Richard J. Schechter, J.D., MBA was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. Richard worked as an attorney in the Erie County Department of Law for more than twelve years and rose to the rank of First Assistant County Attorney. Richard concentrated on economic development projects including, but not limited to, the $127 million Marine Midland Arena project, the $54 million courthouse project, the West Seneca Industrial Development Park project, the 1993 World University Games, and was intimately involved with the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabers' lease negotiations.
Since 1998, Richard successfully transitioned into the commercial real estate profession with Pyramid Brokerage Company (Pyramid) and has worked on several significant and complex projects. Richards duties include site acquisition, sales, leasing and development for medical, retail, commercial, industrial and office clients.