About the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation
Our institute is fueled by the dedication and expertise of a diverse team of professionals, including esteemed researchers, industry leaders, and visionary educators. Together, we are united in our passion for driving real estate innovation forward, tackling complex challenges, and shaping the future of the industry. Explore this page to learn more about the individuals behind our groundbreaking research, collaborative initiatives, and transformative impact in the realm of real estate innovation.
About Peter Cocoziello
A 1973 Penn State graduate with a degree in finance from the Smeal College of Business, Peter is the founder, president, and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a New Jersey-based real estate development, investment, and management company. Since its inception, Advance has developed or acquired more than 20 million square feet of commercial, residential, and mixed-use industrial projects. He currently serves on the Board of Visitors in the Smeal College of Business and on the Advisory Board of the Borrelli Institute for Real Estate Studies.
“Penn State is committed to collaborating across academic disciplines and partnering with industry to prepare our students for lifelong success, produce career-ready graduates, and develop the next generation of business leaders. Peter and Sharon’s transformational gift has set up the Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation to harness the power of Penn State’s academic excellence and interdisciplinary research to foster innovation and assist our industry partners in staying on the cutting-edge of a changing world.”
– President Neeli Bendapudi