Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors to Honor Joseph Kelleher with Community Service Award

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 24, 2010 -
Joseph Kelleher has been selected to receive the Community Service of the Year Award from the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors at the group’s Annual Banquet to be held April 15 at the Marina del Rey Caterers in the Bronx.

Mr. Kelleher, who is being honored for his significant contributions to the Bronx business community, currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Hutch Management LLC. He is responsible for overseeing the leasing and management of the Hutchinson Metro Center office complex as well as other commercial properties in the Bronx.

The Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors is a professional trade association officially representing the real estate industry since 1924 and is the local chapter for the New York State and National Association of Realtors.

Mr. Kelleher joined the Hutchinson Metro Center in 2003 at the project’s inception and has spearheaded the successful leasing activity at the 42-acre complex which is considered one of the most successful new office parks in the region.

In addition to his leadership role at the Hutchinson Metro Center, Mr. Kelleher also serves as Chairman of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Kelleher, who was elected Chairman last year, previously served as President of the Chamber. Last year, Mr. Kelleher was honored by the Bronx Business Alliance for his contributions to the business community. Mr. Kelleher also serves on the Steering Committee for the development of the Westchester Square Business Improvement District.

Mr. Kelleher began his real estate career in the Real Estate Division of NYNEX where he was Property Manager for the Corporate Headquarters Building located at 1095 Avenue of Americas. Prior to joining the Hutchinson Metro Center, he served as Director of Property Management for Winoker Realty Corp.

In addition to serving as Chairman of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce,
Mr. Kelleher is a member of The Building Owners and Managers Organization (BOMA)and the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors.  Mr. Kelleher is a resident of Katonah, NY.

The Hutchinson Metro Center is a 42-acre office campus located directly off the Hutchinson River Parkway. The first phase of 460,000 square feet, which is fully leased and occupied, features a wide array of first-class amenities including a full service Metro Café with Cyber Lounge, fitness center, state-of-the-art teleconferencing center, on-site child care facility, attended gatehouse with 24/7 security, landscaped courtyards with gardens and seating/dining areas, ATM, dry cleaners, sundry shop and complimentary shuttle service to nearby subway.

Tower One, the second phase of the project, is a 260,000-square-foot, 13-story office building. Completed last year, Tower One is already more than 30 percent leased. Less than 30 minutes from Manhattan and major airports, the Hutchinson Metro Center has one of the most convenient and central office locations in the tri-state region. The Hutchinson Metro Center is a development of Simone Development Companies, a full service real estate investment company headquartered in New Rochelle, NY.

For more information, visit http://www.hutchmetrocenter.com.

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