Edward A. Friedman, CEO

            Ed Friedman founded the Friedman Real Estate Group, a holding company that specializes in appraising, consulting, brokerage, property management and development.  Mr. Friedman, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a Major in Real Estate from Ohio State University, an MBA degree from San Francisco State University, a Law degree from the University of San Francisco and a Master’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Penn State University. 

            In addition to his academic degrees, Mr. Friedman holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation of the Institute of Real Estate Management, the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation of the Commercial Real Estate Institute, and he is also a retired member of the Appraisal Institute, MAI and Counselor of Real Estate.

Mr. Friedman has over thirty-five years of experience in the real estate business in all types of property including shopping centers, hotels, mobile home parks, industrial parks and buildings, apartments, and he is also a partner in Hospitality Asset Management Co., Inc., a firm which specializes in hotel development and management..

Ed is an instructor at Penn State University in the school of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, was a former instructor for the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and currently serves on the Assessment Appeals Board of Centre County, Pennsylvania. 

As a  leader in the real estate business for many years, Ed and has established new dimensions in the field. His imagination and innovations, make ordinary for the Friedman Real Estate Group, what is unique for others.

Ronald M. Friedman

           With over thirty years of experience in the practice of real estate law, Ron Friedman is one of the leading practitioners in the area as well as a noted real estate law author.  Currently, Ron is in private law practice in State College, and in addition, has been an adjunct professor in Business Law at Penn State University. 

            In 1991 he was named Outstanding Real Estate Instructor for the Penn State System.  He has also served as consultant for the National Association of Realtors® and he has lectured on risk minimization to both State and National real estate groups throughout the country.

            Ron is also the author of a number of real estate related books including Real Estate Law, which was co-authored with Benjamin Henzey, Pennsylvania Guide to Real Estate License Examinations, Protecting Your Sales Commission and the current law school text on Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant law entitled Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Law and Practice, which is  published by George G. Bissell and Company. 

     Charlene A. Friedman is the executive Certified Property Manager for the management division of Friedman Real Estate Group. In that capacity, she has primary responsibility for developing the firm's property management policies, procedures, and the delivery of its services. She is directly responsible for establishing the firm's goals and objectives, as well as, the training and supervision of the firm's property managers and staff.

Suzanne Kadingo, Controller

      In 1980 Suzanne Kadingo graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Business Administration.  Following her graduation, she began a career in business including specialization in the hospitality industry and as a financial consultant and registered financial advisor.  For 16 years Sue was General Manager of a full service 290 room hotel.

      In addition to her career in the hospitality industry and as a financial advisor, she has extensive experience in real estate management and accounting.  Currently, Sue is the comptroller for the Friedman Real Estate Group and is responsible for all the portfolio’s financial reporting and budgeting.

David Lenze, Chief Operating Officer - COO

      David Lenze is the Chief Operating Officer of the Friedman Real Estate Group.  A graduate of Penn State University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, he went on to get a Masters of Business Administration degree from Penn State in 1989.  Mr. Lenze has held corporate positions in construction management, planning, commercial leasing and currently oversees the entire commercial portfolio of the Friedman Real Estate Group including all construction.

Christina Taylor, Asset Manager 

      Christina Taylor is a former officer of Mellon Bank and has extensive background in the banking industry and management.  She was a licensed financial representative as well as a real estate licensee.  Because of her experience in relationship management, Christina is responsible for asset management of the Friedman Real Estate Group and additionally is the lease administrator for the Commercial Division. 

Mary Werner, Office Manager

            Mary Werner has over twenty years’ experience as a legal assistant and is an expert on the preparation of real estate documents.  Ms. Werner provides assistance in all phases of the business office and is the coordinator of daily office procedure.  In addition, she is the Administrative Assistant to Ed and Charlene Friedman.

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