Benjamin Elder has over 19 years of institutional real estate investment, management and operational experience across multiple asset classes and geographies. As the Managing Director of Portfolio Management, Benjamin is responsible for optimizing the performance of certain assets in DivcoWest’s portfolio by overseeing execution of the long-term vision, capital projects, leasing, budgeting, team management, and overall property operations.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2020, he founded BayHill Partners, a firm focused on both transitional and long-term commercial real estate investments located in the Western United States, where he completed transactions totaling over $200 million. Before founding BayHill, Benjamin managed portfolios exceeding $5 billion in assets while a Director of Stanford University’s Real Estate Group, a Vice President and Partner at Starwood Capital Group, and a Vice President at Stockbridge Capital Group. Benjamin began his career in New York in the Real Estate Group of consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from Colgate University and is a licensed California real estate broker (CA DRE #: 01898503).

Chris Eldemir serves as a Team Leader for the Northwest region and oversees all investment activities within the San Francisco Bay Area.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2014, Chris held positions at LoanCore Capital, Sandler O’Neill and Merrill Lynch. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

David Brandwein is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting and valuations across the firm.  David is a member of DivcoWest’s Investment, Executive and Operating Committees, in addition to being the portfolio manager for one of DivcoWest’s separate accounts.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2008, David worked as a Vice President at Colliers International, working with the San Francisco Bay Area investment team. Prior to Colliers, he worked at Yale Properties USA, overseeing financial analysis and portfolio management. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Neuropsychology from the University of California, San Diego.

Gregg Walker is responsible for overseeing DivcoWest’s asset management group, which includes managing the leasing strategy throughout the U.S. for all DivcoWest Clients. Gregg works closely with the CEO on developing new strategic relationships across the country. In addition, Gregg is a member of DivcoWest’s Investment and Executive Committees.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2019, Gregg worked as a leasing broker for over 19 years, most recently as a Managing Director for JLL in Silicon Valley, with a particular focus on Life Science and Technology companies. He is a member of CoreNet Global and received his Bachelor of Political Science from the University of Oregon.

Harshit Shah is responsible for providing thought leadership for the overall technology strategy. In his role as the Chief Technology Officer, Harshit oversees and is responsible for all aspects of technology across DivcoWest and LoanCore Capital, and advises the investment and operating teams on new technology initiatives, assessments, and adoption. 

Before joining DivcoWest in 2014, Harshit worked as an Analytics Consultant with Cognizant. There he collaborated with global healthcare companies to develop and deliver analytical solutions for various product types. Harshit holds a Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Nirma University.

Heather Meyerdirk is responsible for leading the firm’s Capital Strategies & Formation team. Along with capital formation, she also oversees ongoing investor partnerships, global fundraising, co-investments, and new strategic initiatives. Heather serves on the firm’s Executive and Operating Committees. In addition to her current role, Heather spent more than five years at DivcoWest as a portfolio manager and six years on the Acquisitions team working on investments across the U.S.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2011, Heather worked at Deutsche Bank Securities in the Global Commercial Real Estate Group in New York, focusing on loan origination and commercial mortgage-backed securitization. Heather received a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. She currently serves on UNC’s Wood Center for Real Estate Studies’ Advisory Board and is an active member of PREA. Heather is a proud mother to two young daughters.

Jacob Fiumara is responsible for oversight of Portfolio Management and serves on the Executive Committee. Since joining DivcoWest, Jacob has been responsible for overseeing Cambridge Crossing along with management of other assets in the Boston and London markets.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2014, Jacob was a Director at Colony Capital in Boston, overseeing a portfolio of assets in Washington, D.C. and various markets throughout the Midwest. Prior to this, he was a broker and appraiser with The Drumlin Group in the Boston area. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont and is a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts (License #: 9060012).

Kate Oppenheimer is responsible for leading DivcoWest’s People Programs and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In her capacity as Chief People Officer, she collaborates closely with the heads of every team to generate optimal team efficiency, engagement and performance. With a deep commitment to innovation, Kate continually refines the organization’s structural design and talent management approach to align with the company’s goals for growth.  As a member of the Executive Committee, she helps shape the workplace culture from the top-down, and facilitates programmatic changes to support the organization’s strategic objectives.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2020, Kate was a private Executive and Leadership Coach, and led leadership development and culture change at several mission-led companies, including Lululemon. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Leadership from Claremont McKenna College.

