov worked as a Commercial Broker at Eastern Consolidated and as a Senior Vice President at Everest Broadband Networks where he negotiated over 250 million square feet of access deals across the United States.

Andrew Mele

Senior Managing Director

Trammell Crow Company

Mr. Mele, Senior Managing Director in the Company’s Northeast Metro Division, oversees industrial development and investment activity in the northeast United States. In his capacity, Mr. Mele is responsible for all aspects related to development including: deal sourcing, strategic planning, development execution, financing, leasing and disposition of both speculative and build-to-suit projects.

Since rejoining TCC in 2005, Mr. Mele has been responsible for the entitelment and/or development of approximately 9.5 million square of industrial assets.

Nick Dupuis

VP, Investments

Realterm

Nick Dupuis is responsible for leading investments and business development for Realterm in the Northeast region of the United States. He has helped the firm invest over $3.5b in capital across more than 50 transactions during his time with the firm. Nick began his career working in valuation and advisory at the Altus Group. Nick holds a BA from the University of Vermont.

James Catalano

Moderator

Citrin Cooperman

James is an audit partner in Citrin Cooperman’s Financial Services practice. James is an experienced professional with over 20 years of experience in auditing and accounting.

Throughout his career, James has provided a wide variety of accounting and audit services to financial services industry clients, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, credit funds, hedge funds, investment management companies and broker-dealers. He has extensive technical experience in ASC 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies; ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures; AICPA - Valuation of Portfolio Company Investments of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds and Other Investment Companies - Accounting and Valuation Guide; ASC 810, Consolidation; and ASC 606, Revenue Recognition.

Prior to joining Citrin Cooperman, James worked as an audit partner in KPMG’s Alternative Investments practice. While at KPMG James’ clients ranged from emerging managers to complex multinational fund complexes. In addition to his client responsibilities, James was involved in developing and delivering training, was the lead partner for recruiting at Baruch College, and produced thought leadership related to the asset management industry. Before moving into public accounting, James started his career as an accountant in private industry. His time in private industry included roles as an assistant controller for a facilities management firm and as a controller and Series 27 Financial and Operations Principal (FINOP) for a broker-dealer. His experience in both private industry and public accounting gives him a unique perspective into the challenges his clients face, allowing him to serve them as a trusted business advisor.

Developing & Designing Buildings to Attracting Tenants

Keys to Aligning Needs of Tenants with Developments

Peter McEneaney

Peter McEneaney

EVP

Thor Equities

Christina Bernardin

Christina Bernardin

VP

Bluewater Property Group

Remi Mignott

Remi Mignott

Director of Site Acquisition

Pivot Energy

Rob Marek

Rob Marek

Owner

Raise The Roof Logistics

Jim Wyatt

Jim Wyatt

Vice President

ARCO Design/Build

Jason Hart
Moderator

Jason Hart

Executive Vice President

Premier Design + Build Group

Remi Mignott

Director of Site Acquisition

Pivot Energy

Remington "Remi" Mignott is a Solar Project Developer with focused efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region. Remi is responsible for SGC's rooftop developments and client relationships. Before joining SGC Power, he spent 4 years in Japan building a solar project financing business while developing small commercial-scale ground-mount solar power projects. Remi received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from York College in Nebraska.

Rob Marek

Owner

Raise The Roof Logistics

Raise the Roof Logistics provides specialized project management for roof lifting projects in partnership with LIFTEX Roof Lifting, a leading contractor in this niche field. Raising the roof on existing commercial buildings unlocks hidden value—creating opportunities for increased warehouse capacity, mezzanines, self-storage conversions, athletic facilities, and more. Rob Marek has spent over 15 years advising building owners, developers, warehouse operators, and contractors, with a focus on evaluating costs, risks, and long-term upside in these unconventional redevelopment projects.

Jason Hart

Moderator

Premier Design + Build Group

Jason Hart, Executive Vice President, leads the Eastern Region for PREMIER Design + Build Group. He plays a key role in expanding and successfully operating PREMIER’s presence from Maine to Florida, and works closely with clients, staff, trade partners, and design firms from project conception to completion. With more than 20 years within the AEC industry, along with a JD and MBA, Jason brings his unique skillsets and leadership style to delivery of service. His contributions to the industry have earned national recognition, including honors from Engineering News-Record and Building Design+Construction.

