Michael Markman

As President, Michael Markman oversees the day-to-day operations of BET Investments, a real estate management and development company that owns, manages, develops and leases mixed-use projects, shopping centers, office buildings and apartment complexes throughout the United States. During his career, Mr. Markman has acquired over 4,000 acres of ground and over 15 million square feet of property. With his real estate expertise, he has planned, developed and built over four million square feet of retail, apartment and mixed-use projects.

Michael Markman works on many pro bono projects such as serving on the Board of Ursinus College and overseeing new and large construction projects to help expand the college. As the chairman of the Philadelphia Jewish Federation Real Estate Executive Committee, Markman organizes events for real estate professionals in order to raise money for various Jewish causes. Mr. Markman is also a member of the Board of Directors of the John A. Robbins Company and a member of the Upper Dublin Municipal Authority.

Mr. Markman is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and the Temple University School of Law and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. In his free time Markman likes to exercise and spend time with his wife, three children, and dogs. As a Main Line native and current Abington resident he is always looking for projects to benefit the Philadelphia suburbs. Mr. Markman is a frequent speaker on industry topics and serves on the boards of various charitable groups.