Lisa Guerrero has served as Chief Accounting Officer since 2022. Lisa is responsible for oversight of the accounting operations, inclusive of Portfolio Accounting, Corporate Accounting and Treasury, at DivcoWest. Lisa works closely with Legal, Asset Management, Capital Strategies and Formation and Analytics teams in connection with the day-to-day management of DivcoWest sponsored investment vehicles.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2018, Lisa was a Manager in the Deals and Assurance practices at PwC, serving a range of public and private real estate and technology companies on the West Coast. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is a licensed CPA (active) in California.

Megan Sherman oversees DivcoWest’s legal, regulatory, risk management and compliance matters. She also serves a member of DivcoWest’s Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Megan works closely with the Capital Strategies and Formation team in connection with the formation and structuring of all private investment vehicles sponsored by DivcoWest.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2017, Megan was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP, focusing primarily on the formation of private investment funds. Megan received her Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland.

Michael Provost serves as a Team Leader and oversees all investment activities for the Southwest, with a focus on the Southern California and Austin, TX regional markets. Michael joined DivcoWest in 2008 and subsequently opened the Firm’s Los Angeles office in 2013.

Prior to joining DivcoWest, Michael worked for The Chiofaro Company in Boston, MA with a focus on leasing its flagship property, International Place. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College.

Sam Hamilton is responsible for leading the investment team and overseeing all investment activity throughout the DivcoWest investment platform. Since joining DivcoWest, Sam has led transactions across multiple product types through multiple cycles. Sam is responsible for overseeing all components of business plan implementation and strategy for all assets throughout the DivcoWest investment platform.  Sam is a member of the Executive and Investment Committees.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2002, Sam worked at Citigroup Investments where he sourced debt and equity opportunities for various joint venture funds and was responsible for developing new fund opportunities. Before Citigroup Investments, Sam worked on the acquisitions team at Pacific Property Company. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Tina Snyder is responsible for focusing on all aspects of the Company’s marketing efforts including brand management, corporate initiatives, business development, tenant relations, and property marketing. Her day-to-day responsibilities include building and strengthening DivcoWest’s brand, overseeing operational and strategic aspects of property and corporate marketing efforts, supporting growth strategies and investment opportunities, and developing property marketing programs for DivcoWest’s portfolio nationally. In addition to her corporate role, Tina spearheads the branding and marketing of Cambridge Crossing and select assets and new developments across the portfolio.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2017, Tina was the Director of Marketing at The Bulfinch Companies. Previously Tina led the creative development of corporate and property marketing at JLL in the firm’s Boston office. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts, is on the Marketing and Membership Committee for NAIOP Massachusetts, and sits on the Board of the East Cambridge Business Association.

Ariel Aber is responsible for all investment activities for the metropolitan New York area.

Before joining Divcowest in 2018, Ariel was Senior Vice President and Director of Real Estate for AmTrust Financial, a Fortune 500 company in New York City. He oversaw all real estate operations, including the acquisition and management of properties totaling one million square feet globally. Before this, Ariel was the Global Head of Asset Management for AmTrust Realty, a privately-held real estate company. Ariel received a Bachelor of Talmudic Law from Sharr HaTorah in Queens, NY.

Beau Heidrich is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of core plus life science investment opportunities nationally, the sourcing and acquisition of general opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, and DivcoWest’s single family rental initiatives.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2013, Beau worked at Eastdil Secured in their Santa Monica office. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Claremont McKenna College where he was a member of the men’s basketball team for four years. He also has participated in San Quentin State Prison’s Sports Ministry Basketball Program since 2014, which involves bi-weekly visits to the prison to play games against the inmates.

Bill Chang is responsible for overseeing the firm’s asset management and development efforts in the Bay Area with a specific focus on the East Bay and the Peninsula.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2014, Bill worked on the securitization team of Prudential Mortgage Capital Company. Bill received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Management from New York University.

Brad Scott is responsible for the asset management of West Coast properties, with a specific focus on Silicon Valley assets. Brad collaborates with multiple stakeholders to create and execute each property’s business plan to maximize value. His responsibilities include overseeing leasing and capital improvements and managing day-to-day operations.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2019, Brad was an Asset Manager at MetLife Investment Management where he was responsible for overseeing a portfolio of office, multi-family, and industrial assets in various West Coast markets. Brad also worked as a broker with Kidder Mathews specializing in industrial sales and leasing. He graduated with a Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Real Estate Development, and Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California.

