Brokers

President

Gerry Dantone has been a licensed real estate broker since 1987 and began his career in the commercial real estate department of Van Riper Realtors in 1986 where he met his future business partner John Wilmarth. He has specialized in the leasing of retail space and the development of retail properties to their best use. Gerry has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and an M.B.A. in finance from St. John’s University, where he graduated with honors in economics and investments. He consistently uses his financial expertise to determine the feasibility of potential retail developments and investments for his clients. He has also headed the local branch of an international think tank and has authored an expert report that was used in a nationally prominent State Supreme Court decision. He has appeared as an expert on various topics on CNN, Fox News, and numerous local radio and TV outlets. Gerry is also a member of the ICSC and LIBOR.

Vice President

 John Wilmarth is a licensed real estate broker since 1986, with over 34 years of experience in commercial real estate. Originally working with LT Bicks Brokerage in Manhattan and later Van Riper Realtors in Bayside, Queens, in their commercial real estate departments while specializing in retail leasing and sales, he formed Metro Commercial and Business Brokers, Inc. with Gerry Dantone in August 1988. Over the years John has gained particular expertise in the development of vacant or underutilized properties, sale of mix use development sites and the sale of developed retail centers. He has also been instrumental in helping various retailers find the right locations for their business. John attended St John’s University and NYU majoring in Business and Real Estate. He is a member of the ICSC and LIBOR. John has consistently used his extensive knowledge of the retail markets throughout the Boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County to help his clients and customers.