Carl Montante, Jr. joined Uniland Development Company in 1992. Since then, he has held positions in several departments, including Property Management, Human Resources, and Capital Markets. Currently, he serves as Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives. Mr. Montante is also the President and Co-Founder of HANSA, an innovative office and coworking space in downtown Buffalo owned by Uniland.
In his current role, Mr. Montante oversees the firm’s strategic planning, marketing services, and various corporate initiatives. Additional responsibilities include pursuing business development opportunities for market and product expansion, enhancement of client services, and organizational development.
Professional Affiliations
- Former President – CREDA, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (formerly NAIOP) Upstate New York Chapter
- Board Member – Amherst Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member – Invest Buffalo Niagara
- Member – CREDA Urban Redevelopment Forum
- Member – Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- Member – Buffalo Niagara Partnership Development and Construction Industry Leader Forum
Career Highlights
- Eastern Hills Town Center, 4545 Transit Road, Clarence, NY
Redevelopment of 100 acres of infill at the Eastern Hills Mall into the first mixed-use, walkable Town Center in Western New York. - HANSA workspace, 505 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY
32,000 sq. ft. two-story on-demand flexible workspace center with diverse work and event spaces, residential, and retail. - The Delaware North Building, 250 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
332,000 sq. ft. 12-story mixed-use project that includes the Delaware North Global Headquarters, The Westin Buffalo, Class A office space, and a six-level, 200,000 sq. ft. parking garage with office and retail at street level. - The Glen at Perinton Hills, Fairport, NY
200,600 sq. ft. mixed-use center that includes 123 apartments as well as retail and office space across 11 buildings. - The Glen at Sheridan Meadows, Amherst, NY
122,000 sq. ft. 76-unit multi-family residential complex spanning 16 buildings.
Philanthropic and Civic Endeavors
- Board Member – Buffalo Civic Auto Ramps (BCAR)
Education
- B.A., St. Lawrence University
- J.D., Cleveland State University College of Law
- M.B.A., University at Buffalo School of Management