Breton Birkhofer is responsible for evaluating, investing in and supporting the growth of early and growth-stage technology companies.

Before joining the DivcoWest team in 2020, Breton helped launch Prologis Ventures, the venture arm of Prologis, where he invested in technology companies transforming the future of commerce and the built environment. Prior to that, he managed channel partnerships at Euclid Analytics (acquired by WeWork), a leading provider of customer location analytics software to brick-and-mortar businesses. Previously, he was an Analyst in the Clean Technology Investment Banking Group at Jefferies where he advised clients on M&A and equity financings. Breton earned an MBA from UC Berkeley and BA in Economics from Stanford University.

Caleb Cragle is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities, with a focus on platform investments and growth strategies. In addition, Caleb is DivcoWest’s Chief of Staff, assisting senior leadership with strategic initiatives across the company. Since joining DivcoWest, he has worked on transactions across numerous asset classes, including multifamily, hotels, and single-family-rentals, working closely with DivcoWest’s asset management and capital markets teams on business plan execution and financing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2020, Caleb started his career at Goldman Sachs in the Real Estate Financing Group. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University, where he was a Sidney Frank Scholar, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Chris Eldemir serves as a Team Leader for the Northwest region and oversees all investment activities within the San Francisco Bay Area.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2014, Chris held positions at LoanCore Capital, Sandler O’Neill and Merrill Lynch. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Christopher Ponig works closely with the Acquisitions, Construction and Development teams to execute investment strategies across a diverse mix of property types on the West Coast. He is responsible for leasing, capital projects, financing strategies, and operational performance for the assets in his portfolio.  Additionally, Chris oversees a number of ground-up developments and large-scale redevelopments where he focuses on development management, construction oversight and leasing performance.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2018, Christopher worked at Clarion Partners as a Senior Vice President focused on the asset management of value-add and development properties in New York, and portfolio management of more than eight million square feet across property types and geographies. Christopher graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Costa Petrunoff is responsible for supervising the management of the firm’s assets and collaborates closely with the development teams in the Southwestern region of the U.S. This includes overseeing around 2.0 million square feet of ground-up development endeavors. His role involves enhancing the operational and financial performance of a selection of regional assets by means of strategic asset management and collaborating on development initiatives.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2019, Costa was Vice President of Asset Management at GTIS Partners where he was responsible for direct development projects and joint venture partnerships across the U.S. He graduated with a Master of Business Administration from NYU Stern School of Business and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Binghamton University.

Daniel Cichocki is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities in Southern California. He also works closely with DivcoWest’s Asset Management and Capital Markets management teams to assist with business plan execution and asset financing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2021, Daniel worked for Eastdil Secured as a Senior Vice President on the Southern California investment sales team, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing on sale and joint venture transactions. Daniel received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.

Dennis O’Donnell is responsible for managing asset performance, overseeing the operations, and leasing the retail spaces at Cambridge Crossing. His leadership is essential in maintaining the development’s strong tenant, investor, and lender relations. Dennis collaborates with multiple teams including Commercial Leasing, Marketing, Finance, Development, and Property Management.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2019, Dennis was an Asset Manager with Albany Road Real Estate Partners in Boston. He earned his Masters of Business Administration from F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College and his undergraduate degree in Anthropology at Harvard College.

Ian Duncan is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities across product types in Texas and Colorado. In 2021, Ian relocated from DivcoWest’s San Francisco headquarters to Austin in order to assist the Investment Team in opening the firm’s first office in Texas.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2017, Ian was a member of the Investments Team at The Carlyle Group, focused on real estate secondaries opportunities globally. He began his career at Citigroup on the Healthcare Investment Banking team in San Francisco, advising institutional biotechnology and medical technology clients in M&A, equity offerings and various other strategic alternatives. Ian graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University.

Jackson is a member of the Eastern U.S. investment team and is responsible for identifying, sourcing and acquiring development opportunities. Jackson additionally is responsible for overseeing business plan execution of 120 Middlesex and 455 First investments. Since joining the Company in 2012, Jackson has supported and led transactions in multiple product types and markets across the Eastern and Western U.S.