Remarks

John Meko

John Meko

VP, Operations

WiredScore

John Meko

VP, Operations

WiredScore

John Meko is the Vice President of Operations at WiredScore, the global leader in setting the standard for technology in the built environment through certification and education. Over the past decade, John has played a pivotal role in expanding WiredScore into new markets and verticals, helping the real estate industry advance through technology certifications. He oversees company operations and leads the global engineering teams responsible for certifying buildings across diverse asset classes. Under his leadership, WiredScore has certified more than 4,000 office buildings in 43 countries.

Before joining WiredScore, John built his career in the telecommunications industry. He began on the AT&T Network Disaster Recovery Team, the only national telecommunications team deployed during natural disasters and large-scale outages. He later served at Lumen Technologies, where he managed a Metro Ethernet Network in New York and New Jersey that spanned more than 400 route miles of fiber and served over 250 On-Net locations.

John brings a unique blend of operational expertise and deep technical knowledge to WiredScore’s mission of making buildings smarter and better connected for tenants and owners alike.

Why This Northeast Industrial Event Matters

What You'll Learn:

  • Vacancy rates in New York and New Jersey have increased but market fundamentals suggest potential absorption. Hear the latest of new development activity from owners and developers. 

  • Hear owners, brokers and developers discuss the Tri-State region's supply and demand dynamics and what this means for pricing. 

  • Hear from brokers, 3PLS and other tenants on what is driving tenant demand and generating successful leasing outcomes.

  • The capital markets "slowdown" continues to generate conversation. Is it just normalizing, and is this good for the market? Developers and Investors debate.

  • Has the gap widened between new, class-A product and class-B product? If so, how is it impacting the market?

  • Hear how design and build trends are impacting how class-a industrial assets are envisioned and what is driving these decisions. 

  • Industry experts will weigh in on the niche segments of the industrial market, including self storage, flex, cold storage and data centers.  

  • Hear from tenants and developers on the importance emerging trends such as development location, increased parking, raised ceiling heights and the evolving demands of e-commerce.

How you'll do more business:

Enhance your business by gaining a stronger understanding of how developers and investors are approaching the New York and New Jersey industrial markets and what this means for development, construction, leasing activity, deal flow and access to capital. Gain exclusive insight from the top end users on the evolving role of industrial facilities and what this means for future development and design strategies.

Who attends:

Investors, owners, developers, tenants, end users, brokers, lawyers, designers, contractors, engineers, architects, property managers and cold storage facilities. 

Why should you attend:

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry help you identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

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Agenda

Time Activity
12:00 PM
12:55 PM
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
12:55 PM
1:00 PM
Remarks from WiredScore
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
Vacancy, Supply, Development Pipeline & Their Impact on Leasing

1. Explore how current vacancy rates and new deliveries are shaping tenant demand and leasing strategies.
2. Better understand which submarkets and tenant types are most active.
3. Understand how developers and owners are adjusting pipeline timing in response to leasing velocity.

1:45 PM
2:30 PM
Developing Alternative Segments of Industrial: Cold Storage, Flex & Small Bay

1. Examine rising demand for specialized industrial assets like cold storage, data centers and flex industrial.
2. Discuss site selection, infrastructure needs, and higher development costs for niche segments.
3. Hear how developers are balancing tenant requirements with long-term adaptability and investment return.

2:30 PM
2:45 PM
Coffee & Networking
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Acquisitions, Finance & Investment in the Northeast’s Hottest Industrial Clusters

1. Identify the most competitive industrial submarkets in the Northeast for acquisitions and capital deployment.
2. Discuss deal structuring, capital sources, and underwriting in a shifting interest rate environment.
3. Owners, investors and brokers will discuss what to anticipate with the acquisition market heading into 2026.

3:30 PM
4:15 PM
Developing & Designing Buildings to Attracting Tenants

1. Gain insight into what specific design features and amenities are most appealing to modern industrial tenants.
2. Explore how sustainability, flexibility, and efficiency factor into building specs and tenant retention.
3. Understand how developers are future-proofing assets to stand out in a competitive leasing market.

4:15 PM
4:30 PM
Networking

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