Our Team

Inspired by the energy of people.

When a diverse team works collaboratively and brings together its perspectives, talent, and commitment, we believe the collective energy sparks creative ideas and solutions that deliver value.

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Executive Leadership

Stuart Shiff
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Shiff
Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Stuart Shiff is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of DivcoWest and is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. Under Stuart’s leadership, DivcoWest entered the SF Bay Area market in 1993 alongside some of today’s leading technology companies. Since then, Stuart has grown DivcoWest into a multidisciplinary commercial real estate company with a presence in key innovation markets across the U.S.

Stuart currently serves on the Executive Committee of UC Berkeley’s Policy Advisory Board for the Fisher Center of Real Estate & Urban Economics, and the Cal Rugby Advisory Board. In addition, Stuart is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineering, Urban Land Institute, and Pension Real Estate Association (PREA). He also serves on the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association (BREAA) Board of Directors. Stuart graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree.

Robert Mashaal
Chief Investment Officer
Robert Mashaal
Chief Investment Officer

Robert Mashaal is the Chief Investment Officer of DivcoWest and is responsible for investment sourcing, execution and performance.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2006, Rob was the Founder and President of Yale Properties USA, a full service, privately owned real estate investment company and joint venture partner of DivcoWest since 1994. In 2006, the major operations of Yale Properties USA were effectively merged into DivcoWest. Robert holds a Masters of Science in Management from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a Masters of Science in Real Estate Development from MIT’s Center for Real Estate Development, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Michael Carp
President & Chief Operating Officer
Michael Carp
President & Chief Operating Officer

Michael Carp is the President and Chief Operating Officer of both DivcoWest and its parent company DivCore Real Estate Asset Management.  In these roles, Michael is responsible for the corporate strategy and internal management of DivcoWest and the platform management and growth for DivCore.

Before joining DivcoWest and DivCore in 2012, he spent nearly 24 years with the real estate investment arm of The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC). Michael served as their Regional Head of the Americas and Global Head of Investments. During his tenure, GIC grew from a relatively small real estate investor to one of the largest and most respected real estate investors globally, with real estate debt and equity investments in more than 40 countries and across all property sectors. In addition to his other responsibilities, Michael helped create and oversaw GIC’s global real estate debt and hospitality investment programs. He began his career at Laventhol and Horwath as an auditor, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CA -inactive).

Executive Team

Dave Brandwein
Senior Managing Director, Head of Analytics
San Francisco
Dave Brandwein
Senior Managing Director, Head of Analytics

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
President, DivcoWest Real Estate Asset Management
San Francisco
Gregg Walker
President, DivcoWest Real Estate Asset Management

Gregg Walker is responsible for overseeing DivcoWest’s strategic broker and tenant interactions and works closely with the CEO on developing new strategic relationships across the country. In addition, Gregg overseas the leasing strategy throughout the US for the DivcoWest portfolios. 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.

Heather Meyerdirk
Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Strategies & Formation
San Francisco
Heather Meyerdirk
Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Strategies & Formation

Heather Meyerdirk is the leader of the Capital Formation team at DivcoWest. Along with capital formation, she also oversees ongoing investor partnerships, and new initiatives. Heather is also the portfolio manager for various DivcoWest accounts. She serves on the Executive and Operating Committees and is an Investment Committee member for various separate accounts. Before her current role, Heather spent more than six years on DivcoWest’s Acquisitions team.

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 Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.

Jacob Fiumara
Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management
Cambridge
Jacob Fiumara
Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management

Jacob Fiumara, a member of the DivcoWest team since 2014, serves on the Executive Committee and is responsible for overseeing Cambridge Crossing. Before this role, Jacob was a Director in Asset Management, with responsibility for assets in the Boston and London markets.

Before joining DivcoWest, Jacob was a Director at Colony Capital in Boston, overseeing a portfolio of assets in the Washington, DC Metro area. Prior to this, he was a broker and appraiser with The Drumlin Group in the Boston Metro 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
Chief People Officer
San Francisco
Kate Oppenheimer
Chief People Officer

Kate Oppenheimer is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of DivcoWest’s human resource programs and corporate culture. As Chief People Officer, she provides strategic direction for the full scope of people programs across all offices. Kate ensures that DivcoWest’s organizational design and talent management is innovative, engaging, and aligned with the Company’s goals for growth. She serves on the Executive Committee and advises company leadership on shaping the employee experience and development.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2020, Kate was a private Executive and Leadership Coach, and Director in 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.