Prior to joining the Eastern U.S. investments team in Cambridge, he worked on the Western U.S. investments team in San Francisco. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Studies from Cornell University.

Jared Crowley is responsible for overseeing the firm’s asset management and development efforts in the South Western region of the US with a specific focus on Los Angeles and San Diego. Jared is responsible for optimizing the performance of ~2.0MSF of the DivcoWest portfolio through business plan creation and execution, capital implementation, lease negotiation and execution, operational oversight, and management of refinance and disposition efforts.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2021, Jared worked with Colony Capital and Rising Realty Partners in acquisitions and asset management across California, Texas, Colorado, and Florida. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Political Science from Texas Christian University.

Joe McKenna is responsible for the asset management of investments in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. Joe collaborates with multiple stakeholders to create and execute each property’s business plan to maximize value. His responsibilities include overseeing leasing, capital improvements, managing day-to-day operations, and overall financial performance.

Before joining DivcoWest, Joe managed portfolios as large as 4.5 million square feet for private as well as public companies overseeing leasing, construction, and property management. Joe received a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.

Michael Provost serves as a Team Leader and oversees all investment activities for the Southwest, with a focus on the Southern California and Austin, TX regional markets. Michael joined DivcoWest in 2008 and subsequently opened the Firm’s Los Angeles office in 2013.

Prior to joining DivcoWest, Michael worked for The Chiofaro Company in Boston, MA with a focus on leasing its flagship property, International Place. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts from Williams College.

Michael Falvey is responsible for sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities for the Boston area.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2021, Michael was a Director for Madison Marquette, a Washington D.C.-based investment manager, developer, and operator. Michael was responsible for sourcing and asset management of office investments along the East Coast on behalf of a discretionary value-add evergreen fund. Before this, Michael worked on the investment team at Synergy Investments, a Boston-based investment company. Michael received a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross.

Mike Pelletier is responsible for managing key investments in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Pacific Northwest. Along with overseeing strategic capital improvements, leasing efforts, and disposition for existing assets, he also assists with underwriting new investments.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2013, Mike was a Vice President at Paladin Realty Partners in Los Angeles, a Project Manager at Catellus in San Francisco, and a Project Engineer at Bechtel in San Francisco. He graduated with a Masters of Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering also from UCLA.

Nico Papageorge is responsible for asset management for DivcoWest’s Washington D.C. and Southeastern investments. Nico’s responsibilities include leasing, marketing, asset repositioning, construction, design, refinancing, and overseeing the creation of business plans, budgets and forecasts for his portfolio.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2013, Nico was an Associate with PwC in New York, working on various consulting projects and assisting in the issuance of asset-backed securities. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Finance and Mathematics from James Madison University.

Phoebe Zhang is responsible for the sourcing, due diligence, and management of early and growth-stage proptech companies.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2022, Phoebe was a senior consultant at IBM’s Strategy and Corporate Development team, where she helped the company identify new growth opportunities and acquisition targets in the data and AI space. Previously, Phoebe was an investment banking associate at Bank of America Merrill Lynch where she advised technology companies on equity financings. Phoebe earned a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from University of British Columbia.

Richie is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of real estate investments in DivcoWest’s Southwest region. He also oversees the asset management of the firm’s Southern California multifamily portfolio. 

Before joining the DivcoWest team in 2017, Richie worked for Natixis Real Estate Capital, where he was responsible for originating bridge and CMBS loans throughout the U.S., and prior to that worked at CommonWealth Partners where he covered both acquisitions and asset management. Richie graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning .

Sam Hamilton is responsible for leading the investment team and overseeing all investment activity throughout the DivcoWest investment platform. Since joining DivcoWest, Sam has led transactions across multiple product types through multiple cycles. Sam is responsible for overseeing all components of business plan implementation and strategy for all assets throughout the DivcoWest investment platform.  Sam is a member of the Executive and Investment Committees.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2002, Sam worked at Citigroup Investments where he sourced debt and equity opportunities for various joint venture funds and was responsible for developing new fund opportunities. Before Citigroup Investments, Sam worked on the acquisitions team at Pacific Property Company. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Tim Canon focuses on assets in the Southwestern U.S. providing analysis and research for existing and potential investments. He collaborates with the Investment Team to help evaluate new opportunities and management strategies for owned assets.

