East Orange / Essex County, N.J. – Emanuel Klein, co-founder of The Fountain Group, LLC based in Teaneck, has been appointed vice president of the Board of Directors of the East Orange Property Owners Association (EOPOA), an industry-unique commercial real estate membership organization committed to advancing the City of East Orange’s renaissance.
The Fountain Group, LLC, founded by Klein, has developed and managed over 700 units in the Northern New Jersey region and continues to grow its portfolio through residential, mixed-use and development projects throughout Northern New Jersey.
“Since the creation of The Fountain Group, we have focused on building projects that work in emerging markets like East Orange, where I have been involved with the EOPOA since its inception,” said Klein. “In my new role, I’m thrilled with this new opportunity to advance East Orange’s future as a live/work enclave for all.”
Klein joins board members President/Board Member Philip Evanski, managing member of Equis Realty Partners, LLC; Secretary/Board Member Marc Watkins, CEO of Rockledge Ventures, LLC; Treasurer/Board Member Abraham Brender, president of ASB Investments; and Board Member David Oropeza, executive managing director of Gebroe-Hammer Associates.
“We are pleased to have Manny as part of our association leadership team and look forward to benefitting from his unique and visionary perspective,” said Evanski. “There are many great projects and initiatives in the works at the East Orange Property Owners Association and we welcome input from all those who share in our mission.”
EOPOA is comprised of members with interests in the emerging East Orange submarket as they pertain to multi-family properties of 25+ or more units. While owners of smaller multi-family dwellings are welcome, the group also includes members with ownership/management interests in larger buildings as well as industry professionals specializing in the legal, accounting and lending sectors. To become a member of EOPOA, contact the association at (973) 866-5081 or eastorangepoa@gmail.com.