33. Staying Creative in CRE with John Usdan, CEO, Midwood Investment & Development

The Dealmakers’ Edge with A.Y. Strauss

John Usdan, CEO of Midwood Investment & Development. Founded in 1925 as a residential brokerage, Midwood is a vertically integrated investment, development and management platform focused on best-in-class mixed-use commercial and residential properties. John has spent the past 42 years helping Midwood amass a portfolio that includes over 130 properties across the U.S., and several million square feet in its development pipeline.
John's leadership reflects Midwood’s mission statement, which is: “[t]o restore and revitalize the fabric of our urban centers, and to improve the way people live, work and play through industry-leading design, planning and execution.”

In addition to Midwood, John is actively involved in several industry, non-profit and philanthropic initiatives. His current affiliations include:

• Trustee, The Brooklyn Academy of Music
• Chair, BAM's Strategic Planning Committee
• Board President, The Usdan Center
• Board Member, UJA Federation
• Board Member, The Hastings Center Board of Directors
• Chair, Hastings Capital Campaign
• Board Member, Corporate Board of Merchants National Properties

John is Trustee Emeritus for Wesleyan University and a previous Trustee for Brandeis University.

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