Tim previously worked on East Coast acquisitions for the DivcoWest team. Before joining DivcoWest in 2012, he served in the Capital Markets group for a leading Boston-based real estate brokerage firm. Tim earned a Masters of Science in Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Amherst College.

Virginia Calkins is Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance for DivCore, providing leadership and management oversight in developing, implementing, and driving DivCore’s ESG framework nationally. She also serves on the development team, managing ground-up and significant repositioning projects, including the development of Peninsula Crossing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2020, Virginia worked with Sares Regis managing development and infrastructure projects and real estate R&D efforts on behalf of Google and other major technology firms. Virginia began her career at the interdisciplinary design firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro in New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in architecture and economics at Yale University and received a Masters of Business Administration from Stanford.

John Rappoport is a Director of Development, and is responsible for the delivery of core and shell commercial buildings. Since joining DivcoWest in 2016, he has managed the permitting, design and construction of office, retail, and infrastructure projects at Cambridge Crossing.

Before joining DivcoWest, John worked as the Senior Financial Analyst for the Structured Finance Group at Savills in Washington, D.C. John previously held positions at James G. Davis Construction Corporation, a regional construction manager in the Washington metro area. He holds a Masters of Real Estate focusing on Finance from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Business Administration from East Carolina University.

Mark Johnson is responsible for leading lab, office, residential, retail and infrastructure development projects. Since joining DivcoWest, he has managed Cambridge Crossing in Cambridge, MA and Peninsula Crossing in Burlingame, CA, among other developments. He has served as a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and is an Instructor at the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He is a member of the board of A Better City, a Boston-based urban planning organization, and serves on its executive committee.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2015, Mark was Vice President for Capital Planning and Project Management at Harvard University. Previously, Mark worked as a construction manager, an owner’s representative and a licensed architect. Mark received a Certificate in Management from Harvard University, earned a Masters of Architecture from Yale University, and graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University. In 2017, Mark was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects.

Nicole LaBossiere is responsible for the delivery of core and shell commercial buildings. Since joining DivcoWest in 2016, she has managed the design and construction of life science buildings at Cambridge Crossing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest, Nicole was the Capital Projects Manager for Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research in Cambridge, a renowned academic research institution and innovative biotech company. At Novartis, Nicole managed all office, laboratory, and mixed-use construction projects across the 2.4 million square foot headquarters campus—home to state-of-the-art laboratory research in oncology, ophthalmology, and cardiovascular and metabolic-related diseases. Nicole also held numerous construction management roles in healthcare, life science, and biotech projects with Turner Construction Company, an international construction services company and leading builder in the Boston market. Nicole graduated from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

Paul Turek is responsible for managing CAPEX, ground-up development, repositioning, restorative repairs, and tenant improvement projects.  Working with Acquisitions, Paul provides consultation during land development and property due diligence.

Before joining the DivcoWest Team in 2013, he was the Vice President, National Director of Construction Management at Marx Okubo. Paul also served as: Managing Partner of Summa III, the Vice President, Project Management at Thompson Brooks, Senior Project Manager with the Shorenstein Company, Construction Manager with Brown & Root, and an Engineer Officer in the United States Marine Corps.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration in International Business from St. Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University.  Paul is also a registered civil engineer and holds a general contractor license — both from the State of California.

Seth Bland is responsible for overseeing strategy and execution of development activities on the West Coast. In his more than 35 years as a developer, including eight as the SVP Development for Federal Realty Investment Trust and ten as a partner at Wilson Meany Sullivan, Seth has directly managed the development or redevelopment of more than 40 stand-alone projects including, most recently: procuring 1M square feet of new entitlement and delivering more than 925,000 square feet of Class A office, retail and residential at the 42-acre Santana Row urban village in San Jose; transit-oriented, high-rise residential/retail such as the 1.35M square foot The Beacon and 125K square foot Glassworks in San Francisco’s Mission Bay master plan, and the 22-story The 88 in downtown San Jose; the West Coast’s tallest historic renovation, of the 1925 140 New Montgomery Street in San Francisco; and urban mid-rise multi-family such as Shipley Square and 350 Jackson in San Francisco, and Field House in the Bay Meadows master plan in San Mateo. He served on the inaugural board of SPUR San Jose, and holds degrees from Saint Mary’s College and Stanford University.

