Before the public REIT, Hammer was previously CFO/COO of a privately owned real estate investment and management company. He also spent more than 17 years as the CFO of AIG's Global Real Estate group, playing a significant role in growing the group from startup to a company with worldwide operations and a global portfolio of more than $25 billion in assets under management.

Hammer also has served as a senior manager at KPMG LLP, an audit, tax and advisory firm serving private and publicly registered companies in a broad range of industries, including real estate and emerging businesses. In addition, he was involved in IPOs, and merger, acquisition and disposition transactions.

A certified public accountant, Hammer graduated magna cum laude from the State University of New York at Albany with a bachelor's degree in accounting. A skilled lecturer, Hammer often is called upon to share his expertise as a guest speaker at industry events, conferences and seminars.

“Alfred Sanzari Enterprises prides itself on the professionalism and experience of its senior management team,” said David Sanzari, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises' president and CEO. “Joel's extensive industry knowledge and proven leadership abilities make him an ideal fit for our firm.”