Emory Hill Welcomes James Boston and Richard Dudek, SIOR to Brokerage Team

New Castle, DE-September 27, 2023-NAI Emory Hill is pleased to welcome Senior Associates James Boston and Richard Dudek, SIOR, to the brokerage team.

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James Boston

James Boston will focus on landlord/tenant and buyer/seller representation across all property types, commercial and residential development, investment real estate, advisory and consulting services. 

James brings to Emory Hill more than 20 years of experience from Fortune 500 companies, spanning real estate brokerage and development, construction and risk management, environmental investigation and collateral valuation. He has successfully managed revolving billion-dollar real estate construction portfolios (consumer and construction loans), residential subdivision development in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, as well as large-scale warehouse development and fit-out.

Most recently, James was Senior Vice President Real Estate Services Director and Senior Vice President Third Party (Vendor) Risk Management Director with WSFS Bank, Wilmington, DE; where he was entrusted with overseeing $1.3 billion revolving portfolio of commercial and consumer construction loans, among other critical responsibilities. Notably, at WSFS Bank, James successfully built teams for managing construction loans and real estate valuation. 

Prior to WSFS Bank, James managed a full scope of land development for Toll Brothers, Inc., including successfully leading the development of 465 units (535 acres) of residential subdivision in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Before then, James worked in Australia at Len Bogatin and Associates, overseeing commercial office, retail, and residential development projects; and he began his career at Opus East, LLC, managing the completion of a 937,000 square-foot tilt-up warehouse development and fit-out projects.

James is a licensed real estate salesperson in Delaware and a Certified General Appraiser, licensed in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. James is also a Practicing Affiliate of the Appraisal Institute and current board member for the Delaware Council of Real Estate Appraisers. James earned a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction with a minor in Real Estate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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Rich Dudek

With over 18 years of successful real estate transactions and a strong track record in commercial real estate, Rich Dudek is a valuable addition to the NAI Emory Hill team. His comprehensive knowledge of the local market, coupled with his dedication to client satisfaction, makes him a trusted advisor in the industry. 

Rich Dudek has a proven history of working with a diverse portfolio of clients, including property owners, investors, and tenants, helping them achieve their real estate goals. His deep understanding of market dynamics, negotiation skills, and commitment to delivering exceptional service align perfectly with NAI Emory Hill’s core values. 

Rich is a former partner with Patterson-Woods Commercial Properties/CORFAC International and brings with him a vast knowledge of site identification, investment analysis, commercial leasing brokerage, property management, and real estate consulting. 

Rich is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) and is licensed in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. He served on the Goodwill board and is currently a member of the Caesar Rodney Rotary Club. Rich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Delaware.

“We are thrilled to welcome James and Rich to our team,” said Neil Kilian, SIOR, partner at NAI Emory Hill. “Their extensive experience and client-focused approach make them both an excellent fit for our organization. The addition of James and Rich reinforces our commitment to providing the highest level of service and expertise to our clients in the commercial real estate market just as we’ve done for the last 40+ years.

About NAI Emory Hill

NAI Emory Hill is a full-service commercial real estate, construction, property management, and maintenance company serving clients across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. With over 40 years of experience, NAI Emory Hill brings in-depth market knowledge, regional expertise, and an integrated service approach that supports clients at every stage of the real estate cycle.

About NAI Global

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 300 offices strategically located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific, with over 5,100 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world. NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com