Megan Sherman
General Counsel
San Francisco
Megan Sherman
General Counsel

Megan Sherman has served as Corporate Counsel since 2017. She oversees DivcoWest’s legal, risk management, and compliance matters, and is also a member of DivcoWest’s Investment Committee and serves on both the Executive and Operating Committees. 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, 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 Carp
President & Chief Operating Officer
Michael Carp
President & Chief Operating Officer

Michael Carp is the President and Chief Operating Officer of both DivcoWest and its parent company DivCore Real Estate Asset Management.  In these roles, Michael is responsible for the corporate strategy and internal management of DivcoWest and the platform management and growth for DivCore.

Before joining DivcoWest and DivCore in 2012, he spent nearly 24 years with the real estate investment arm of The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC). Michael served as their Regional Head of the Americas and Global Head of Investments. During his tenure, GIC grew from a relatively small real estate investor to one of the largest and most respected real estate investors globally, with real estate debt and equity investments in more than 40 countries and across all property sectors. In addition to his other responsibilities, Michael helped create and oversaw GIC’s global real estate debt and hospitality investment programs. He began his career at Laventhol and Horwath as an auditor, received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CA -inactive).

Robert Mashaal
Chief Investment Officer
Robert Mashaal
Chief Investment Officer

Robert Mashaal is the Chief Investment Officer of DivcoWest and is responsible for investment sourcing, execution and performance.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2006, Rob was the Founder and President of Yale Properties USA, a full service, privately owned real estate investment company and joint venture partner of DivcoWest since 1994. In 2006, the major operations of Yale Properties USA were effectively merged into DivcoWest. Robert holds a Masters of Science in Management from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a Masters of Science in Real Estate Development from MIT’s Center for Real Estate Development, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Sam Hamilton
Chief Investment Officer
San Francisco
Sam Hamilton
Chief Investment Officer

Sam Hamilton co-leads the Investments Team and oversees investment activity across the Western U.S. Since joining the Company in 2002, 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 on the West Coast.  Sam is a member of the Executive and Investment Committees.

Prior to joining the DivcoWest team 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.

Stuart Shiff
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Shiff
Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Stuart Shiff is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of DivcoWest and is responsible for the strategic direction of the company. Under Stuart’s leadership, DivcoWest entered the SF Bay Area market in 1993 alongside some of today’s leading technology companies. Since then, Stuart has grown DivcoWest into a multidisciplinary commercial real estate company with a presence in key innovation markets across the U.S.

Stuart currently serves on the Executive Committee of UC Berkeley’s Policy Advisory Board for the Fisher Center of Real Estate & Urban Economics, and the Cal Rugby Advisory Board. In addition, Stuart is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineering, Urban Land Institute, and Pension Real Estate Association (PREA). He also serves on the Berkeley Real Estate Alumni Association (BREAA) Board of Directors. Stuart graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree.

Investments

Alvaro Carrillo-Sanchez
Analyst, Investments
Cambridge
Alvaro Carrillo-Sanchez
Analyst, Investments
Ariel Aber
Managing Director, Head of New York, Investments
New York
Ariel Aber
Managing Director, Head of New York, Investments

Ariel Aber joined DivcoWest in 2018 and serves as a Team Leader and is responsible for all investment activities for the metropolitan New York area.

Before joining the Company, 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.

Ashleigh Pavis
Executive Assistant, Investments
Los Angeles
Ashleigh Pavis
Executive Assistant, Investments
Beau Heidrich
Senior Director, Investments
San Francisco
Beau Heidrich
Senior Director, Investments

Beau Heidrich is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities in San Francisco, the Pacific Northwest and Austin, TX.

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
Director, Investments
San Francisco
Bill Chang
Director, Investments
Brad Scott
Senior Director, Investments
San Francisco
Brad Scott
Senior Director, Investments

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, 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
Managing Director, Venture Investments
San Francisco
Breton Birkhofer
Managing Director, Venture Investments

Breton is responsible for identifying, evaluating, investing in and helping support the growth of early and growth-stage real estate 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 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 a Masters of Business Administration from UC Berkeley and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stanford University.

