John Nigro is the President of Nigro Retail Properties, a company with over 50 years of experience in commercial real estate development, management, and leasing. Founded in 1977, Nigro Retail Properties specializes in retail development across upstate New York and Massachusetts, with a reputation for high-quality projects. The company is deeply rooted in the region, drawing on the experience and values of the Nigro family, which has a long history in commercial real estate.

Mr. Nigro is a prominent leader in the Capital District, actively supporting numerous nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. He serves on several prestigious boards, including the Siena College Board of Trustees, the Albany Med Health System Board of Directors, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, among others. He is also a key figure in the Center for Economic Growth, where he played a pivotal role in securing state grants to expand the Albany International Airport and foster regional economic development.

His philanthropic contributions and leadership have earned him numerous awards, including the J. Spencer Standish Lifetime Achievement Award and the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen’s Award. He holds an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Siena College and is an inductee into the Capital Region Business Hall of Fame.