LEVENT OZKURT - PRESIDENT ROTARY CLUB OF NEW YORK 2022-2023

Mr. Ozkurt has a strong background in NY real estate, proven experience leading successful companies, and a passion for philanthropy. 
At the age of 21, he founded his first company, Citiwide Exterminating, Inc. In 1997, he founded a second company, Pro Construction, that handles interior renovations in NYC. Mr. Ozkurt’s real estate knowledge comes from hands-on experience, including his years spent as a NYS Real Estate Salesperson, and later as a NYS Real Estate Broker.
Mr. Ozkurt also manages a private portfolio of commercial and residential investment properties and is actively involved in several development projects. 
Philanthropy is important to Mr. Ozkurt, who serves with multiple organizations dedicated to helping children and fighting world poverty. This includes the sShriners Hospital for Children - Philadelphia, where he serves on the board of governors and is a member of the Finance Committee, the Plant and Facilities Committee and has served on the medical committee, as well as chairman of the marketing and communications committee. Shriners Hospital for Children offers care for a range of orthopedic issues, as well as care for burn injuries, craniofacial conditions, spine care and spinal cord injuries, colorectal and gastrointestinal care, and sports medicine to the children and families who come to them, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.   Mr. Ozkurt is also a co-founder for Brothers without Boarders, which provides disaster relief, installs water wells and pumps to provide clean water and assists in fighting poverty. 
 
As a board member of The Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation, Mr. Ozkurt is dedicated to the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our police officers by aiding active and retired police officers and their families in crisis, dealing with tragedy, illness, death, substance abuse, emergency, or financial needs.
 
Mr. Ozkurt joined the Rotary Club of New York in 2014 and has held several leadership positions over the years including Trustee of the New York Rotary Foundation as well as Officer of the Board of Directors and Vice President, President Elect.