| Press release / August 2008 |
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (August 28, 2008)— In recognition of his hard work, dedication and success in the Mid-Atlantic retail market, Ray Schupp has been named a principal at Next Realty Mid-Atlantic Brokerage. George Galloway, principal, made the announcement.
“Ray is the consummate professional and has been a true asset in Next’s growth and expansion over the last five years,” Galloway said. “Since joining us in 2003, Ray has continually taken on more responsibilities and challenges and has produced tremendous results for his clients and for Next.”
As a real estate professional in Next’s Washington, DC office, Schupp represents both landlords and tenants in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and development. Schupp is part of the two-member exclusive representation team for Target in the Mid-Atlantic states, represents Circuit City, Books-A-Million, Office Depot, Golf Galaxy, and iPIC Entertainment, manages third-party ground-up leasing activity in the Mid-Atlantic, and is involved in all phases of the development process from site selection to the negotiation, acquisition, entitlement, and leasing of retail development sites for both tenant and developer clients.
Schupp is a second-generation real estate professional, following in the footsteps of his father, Raymond Schupp, who is a commercial real estate developer in the area. Schupp is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Planning Committee of the Mid-Atlantic ICSC and the Green Group, network of young real estate professionals in Washington and Baltimore, and a licensed real estate sales person in Washington, DC, Va., Md., and W.Va.
About Next Realty, LLC: Next Realty LLC, with offices in Northbrook, and McLean, Va., creates and retains wealth through commercial real estate, including acquiring and developing shopping centers, parking structures, and retail land. Next Realty Principals own and manage a portfolio valued in excess of $375 million throughout 9 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, please visit: www.nextrealty.com.
