Paul Adler, Esq., SIOR, Chief Strategy Officer of Rand Commercial - Bio

Paul Adler is an Attorney, veteran commercial real estate broker and creative development professional who has an outstanding reputation as an industry leader throughout the tristate area for more than four decades.

A native of Rockland County, Paul earned his BA degree-Pace University, Master of Public Administration-Long Island University with Honors, and Juris Doctorate-Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. In addition to his work in real estate, Paul Adler held prominent positions in both the private and public sectors.

Paul has also been extremely active in his community, and the real estate industry over the years as a member, director, trustee and an officer of numerous governmental, public, civic, charitable and professional organizations.

Paul currently serves on the Montefiore-Nyack Hospital Board of Trustees, Board Chair Montefiore-Nyack Hospital Foundation, Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance & Education Board of Trustees, and the Board of Directors of the following: Westchester County Association-Executive Committee, Center For Safety and Change, Justice Brandeis Law Society-9th JD-Executive Committee, Rockland Community Foundation Board of Directors, Nyack Branch of the NAACP-Executive Board-Chair, Civic Engagement Committee, Rockland Clergy for Social Justice-Executive Committee, NY Democratic Lawyer Council-Steering Committee, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation Alt. Board Member and JCC of Rockland-Past President and Founding Board Member.

In 2024, Paul was a United Negro Scholarship Fund Honoree.

In 2023, Paul received the following recognitions: Humanitarian Award from Operation Santa Claus, JCC of Rockland Founder Visionnaire and New York State Commercial Association of Realtors Economic Development Award. Paul completed “Getting to the Root”, a two-day intensive training on racial justice.

In 2022, Paul received the SIOR designation from The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

In 2019, Paul was proudly inducted into the Rockland County Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

In 2017, The Center for Safety and Change bestowed the first “Carolyn Fish Human Rights Award” to Paul.

In 2015, Paul earned the coveted “Spirit of the Company Award” from Rand Realty, Rand Commercial & Hudson United. A Special Commendation Award was bestowed on Paul on behalf of the East Ramapo Students & their Families for his social justice advocacy.

In 2014, People2 People (Rockland’s Food Pantry) honored Paul and Mary with its prestigious Friend of People2People Award. In addition, Paul was also awarded the “Lifetime of Friendship and Service Award” from Venture Together

In 2013, Paul and Mary Adler received the Prime Ministers Award–State of Israel Bonds. Paul completed the “Undoing Racism Course” given by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond-VCS that same year.

Paul Adler was named “Philanthropist of the Year” by the Rockland Development Council 2011 and received the prestigious Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Services to the Rockland Business Association in 2012

Paul is married to Mary Adler and they have five children, three grandchildren and live in Nyack, NY.

NYS Licensed RE Associate Broker / NJ Broker-Salesperson / CT Salesperson

Mobile: 917-577-0497 / paul.adler@randcommercial.com

BIO

Paul Adler is an Attorney and the Chief Strategy Officer of Rand Commercial. Paul's extensive knowledge of the Metro NY / NJ region and his decades of experience in Commercial Real Estate and Development make him an industry leader. Paul Adler has served in numerous governmental, public, civic, charitable and professional organizations in New York State. Paul earned his BA from Pace University, Masters in Public Administration from Long Island University C.W. Post Campus, and his Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate, Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York. Graduated 1988.

Masters in Public Administration, Long Island University, C.W. Post Graduate Center Rockland Campus.

• Graduated 1983 with Honors

• Elected Member of Phi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, C.W. Post Chapter of Long Island University, 1982

Bachelors of Arts, Pace University, Pleasantville, New York. Graduated 1980

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

Licensed Attorney & Counselor at Law-Admitted to Practice-August 14, 2013

Licensed Associate Real Estate Associate Broker, NYS License No.10301202095

Licensed Broker-Salesperson, NJ License No. 1224256

Licensed Salesperson, CT License No. RES.0824626

Licensed NYS Notary Public No. 02AD6288866

REAL ESTATE DESIGNATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS

Rockland Municipal Planning Federation Association

Member 2016-2017

Own America Investment Certification (OICP)

