About Richard P. Rizzuto, KAV (Rick)

EXPERIENCE

Rarefied Real Estate Partners, LLC | Chairman
Business Development • Strategic Partnerships • Sales Leadership

·        Founded and lead Rarefied Real Estate Partners, a premier business development consultancy focused on unlocking off-market opportunities and driving sales through powerful, strategic relationships.

·        Orchestrate major sales and partnership strategies for a diverse roster of global brands including AT&T, Wakefern Food Corporation, Daniel Cremieux, HUGO BOSS, Overland Sheepskin Company, and Trussardi, among others—positioning Rarefied as a go-to partner for high-stakes real estate and retail expansion.

·        Built and maintain exclusive representation of nearly 20 million square feet of restaurant, retail, and ancillary space—driving deal velocity and optimizing asset performance.

·        Execute high-level sales strategies that connect top-tier buyers, tenants, and brands with unique, high-value opportunities, leveraging a global network of C-level influencers and decision-makers.

·        Spearheaded the creation and execution of ‘systemic real estate,’ a patented methodology designed to streamline complex deal structures and accelerate market entry for national and international clients.

·        Consistently drive new business through strategic prospecting, thought leadership, and tailored partnership solutions—contributing to over $1.5 billion in real estate and adjacent industry transactions.

Transwestern Commercial Services | Managing Director & Broker of Record

·        Served as Managing Director & Broker of Record for Transwestern Commercial Services, a globally recognized private real estate firm.

·        Cultivated and sustained strong relationships with buyers, sellers, tenants, and agencies, driving successful partnerships with leading landlords, building owners, and tenants.

·        Led property acquisition teams for national brands such as Equinox Fitness, The Running Company, and Verizon Wireless, generating business and fostering interest in properties owned by SJP Properties, Lefrak, Roseland, Olnick-Fisher, Fisher Brothers, Morristown Green, LLC, Woodmont Properties, and more.

Cushman & Wakefield Inc. | Restaurant & Retail Specialist

·        Served as a key liaison between retailers, property owners, and tenants, facilitating the identification and acquisition of prime retail spaces.

·        Drove significant business growth by securing national roll-out accounts for international brands, resulting in total client commitments exceeding $500 million.

·        Redesigned and curated the new mix of tenants in Morristown, NJ which made it become one of the most desirable downtown areas in which to live, work, and play.

RPR Marketing Solutions | Chairman

·        Founded RPR Sports and Entertainment, connecting corporate clients with nationally recognized celebrities for special appearances, endorsements, and product placements.

·        Built instant credibility by assembling a prestigious advisory board of celebrities and securing high-profile corporate clients, including Delta Airlines, Trimspa, Schieffelin & Somerset, Breitling, Microsoft, and more, driving immediate and sustainable business.

·        Rebranded the company as RPR Marketing Solutions in 2003, expanding services to include strategic product placements and integrations in feature films, prime-time TV shows, and major events, earning media recognition on CNN, SHOWTIME, E!, and other platforms.

·        Phased out of day-to-day operations in 2006 to expand capabilities in to commercial real estate for maximum positive impact.

Core Competencies

• Expert in Transactions & Deal Structuring
• Relationship Management & Networking Specialist
• Strategic Thinker & Business Innovator
• Team Leadership & Development
• Marketing, Branding & Sales Training
• Negotiation & Deal-Making Authority
• Business Coaching & Professional Growth Mentor

Education

·       Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Preferred name: Rick

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