Brian Feil

Brian Feil is Principal of The Feil Organization, an industry-leading, multi-generational real estate owner/operator/manager with more than 72 years of commercial and residential real estate experience. Brian joined the firm over 14 years ago and currently leads all aspects of the firm’s 24 million square foot office, retail, residential and industrial portfolio. 

A principal owner and board member of The Feil Organization, Brian leads a team of more than 200 professionals across the country and oversees more than 200 properties throughout New York City, Long Island, New Orleans, Chicago, and Tampa/St. Petersburg. In addition, he oversees all day-to-day operations, strategy and focus of the company, as well as leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, employee management and special projects throughout the portfolio. 

Outside of the office, Brian sits on the board of the Met Council and is a mentor with the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

He is also actively involved with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Young Men’s/Women’s Real Estate Association (YMWREA), and REX Steering Committee for the UJA of New York. 

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Eckerd College.

Brian is a passionate sailor and lives in Manhattan with his wife Mara and their two children. 

Role: Trustee
Elected to the Board: June 2025
Class: 2029
Term Limit: 2033

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