About
Hampton was founded in 2002 by Jacob Berger, and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
Hampton boasts an extensive portfolio of revenue-producing properties located in The United States and Canada.
Through its offerings, Hampton gives our partners the opportunity to participate in quality commercial real estate investments, with the support of Hampton’s professional management team. In addition to managing for our partners, Hampton acts as third party managers for other property owners.
Hampton is managed by senior members of the firm with an average of 25 years of industry experience.
JACOB BERGER – President & Founder
Jacob Berger has over 25 years of real-estate acquisition and management experience and is the President and founder of Hampton Properties. Hampton’s portfolio of properties includes several large and mid range commercial and residential properties in both the US and Canada. Jacob’s expertise is property and asset management and development and syndication of income generating properties. Jacob has a keen eye when it comes to purchasing and managing a property. He runs a team of 25 individuals.
RICHARD KORRIS – Principal, Director of Leasing & Development
Known for a tenant-centric approach, Richard brings a retailer’s eye to the field of development and leasing, taking satisfaction in finding the right tenant for each location. At Hampton, Richard provides everything required to successfully complete a project, from finding a location to securing tenants, governmental approvals and financing.
Richard honed his experience in the development business – including leasing, self-development, redevelopment, and third-party – during his tenure at a property investment, development and management company with projects across the country. He then formed a development leasing, management and construction company in 1992 which he ran for more than 15 years.
RHONDA ADLER – Administration
Rhonda joined the company in 2004 and brings her 20 years plus of commercial and residential real estate experience and administration expertise to head our administration staff. She is responsible for the full gamut of real estate management duties including but not limited to direct communication with tenants regarding all matters from commencement of the management mandate of a property, communication with banks and preparation of all documents required to open new bank accounts prior to acquisition of properties, verification of all bank accounts to ensure funds are allocated appropriately, preparation of reserve draw requests from bank reserve accounts, maintaining the reporting system on the company website, preparation of CAM and RET billings.
CHARLES SZICER - Accounting
Charles’ 30 years of real estate accounting experience assures Hampton’s accuracy and ability to provide in-depth financial reporting on a timely basis. Charles oversees an accounting department whose goal is to ensure investors’ maximum realization of financial goals by employing risk management and full recovery implementation programs.
DAVID ROTH - Real Estate Analyst
David’s responsibilities including managing reporting and analytics in conjunction with the overseeing of the company’s systems and overall growth. David’s 30 years of experience in real estate finance allows him to head Hampton’s group of lease analysts ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of all covenants.
SUSAN PATELLO - Operations
Susan brings with her more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry with extensive and property management operations expertise. Susan is responsible for the management of operations of Hampton’s US portfolio. She oversees a team of onsite managers. Her experience as an Asset Manager helps to play a key role in day to day operation of each property including tenant satisfaction, and vendor management.
At Hampton, we combine a fundamental, value-oriented investment approach with independent research and insights derived from our years of experience to identify quality, well-located properties with sustainable income and potential for long-term capital appreciation. We believe superior cash flow and long-term returns can be achieved through active, hands-on strategic asset management.
• Insightful micro and macro-economic assessments
• Effective and timely buy and sell decisions
• Active, hands-on approach to asset management
• Proactive approach to leasing and the establishment of strong tenant relationships
• Tactical execution of capital improvements
• Strategic use of debt financing
• Identifying markets with sound demand and supply fundamentals
• Acquiring high quality Class A and Class B buildings
• Completing thorough and rigorous physical and financial due diligence
• Diversifying by location, property type, and risk profile
• Acquiring assets below replacement cost
• Utilizing long-term, fixed-rate financing