A Family Tradition

Over the years, Mr. Friedman has worked with financial institutions, investment partners and other clients to provide property valuations, management plans, rent control support, tax appeals, investment analysis, workout of troubled properties and facilitation of foreclosure proceedings.

Today, Mr. Friedman continues to invest in income-producing real estate and to oversee the management and direction of all properties within the FRG portfolio.

He is also the author of The Real Estate Recipe: Make Millions by Buying Small Apartment Properties in Your Spare Time. The book is available through Amazon.

David received his B.S. in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Upon graduation, David joined his father at Friedman Realty Group to pursue his career in real estate investment and property management.

Since joining FRG, David has been involved in all aspects of property acquisition and disposition, due diligence, investment analysis, and financing. He is responsible for the oversight of all property and financial operations at the company. In his role, he strives for continuous improvement, focusing on progressive policies and procedures, company culture, and aligning the FRG team for success.

When not at the office or working, you’ll find David golfing or spending time with his wife, Jenny, and sons, Noah & Zachary. They enjoy running, being outside in nature, exploring new places, and travel. He’s a self-proclaimed decent cook, too.

Lou is an FRG veteran who started on property as a multi-site Maintenance Supervisor. He eagerly jumped on any opportunity to help FRG, and traveled site to site renovating newly acquired properties. Through these experiences, he saw firsthand the attention to detail and pride of ownership that FRG stood for. In his role as Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Lou is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance operations of all FRG communities, such as curb appeal, quality apartment turns, and high-level resident service. Lou is also responsible for providing technical knowledge to on-site personnel and for guiding our maintenance technicians with regards to company policies, procedures, and workplace safety.

Prior to FRG, Lou worked as both an electrician and a maintenance technician for a well-respected regional apartment owner and manager. When Lou is not with his Friedman family, you can find him enjoying family activities or on vacation with this wife and two children.

Gina Gatti has been in the Property Management field for nearly 20 years, 7 of them with FRG. In her role she assumes responsibility for the company’s property management software and programs, implementations, and rollouts. She also provides training and support to the site staff, updates and assists with the company’s standard operations and procedures and manages all site inspections, risk management and contracts. In her personal life, Gina is a big animal advocate and in her free time, she enjoys operating her 501c3 cat and kitten rescue which helps to foster, rehabilitate, and adopt out homeless animal populations. She lives in Washington Township, NJ with her husband Al and their four fur-babies.

Kevin joined FRG in 2019 with over 25 years of experience within the accounting field, including long, successful tenures within the multifamily apartment industry. Kevin is responsible for overseeing all accounting and payroll activities at FRG. Previously, Kevin worked as a senior accountant for 10 years, where he oversaw the daily accounting activities for a portfolio of properties located throughout the country. Just before joining FRG, Kevin was the Assistant Controller for 4 years for a luxury multifamily apartment developer and operator in the Philadelphia region. Kevin earned his B.B.A. in Accounting from Temple University and he resides in Washington Township, NJ with his two children.

Luis joined Friedman Realty Group in 2021 as the company’s Human Resources Generalist and is responsible for daily HR functions including hiring and recruiting, benefits program administration, and policy and procedure reviews and development. Luis attended Camden High School and shortly after graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he served for 7 years before being honorably discharged as a Storekeeper 2^nd Class Petty Officer at the Naval Station in Philadelphia.

Luis brings 25 years of experience as an HR professional working in warehouse and food manufacturing facilities throughout New Jersey. In previous roles Luis has been instrumental in setting up and establishing the HR Department and drafting and implementing company policies and procedures.

Luis lives in Deptford, NJ with his wife Denise, their 2 dogs Piper and Shelby, and their 2 birds Eddie and Penny. He has 2 children, 2 stepchildren, and 1 grandchild with another on the way. In his spare time he enjoys music, movies, and fishkeeping.

Kathy is the Staff Accountant at Friedman Realty Group and has been a part of the team since 2006. In her role she completes lender reserve requests and reports, analyzes property financials, assists with preparing financial statements and oversees resident ledgers.

A graduate from Sterling High School and The SJ School of Muscle Therapy, Kathy brings 28 years of accounting experience to her role. In her career she has held various accounting positions in education, the legal field, and the entertainment industry.

Kathy lives in Blackwood, NJ with her husband and son. In her free time she enjoys the beach, paddle boarding, gardening, island vacations, and exploring new wineries.

Liz is an integral member of the Friedman Realty Group team in her role as Marketing Director. Liz has been at FRG for a total of 9 years and in the Property Management field for over 12. Liz attended Temple’s Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and received a BA in Graphic Design.

In her spare time she enjoys cooking and challenging herself to create recipes from items she already has around the kitchen.  Liz lives in Hainesport, NJ with her husband Rich and dog Ollie.

Ed joined FRG as our Project Manager in 2023, leveraging his 20 years of experience in property management. In this role, he will be responsible for creating scopes of work, identifying suitable vendors, and ensuring that projects are completed within the given timeframe and budget.

In addition to his professional expertise, Ed is also a skilled carpenter who enjoys working on woodworking projects. He recently embarked on a new project with his son – restoring a 1970 Mustang.

Ed and his family reside in Freehold Borough, NJ, where they share their home with their furry friend, a dog that was rescued from Egypt. When he’s not managing projects or working on his woodworking projects, Ed can often be found practicing his bass guitar or actively involved with his son’s Boy Scout Troop.