Member since November 2011

Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, Inc. / Commercial Industrial Division

Member since January 2008

National Association of Realtors

Member since January 2008

New York State Commercial Association of Realtors (NYSCAR)

Member since January 2016

CAREER EXPERIENCE

January 1996 to November 2002 and January 2004 to Present

Chief Strategy Officer (VP), Rand Commercial (Privately Held Real Estate industry)

Formerly Regional Manager, Senior Executive Managing Director/Associate Broker of a leading commercial real estate company in New York / New Jersey Metro area. Headquartered in White Plains and New City, New York

January 2004 to 2012

Managing Partner, Blackacre Partners OPS, LLC (Environmental Services industry)

Blackacre Partners OPS, LLC is an environmental remediation consultant & contractor in New York-Metro Area

January 1999 to November 2002 and January 2004 to 2012

Executive VP & Co-Founder, Hudson River Stage (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

Motion Picture/TV/Film/ Sound Stage & Venue founded in 1999 which allowed for an adaptive re-use of a formerly contaminated industrial site in Yonkers, New York

Promoted NYS's efforts to retain Motion Picture, TV and Music Video filming in New York. Located in an Empire Zone - NYS Film Tax Credit Zone and on the shores of the Hudson River

January1992 to December 1995

Century 21 Rand/Kunis-Adler

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

September 1991 to June 1992

Adjunct American Government, Rockland Community College, Suffern, New York (Higher Education Professional)

January 1982 to January 1992

President and CEO, Empire State Consulting (Government and Public Relations Firm)

A New York State government and public relations consulting firm that had offices in major market areas of the State of New York. This firm served as a resource to various clients, meeting the needs of industry and business as well as the special considerations of those in non-profit organizations. This firm provided a unique blend of professional skills and services encompassing the areas of public relations, governmental assistance, lobbying, representation as well as financing for acquisitions, mortgages and related real estate.

November 1979 to December 1981

Director of Government and Public Affairs, Nyack Hospital (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

A progressive 400 bed acute care medical and surgical hospital located in suburban Rockland County, New York.

Employed as Assistant Director of Community Relations and Development; developed a positive community image of the hospital and established new relationships with county civic leaders that were paramount to the Hospital’s 2.4 million dollar funding campaign.

Promoted to Director of Government and Public Affairs; established channels of communication between hospitals and local, county, state and federal regulatory agencies and elected officials.

Served as the official hospital spokesman dealing exclusively with the metropolitan New York City press corps on all public policy statements.

June 1976 to November 1979

Chief of Staff, Senator Linda Winikow, 38th Senatorial District, State of New York



Senator Winikow was the senior ranking female in the New York State Senate with a leadership position on finance, transportation and local government committees.

Initially employed as government aide and promoted in 1978 to Chief of Staff. Duties as Chief of Staff ranged from one to one constituent relationships to administrative duties, to the preparation of major public legislative packages.

ELECTED OFFICE

Rockland County Democratic Chairman

Rockland County Democratic Committee, 1996-2001

Super-Delegate

Democratic National Convention, 2000

Chairman, Hudson Valley Democratic Caucus

1996-2001

National Convention Delegate Selection Committee

1995

Clarkstown Democratic Chairman

Clarkstown Democratic Committee, 1989-1995

Secretary

Clarkstown Democratic Committee, 1987-1989

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Clarkstown Transportation Infrastructure Task Force

Orange County Bar Association

Rockland Bar Association

Legal Services of The Hudson Valley

National Association of Mortgage Brokers

New York State Society of Real Estate Appraisers

National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers

Federation of Underwriters/Appraisers, Inc.

Ethics Committee Member

American Arbitration Association

Appointed to the Panel of Arbitrators

National Association of Real Estate Appraisers: CREA

American Society for Public Administration



COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Justice Brandeis Law Society

Chairperson Holocaust Remembrance Day 2016/2017

Westchester County Association

Smart Growth Committee April 2016

Rockland County Pride

Board of Directors Jan 2016. Co-Chair Capital Campaign Nomination Committee.

