Leadership

Ariel Goldring

President

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Ariel Goldring has served as President of S. Patz & Associates since 2021, following more than 13 years with the firm. He oversees company operations and brings extensive experience in real estate market analysis, feasibility studies, and fiscal impact assessments. He is recognized for guiding developers, lenders, non-profits, and public agencies through complex market environments, consistently delivering data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions.

Mr. Goldring holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Tech, where he earned the C. David Loeks Award. His expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of demographic trends and real estate development challenges.

His experience spans site-specific and region-wide assessments, as well as highly specialized market studies, with expertise in rental and for-sale housing, including age-restricted, student, and affordable housing. He has led numerous assignments serving underserved communities, including housing for veterans, the homeless, and individuals with special needs. His capabilities also extend to non-residential markets, with in-depth studies for retail, office, hotel, and industrial developments.

Mr. Goldring’s skill in navigating complex and oversupplied markets, identifying emerging trends, and uncovering niche opportunities has positioned him as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide. His proven success in both regional and site-specific analyses enables him to deliver actionable, data-driven strategies for success in a variety of market conditions, including rural and infill locations.

Before joining S. Patz & Associates, Mr. Goldring was a senior analyst at Info-Prod Research, an international business consultancy providing strategic market research for governments and Fortune 500 companies expanding into new global markets.

Stuart Patz

Founder

Stuart Patz is the founder of S. Patz & Associates, bringing more than 35 years of experience in real estate market analysis. Before establishing the firm, he served as President of RER Economic Consultants, a division of RER Financial Group, L.P., and led the economic consulting section of the J.E. Robert Company, overseeing RPR Economic Consultants, one of the primary economic consulting firms for RTC Properties in the early 1990s.

Mr. Patz has directed numerous large-scale and regionally significant projects, including the reuse of the historic airport terminal and 200 acres at Pittsburgh International Airport; the Pennsylvania Avenue Plan in Washington, D.C.; redevelopment of the Ocean View section of Norfolk, Virginia; and the reuse of recreational facilities at Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island. He has also completed statewide housing studies, industrial and office market analyses, and specialized studies for unique land uses.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Patz served as Vice President of Hammer, Siler, George Associates, was a senior staff member at Development Research Associates, and worked as a City Planner for the City of Alexandria, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he was inducted into Tau Sigma Delta, the honor society for architecture and allied arts.