--- title: About The Traina Companies image: https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/TrainaCo-Featured.jpg --- [![The Traina Companies](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/TrainaCo_FinalLogo_White.svg "The Traina Companies")](https://www.trainaco.com/?hsLang=en) [Investor Login](https://trainaco-6392358.hs-sites.com/login?hsLang=en) # **About The Traina Companies** ![Hospitality](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/Hospitality.jpg "Hospitality") ## **The Traina Companies (“Tco”) is an opportunistic development and investment firm specializing in real estate, travel and hospitality. ** The New York City and South Florida-based boutique family office, with its roots and focus on real estate development and construction, has also emerged as a leader in the ever-growing travel-technology industry.  Under The Tco umbrella, Traina Development Group is a full-service real estate investment and development subsidiary that owns and operates properties throughout the United States. In addition to developing assets for its own account, Traina Development Group also works as a Developer for a fee to manage all facets of any real estate project for clients, particularly in the healthcares sector where we become an extension to the healthcare leadership teams in both for-profit entities as well as 501(c)3’s and other non-profit entities. Traina Development Group has access to some of the most talented professionals across multiple industries/sectors in the field, as well as industry-specific resources. Whether acquisition and development, operational management and turn-arounds, securing capital/financial resources, project/property management, or award-winning design and construction, Tco is a one-stop shop for all strategic investment decisions within the real estate industry. The TCo story is one of fostering bold and innovative ideas. Under the TCo umbrella, InTravel Partners owns and controls cutting-edge travel outfits that have grown exponentially amid a dramatic shift from traditional travel to internet-based bookings. These subsidiaries account for $1 billion in global travel sales annually, with more than 50,000 agents/members in 32-plus countries. InTravel Partners is constantly seeking new investments, or Acquisitions & Mergers that will enhance its existing portfolio and adapt with the ever changing Travel Industries.  That the entire TCo organization remains highly competitive and eager to accept new and ambitious challenges is due in large part to the leadership of Chairman and CEO Joe Traina, a savvy and experienced real estate investor and developer, who founded the company more than three decades ago. Mr. Traina has long been considered a "disrupter" within the industries he invests, enacting changes where there is room for growth, efficiency and a better user/client experience.          ### The Traina Companies are primarily supported by, and focused on, the ownership and operations of: - **Traina Development Group**, a real estate investment, development and property management firm. - [**Central Construction & Contracting**](http://centralconsulting.com/), a General Contractor and Construction Manager specializing in the Healthcare sector with over $3 Billion worth of construction generated ithroughout the United States. - [**InteleTravel.com**](https://wp.inteletravel.com/), a national leader and innovator in internet travel sales for the luxury travel market with more than 50,000 agents in over 32 countries worldwide. - **[Hickory Global Partners](https://www.hickorytravel.com/), **a leading travel management services company, providing innovative services, distribution and technologies to its network of travel agencies, corporate travel departments and supplier partners  - **[Page 63 at Main](http://www.page63main.com/), **Page 63 at Main is a restaurant and catering hall located in the Hamptons of NY and is rooted in local history that only serves locally farmed produce and locally caught fish.  The restaurant also has its own on-site aquaponic gardens that grows its own eco-friendly, nutrient enriched, organic produce.  - **[BusinessTravel.com](https://www.businesstravel.com/),** the home for the unmanaged traveler. The travel site serves as a one-stop shop for employees to search and book airfare and hotel rooms, all in one place. ### **How We Got Here ** The Traina Companies' reputation for ingenuity, professionalism, and passion for new challenges are traits the firm inherited from its founder, Joe Traina Sr.  Joe came of age during New York City’s real estate renaissance—a period that helped revitalize Manhattan and inspired a wave of future developers. Joe, who was raised by immigrant parents in Brooklyn, hoped to leave his mark on his beloved city, but he first had to climb the ranks and prove his worth. And he did just that—all the while planting the seeds of what would become The Traina Companies.  Joe’s ingenuity became apparent during his time as a floor manager for Arlen Realty Group, which owned EJ Korvettes, a major department store founded in 1948. One day, Joe single-handedly reorganized the store, shifting divisions and incorporating new ones. His bosses were shocked. They demanded to know who was responsible. Joe fessed up, but instead of being lectured he was told to repeat his changes at other locations across the nation. As a result, Joe revolutionized the retail industry.  