AVI AVIDAN

Avi Avidan has more than 40 years of experience in real estate development and related fields, having started his career as a construction worker on industrial buildings, and then as a project manager for a build-to-suit office building for a Fortune 500 company.

As Avidan Management’s Managing Member, Mr. Avidan was involved in all aspects of real estate development including construction, acquisition, financing, leasing and day-to-day operations for their former 3-million-square-foot portfolio of warehouse distribution centers, industrial parks, office buildings and flex/high-tech buildings that were owned and managed by various entities controlled by the Avidan family. After construction, he continued his work through the leasing, maintenance and management of all properties.

Avi Avidan entered into the renewal energy field in 2011 by completing the installation and operation of a 4.26-megawatt solar electrical system consisting of 17,745 solar panels at an Avidan owned multi-purpose 656,000 square foot distribution facility in Edison, N.J. At the time of its installation, the system was the largest rooftop-mounted solar panel installation to have been completed in North America. Always committed to providing continuous improvements for their tenants, Avidan embarked on a second solar installation the following year.  

Mr. Avidan is a self-made success who rose through the ranks of his industry. Today, as the Chairman of The Avidan Group, he is at the helm of a highly successful family-owned and operated group of business entities.

       Josh Avidan joined Avidan Management, L.L.C. in 2006. Josh was involved in all aspects of real estate development, including construction, acquisition, financing, leasing and day-to-day operations of more than 3-million-square-feet of warehouse distribution centers, industrial parks, office buildings and flex/high-tech buildings that were owned and managed by various entities controlled by the Avidan family.

In addition, Josh was intimately involved in the installation and operation of a 4.26-megawatt solar electrical system consisting of 17,745 solar panels at an Avidan owned multi-purpose 656,000 square foot distribution facility in Edison, N.J. At the time of its installation, the system was the largest rooftop-mounted solar panel installation to have been completed in North America. 

While maintaining its core beliefs and experience, the focus and direction of Avidan Management has evolved through the formation of its subsidiary, The Avidan Group, L.L.C. (TAG).  As the Managing Member, Josh is responsible for the day to day operations of  TAG. With a new expanded mission and vision for the future, TAG is expanding into other areas and towards the development of new relationships. In 2016, The Avidan Group in partnership with Elberon Development Group completed a 138,642 square foot state-of-the-art freezer warehouse. In 2018,the partnership  also completed construction on a 90,000 square foot dry/refrigeration warehouse. Additional partnership projects, highlighted by the design and  development of a new 200,000 sq. ft structure in Hagerstown, MD are currently underway.

Josh is a graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in Business Management. He is a contributing member of several commercial real estate organizations including NAIOP New Jersey. In 2022 Josh accepted an invitation to join the First Bank Board of Advisors.