Who We Are

Phillip Morrow, President/CEO
Phillip Morrow joined SoBRO in January 1996. Mr. Morrow has over 20 years of experience in housing and community development. From 1982-1995, Mr. Morrow was responsible for all of the Harlem Urban Development Corporation's housing and economic development projects. He has personally supervised the construction/rehabilitation of over 5,000 units of housing and undertaken several major community economic development initiatives including the renovation of the historic Apollo Theater and construction of an incubator retail facility on 125th Street in Harlem.

Neil Pariser, Senior Vice President
Neil Pariser joined SoBRO in 1977. Schooled as an Urban Planner he has been responsible for conceptualizing and implementing most of the physical and programmatic economic development projects undertaken by the corporation. Prior to joining SoBRO Mr. Pariser worked for the NYC Department of City Planning.

Gerard Weinbrecht, Executive Vice President
Gerard Weinbrecht joined SoBRO in 1990. He is responsible for overseeing SoBRO's program budgets in industrial development, commercial revitalization, employment and training, and youth services as well as administrative, development and management information functions. Prior to joining SoBRO, Mr. Weinbrecht served as the Dean of Mercy College, Bronx Campus.

George Marquez, Senior Vice President of Education and Career Development
Since joining SoBRO in 1996, Mr. Marquez has been instrumental in the creation and expansion of SoBRO's award-winning Youth Department. Under his leadership SoBRO has become a key player in adult education and workforce development programs citywide. Prior to joining SoBRO, Mr. Marquez directed youth programs at NYC Settlement Houses. Mr. Marquez is a National Urban Fellow and holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Baruch College.