David Violette, executive director, Lee & Associates New Jersey

ELWOOD PARK, NJ—Longtime industry professional David Violette, who currently manages more than nine million square feet of commercial real estate throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, has joined Lee & Associates New Jersey, as executive director.

“My goals include increasing the market penetration of Lee & Associates' property management by identifying new opportunities and optimizing the level of service requirements for all of our clients,” Violette says.

“David has a proven track record of successful management of industrial, office and retail space throughout Northern and Central New Jersey,” says Brian Lynch, principal, Lee & Associates.   “David's primary objective will be to provide comprehensive support for our clients across all stages of the value chain.  He joins our dedicated staff and I think he will be able to implement his ideas for further growth quickly,”

With Violette's arrival, Lee & Associates New Jersey now manages more than 11 million square feet of New Jersey and Pennsylvania property.

Before joining Lee & Associates, Violette was director of property management at NAI DiLeo-Bram. He brings more than 30 years of experience in real estate management. He services a client portfolio that includes Cabot Properties, Prudential, and Blackstone among others.

Violette holds a BS in accounting from Northeastern University and became a CPA in 1987. He currently serves on the executive committee for the Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New Jersey Society of CPAs.