Montefiore Nyack Hospital

Board of Directors March 2016 to Present

Foundations Board, Marketing Committee and Governance Committee 2016 toPresent

Board Member and Director of Government and Public Affairs, 1979-1996

Justice Brandeis Law Society

Executive Committee-2015 to Present

Rockland Center For Safety and Change

Honorary Committee March 2013/2014/2015/2016/2017

Rockland County Bar Association

Membership Committee November 2014 to present

Center for Safety and Change October 2014

35th Anniversary Honorary Committee & Celebration Committee

Planned Parenthood Peconic Action Fund-October 2014

Host Committee-Cocktails For Choice

Venture Foundation Memorial Pond of the 200,000

Co-Chair 2014

Legal Service Corporation of the Hudson Valley

Orange County Partners in Education 2017

Dinner Committee March 2015/2016/2017

Development Committee and Prospect Committee April 2016

Board of Directors-October 2013 to 2015

Dutchess Partners in Education- Honorary Committee-2015

Volunteer Counseling Service of Rockland (VCS)

Board of Directors- August 2013 to present

Leadership Rockland; Government & Politics/Public Policy Session May 2013 to Present

Presentation on the History of Rockland County Government

Economic Development Panel 201

HGAR Legislative Steering Committee

Rockland County Liaison, March 2013 to Present

JCC Rockland

Community Dodgeball Tournament Committee 2017

Guest Speaker Munich 11 Memorial 2017

20 Million Minute Tribute & JCC 25th Annual Founders Dinner Dance

Chair, March 2013

Founder 1986, Trustee 1991-2002, President 1998-2000

Keep Rockland Beautiful

Rockland Planning Land Use Mentor, December 2012

Rockland Economic Development Corporation’s Real Estate Council

Member from May 2012 to present

Rockland Community Foundation – promotes increased charitable giving within the Rockland County Community

Trustee Board of Directors, January 2012 to present

Rockland Family Shelter Gala

Honorary Committee Host Member, May 2012, 2013 & 2014

National History Day

Judge, March 2011 through March 2013-2016

Rockland Symphony Orchestra

Board of Directors, July 2011 to April 2012

Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance & Education

Board Member/Board of Trustees, 2007-2008 and 2010 to present

West Nyack Rotary Club

Member from 1979-1997, President 1985-1986, Board of Directors 1983-1989

American Heart Association

Board Member/New York State Board of Directors and Public Policy Task Force, 1990-1994

American Heart Association

Board Member/Rockland Board of Directors, 1984-1988

NAACP, Nyack Branch/Life Member

Civic Engagement Chair, Member since 1979 to present

Rockland County YMCA

Board Member/Board of Directors, 1988-1990

Rockland County Girl Scout Council

Board Member/Board of Directors, 1989-1990

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation

Board of Governors, 1989-1995

HUVPAC

Member/Steering Committee/Vice President, 1983-2008

State of Israel Bonds

County Co-Chairman, 1987-1991/Campaign Chairman, 1991/Member, 1987-Present

New York State Higher Education Advisory Commission

Member, 1979-1982

Rockland County Manpower Commission

Chairman, 1976-1981

Help Me, Inc.

(Founder of the First Independent Living Center for the Disabled in NYS), Member/Advisory Board, 1980-1982, Member/Executive Board, 1982-1991