Caleb Cragle
Director, Investments
San Francisco
Caleb Cragle
Director, Investments
Chase Parisi
Associate, Investments
Cambridge
Chase Parisi
Associate, Investments
Chris Eldemir
Managing Director, Investments
San Francisco
Chris Eldemir
Managing Director, Investments

Chris Eldemir is responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities within the San Francisco Bay Area. He also works closely with DivcoWest’s Asset Management and Capital Markets teams to assist with business plan execution and asset financing.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2014, Chris worked at LoanCore Capital as a Vice President in its Greenwich, CT and Los Angeles, CA offices where he was responsible for evaluating, underwriting and structuring senior and subordinate debt acquisition and origination opportunities.  Prior to LoanCore, Chris held positions at Sandler O’Neill and Merrill Lynch in New York. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Chris Ponig
Managing Director, Investments
San Francisco
Chris Ponig
Managing Director, Investments

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
Managing Director, Investments
Los Angeles
Costa Petrunoff
Managing Director, Investments

Costa Petrunoff oversees the firm’s asset management and development activities in the Southwestern region of the US, including approximately 2.0 million square feet of ground-up development projects. He is responsible for maximizing operational and financial performance of a portfolio of regional assets through strategic asset management and development oversight.

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 Stein
Analyst, Venture Investments
San Francisco
Daniel Stein
Analyst, Venture Investments
Daniel Cichocki
Director, Investments
Los Angeles
Daniel Cichocki
Director, Investments

Daniel Cichocki joined DivcoWest in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities in Southern California. He works with the West Coast Team Leaders on sourcing and reviewing potential investment opportunities in the Los Angeles and San Diego markets.

Before joining the Company, Daniel spent nearly 11 years at Eastdil Secured, where he was a Senior Vice President on the Southern California office investment sales team, where he led the execution on over $15 billion in sale transactions within Los Angeles area. Daniel received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School.

Dave Janeczek
Associate Director, Investments
Cambridge
Dave Janeczek
Associate Director, Investments
David Aberman
Analyst, Investments
San Francisco
David Aberman
Analyst, Investments
Dennis O'Donnell
Senior Director, Investments
Cambridge
Dennis O'Donnell
Senior Director, Investments

Dennis O’Donnell is responsible for managing asset performance and overseeing the operations and finances of 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.

Desiree Hansen
Associate, Investments
San Francisco
Desiree Hansen
Associate, Investments
Dylan Brickman
Analyst, Investments
Cambridge
Dylan Brickman
Analyst, Investments
Elena Miller
Associate Director, Investments
San Francisco
Elena Miller
Associate Director, Investments
Eric Lupinski
Managing Director, Investments
San Francisco
Eric Lupinski
Managing Director, Investments

Eric Lupinski’s responsibilities include asset management, asset repositioning, construction, development, design, financing, marketing, and leasing for West Coast assets. He collaborates with the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams to identify, develop, and implement business plans that govern the Company’s investment strategy and maximize the financial performance of its real estate investments.

Before joining the DivcoWest team in 2007, Eric worked as a financial analyst at Cushman & Wakefield, analyzing leasing and investment sales transactions in the San Francisco Bay Area.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Denver.

Ian Duncan
Director, Investments
Austin
Ian Duncan
Director, Investments
Jackson Hunter
Senior Director, Investments
Cambridge
Jackson Hunter
Senior Director, Investments

Jackson Hunter joined DivcoWest in 2012 and currently works out of the Boston office with a focus on East Coast acquisitions. He works with the Boston, New York and DC Team Leaders on reviewing potential investment opportunities, overseeing underwriting and transaction execution.

Prior to joining the Boston team, he worked on the West Coast Asset Management and Acquisitions teams in San Francisco, supporting the asset managers with leasing, capital management and reporting. Jackson has also worked with the Cambridge Crossing team as a project analyst on the capitalization of the first life science development, 222 Jacobs. Jackson received a Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Studies from Cornell University.

