As founder and president of Rochester’s Cornerstone Group (RCG) and Cornerstone Property Managers, Roger Brandt’s experience and entrepreneurial success has made an impact in many of the real estate sectors in Upstate New York. Having formed RCG in 1990, Roger has developed numerous types of real estate. Over the last 34 years, RCG has developed in excess of $575 million of affordable housing, including both new construction and rehabilitation projects, urban, rural and suburban, built as family and senior apartment communities. RCG’s affordable housing projects, under Roger’s leadership, include a national award-winning $32 million mixed finance, mixed income urban revitalization community located in the inner city of Rochester as well as a myriad of rehabilitations across Upstate New York and in Pennsylvania. The development of industrial and office parks, historic office building renovations, New York’s first wetland mitigation bank, and large multi-use residential communities, exhibit the Company’s varied real estate expertise. Cornerstone Property Managers manages 3800 units of affordable housing comprised of both RCG developed properties and third-party management throughout NYS and western Pennsylvania. Roger has been extensively involved in the community for many years. He has served on many boards, including terms as Chairman and President for not-for-profit entities. He firmly believes in active involvement in the community to help build a stronger region.