Virginia Calkins is Director of Environmental, Social, and Governance for DivCore, providing leadership and management oversight in developing, implementing, and driving DivCore’s ESG framework nationally. She also serves on the development team, managing ground-up and significant repositioning projects, including the development of Peninsula Crossing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2020, Virginia worked with Sares Regis managing development and infrastructure projects and real estate R&D efforts on behalf of Google and other major technology firms. Virginia began her career at the interdisciplinary design firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro in New York City. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in architecture and economics at Yale University and received a Masters of Business Administration from Stanford.

Benjamin Elder has over 19 years of institutional real estate investment, management and operational experience across multiple asset classes and geographies. As the Managing Director of Portfolio Management, Benjamin is responsible for optimizing the performance of certain assets in DivcoWest’s portfolio by overseeing execution of the long-term vision, capital projects, leasing, budgeting, team management, and overall property operations.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2020, he founded BayHill Partners, a firm focused on both transitional and long-term commercial real estate investments located in the Western United States, where he completed transactions totaling over $200 million. Before founding BayHill, Benjamin managed portfolios exceeding $5 billion in assets while a Director of Stanford University’s Real Estate Group, a Vice President and Partner at Starwood Capital Group, and a Vice President at Stockbridge Capital Group. Benjamin began his career in New York in the Real Estate Group of consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from Colgate University and is a licensed California real estate broker (CA DRE #: 01898503).

David Brandwein is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting and valuations across the firm.  David is a member of DivcoWest’s Investment, Executive and Operating Committees, in addition to being the portfolio manager for one of DivcoWest’s separate accounts.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2008, David worked as a Vice President at Colliers International, working with the San Francisco Bay Area investment team. Prior to Colliers, he worked at Yale Properties USA, overseeing financial analysis and portfolio management. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Neuropsychology from the University of California, San Diego.

Heather Meyerdirk is responsible for leading the firm’s Capital Strategies & Formation team. Along with capital formation, she also oversees ongoing investor partnerships, global fundraising, co-investments, and new strategic initiatives. Heather serves on the firm’s Executive and Operating Committees. In addition to her current role, Heather spent more than five years at DivcoWest as a portfolio manager and six years on the Acquisitions team working on investments across the U.S.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2011, Heather worked at Deutsche Bank Securities in the Global Commercial Real Estate Group in New York, focusing on loan origination and commercial mortgage-backed securitization. Heather received a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. She currently serves on UNC’s Wood Center for Real Estate Studies’ Advisory Board and is an active member of PREA. Heather is a proud mother to two young daughters.

Jacob Fiumara is responsible for oversight of Portfolio Management and serves on the Executive Committee. Since joining DivcoWest, Jacob has been responsible for overseeing Cambridge Crossing along with management of other assets in the Boston and London markets.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2014, Jacob was a Director at Colony Capital in Boston, overseeing a portfolio of assets in Washington, D.C. and various markets throughout the Midwest. Prior to this, he was a broker and appraiser with The Drumlin Group in the Boston area. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont and is a licensed real estate broker in Massachusetts (License #: 9060012).

Kerrie Weis is responsible for managing the investments and optimizing the performance of DivcoWest’s life science separate account.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2021, Kerrie was a Senior Director at Nuveen Real Estate, responsible for acquisitions, joint ventures, asset management, and strategic investments. Before this, Kerrie was a Senior Vice President at Eastdil Secured, a global real estate investment bank, where she focused on transactions and capital markets. Prior to her time at Eastdil Secured, Kerrie served as a transportation officer in the United States Army. During her active-duty service, Kerrie served on three deployments to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Kerrie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The United States Military Academy at West Point and received a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University.

Ross Fisher is responsible for portfolio management of Cambridge Crossing (CX). Ross has been a member of the CX team since the project’s groundbreaking and his current responsibilities include investor reporting & relations, debt financing, and financial analysis.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2016, Ross worked at Cambridge, MA based developer Carpenter & Company, Inc. on a variety of developments including, most recently, the Boston Four Seasons One Dalton and Reykjavík EDITION hotels. Ross has over 15 years of industry experience across a broad range of product types and holds a Bachelor of Science in Management degree from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business.

Gus Villalpando is responsible for engineering operations at properties throughout the U.S. He works in collaboration with Property Management as well as other departments to provide oversight, technical support and bring a more systematic approach to property operations.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2022, Gus worked at CBRE as an FM, Director of Engineering and has 20+ years of engineering experience in data centers, biotech and Cisco Systems’ corporate locations across the Americas.