Jamie Winchester
Associate Director, Investments
Washington DC
Jamie Winchester
Associate Director, Investments
Jared Crowley
Senior Director, Investments
Los Angeles
Jared Crowley
Senior Director, Investments

Jared Crowley joined DivcoWest in 2021 and 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 optimizing the performance of ~1.5MSF 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.

Prior to joining the Company, Jared was responsible for direct asset management and development oversight of Rising Realty Partners portfolio throughout Los Angeles and Denver. Before this, Jared was an Associate Vice President for Colony Capital, a leading global real estate investment management firm, overseeing industrial real estate in California and Texas. Jared received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Political Science from Texas Christian University.

Jeffrey Longnecker
Senior Director, Investments
Cambridge
Jeffrey Longnecker
Senior Director, Investments

Jeff Longnecker joined DivcoWest in 2012 and oversees the asset management and business plan execution, primarily for DivcoWest’s Boston area assets. Jeff’s responsibilities include, leasing, capital expenditures, tenant relations, budgeting and reporting.

Prior to joining DivcoWest, Jeff spent 11 years working at Clarion Partners as a Vice President of Portfolio Management. Jeff received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dartmouth College and currently serves as a Gavel Member of NAIOP Massachusetts.

Joe McKenna
Senior Director, Investments
Washington DC
Joe McKenna
Senior Director, Investments

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.

Jonathan Abramowitz
Associate
Cambridge
Jonathan Abramowitz
Associate
Joshua Smith
Analyst, Investments
San Francisco
Joshua Smith
Analyst, Investments
Maike Zhang
Associate Director, Investments
San Francisco
Maike Zhang
Associate Director, Investments
Mark Munoz
Associate Director, Investments
Los Angeles
Mark Munoz
Associate Director, Investments
Matthew Wallerstein
Senior Director, Investments
New York
Matthew Wallerstein
Senior Director, Investments

Matthew Wallerstein joined DivcoWest in 2020 as the Asset Manager for the New York market, where he is responsible for leasing, marketing, capital improvements and other operational aspects for each asset.  He works to ensure successful execution of business plan objectives to maximize value through DivcoWest’s ownership.

Before joining DivcoWest, Matthew was Director of Asset Management & Special Projects at Time Equities in New York, where he was responsible for approximately 2.5 million square feet of value-add and opportunistic office and industrial assets, including complex repositioning and redevelopment projects, land development, ground-up construction, and properties requiring major infrastructure overhaul. He received a Masters of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colby College.

Michael Falvey
Senior Director, Investments
Cambridge
Michael Falvey
Senior Director, Investments

Michael Falvey joined DivcoWest in 2021 and is responsible for sourcing and acquisition of investment opportunities on the East Coast.

Before joining the Company, 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.

Michael Provost
Senior Managing Director & Southwest Regional Head, Investments
Los Angeles
Michael Provost
Senior Managing Director & Southwest Regional Head, Investments

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.

Mike Pelletier
Managing Director, Investments
San Francisco
Mike Pelletier
Managing Director, Investments

Mike Pelletier has been a member of the DivcoWest Asset Management team since 2013 and 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, 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.

Nevin Cunningham
Associate, Investments
Los Angeles
Nevin Cunningham
Associate, Investments
Nico Papageorge
Director, Investments
Washington DC
Nico Papageorge
Director, Investments

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.

Olivia Jensen
Analyst, Investments
San Francisco
Olivia Jensen
Analyst, Investments
Phoebe Zhang
Director, Venture Investments
San Francisco
Phoebe Zhang
Director, Venture Investments
Reid Gordon
Associate, Investments
San Francisco
Reid Gordon
Associate, Investments
Richie DeBeikes
Senior Director, Investments
Los Angeles
Richie DeBeikes
Senior Director, Investments

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 .

Roman Bertozzi
Associate, Investments
New York
Roman Bertozzi
Associate, Investments
Ryan Friend
Head of Investments - Eastern Region
Washington DC
Ryan Friend
Head of Investments - Eastern Region

Ryan Friend oversees all investment activity across the Eastern U.S.  Since joining the Company in 2014, Ryan has led transactions across multiple product types within the various DivcoWest markets. Ryan is responsible for overseeing all components of business plan implementation and strategy for all assets on the East Coast.  Ryan established the Company’s Washington, D.C. office in 2018.