Although this is but a brief snapshot of Joe’s career, this particular moment proved revelatory. Joe possessed a vision for how organizations should operate and the entrepreneurial spirit to get things done. He eventually landed high-profile positions at Modell’s Sporting Goods and Lazard Development Corporation before building his own firm.  Fast forward a few decades and The Traina Companies has become a respected boutique real estate and investment firm. Joe bought a failing travel company and revolutionized it, along with the rest of the burgeoning travel and technology industry. With investments in healthcare and construction outfits, Joe has passed on that enterprising spirit to the entire company.  As we enter a new decade, The Traina Companies is primed for future growth as it fully leverages technology to support both its travel brands, as well as to continually enhance its principled real estate investments and developments. ![Lobby](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/TrainaCo_About-1.jpg "Lobby") ![North Hallway - Specialty Clinic](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/TrainaCo_About-2.jpg "North Hallway - Specialty Clinic") ### ** Where We Are Today ** The Traina Companies is primed for future growth across multiple industries, including travel and technology and real estate.  Under Joe’s leadership, the firm in 2019 launched BusinessTravel.com, adding to its already impressive travel-tech portfolio. Its travel and tech partners already include Tco’s flagship leisure travel brand InteleTravel.com and Hickory Global Partners, a corporate travel affiliate that manages nearly $700 million in global travel sales annually. Traina Development Group, a real estate investment, development and property management firm, remains steadfast in its commitment to strategic investments.  TDG currently has more than 2 million sq. ft. of development underway and/or in the pipeline, and continues to invest in highly researched cash-flowing assets where there is value-add opportunity. With each new acquisition or development, The Traina Companies continues to add to its story—characterized by ambition, pushing boundaries, and a willingness to compete across industries. - 1970 Joe and Doriann get married in Brooklyn, NY and start their journey in life together. - 1971 Joe is hired by Arlen Realty to transform existing retail portfoilios, & locate/acquire new locations. - 1975 Joe is hired by Bill Modell, of Modell Sporting Goods, to enhance existing real estate portfoilio as well as buy, develop new lands for mixed-use projects. - 1982 Joe is hired by Lazard Freres, to be a partner and the President of Lazards Real Estate Development division. - 1985 Joe creates The Traina Companies to pursue his own real estate initiatives, and also to diversify his own portfoilio. - 1996 Joe acquires Worldview International, a San Diego based travel commpany, and transforms it into Inteletravel.com (a pioneer in on-line travel services) - 1996 Joe meets Brian Tracy, CEO Tracy International, and begins a long friendship and partnership across multiple industries. - 2000 Joe joint ventures with longtime friend Francesco Galesi, Chairman and CEO of Galesi Group, for certain projects. - 2008 TCo has completed over 10,000,000 SF of development and construction including BRAC projects, healthcare, and commercial/industrial acquisitions. - 2010 Joe acquires Hickory Global Partners, saving a new 30 year old corporate travel agency from Bankruptcy and returning it to the status of an industry leader - 2013 Joe acquires a historic property and restaurant in Sag Harbor, NY and incorporates Aquaponic Farming and a Catering Hall. - 2018 Joe creates BusinessTravel.com with the sights on capturing the unmanaged business travel for small businesses, etc. - TODAY Joe & The Traina Companies continue to be leaders in the real estate development industries, while investing into its burgeoning Travel/Tecnology interests. ## Management Team [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/headshots/Joe-Traina.jpg) #### Joseph R. Traina Chairman and Chief Executive Officer VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#1) ### Joseph R. Traina Mr. Traina is the former President of Lazard Development Corp., the wholly-owned real estate subsidiary of the investment banking firm, Lazard Freres & Co., and former President of Galesi International, an affiliate of the real estate developer and manager, The Galesi Group. In his past and present real estate activities, he has overseen a property portfolio valued at $2 billion, and has acquired, renovated, leased and/or sold 10 million square feet of commercial property and over 1,000 acres of residential property in the New York metropolitan area. He conceptualized, developed and constructed the 2 million square feet *International Design Center* (IDCNY) in Long Island City, NY, which won several international awards for excellence in design and construction. As