President
Wassel Realty Group
Sandy Hook Partners

James S. Wassel is the President of Wassel Realty Group, a firm he founded in 1993 and also serves as President of Sandy Hook Partners, the company responsible for the historic rehabilitation of Fort Hancock in partnership with the National Park Service. As the Senior Operating Executive of Cushman & Wakefield in New York City, he was responsible for the full service real estate activities and oversaw all national retail activities. Mr. Wassel was President/CEO of Horizon Group, Inc., where he oversaw all of development and operations and interfaced with Wall Street. He also served as a Trustee. While at Crescent Real Estate Equities of Fort Worth, Texas, he served as Senior Vice President of Asset Management. As Partner and Director of Asset Management with Trammell Crow Ventures of Dallas, TX, he oversaw the redevelopment of the company’s portfolio and for the asset management $30 billion. Mr. Wassel has experience in the fields of education and in coaching. He received a BA and MA from Montclair State University.

Mr. Wassel continues his commitment to lifelong learning at Sandy Hook Partners through adaptive multi-use redevelopment that includes education with its collaborative model. Professional affiliations include the National Association Real Estate Investment Trust, International Council of Shopping Centers, New York Real Estate Board and The Jersey Shore Partnership.

Additionally, Mr. Wassel is a Director on the Alumni Board for Montclair State College. Mr. Wassel is Chairman and President of the Alliance of Neighbors of Monmouth County, a charitable organization that he helped to found to provide support and assistance to the surviving families of the World Trade Center attacks.

Board Term: 2004-2007