Before joining DivcoWest, Ryan worked in the Investment Management Division at Hines in Boston and New York where he served on the management team for the U.S. Value Added Funds. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College and is a CFA Charterholder.

Sam Hamilton
Chief Investment Officer
San Francisco
Sam Hamilton
Chief Investment Officer

Sam Hamilton co-leads the Investments Team and oversees investment activity across the Western U.S. Since joining the Company in 2002, 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 on the West Coast.  Sam is a member of the Executive and Investment Committees.

Prior to joining the DivcoWest team 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
Director, Investments
Los Angeles
Tim Canon
Director, Investments

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.

Tor Churton
Associate, Investments
San Francisco
Tor Churton
Associate, Investments

Construction & Development

Brittni Liang
Construction Manager
San Francisco
Brittni Liang
Construction Manager
Cristine Siongco
Assistant Construction Manager
San Francisco
Cristine Siongco
Assistant Construction Manager
John Rappoport
Director, Development
Cambridge
John Rappoport
Director, Development

John Rappoport is a Senior 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.

Jordan Seneth
Development Manager
Cambridge
Jordan Seneth
Development Manager
Mark Johnson
Managing Director, Development
Cambridge
Mark Johnson
Managing Director, Development

Mark Johnson serves as  Managing Director of Development, and is responsible for leading lab, office, residential, retail and infrastructure development projects.  Since joining DivcoWest in 2015, he has managed the planning, design, permitting and construction of Cambridge Crossing. He served as a lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and is an instructor at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.  He is also a member of the executive committee of A Better City, a Boston-based urban planning organization.

Before joining DivcoWest, Mark was Vice President for Capital Planning and Project Management at Harvard University.  Mark also worked as a construction manager and a licensed architect and was elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects.  Mark holds a Certificate in Management from Harvard University, earned a Masters of Architecture degree from Yale University, and graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University.

Nicole LaBossiere
Senior Director, Development
Cambridge
Nicole LaBossiere
Senior Director, Development

Nicole LaBossiere is a Senior Director of Development, and 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
Senior Managing Director, Construction
San Francisco
Paul Turek
Senior Managing Director, Construction

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.

 

Rob Zaman
Development Manager
Cambridge
Rob Zaman
Development Manager
Seth Bland
Senior Director, Western Region
San Francisco
Seth Bland
Senior Director, Western Region
Steve Aberle
Senior Construction Manager
San Francisco
Steve Aberle
Senior Construction Manager
Tom Sullivan
President of Development
Cambridge
Tom Sullivan
President of Development

Tom Sullivan is responsible for the oversight of development activities in DivcoWest’s key markets. While collaborating with Senior Management and the Investment teams to evaluate and underwrite development opportunities, Tom also guides the design, entitlement, and construction of projects and assists with identifying, hiring, and supervising development staff members.

Before his association with DivcoWest in 2015, Tom was Co-Founder and Principal of Wilson Meany Sullivan, President of Wilson/Equity Office, and served on the Boards of BRE Properties and Essex Property Trust. He is currently a member of the Policy Advisory Board of the Fisher Center at the University of California, Berkeley.  Tom holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois.

Virginia Calkins
Director, ESG
San Francisco
Virginia Calkins
Director, ESG

Virginia Calkins is a Senior Development Manager and is responsible for managing ground-up and significant renovation development projects. Since joining DivcoWest in 2020 she has worked on the redevelopment of various existing assets and potential acquisitions in DivcoWest’s Bay Area portfolio.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2020, Virginia worked with Sares Regis managing development and infrastructure projects 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.

Capital Formation & Portfolio Mgt

Austin Risley
Analyst, Capital Strategies & Formation
San Francisco
Austin Risley
Analyst, Capital Strategies & Formation
Benjamin Elder
Managing Director, Portfolio Management
San Francisco
Benjamin Elder
Managing Director, Portfolio Management

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 DivcoWest’s Menlo Park portfolio by overseeing execution of the long-term vision, capital projects, leasing, budgeting, team management, and overall property operations.

Before joining the DivcoWest team, 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.  Prior to 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).

