Raymond E. Buchner, Jr.

Raymond E. Buchner, Jr. serves as President of RE/Group Development Advisors, Inc. headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In addition to directing the strategic objectives of RE/Group Development Advisors, Inc. Ray is directly involved in the structure and delivery of the varied services provided to RE/Group Development Advisors, Inc. clients. With over 20 years of senior level experience in all facets of commercial real estate development, his expertise consists of targeting profit opportunities, strategic planning, deal structuring, site selection, design guidance, development management, construction administration, contract negotiations, and dispute mediation. As chief advisor for some of the regions most prestigious companies, Ray has directed more than 55 build-to-suit, speculative, corporate campus, tenant improvement, and asset repositioning projects for clients in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Texas and Colorado. He is often invited to advise companies on tenant/landlord issues due to his balanced experience meeting the requirements of both tenants and developers.

Ray has participated in some of the region's most complex and prestigious assignments. These include CFM Technologies phased 240,000 square foot corporate campus in Exton, Pennsylvania, Wyeth-Ayerst's new 3 story office facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and a speculative 3 story, 105,000 square foot "Class A" office building for Liberty Property Trust, located in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

Prior to establishing RE/Group Development Advisors, Inc. in 1988, Ray was a Senior Vice President of the Vantage Companies, one of the nations largest developers, and a development manager with Rouse and Associates. While with the Vantage Companies, he directed the development of more than 6 million square feet of both speculative and build-to-suit properties, including 3 corporate office parks, a 14 story office tower, a variety of mid-rise suburban office buildings, flex facilities, distribution center warehouses, and numerous retail centers.

Ray received his professional architectural degree from the University of Texas, where he was recognized with Phi Kappa Phi honors. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Chester County Commercial Industrial Investment Council, The Eastern Technology Council, and is also active in the Chester County Development Council. Ray has been recognized by the City of Aurora, East Whiteland Township, the Society of Architectural Administrators, Hughes Management Services, and the Main Line Emergency Management Advisory Council for professional accomplishments and community involvement.