Our Team

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Our team brings decades of experience spanning the real estate lifecycle, enabling us to create and sustain long-term value in every project.

Michael Zamagias | Founder, Chairman, & CEO

Michael Zamagias is a Pittsburgh‑area real‑estate entrepreneur who has conceived, financed, and delivered a wide array of commercial and mixed‑use projects across the United States. Beginning with the development of Robinson Town Centre—a premier retail and entertainment hub in Western Pennsylvania—Michael has guided multiple ventures from raw land assembly through construction oversight and tenant leasing, turning  vacant parcels into a thriving destinations that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars in annual economic impact for the region.

Over more than four decades, Michael has expanded his portfolio to include historic renovations of office and mixed‑use buildings, multifamily communities, and student‑housing complexes. Notable undertakings in Lancaster, PA, such as the adaptive‑reuse of the former Bulova building into the 101NQ mixed‑use complex, the restoration of the Keppel Building, and the conversion of the historic LNP headquarters into The Intel apartments illustrate the skill of his organization in breathing new life into legacy structures. Each project under his direction revitalizes neighborhoods, creates jobs, and adds lasting value to the built environment.

Michael originally joined Zamagias Properties in 2009 and worked through 2015 before rejoining in 2019 following several years with our sister company, TeleTracking Technologies. He brings a diverse background in economics and capital structuring, and currently oversees the financial functions of the company, including corporate development, governance, early-stage investments, and loan sourcing.

He began his career in economic research and developing country privatization with the Federal Reserve Board and Price Waterhouse, both in Washington, D.C. and abroad. Michael later served as a senior executive across New Hampshire, Michigan, and Ohio, leading efforts in business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and financing/IPO transactions for companies in a wide range of industries – including automotive, aerospace, internet, insurance, telecommunications, chemicals, and wood products.

Michael is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College, where he earned a degree in Economics. He also holds an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, graduating with high distinction as an Amos Tuck Scholar. In addition, he holds CPA and CMA designations.

Vince joined Zamagias Properties in September 2004, bringing extensive experience as a real estate and commercial attorney. He oversees all legal matters related to the company’s real estate portfolio, including leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, operational issues, and financing.

With a background in both corporate and private practice, Vince previously served as an equity partner at the Pittsburgh law firm Metz Lewis, LLC, and held in-house counsel roles at the Hertz Corporation and Ingersoll Rand Finance Corporation. He has broad experience across real estate, construction, and financial transactions, representing owners and tenants of shopping centers, malls, office buildings, and industrial properties. His legal practice has also included litigation in real estate and construction disputes, as well as borrower and lender representation.

Vince holds a bachelor’s degree and a J.D. from Duquesne University and earned a Master of Science in Real Estate from New York University.

Daniel joined Zamagias Properties in June of 2022 after working in private practice for 8 years.  Along with the General Counsel, Daniel oversees all legal and compliance matters related to the Company.

Prior to joining Zamagias Properties, Daniel worked in the private sector as a partner at Peacock Keller, LLP, where he focused his practice on real estate and corporate matters.  Daniel has broad experience across a wide array of real estate matters, representing both landlords and tenants in residential and commercial transactions, as well as handling a variety of corporate matters for business owners.  During his time in private practice, Daniel also became a licensed title insurance agent and handled both residential and commercial closings.  

Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton.

Mike joined the Zamagias Properties team in December 2009 and oversees the marketing and leasing of the retail and commercial real estate portfolio. He also contributes to the development team, evaluating the feasibility of new projects.

A Pittsburgh native, Mike returned to the city in 2009 after spending a decade in commercial real estate development and brokerage in Chicago. His diverse experience includes development, project management, and both landlord and tenant representation in leasing and sales transactions.

Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Gannon University and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh. He is also a licensed real estate broker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Marcus joined his brother’s real estate company over 35 years ago as a senior member of the Operations Department. Today, he continues to lead the day-to-day management and oversight of approximately 2 million square feet of commercial, office, and mixed-use properties.

He is responsible for coordinating all aspects of construction, maintenance, repairs, and tenant buildouts across the portfolio. Marcus also plays a key role in evaluating potential new developments, leveraging his deep expertise in construction and property management.

He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a licensed real estate broker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.