Richard Nasti is a New York based executive who has served as H.J. Kalikow & Company executive vice president over the past 32 years and overseen the financing, planning and development of select properties. From 1987 to 1994, Richard Nasti additionally held responsibilities as general manager of the Kalikow-owned New York Post.

A graduate of Stony Brook University, Mr. Nasti completed his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science summa cum laude. He subsequently earned a juris doctor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law in Philadelphia, and went on to accept responsibilities as chief counsel for U.S. Senator Alfonse M. D’Amato. His focus through the mid 1980s was on handling compliance matters, as well as legislative initiatives.

Currently active with the Stony Brook Foundation, Mr. Nasti has held leadership positions with his alma mater for many years. As chair of the Stony Brook University Council, he helped position the institution at the forefront of the higher education research community. His presently serves as the chairman of Stony Brook University's Center for Italian Studies, where he seeks out ways of bringing new light to the Italian American experience.