American Real Estate Partners investment platform is unique due to the depth of experience and talent of the management team and the company’s singular focus on optimizing the quality and quantity of leasing income.

Consequently, American Real Estate Partners has made a significant investment in assembling one of the most experienced teams in the industry Including: Douglas Fleit, Chief Executive Officer, Brian Katz, President & COO, John A. Betzig, Jr., Managing Director and Principal, Michael Gribbon, Managing Executive Director, Leasing, Scott A. Sterling, Managing Director & General Counsel, John Chesley, Managing Director, Asset Management, Greg Rowles, Managing Director, Planning And Construction, Susan Braganza, VP, Finance and Accounting, and James W. Moore, SMA, LEED AP, Vice President, Building Operations.

American Real Estate Partners Executive Team draws from over 125 years of combined experience in real estate acquisition, asset management, leasing, development, construction, financial controls and reporting as well as capital markets. American Real Estate Partners decision makers started their careers in commercial leasing, learned the business from the ground up, and offer hands-on, real world expertise. Because of this extensive experience, American Real Estate Partners Team works together to bring a thoughtful and measured approach to everything we do.