Anthony R. Nanula (born December 9, 1965) is an American real estate developer, investment banker, political leader, and philanthropist from Buffalo, New York.
He also served as the President and CEO of Niagara International Capital, Ltd., a Founder and Managing Partner of American Coastal Properties, and is a Principal of The Nanco Group, owned by the Nanula Family.
[3] He graduated from Syracuse University in 1988, earning a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Transportation and Distribution (Supply Chain) Management.
In 1999, Nanula ran for the open position of Buffalo City Comptroller, when the incumbent, Joel Giambra, stepped down to run for Erie County Executive.
[5] As a Deputy State Comptroller, Nanula was responsible for advising local governments on financial issues and for upstate economic development policy.
From 1988 to 1994, Nanula served as the President of Nanco Enterprises, Inc. a New York based commercial and industrial park operator and developer.
He also serves as the Principal of The Nanco Group, owned by the highly respected Nanula Family, well known for their successes in the retail marketplace with Tops Friendly Markets and more recently Wilson Farms Stores.
In 2012, Nanula co-founded American Coastal Properties (ACP), a Southern California based luxury real estate development company.