Science + Technology Park
at Johns Hopkins
855 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
We believe that well-executed real estate development requires a focused team with broad-based skills. The Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins staff includes individuals with training and professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction, finance, life sciences, government and marketing.
 Scott LevitanSenior Vice-President Development Director |
Levitan provides oversight of the organization's business, market position and relationships in the region. This entails developing the overall strategy, marketing and project planning efforts of the Science & Technology business in the Region. He directs the Baltimore staff on all aspects of development at the Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins. Mr. Levitan has an extensive portfolio in large-scale, multi-use developments, specializing in university-related research parks. Most recently he was the Executive Director of Real Estate Development for Georgia Institute of Technology and Vice President for Real Estate of Georgia Advanced Technology Ventures, Inc. Mr. Levitan holds a master of architecture in urban design from Harvard University, a master of arts in conservation studies from the University of York in York England, and a bachelor of architecture from Louisiana State University. |
 Michael S. RosenSenior Vice-President New Business Development |
Rosen is responsible for developing marketing strategies for Forest City's biotech projects across the United States, including the Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins. He also serves as Forest City's liaison to the life science industry developing ongoing day-to-day working relationships with Forest City's biotech/research clients and establishes contacts with other prospective emerging technology prospects. He holds a BA degree in international relations from Beloit College, and an MBA degree in international business from the University of Miami (Florida). |
 John M. LeckerSenior Development Manager |
Lecker is responsible for overseeing and managing project teams and projects from conception through design, construction and lease up. Mr. Lecker directly oversees or works with other development team members to manage the financial analysis, permitting and approval process, design, construction, financing and leasing of projects. Mr. Lecker maintains close contact with the tenants and their project management team to ensure that all tenant work is coordinated with the base building, responsive to lease requirements and Forest City objectives, and is carried out in such a way to promote long-term harmonious relations with the tenants. He is also responsible for coordinating with public entities and establishing infrastructure design standards that are consistent with and responsive to the surrounding community and various building types throughout the Science + Technology Park at Johns Hopkins. Prior to joining Forest City, Mr. Lecker held various positions within the design, construction and real estate development field over the past 14 years. Mr. Lecker holds a bachelor of science in architectural engineering/construction management from the Pennsylvania State University, and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). |