Helen Tann is responsible for West Coast property management.  She works in collaboration with all departments as well as with service partners to establish and maintain best practices at the properties.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2014, Helen worked at CBRE where she managed Class A high rise assets in San Francisco. She also holds a Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from BOMA International.  Helen received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University.

Jim Lesko is responsible for leading physical due diligence efforts for all acquisitions and provides support for select capital projects. He also participates in the evaluation of prop tech investment opportunities. 

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2008, Jim served as Director of Operations for Yale Properties USA.  He has held positions in accounting, property management and construction.  Jim has more than 35 years of broad commercial real estate experience and has been designated a Real Estate Property Administrator by BOMI and a LEED Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wittenberg University.

Mark Milone is responsible for East Coast property management.  He works in collaboration with all departments as well as with service partners to establish and maintain best practices at the properties.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2018, Mark managed various commercial office and life science properties throughout greater Boston for DivcoWest, Transwestern, BioMed Realty and CBRE.  He is an active member of BOMA Boston, and he holds a Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from BOMA International.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross.

Gregg Walker is responsible for overseeing DivcoWest’s asset management group, which includes managing the leasing strategy throughout the U.S. for all DivcoWest Clients. Gregg works closely with the CEO on developing new strategic relationships across the country. In addition, Gregg is a member of DivcoWest’s Investment and Executive Committees.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2019, Gregg worked as a leasing broker for over 19 years, most recently as a Managing Director for JLL in Silicon Valley, with a particular focus on Life Science and Technology companies. He is a member of CoreNet Global and received his Bachelor of Political Science from the University of Oregon.

Mark Roopenian leads all leasing initiatives for Cambridge Crossing. Mark is integrally involved in all aspects of planning, permitting, and community relations for Cambridge Crossing, and is focused on attracting world-class tenants to this distinctive project.

Mark joined DivcoWest in 2015, bringing more than 38 years of ground-up development, leasing, and management experience. He held leadership roles in iconic Boston-area properties including International Place and John Hancock Tower. Before joining DivcoWest, he was a Principal with Normandy Real Estate Partners overseeing all leasing and development activities for the Greater Boston and Los Angeles markets. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from Boston College, and was a defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills before starting his real estate career. He is active in numerous Cambridge-based community and charitable organizations including: CASPAR, Cambridge Family & Children Services, and East End House. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Kendall Square Association.

Tina Snyder is responsible for focusing on all aspects of the Company’s marketing efforts including brand management, corporate initiatives, business development, tenant relations, and property marketing. Her day-to-day responsibilities include building and strengthening DivcoWest’s brand, overseeing operational and strategic aspects of property and corporate marketing efforts, supporting growth strategies and investment opportunities, and developing property marketing programs for DivcoWest’s portfolio nationally. In addition to her corporate role, Tina spearheads the branding and marketing of Cambridge Crossing and select assets and new developments across the portfolio.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2017, Tina was the Director of Marketing at The Bulfinch Companies. Previously Tina led the creative development of corporate and property marketing at JLL in the firm’s Boston office. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts, is on the Marketing and Membership Committee for NAIOP Massachusetts, and sits on the Board of the East Cambridge Business Association.

Andrina Pearson is responsible for internal and external DivCore corporate reporting and overall oversight of the corporate accounting department including accounts payable, corporate cash management, corporate budgeting and related policies and procedures.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2023, Andrina was Senior Vice President and Regional Head of Finance for Americas at GIC supporting the private markets investment teams covering North and South America. She graduated from Imperial College London with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and is a licensed CPA in California as well as a Chartered Accountant in England & Wales.

Candice Ke is responsible for focusing on portfolio-wide valuations, financial analyses, and performance forecasting and tracking. She also works closely with various teams across the firm on investor reporting and investment operations. Prior to Analytics, she spent 3 years working on asset management at the firm.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2017, Candice was responsible for the CRE portfolio credit risk analytics and oversight at First Republic Bank in San Francisco. Prior to this, she worked at Colliers International, focusing on CRE valuations, research, and investments.

Candice received a Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Candice is a CFA charterholder.

