Early Life
Richard Kurtz was born in 1939. He began his entrepreneurial journey in 1967 by opening a pizza shop in Clifton, New Jersey. After expanding the business to 39 stores, he sold the chain in 1976.
Rise to Success
In 1976, Kurtz founded The Kamson Corporation and purchased his first apartment property, a 62-unit building in Trenton, New Jersey. The company grew to control 75 multifamily apartment buildings properties across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and South Dakota.
Key Business Strategies
Kurtz's key business strategy involves acquiring and managing multifamily apartment buildings. The Kamson Corporation focuses on providing value to residents and stakeholders through strategic investments and operational excellence.
Philanthropy
Richard Kurtz is known for supporting medical research, education, and community health programs. He donated over $230,000 in support of Dr. Mehmet Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate. He also established the Richard J. Kurtz Family Community Well-Being Doctoral Program Endowed Fellowship Fund and the Isaac Prilleltensky Fund for Community Well-Being at the University of Miami.