Retail veteran joins Bennett Realty & Development

Holmdel, NJ — Bennett Realty & Development (BR&D) announced that Dan Casiero has joined their team as VP of Leasing/Redevelopment.

With over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Casiero brings a depth of knowledge and a broad network that spans national brands, regional operators, and local businesses. His extensive understanding includes both the Landlord and Tenant sides of the business.

Casiero began his career at Helmsley Spear and then went on to serve as a key player for the franchise operator, The Briad Group where he led site selection for Wendy’s and TGI Friday’s across the Northeast Tri-State markets. There, he negotiated contracts of sale and land leases, worked with national and local landlords, and represented the company at municipal planning board meetings to secure development approvals.

Casiero has also worked on the tenant side of the business as part of the real estate team at Gap, Inc., where he was responsible for their brands that include: Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy throughout the New York Metro area.

“I met Dan while he was at Forest City Enterprises and responsible for the leasing of some of New York’s most dynamic new developments. We clicked right away and became friends. With Dan’s resume, he could have landed anywhere, and I am honored he chose our platforms to further advance his career. There are few in this business with his experience and knowledge. Dan continues our Good Humans First growth plan,” said Tyler Bennett, CEO.

During his 18-year tenure at Forest City Enterprises in Brooklyn, NY, he served as vice president of development, managing a diverse 4.7 million-square-foot retail portfolio across 18 properties. As project manager for ground-up developments, Casiero led the creation of large-format retail centers, including Ridge Hill, Yonkers, New York, Atlantic Terminal, Atlantic Center, and Queens Place. He negotiated anchor deals and collaborated with community leaders to support development approvals in urban markets.

Most recently, Casiero served as vice president of retail leasing for Steiner NYC, LLC, where he oversaw leasing operations for the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a Wegmans-anchored center in Brooklyn, as well as other multi-level retail spaces in both Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Casiero adds, “I’m delighted to start with BR&D. What attracted me to the firm was my relationship with Tyler Bennett and his vision to grow BR&D, the company’s dynamic value-based approach, and diversity in leasing and sales, as well as ownership opportunities. Few firms can say that.”

Casiero will focus on landlord leasing assignments, including ground-up development assignments and redevelopment opportunities throughout the New Jersey/New York region.

Casiero is a member of the Hanover Township, NJ, Economic Development Advisory Committee and serves on the board of the What’s My Name Foundation. He holds a degree in Accounting from Rutgers University.

Bennett Realty & Development is a CRE Advisory Firm based in Holmdel. With an unrivaled team of specialists having a combined 150+ years of experience and responsible for more than $3 billion in valued transactions.