Bio
David G. Hunt, MCR, CCIM, SIOR is president of Hunt Corporate Services, Inc. and Hunt Construction Services, Inc. He has been involved with the rental, sale, appraisal and construction of industrial and commercial real estate, primarily on Long Island, New York, since 1973. Mr. Hunt founded Hunt Corporate Services, Inc. in January, 1981 as an industrial and commercial consulting and brokerage firm, and Hunt Construction Services, Inc. in April, 2010 to provide construction and maintenance services for New York metro companies. The aggregate value of commercial and industrial properties he has leased or sold in the New York Metro Area exceeds half a billion dollars.
Both the firm, and Mr. Hunt, individually, have been named as a Top 20 Power Broker, by The Costar Group and Real Estate Forum Magazine. Mr. Hunt received his bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech. He also holds the Master of Corporate Real Estate designation from Corenet International, the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation from the CCIM Institute and the SIOR designation from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. He is one of a select few real estate professionals in the United States to hold all three prestigious designations. He is also a graduate of the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers, and has been a guest lecturer for the CW Post Real Estate Institute. He has also been named to Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate.
Mr. Hunt, an Eagle Scout, serves on the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Council, Boy Scouts of America. He presently volunteers his time as an Eagle Scout Coach and Assistant Scoutmaster to Troop 113 in Centerport, NY. He also represents the Matinecock District, Suffolk County Council as a member of the advancement committee and a merit badge counselor. His website for aspiring Eagle Scouts is www.EagleCoach.org.
In 2012, Mr. Hunt was named honoree for the Real Estate and Construction Trades Division of United Jewish Appeal. In 2013, he was the presented with the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award by the Suffolk County Council.
Mr. Hunt and his wife, Judith Hunt, are ordained interfaith ministers, providing spiritual counseling to adults and adolescents, as well as interfaith ceremonies.
Experience
David G. Hunt, MCR, CCIM, SIOR
Hunt Corporate Services, Inc.
Hunt Construction Services, Inc.
17 Dupont Street, Suite 4
Plainview, NY 11803
516 937-1000 dhunt@huntcorp.com
Professional Experience
1981-Present
President , Founder and Owner of Hunt Corporate Services, Inc. and Hunt Construction Services, Inc., Plainview, NY
Involved with the rental, sale, valuation and construction of industrial and commercial real estate, primarily on Long Island, New York, since 1973. Founded Hunt Corporate Services, Inc. in 1981 as an industrial and commercial consulting and brokerage firm, and Hunt Construction Services, Inc. to provide commercial general contracting and construction management for New York metro companies. The aggregate value of commercial and industrial properties leased or sold in the New York Metro Area exceeds half a billion dollars. Firm and individually named as a Top 20 Power Brokers by The Costar Group and Real Estate Forum Magazine.
Received bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech. Hold the Master of Corporate Real Estate designation from Corenet International, the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation from the CCIM Institute and the SIOR designation from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. One of a select few real estate professionals in the United States to hold all three prestigious designations. Graduate of the Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers, the Long Island Builders Institute, and former guest lecturer for the CW Post Real Estate Institute. Named to Who's Who in Commercial Real Estate by the Long Island Business News. Licensed real estate broker in New York since 1975.
1979-1981
President, Co-Founder and 50% shareholder in Aquest Associates, Inc., Woodbury, NY
Commercial real estate brokerage agency. Built agency from three employees to 10. Sold interest in the firm to found and manage Hunt Corporate Services, Inc.
1973-1979
Vice President, Rick Kreindler Associates, Jericho, NY
Commercial real estate brokerage agency.
Education
1969-1973
Georgia Institute of Technology, BS in Management, 1973 - General Manager of the student radio station, WREK-FM, a 24-hour, 40,000 watt station in Atlanta, GA. Also served on the Radio Communications Board.
Real Estate and Construction Training
730+ continuing education hours since 1973 in brokerage, taxes, appraisal, property management, construction, corporate real estate, sustainability, and investment real estate.
Accreditations
New York Real Estate Broker since 1975
CCIM Designee - Certified Commercial Investment Manager
SIOR Designee - Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Master of Corporate Real Estate
Professional Associations
Corenet International
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
CCIM Institute (CCIM)
Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island Member (CIBS)
Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Vistage
Publications
Over 100 professional articles published on commercial real estate and construction. Monthly columnist for the New York Real Estate Journal from 2003 to present. Platinum author for Ezine.
Public Events
Should you Buy or Lease Your Commercial Real Estate? - Plainview, NY April, 2013
Negotiating the Commercial Lease - Plainview, NY October, 2013
Guest speaker for professional organizations
Awards and Community Service
Eagle Scout - 1967
Assistant Race Director of the Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run, 1984-1986
Race Director of the Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run, 1986-1992
President - Mid Island Pilots Club 1996-1998
Top 20 Power Broker from Costar and Real Estate Forum magazine
Assistant Scoutmaster and Eagle Scout Coach, Boy Scout Troop 113, Centerport, NY - 2007 to present
District Advancement Committee, Matinecock District, Boy Scouts of America - 2009 to present
Founder and owner of EagleCoach.org - a website dedicated to helping Boy Scouts achieve Eagle Scout rank
2012 Honoree - United Jewish Appeal, Real Estate and Construction Division
2013 Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scouts of America, Suffolk County Council
Volunteer - Earn and Learn - Walt Whitman High School, a mentoring program for at-risk children
Member of Executive Board, Boy Scouts of America, Suffolk County Council
Personal
Born January 24, 1952
Resides Northport, NY
Married to Judith Hunt since 1977
Licensed private pilot, instrument rating
One grown son, Dr. Jonathan Hunt, who resides in San Leandro, CA with his wife Andrea
Ordained minister in NY State, One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, NY, NY - 2009-2011
Achievements
- Boy Scouts of America - Distinguished Citizen Award 2013
- Eagle Scout - 1967
- UJA Federation of NY - The 2012 Honoree of the Real Estate Division
- Top 20 Power Broker - CoStar and Real Estate Forum
Affiliates
- SIOR
- CCIM Designation
- Corenet - Master of Corporate Real Estate
Education
- Ordained Minister - One Spirit Interfaith Seminary - 2011
- Georgia Institute of Technology - 1973 BS
Areas of Practice
- Investments
- Tenant Representation
- Landlord
- Corporate Services
- Sale/Leasing
- Consulting
Transactions
2015
Hunt Corporate Services, Inc.
Plainview, NY
Cresa Long Island
Melville, NY
Industrial
Lease
10,944 sq. ft.
Plainview, NY - October 15, 2015
2010
M.C. O'Brien Commercial Realty LLC
Brooklyn, NY
Hunt Corporate Services, Inc.
Plainview, NY
$915,000
Industrial
Lease
Maspeth, NY - March 10, 2010