Haverstraw Lodge No. 877 B.P.O. Elks

Member, 1978-1991

Hi-Tor Lodge B'nai Brith

Trustee, 1976-1991

International Year of Disabled Persons

Chairman/Finance Committee, 1981

Rockland County Tourism Board

Former Member

Boy Scouts of America Chairman

SME District Enrollment Committee, 1985-1986

American Geriatrics Society

Member, 1983

New City Jewish Center

Former Board Member and Vice President

Rockland County United Against Hate

Guest Speaker 2017

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty

Spirit Award 2014

People to People; Down The Shore

Honoree- June 2014

Lifetime of Friendship & Service Award

Camp Venture-April 2014

Undoing Racism; The Peoples Institute For Survival and Beyond

Rockland Community College-November 2013

State of Israel Bonds Prime Ministers Awards

Honoree – January 2013

United Hospice of Rockland Certificate of Appreciation

United Hospice of Rockland, June 2012

Rockland Business Association 2012 Pinnacle Award

President’s Award for Service to the RBA, May 2012

Philanthropist of the Year – Rockland County

Rockland Development Council, November 2011

Paul Harris Fellow

The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

Honoree

Rockland County Israel Bonds, July 2007

Plaque of Appreciation

GESHER, November 2006

Honoree as Past President of the JCC-Y of Rockland

JCC of Rockland, March 2006

Certificate of Appreciation for Donation made in Honor of Recommitment Ceremony

Rockland Jewish Family Services, September 2005

Honor Society of Prudential Rand Realty for Outstanding Performance

Marsha Rand, President Prudential Rand Realty, 2000

President's Circle

Prudential Rand Realty, 1999

UJA/Federation of Rockland County-Trainer for Super Sunday

UJA/Federation, February 1996

Recognition of Efforts towards Peace and Understanding

Ancient Order of Hibernians Division II, February 1996

Gold Associate

Century 21 Rand, 1996

Certificate of Appreciation for Vision and Commitment to Building the Jerusalem and Israel of the Future

State of Israel Bonds, June 1996

Founders Award

Appreciation of Service and Dedication as Vice President and Administrative Vice President of the Board of Founders 1992-1995, JCC-Y of Rockland, April 1995

Certificate of Appreciation for Enhancement of Law Enforcement

District Attorney, April 1995

Israel Bonds Scroll of Honor, Appreciation for Dedication to the State of Israel Bonds

Israel Bonds, April 1995

Certificate of Appreciation for Service Above Self

Rotary Club of Monsey, August 1992

Man of the Year/Keter Shem Tov Award

Hudson Valley Political Association (HUVPAC), October 1991

Certificate of Appreciation

American Heart Association, June 1990

Man of the Year and Trustee for Youth

B’nai Brith, 1989

Israel Leadership Award

State of Israel Bonds, January 1988

Distinguished Service Award of the County of Rockland

May 1986

Certificate of Appreciation, Community Service for the Physically Disabled

Town of Clarkstown, May 1984

Certificate of Appreciation

New City Lions Club, February 1982

Certificate of Appreciation for Sponsoring a Participant in the Special Olympics Program

Edward M. Kennedy, President, May 1982

Certificate of Merit for Exemplary Performance in the State Legislature Jewish War Veterans of the USA

Department of New York and Ladies Auxiliary, March 1978

Congressional Medal of Merit for Outstanding Service in the Community

26th Congressional District of New York, 1976

Certificate of Appreciation

Office of the Disabled State of New York

Humanitarian Service Award

United Cerebral Palsy

Certificate of Appreciation

Rockland County Volunteer Fireman Burn Program

NOTABLE CHARITY PROJECTS/SPONSORSHIPS

Principal Sponsor - Undoing Racism Workshop; The Peoples Institute For Survival and Beyond|VCS –November 2013

Adler Support Group for Battered Women at the Rockland Family Shelter – May 2012

Adler Emergency Food Distribution Program – Jewish Family Services of Rockland

Adler Rockland Jewish Family Services “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”

Adler Family Media Room at Rockland Family Shelter

Paul and Mary Adler Board Room/Conference Room at the JCC of Rockland

The Adler Wing at the JCC of Rockland

Sponsor of the Riverkeeper Volunteer Coordinator Position

Sponsor of Rockland County Holocaust Museum and Study Center Internship, 2004-2005

Adler Family Programming Room at Camp Venture Equestrian Center

Sponsor of a Day Program at Rockland Jewish Family Services

Sponsor of the Fundraising Movie Event "Superman," Jawonio Inc., 2006

Sponsor of the Fundraising Movie Event "Willie Wonka," Jawonio Inc., 2005

Sponsorship of the Airmont Home, Jawonio Inc., 2000

Prudential Rand Commercial Services Sponsorship of the Freddie Roman Comedians' Golf and Tennis Classic, JCC-Y of Rockland, June 2000.