Seasoned real estate executive to drive operational strategy and growth across the firm’s expanding portfolio
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (Oct. 15, 2025) — Levin Management Corporation (LMC), one of the region’s leading commercial real estate services firms, has appointed Nisha Patel as chief operating officer. In this leadership role, Patel will oversee day-to-day operations and support continued growth across its 16 million-square-foot portfolio.
Patel brings nearly two decades of operational and strategic real estate experience. She most recently served as head of asset management and dispositions at Essential Properties Realty Trust, where she oversaw a $6 billion retail portfolio. In that role, she led operational strategy, executed more than 100 property dispositions and maintained a portfolio vacancy rate below 1 percent.
In her new role, Patel will focus on enhancing operational processes, support and help drive new business initiatives and ensuring best in class service delivery across all business lines. She will work closely with the firm’s executive leadership team in implementing technology solutions, strengthening cross-department collaboration and positioning the company for scalable growth.
“Nisha has led some of the most complex real estate portfolios in the country and knows how to build strong, effective teams,” saidMatthew K. Harding, chief executive officer of Levin Management Corporation.“Her operational expertise and leadership style are a great fit for our firm. We’re excited to have her help drive the next chapter of our growth.”
Patel’s appointment marks a key addition to LMC’s executive leadership team. As the company continues to expand its portfolio, her leadership will play a central role in shaping operational strategy and advancing long-term business objectives.
“LMC has a long track record as a trusted operator,” Patel said. “I look forward to building on that legacy by strengthening operations, enhancing collaboration and helping the team continue to deliver great results for our clients and communities.”
Patel earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Rutgers University and serves on the advisory board for Montclair State University’s Real Estate Program.
North Plainfield, N.J.-based Levin Management Corporation (LMC) is a full-service commercial real estate services firm with more than 70 years of experience. The company’s portfolio includes approximately 125 properties totaling 16 million square feet across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, primarily focused on grocery-anchored open-air retail centers. LMC provides leasing, property management, construction, accounting and financial reporting, marketing, and acquisition/disposition consulting, delivering tailored strategies to maximize asset value for institutional and private owners.
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