Southampton - Rechler Equity Partners, Long Island's largest commercial real estate company, has hired former Suffolk County Economic Development Assistant Ellen Cea as Director of Tenant and Community Development. Her primary focus will be extending Rechler Equity's presence on the East End of Long Island, including the Hampton Business District at Gabreski Airport. The 55-acre commerce and technology center was awarded to Rechler Equity by Suffolk County in 2009 and is scheduled to break ground in 2012. Mitchell Rechler, who serves as Managing Partner at Rechler Equity with his cousin, Gregg Rechler, announced Cea's hiring.

"We are very pleased to welcome Ellen to Rechler Equity and are confident she will be a highly-effective ambassador in getting the word out on the many advantages to locating within the new Hampton Business District," he observed. "Her knowledge of Gabreski Airport and the surrounding North and South Fork business communities is unparalleled, as is her ability to foster economic development. She's the right person at the right time for this project."

Before joining Rechler Equity, Cea spent over two years with Suffolk County Economic Development assisting with site development at County-owned Gabreski Airport as it transitioned into a business and technology park. Prior positions included Director of Business Development for Beigelman, Feiner & Feldman P.C. (New York, NY) and Account Executive with the Katonah Group (Southampton), where she recruited senior level business development executives. Cea attended Fordham University/CUNY, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree before earning her Masters in Criminal Justice, and is a resident of Quogue.

Located in Westhampton, New York, the Hampton Business District at Gabreski Airport will be a state-of-the-art commerce and technology center accommodating the needs of small and large businesses alike in a world-class setting. Totaling
440,00 square feet in seven buildings, available space at the park will range from 2,000 square feet up to 100,000 square feet. Zoned for general commercial use, the Hampton Business District will offer the latest in sustainable design and green technology and also feature an on-premises day care center, a full-service hotel, and outdoor recreational space. Businesses locating there will be eligible for favorable tax benefits from the Suffolk County IDA and the NYS Excelsior Program.

About Rechler Equity Partners
Developing Long Island for over 50 years, Rechler Equity Partners is the largest owner of commercial real estate with a portfolio of assets totaling over six million square feet. Rechler Equity offers a wide range of services including leasing, property management, asset management, architecture, construction, environmental, finance and development.