Ruben Companies
John Donovan has a wealth of experience in the real estate industry, having worked at Ruben Companies as the Director of Leasing & Marketing for Devonshire-Boston. Prior to this, John was the Leasing Manager at AvalonBay Communities. With a background in sales and leasing at CENTURY 21®, John is skilled in assisting clients with finding their ideal residential properties. John also has experience as a Principal Business Analyst at Southern New England Telephone Company, where John played a key role in defining business requirements and preparing technical specifications. John holds a BA in Communications & Business from Albertus Magnus College.
Ruben Companies
Founded almost fifty years ago, Ruben Companies and its affiliates are leaders in the development and management of prime real estate, and in the development and marketing of internet business applications. In New York, Washington, DC, and Boston, Ruben Companies has developed, and continues to own and manage over five million square feet of prestigious office space and over 1,000 luxury residential apartments. Madison Avenue in New York, Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC and Washington Street in Boston are just a few of the prized addresses represented in its portfolio. Ruben Companies’ tenants include major domestic and international corporations, leading financial institutions, prominent service firms, foreign governments and prestigious retailers. Its latest development plans include two million square feet of residential and commercial projects in the emerging Capitol Riverfront area of Washington, DC. Ruben Companies has also been at the forefront of the development and implementation of internet business applications. In 2000, Ruben Companies created Workspeed, whose web-based workflow applications are used in over 500 million square feet of commercial real estate throughout the country. In 2011, Ruben Companies launched skedge.me, and internet-based scheduling application that enables online scheduling for businesses of all sizes. Ruben Companies’ team of talented professionals has expertise in finance, development, land use, leasing, construction, building operations, and law. The company has partnered with industry leaders such a Goldman Sachs, Vornado Realty Trust, and Related Companies, and has performed consulting services for major hedge funds and other investment companies. Through its various investment vehicles, Ruben Companies also makes selective investments in real estate relate debt and equity, technology, and other areas.