Elizabeth Gessel
Phillips Real Estate appointed Elizabeth Gessel as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) September 30, 2016. Gessel was a founding Principal of AGM, Inc., a commercial real estate investment, and asset management firm, who served as its Chief Operating Officer over the last 18 years. Prior to co-founding AGM, Gessel was Vice President of the Vyzis Company where she led the leasing and asset management of its commercial portfolio for seven years.
“Elizabeth was instrumental in building AGM’s successful management and investment business. Her leadership and operational skills were key to AGM’s success,” said Robert Wolfe, Managing Member of Phillips Real Estate. “Elizabeth is a consummate professional. She builds strong teams that leverage collaboration. I’m confident that Elizabeth will be a catalyst for growth and success at Phillips,” said Wolfe.
Phillips Real Estate and AGM have partnered to meet the growing needs of its respective clientele base. Phillips has successfully managed nearly 10,000 residential units comprised of apartments, single family residences and community associations in prime in-city locations for landlords that entrusted their investments to them since the establishment of the company in 1980. Since 1998, AGM has managed, leased and invested in legacy and signature commercial properties.