Our leadership
Experience with purpose.
The people and perspectives behind Fourte International.
Principal & Founder
Michael Fourte
JD · MBA · CIPS
Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Michael’s work brings together real estate brokerage, legal practice, education, and military operational planning. He applies that experience to understanding complex property decisions and preparing a clear course of action.
Command & service
Michael retired from the Navy in August 2026. At retirement, he was dual-hatted as commanding officer of NR U.S. Third Fleet N3 and acting Reserve Chief of Staff for U.S. Third Fleet.
His command tours include Navy Operational Support Center New York City; NR Commander Pacific Fleet Detachment 303 in San Antonio; NR Commander Pacific Fleet N3N5 at Pearl Harbor; and NR U.S. Third Fleet N3 in San Diego.
His service across four continents has been recognized with numerous medals and citations, including the Legion of Merit.
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Education & professional work
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- B.S., Computer Science — United States Naval Academy
- J.D. — Fordham University School of Law
- MBA — Keller Graduate School of Business
- Additional military education at Air University, Joint Forces Staff College, and Naval War College
Licensed real estate broker in New Jersey and New York; Certified International Property Specialist. Attorney admitted in New Jersey, New York, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Author & educator
A real estate instructor since 2006, Michael authored Essential Principles of New Jersey Real Estate: Concepts and Practices, used in the New Jersey Real Estate Institute’s course.
Principal
Mary Fourte
MS · CCC-SLP
Mary brings experience managing residential and commercial real estate, including maintenance, budgeting, and accounting. Her work supports the practical responsibilities that keep properties operating day to day.
Education & credentials
- B.A. — Wagner College
- M.S. — Syracuse University
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
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