Farooz Alikhan is a senior member of DivcoWest’s Technology Team and provides leadership for information security, infrastructure, and operational technology strategies, innovations, and initiatives. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in Information Technology to his role, Farooz helps define, execute and align IT and Security strategies with the Company’s overall business strategy.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2013, Farooz was the President and Founder of an IT consulting services company, for which DivcoWest was a client. Prior to this venture, he worked in leadership roles at Actify, Inc., and Incyte Corporation. Farooz recently graduated with a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity from Maryville University (2022), and also has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from Maryville University. He holds a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

Harshit Shah is responsible for providing thought leadership for the overall technology strategy. In his role as the Chief Technology Officer, Harshit oversees and is responsible for all aspects of technology across DivcoWest and LoanCore Capital, and advises the investment and operating teams on new technology initiatives, assessments, and adoption. 

Before joining DivcoWest in 2014, Harshit worked as an Analytics Consultant with Cognizant. There he collaborated with global healthcare companies to develop and deliver analytical solutions for various product types. Harshit holds a Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Nirma University.

Hoa Pham oversees the overall accounting and tax aspects for the General Partner entities for DivcoWest. Before her current role, Hoa was Senior Controller overseeing both DivcoWest and LoanCore corporate accounting activities and managing the overall treasury. She has been a member of the DivcoWest team since 1997.

Prior to joining DivcoWest, Hoa was an Accounting Manager with Paragon Group and Lincoln Property Company. She is currently a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.  Hoa obtained her Masters of Business Administration with high honors from the University of Phoenix, and has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Hayward.

Jason Myers serves as Real Estate Counsel at DivcoWest. Jason oversees all legal aspects of DivcoWest’s investment and asset management activities, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings and property-related matters.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2023, Jason was an associate at Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP, focusing on all areas of real estate transactions. Jason received his Juris Doctorate and Business Law Certificate, Order of the Coif, from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Southern California.

Kate Oppenheimer is responsible for leading DivcoWest’s People Programs and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In her capacity as Chief People Officer, she collaborates closely with the heads of every team to generate optimal team efficiency, engagement and performance. With a deep commitment to innovation, Kate continually refines the organization’s structural design and talent management approach to align with the company’s goals for growth.  As a member of the Executive Committee, she helps shape the workplace culture from the top-down, and facilitates programmatic changes to support the organization’s strategic objectives.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2020, Kate was a private Executive and Leadership Coach, and led leadership development and culture change at several mission-led companies, including Lululemon. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Leadership from Claremont McKenna College.

Kevin Verissimo leads the Development Accounting team in managing job cost, budgeting, and financial reporting for Cambridge Crossing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2016, Kevin was a Project Controller with Suffolk Construction in Boston. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northeastern University.

Lisa Guerrero has served as Chief Accounting Officer since 2022. Lisa is responsible for oversight of the accounting operations, inclusive of Portfolio Accounting, Corporate Accounting and Treasury, at DivcoWest. Lisa works closely with Legal, Asset Management, Capital Strategies and Formation and Analytics teams in connection with the day-to-day management of DivcoWest sponsored investment vehicles.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2018, Lisa was a Manager in the Deals and Assurance practices at PwC, serving a range of public and private real estate and technology companies on the West Coast. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is a licensed CPA (active) in California.

Marc Sternberg is responsible for overseeing DivcoWest’s compliance program and ensuring that the firm’s policies and procedures are in compliance with securities laws, rules and regulations. Marc is also involved in DivcoWest’s Operating Committee, ESG Committee and its Business Continuity and Security Committees.

Before joining the firm in 2019, Marc was Manager of Compliance at Truvvo Partners, and a manager in the Legal and Compliance group at Blackstone. He received a Juris Doctorate and Masters of Business Administration from Fordham University and has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University.

Megan Sherman oversees DivcoWest’s legal, regulatory, risk management and compliance matters. She also serves a member of DivcoWest’s Investment Committee and Executive Committee. Megan works closely with the Capital Strategies and Formation team in connection with the formation and structuring of all private investment vehicles sponsored by DivcoWest.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2017, Megan was an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP, focusing primarily on the formation of private investment funds. Megan received her Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland.

Nadine Gordenev oversees corporate accounting, tax, treasury and other operational related matters. She joined the Company in 2017.

Before joining the DivcoWest team, Nadine was an Assistant Controller at Recurrent Energy and also gained real estate accounting experience in roles at AMB Property Corporate, MacFarlane Partners and Catellus Development. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Mary’s College and she received her Masters Degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University.