MURRAY CONSTRUCTION - Key Persons


Brian Fitzsimons

Job Titles:
  • Information
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Real Estate
Brian Fitzsimons began his career in commercial real estate in 1998 and joined Murray Construction in 2009 as Senior Vice President and Director of Real Estate. Mr. Fitzsimons oversees all leasing, marketing and investment activities for the company's real estate portfolio. Mr. Fitzsimons holds BAs in History and Political Science from Syracuse University and a MS in Real Estate Investment & Asset Management from New York University, and is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of New Jersey.

Douglas Friedrich - CEO, Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Information
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Murray Construction, Douglas Friedrich oversees and directs the overall business goals of the company. As an active investor in the properties developed and owned by the company, he remains hands on in planning and guiding our strategic vision for all assets related to the company's portfolio. Having held executive positions at the company for over 30 years, Mr. Friedrich is well known and esteemed in the commercial real estate community. Mr. Friedrich is a graduate of Dickinson College.

Maurice M. Weill - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder

Michael Nachtome - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Information
Mr. Nachtome is the President of Murray Construction. Mr. Nachtome sets the plans to achieve the long- term goals of the company; as well as oversees and directs the day-to-day operations of the company, related entities, and properties within the portfolio. Prior to joining Murray Construction in 2011, Mr. Nachtome was an attorney specializing in real estate transactions and litigation. Mr. Nachtome has served in various leadership and executive roles at the company prior to becoming President. Mr. Nachtome graduated from Brandeis University in 1997 and received his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 2000.

Nancy Marsillo - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Information
Nancy Marsillo joined the company in 1989. Her previous positions in the real estate and financial arena were at Founders Property Corp. and Laventhol & Horwath in New York City and Coopers & Lybrand in Boston. As CFO, Ms. Marsillo oversees the accounting and administrative functions of the company, including leasing matters, cash management, partnership and tax issues and job costing. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Boston University, a certified public accountant and is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of New Jersey.

Paul Veltri - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President
  • Information

Shirley Lang

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Property Manager
  • Information

Stephen Thomas

Job Titles:
  • General Supervisor and Sr. Manager of Property Management
  • Information

Susan Lagomarsino - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Information

William "Bill" Rakowitz

Job Titles:
  • Director of Property Management
  • Information / Director of Property Management
Bill Rakowitz joined Murray Construction in October 2017 as Director of Property Management. Prior to Murray Construction Bill owned and operated a midsize commercial printing company for over 34 years. Born in Westchester, NY, graduated from Texas A&M. Bill currently lives in New Jersey with his wife and has a daughter who's married. Outside of work, Bill enjoys playing golf with friends and family. Bill works closely with both management and tenants to resolve any issues, he takes great pride in being organized and giving personal attention to our tenant's needs.