NAI Mertz marks commercial real estate leadership across four decades

A Legacy built on vision, family, and enduring excellence

Shown from left: Barry Mertz, SIOR, Faye Mertz, and Scott Mertz, SIOR.

NAI Mertz, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, recently marked a significant milestone: its forty-fifth (45th) year in business. The firm has been repeatedly recognized and honored for excellence in professionalism, brand promotion, global business execution, leadership, and sustained growth—hallmarks that have defined NAI Mertz for more than four decades.

NAI Mertz is part of NAI Global, a top-four global commercial real estate network with more than 325 offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. With over 5,800 professionals worldwide and more than $20 billion in annual transaction volume, NAI Global provides unparalleled reach and resources. Operating from four regional offices in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Feasterville-Trevose, and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, NAI Mertz is proud to serve as a local gateway to global real estate solutions.

Founded by Chairman and CEO Barry Mertz, SIOR, the firm was built on a vision rooted in integrity, service, and long-term relationships. From its inception, Barry was joined by his wife, Faye Mertz, who served as CFO. Together, they established a disciplined, client-focused organization designed to endure market cycles and industry change—an approach that continues to guide the firm today.

Twenty-five years ago, the company entered its next chapter with the addition of their son, Scott Mertz, SIOR, now president. A year-over-year global top producer, Scott exemplifies the firm’s balance of tradition and forward-thinking leadership, driving growth while honoring the values that have shaped the organization.

Today, NAI Mertz comprises more than 50 commercial real estate professionals and advisors and is led by Bobbi Jean Formosa, executive managing director and COO. With over 25 years of experience across corporate and family-owned enterprises and all CRE sectors on a global stage, Formosa played a key role in strengthening operations, cultivating internal talent, and advancing strategic growth initiatives. Her focus on recruiting, retention, and professional development has contributed to the firm’s exceptional 95% retention rate, reflecting a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and family-oriented culture.

NAI Mertz’s accolades include NAI Global Office of the Year honors, recognition as a Top Family-Owned Business, CoStar Power Broker awards, ten SIOR designees, global top producers, and a growing roster of rising professionals under 40. The company serves the needs of a wide array of clients from local owners/users, tenants/landlords to some of the country’s largest institutions.

Forty-five years after its founding, NAI Mertz continues to thrive as a model of sustained excellence—proving that when family leadership, disciplined strategy, resilience and shared purpose align, success truly stands the test of time.