About Projects News Contact
Menu

Morality-based capitalism

We're Bringing the Neighbor back to the Hood

In the span of about a decade, LPMG has led the charge in changing the landscape of what was once a decaying, population-declining Philadelphia. We revive Philadelphia neighborhoods through a mix of strategic investments, property management, and real estate financing.

Through in-fill residential development and the restoration of amenity-based businesses, LPMG builds community initiatives that provide jobs, local sustainable income, and a better quality of life overall for residents. By making these smart, small changes, we are proving that neighborhood retention can happen without government intervention.

View Projects

What We Do

Residential Development

Building communities, one property at a time. We're focused on the before and after, transforming vacant spaces into thriving additions to the neighborhood.

Commercial Development

Establishing businesses that contribute to the culture of the neighborhood. Where businesses thrive, communities thrive, and neither can succeed without the other.

Property Management

Providing high-quality, community-based property management in neighborhoods across Philadelphia. We are invested in the management of what we work so hard to create.

Visit Property Management Site

“Neighborhood revitalization does not have to come at the hands of the public sector. Small business investment can have a much greater socioeconomic impact than purely the dollars invested in it.”
John Longacre Founder, President - LPMG Companies

A Strong Foundation

John J. Longacre

President

Originally from “The County” Bucks, Longacre moved to Philadelphia in the early 1990s to attend Temple University.  Being exposed to large-scale development initiatives through an internship in the Rendell Administration, he became consumed with the idea that smart economic development initiatives are the key to not only sustaining the region – but advancing it.

After losing a race for City Council, Longacre realized that urban revitalization efforts did not have to come strictly at the hands of government, but were even more achievable through the private sector with a little outside-the-box thinking, smart development initiatives and community buy in.

And so, LPMG was born…

Mark Fornal

Controller

Prior to joining LPMG Management, Mark was a Senior Manager at BNY Mellon reviewing mutual funds. Before this Mark was a senior manager at Keystone Property Group. Mark’s experience also includes being assistant controller at O’Neil Property Group. Mark graduated with honors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance. He is currently working toward his MBA from Temple University.

Chris Lillis

COO

Chris comes to LPMG with over 22 years of experience in restaurant operations, and he’s not tired of it all. Chris oversees all of the LPMG restaurant properties and insures that the over-the- bar interface with the community is personal, fun and engaging. Dedicated to hospitality, Chris works closely with the people and places that give the neighborhood its identity, and he feels rewarded daily. Outside of work, Chris can be found spending time with his daughter and, hopefully, camping or sailing.

Linda Beale

Property & Office Manager

Serving as a current tenant of the Hotel California (you can check out, but you can never leave), Linda returned to LPMG in 2023 with her decades of experience. Having received her Graduate’s Degree in Accounting and working across the country with local companies and national institutions, she has brought an unparalleled presence to the office. She keeps LPMG running as the well-oiled machine that it is, and brings the same efficiency and courtesy to tenants, as well as outside vendors and contractors. Linda has orchestrated drastic improvements to the properties she’s managed and continues her consummate work with LPMG and its clients.

Huy Nguyen

Field General

Huy Nguyen serves as LPMG’s Field General.  Huy’s uncompromising dedication and enthusiasm is felt throughout the entire company on a daily basis.  Huy is responsible  for  keeping  all  sub-contractors on time, on date, and in line with LPMG standards.  As a modern day MacGyver, Huy’ s professional certifications as a  plumber, electrician, and network engineer bring an expansive cross-section of knowledge and experience to his job.

Reid Benditt

DMX

Reid has known Philadelphia through a number of lenses. He got his start at the Philly-based ad agency, The Star Group, then broadened his marketing work with the local bar and restaurant group, FCM Hospitality. His career honed in on the music industry, running the marketing for nearly half of the city’s music venues, from the opening of Union Transfer, to the storied Electric Factory, plus a number of other independent clubs. He also produces live comedy shows, including the Whiz City Comedy Festival in 2019. Then in 2021 he published the satirical newspaper, The Philadelphia Jabroni. Reid brings a wide set of skills to LPMG as the Director of Marketing Experiences.

Ross Shelter

Leasing Manager

Ross joins LPMG with a background in Property Management. He has experience managing offices, condos, and apartments and has overseen multiple apartment lease-ups. Ross loves working with people, and is known for delivering exceptional customer service to his clients. He currently lives in South Philly with his wife, son, and 2 dogs, and enjoys playing golf and rooting for the Birds.

Kezia Budiono

Accountant

Originally from Indonesia, Kezia came to the US to further her education. After starting out Pensacola, FL, Kezia moved to Philadelphia for a work opportunity. She graduated from Wilmington University with a Master of Science in Accounting.

1727-31 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
[email protected]
(215) 769-5764
© 2024 LPMG Companies
Site by At Media