| Stamford, C.T. (December 14, 2009) – Peter Duncan, President & CEO, George Comfort & Sons, Inc., was honored at the March of Dimes 2009 Real Estate Award Breakfast for his outstanding commercial real estate efforts and endeavors that have significantly enhanced the local community. The 14th annual breakfast, held at the Stamford Hilton, hosted 700 attendees from the real estate and nonprofit community raising approximately $465,540 to benefit the March of Dimes.
“We are very grateful for the continued support of the real estate community,” said Kathy Russell, Division Director/State Director of March for Babies, March of Dimes. “We are amazed by their generosity every year.”
The event highlighted Duncan’s personal and professional accomplishments. Long-time friend of the honoree and co-keynote, Peter Meizels, gave the audience a look into Duncan’s life from the beginning of his successful real estate career. Colleague, Dana Comfort, Executive Vice President of George Comfort & Sons, shared more on Duncan’s professional strides gaining millions of square footage of property for the firm since he assumed the position of President & CEO. Stamford Mayor, Michael Pavia, also shared remarks along with March of Dimes supporters and families who have been impacted by premature birth.
Peter Duncan joined GCS in 1982 and became president in 1995. He has over 25 years experience in commercial real estate acquisition, financing, repositioning, management and leasing, all at GCS. Since taking over leadership of GCS, he acquired and redeveloped many of the company-owned properties, totaling over $3 billion in value, and has expanded operations from New York City to Washington DC, Stamford, CT, Princeton, NJ, and most recently, Beverly Hills, CA. Professional commitments include membership in the Real Estate Board of New York and he is a licensed commercial broker in New York and New Jersey.
Duncan received a Bachelor’s of Arts in American Studies from Trinity College and is a championship sailboat racer. He resides in Rye, NY with his wife, Chris and three children.
The annual Real Estate Award Breakfast is the premier event for the real estate community and the largest real estate fundraiser in the country. Over the past 14 years, it has raised nearly $4 million for the March of Dimes to help fund research and education to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births and infant mortality. For additional information, contact Esther Brzoska at (203) 849-9800, fax (203) 847-8060, email ebrzoska@marchofdimes.com or Kathy Russell at KRussell@marchofdimes.com.
About George Comfort & Sons
Founded in 1919, George Comfort and Sons is one of the New York metropolitan region's oldest, largest, and most reputable real estate firms. The company currently manages nine million square feet of commercial property, 50 percent of which it owns, and holds assets of $1 billion in partnership with top global investors. Offering a full-spectrum of professional real estate services, including property management, leasing, construction and finance, the firm recently expanded its operations to Washington, DC, Stamford, CT, and Los Angeles, CA. George Comfort & Sons recently completed extensive renovations at High Ridge Park Corporate Center, Stamford's Office in a Park. High Ridge Park is a six-building, Class-A office complex comprised of 583,000 square feet on 40 acres.
About The March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
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