Atkins Companies was established in 1949 by S. Stephen Atkins – growing into one of the nation’s premier health care real estate investors and operators. “Your handshake and your word are your bond – more important than any written contract,” Atkins said. The West Orange-based company is powered by three generations of family leadership under Steve’s son Bob, Chick, and Jack as well as grandson Cory – building on its roots and relationship-first approach, cementing its role as a pioneer in the development and management of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities across the country. Through its history, Atkins has successfully developed, acquired and managed over 1.5 million square feet of healthcare real estate spaces. An example of the type of projects Atkins oversees – in April, Atkins announced that it had begun a multi-million-dollar capital improvement project at its Washington Medical Arts building in Washington Township. “When we purchased the Washington Medical Arts building last year, we recognized its potential to become one of southern New Jersey’s premier health care destinations,” said Cory Atkins, principal of Atkins Companies. “We’re very excited to bring new life to the property and bring much-needed medical space to the local market.”