Title: Senior Managing Director of the National Retail Group
Company: Marcus & Millichap
Location: White Plains, New York, United States
Joseph C. French Jr., senior managing director of the national retail group at Marcus & Millichap, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in real estate.
With four decades of experience, Mr. French has established a successful career as a real estate advisor. He currently excels as the senior managing director of the national retail group at Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, a position he has held since 2019. He also served as senior director of the same company since 2012. His experience also includes national director of retail at SVN International Corp from 2002 to 2011, senior vice president of leasing at The Hutensky Group from 1996 to 2002, and roles in the art, automobile sales, and dealership industries. Laying an educational foundation, he earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Southern Illinois University in 1971, a Bachelor of Science in real estate from New York University in 1990 and is a licensed real estate agent.
Mr. French is the author of “French Lessons: Letters to My Daughters,” published by Combray House in 2020. He has served as a mentor for the International Council of Shopping Centers and has been a board member of Cross-Cultural Thresholds since 2013, where he also chairs the finance committee for Project REAP, a role he has held since 2012. Additionally, he has served as a board member of the Muscarelle Museum of Art and an advisory board member of the Polar Center. Reflecting on his path, his determination was evident early in his career, becoming the top salesman in his dealership within just six months. In light of his impressive undertakings in the field, he is a ten-time recipient of the National Achievement Award, received a Humanitarian Award, and was recognized as a top performer in retail leasing.
Mr. French takes great pride in his success in an industry where only 1.5 percent of the workforce is African American, maintaining his status as one of the top brokers in the country. He attributes his achievements to his unwavering determination to never accept “no” as an answer. When a friend pointed out the underrepresentation of people of color in real estate, Mr. French embraced the challenge to prove otherwise. Looking to the future, he is committed to supporting the next generation of real estate professionals under his guidance. He also prioritizes staying active with his wife and ensuring his children achieve their goals.
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“French Lessons: Letters to My Daughters” By Joseph C. French Jr. (Amazon Books)
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