Joel Sklar is Vice Chair and Principal at Samuels & Associates, where he provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for one of Boston’s leading real estate development and management firms. In his capacity as Vice Chair, Mr. Sklar focuses on institutional growth, high-level project strategy, and the cultivation of partnerships that define the firm’s award-winning portfolio.
With decades of experience in the Greater Boston real estate market, Mr. Sklar is recognized for his ability to integrate complex development goals with community-centric values. His work at Samuels & Associates has been foundational to the firm’s reputation for creating iconic, mixed-use neighborhoods that balance commercial success with public utility.
Beyond his professional role, Mr. Sklar is a prominent figure in Boston’s civic and philanthropic sectors. He currently serves as the Board President of the Boston Main Streets Foundation, where he leads efforts to support and sustain the diverse local business districts that serve as the heartbeat of the city's neighborhoods. He has also focused much of his career on supporting the development of affordable housing in the Greater Boston market, having served on the Board of Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation for over 20 years, and as a founding Board Member of Opportunity Communities. Â