Chairman of The Traina Companies, Mr. Traina brings more than 30 years experience in senior levels of real estate development, construction management, executive management and marketing. He is an authority on land-use review, zoning, and financial incentives, and has relationships with the world’s leading real estate development, construction and investment professionals. [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/headshots/Lori-Currier.jpg) #### Lori Currier Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#2) ### Lori Currier As Comptroller, Mrs. Currier oversees the accounting, business support, financial planning and analysis, treasury, M&A, investor relations, internal audit and tax functions at The Traina Companies. Mrs. Currier joined The Traina Companies in 2006, and has worked closely with senior leadership since her arrival. Mrs. Currier graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/headshots/Joe-Traina-Jr.jpg) #### Joseph R. Traina, Jr. President and Chief Operating Officer VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#3) ### Joseph R. Traina, Jr. As Principle and COO of The Traina Companies, Mr. Traina, Jr is responsible for overseeing the integration and coordination of the Traina Companies projects, partners and operations, as well as managing the family office investment portfolio. Mr. Traina is also primarily responsible for seeking out, analyzing and incubating potential projects for acquisition, development and/or investment. Working his way up from a construction site laborer to an assistant Project Manager in his youth, Mr Traina, Jr began his corporate career as a planning and zoning specialist at the firm of Stadtmauer & Bailkin, a leading New York advocate for economic development incentives, zoning and land use. Mr. Traina was an undergraduate at CW Post for Economics and a graduate student at New York University for Real Estate Development and Finance. [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/headshots/James-R-Ferrara.jpg) #### James R. Ferrara Partner, President VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#4) ### James R. Ferrara Mr. Ferrara directs the marketing and communications of The Traina Companies, and is also partner and manager of subsidiary travel and technology companies. Mr. Ferrara has been working with Mr. Traina for 30 years and is a graduate of Hamilton College. Mr. Ferrara also holds a Real Estate Development certificate from New York University, and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in New York State. [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/headshots/Chris-Dane.jpg) #### Chris Dane Partner, President VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#5) ### Chris Dane Mr. Dane is a partner in The Traina Companies subsidiary travel and technology companies, where he oversees all strategy and financial operations. In his career, Mr./ Dane has been an executive with American Airline, HRG and other industry leaders. Mr. Dane has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St Louis University and also is a Certified Travel Consultant (CTC) from The Travel Institute (where he served on the Board of Trustees from 1996-2002), he was also the first person to earn the Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) designation. [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/avatar-large-square.jpg) #### Richard Simone Partner, President VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#6) ### Richard Simone After more than twenty five years in the construction industry, Mr. Simone has experience with practically every conceivable construction, scheduling, and budgetary issue. His expertise includes extensive renovation and alterations, as well as out-of-the-ground new construction, in most categories: high-rise, mid-rise, residential and commercial. He is responsible for coordinating the project team, whether comprised of consultants and construction management firms, or of The Traina Companies' own construction professionals. Mr. Simone holds numerous certifications in construction, value-engineering, and construction specialties. [![](https://www.trainaco.com/hubfs/avatar-large-square.jpg) #### John W. Dickerson General Counsel VIEW BIO ](https://www.trainaco.com/about#7) ### John W. Dickerson Mr. Dickerson has been responsible for The Traina Companies’ transactions, regulatory compliance and supervision of local and specialist counsel since 1993. While Mr. Dickerson’s role is as general counsel, he has areas of focus in both Real Estate and the Travel Industry. Mr. Dickerson graduated with Highest Honors in Business Administration and Academic Distinction in Marketing from San Diego State University and received his Juris Doctorate as a Cum Laude graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law in 1974. ## Take The Next Step ### To discuss investment opportunities, acquisitions, or developments, contact us today. [Contact Us](https://www.trainaco.com/contact?hsLang=en) ### The Traina Companies (212) 628-8700     353 Lexington Ave., 17th Floor, New York, New York 10016  Copyright 2026 The Traina Companies. 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