Zamechansky of KZA named president-elect of BMAR

Kathy Zamechansky, president of KZA Realty Group, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in the New York City and southern Westchester County markets, has been named president-elect of the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors (BMAR), effective September 1. She will serve a two-year term in this role, succeeding current president-elect Richard Guarino, managing partner at ERG Property Advisors, who will become the president. Officially representing the real estate industry since 1924, BMAR is the local chapter for the NYS and National Association of Realtors. The organization strives to sponsor meaningful programs and services that enhance the ability of its members to conduct their business in a competent and ethical manner, to promote cooperation and networking among its members and to promote the public's right to use and transfer real estate property. As president, Zamechansky, who has more than 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, will work with the board of directors, staff and members of BMAR to raise awareness of the organization and support and further its mission. "It's with pride and enthusiasm that I prepare to lead this incredible organization, and I am especially humbled to be one of six women to have this opportunity," said BMAR President-Elect Zamechansky. "I look forward to working with all stakeholders to continue the excellent work of the Bronx-Manhattan North Board of Realtors and explore areas in which we might make even more of an impact." Zamechansky is no stranger to service to the community, having held a variety of public and private positions in the Bronx and Harlem throughout her career; she is currently the Executive Vice President of BMAR. Her extensive professional experience includes work with many national retailers, including Applebees, Dunkin Donuts, Dickey's BBQ, Amalgamated Bank, VIM Stores and Walgreens. She represents Brightside Academy - which provides child care and early education that prepares children to be life-long learners - as they expand into New York City, and works extensively with affordable housing developers including Azimuth, Jackson Development and the Arker Companies. Zamechansky is working as a project manager for D & J Ambulette on the acquisition of a city-owned site where they were designated the successful bidder. In addition, KZA is providing consulting services to Triangle Equities on a mixed use development project on 149th Street and Bergen Avenue. "I have known Kathy Zamechansky for over 30 years. Her wealth of experience in the community, business, and real estate industry is extensive and boundless. The Bronx-Manhattan North Association of Realtors and the general membership will benefit from her leadership".," said BMAR Chief Executive Nunzio Del Greco, RCE. KZA Realty Group (kzarealty.com) is a Bronx, NY based commercial real estate brokerage and development consulting firm. Founded in 1998 by real estate professional Kathy Zamenchansky, KZA specializes in commercial planning, project management, community and government relations, finance, marketing, and communications. Ms. Zamechansky is a member of several community and business organizations in the Bronx and Harlem, including the Board of Directors of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Board of Governors of the Bronx, the Manhattan Board of Realtors, the Board of Directors of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, the Harlem Business Alliance and the Advisory Board for the Fund for the Future Women Leaders of the Bronx. In 2009, she was named one of the 25 Most Influential Women by The Bronx Times Reporter and was awarded the Realtor of the Year by the Manhattan North Association of Realtors (BMAR). She may be contacted directly via cell at (347) 386-9452 or email at [email protected].