Roger Brandt

As founder and president of Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Roger Brandt’s experience and entrepreneurial dedication has gained a favorable reputation in Western New York’s real estate industry. Having formed Cornerstone in 1990, Roger has developed numerous types of real estate since then. Roger has overseen Cornerstone’s brokerage and management arms as well as defining Cornerstone’s development of industrial and office parks, historic office building renovation, and large multi-use residential communities in Upstate New York.

In the past 35 years, Roger’s company has developed in excess $500 million of affordable housing, including both new construction and rehabilitation projects, ranging from townhomes built for families to senior apartment communities. 

Aside from his successes in real estate development, Roger is also an accomplished real estate broker and consultant. 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. A graduate of St. Lawrence University, Roger also remains involved in many of his alma mater’s activities.