Our History

In 1957, George D. Zamias, one of the original shopping mall developers in the country, founded George D. Zamias Developer. Since its inception, George D. Zamias Developer has developed over 30 million square feet of retail space, including more than 4.2 million square feet of joint venture developments.

In 1996, Zamias Services Inc was formed to service the portfolio of assets held by George D. Zamias Developer and to capitalize on third party leasing and management opportunities.

Today, Zamias is one of the largest privately held retail real estate companies in the country.

Our Mission

To foster an environment in which the expectations of our clients are exceeded, the personal and professional goals of our employees are fulfilled, and our presence will enhance the quality of life in the communities that we serve.

Our Philosophy

Our employees are our most important asset and our clients are our biggest priority.  At Zamias, we bring a fun and energetic approach to real estate and that positive energy is passed on to our clients. We are passionate about what we do and the sustainable results that we deliver. We treat both our employees and our clients as if they are a part of our family, thinking and acting as business partners not just advisers. We have the best interests of our employees and our clients in mind, considering their aspirations and objectives every step of the way. We focus on a shared ambition and strong results.

Our Founder

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George D. Zamias - Founder
George Zamias founded George D. Zamias Developer in 1957. Since that time, he has been actively engaged in the retail real estate business, and has developed over 30 million square feet of retail space. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1953, Mr. Zamias has also earned a Master of Letters degree in Real Estate and Insurance in 1954. He has subsequently taught real estate and other related subjects at the University. Mr. Zamias still remains active with the company today.

Our Senior Executives

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Perry D. Russ - President
A member of the Zamias team since 1990, Perry Russ is responsible for overseeing all leasing activities for the Zamias entities. Perry began his career with the company as a Specialty Leasing Representative and quickly moved up the ranks to hold the positions of Regional Director of the Southeast, Director of Mall Leasing, Senior Vice President of Leasing, and most recently President. He was named Executive Vice President in 2006. He graduated in 1989 from the Pennsylvania State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management.  As of 2008, Perry is a Senior Certified Leasing Specialist.
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Bryan Templin - VP of Construction & Property Management
​Bryan joined the Zamias Team in 1994, and he currently serves as the Vice President of Construction and Property Management. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations and construction, tenant improvements, and capital projects at the all of the Zamias managed portfolio properties. Bryan is a graduate of Duquesne University, and resides in Johnstown, PA.
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Cindy Lindrose - VP of Specialty Leasing
Cindy began her career in 1986 in the residential real estate department of George D. Zamias Developer. She then transitioned into commercial retail leasing for Zamias Services, Inc, handling the management and leasing duties of both the Zamias portfolio of assets, and for third party owners and investors. In 2000, Cindy obtained her Broker’s license. By 2005, she had expanded her job responsibilities to include tenant representation. Cindy has represented a variety of national retail tenants over the years, including McDonald’s, Peeble’s Department Store, Mattress Warehouse, and Sally Beauty.
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Ronald Rusinak - General Counsel
Ronald was admitted to the PA Bar in October of 1974. He served as an Assistant Public Defender of Cambria County from 1977 to 1984. Afterwards he began a career at Crown American Associates (formerly Crown American Corporation) from 1984 to 2006, and served as their General Counsel from 1992 to 2006. Ronald began his career at Zamias Services, Inc. in 2006 and currently serves as General Counsel. he was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
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Kellie Weidlein - Asset Manager
​Kellie joined the Zamias Services team in 2018. She currently serves as the Asset Manager. She is responsible for managing the portfolio of assets to ensure they achieve the financial goals of Zamias Services, its partners, and lenders. Kellie graduated from
​La Roche University in Pittsburgh, PA, and resides in Johnstown, PA.
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Cynthia Allen - Controller
Cynthia Allen, CPA, joined the Zamias Services team as Controller in 2020. She over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, and forensic accounting. Cynthia is a graduate of Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Our Legacy

​Our company would not be where it is today without the hard work, dedication, and generous spirit of Marianna and Sam Zamias. Though no longer with us, their positivity and graciousness resonate in all aspects of ZSI.
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Samuel C. Zamias - Chairman (1956-2013)
Sam Zamias began his career in commercial development in 1976. Mr. Zamias participated in all aspects of the business from Construction, Leasing, Third Party Management, Acquisition and Development. Mr. Zamias’ responsibilities included oversight of ZSI.  He majored in Business Administration at St. Francis University and Arizona State University.  Mr. Zamias served as President and CEO of Zamias Services Inc from 2001-2012, and remained on as Chairman until his passing in September of 2013.
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Marianna Zamias - Founder (1932-2016)
​Marianna joined her husband George D. Zamias in 1970 overseeing all the day to day activities at ZSI. She especially looked after all of the administrative assistants, who she considered family. She was a supporter of Mom's House and the Women's Help Center.

Marianna remained a vital part of the company until her passing in November 2016.