Dave Brandwein
Senior Managing Director, Head of Analytics
San Francisco
Dave Brandwein
Senior Managing Director, Head of Analytics

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
Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Strategies & Formation
San Francisco
Heather Meyerdirk
Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Strategies & Formation

Heather Meyerdirk is the leader of the Capital Formation team at DivcoWest. Along with capital formation, she also oversees ongoing investor partnerships, and new initiatives. Heather is also the portfolio manager for various DivcoWest accounts. She serves on the Executive and Operating Committees and is an Investment Committee member for various separate accounts. Before her current role, Heather spent more than six years on DivcoWest’s Acquisitions team.

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 Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.

Jacob Fiumara
Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management
Cambridge
Jacob Fiumara
Senior Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management

Jacob Fiumara, a member of the DivcoWest team since 2014, serves on the Executive Committee and is responsible for overseeing Cambridge Crossing. Before this role, Jacob was a Director in Asset Management, with responsibility for assets in the Boston and London markets.

Before joining DivcoWest, Jacob was a Director at Colony Capital in Boston, overseeing a portfolio of assets in the Washington, DC Metro area. Prior to this, he was a broker and appraiser with The Drumlin Group in the Boston Metro 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).

Kaelana Graham
Group Coordinator
San Francisco
Kaelana Graham
Group Coordinator
Kerrie Weis
Senior Director, Portfolio Management
San Francisco
Kerrie Weis
Senior Director, Portfolio Management

Kerrie Weis joined DivcoWest in 2021 and is responsible for managing the investment and optimizing the performance of DivcoWest’s life science separate account.

Before joining DivcoWest, 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.

Molly Taylor
Associate Director, Capital Strategies & Formation
New York
Molly Taylor
Associate Director, Capital Strategies & Formation
Ross Fisher
Director, Portfolio Management
Cambridge
Ross Fisher
Director, Portfolio Management

Property Management

Adam Nagle
Senior Property Manager
Cambridge
Adam Nagle
Senior Property Manager
Adrian Aujero
Tenant Service Coordinator
Menlo Park
Adrian Aujero
Tenant Service Coordinator
Allie O'Mara
Tenant Services Coordinator
Cambridge
Allie O'Mara
Tenant Services Coordinator
Alyssa Haro
Tenant Services Coordinator
San Francisco
Alyssa Haro
Tenant Services Coordinator
Anastasia Novikova
Property Manager
Foster City
Anastasia Novikova
Property Manager
Angelica Costello
Property Manager
Menlo Park
Angelica Costello
Property Manager
Bailey Bushnell
Tenant Services Coordinator
Menlo Park
Bailey Bushnell
Tenant Services Coordinator
Bobby Versprille
Assistant Property Manager
Washington DC
Bobby Versprille
Assistant Property Manager
Carla Papetti
Tenant Services Coordinator
Washington, DC
Carla Papetti
Tenant Services Coordinator
Carolyn Michaelis
Senior Property Manager
San Francisco
Carolyn Michaelis
Senior Property Manager
Christian Pilch
Assistant Property Manager
San Francisco
Christian Pilch
Assistant Property Manager
Colton Harris
Tenant Services Coordinator
San Jose
Colton Harris
Tenant Services Coordinator
Daniel Koehler
General Manager
Cambridge
Daniel Koehler
General Manager
Danny Gibson
Property Manager
Washington DC
Danny Gibson
Property Manager
Dustin Gillespie
Senior Property Manager
Menlo Park
Dustin Gillespie
Senior Property Manager
Gus Villalpando
Director of Engineering
San Francisco
Gus Villalpando
Director of Engineering
Heidi Hall
Senior Property Manager
Foster City
Heidi Hall
Senior Property Manager
Helen Tann
Head of Property Management, Western Region
San Francisco
Helen Tann
Head of Property Management, Western Region

Helen Tann is responsible for West Coast property management. Working alongside the property management team, Helen oversees the operational processes and training for DivcoWest’s real estate portfolio. She is also responsible for implementing asset-level sustainability practices nationwide.

Prior to joining DivcoWest in 2014, Helen worked at CBRE as a Real Estate Manager where she managed Class A high rise assets in San Francisco. Helen received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University.

Janet Ng
Senior Property Manager
Menlo Park
Janet Ng
Senior Property Manager
Jay Christiano
Assistant Facilities Manager
Cambridge
Jay Christiano
Assistant Facilities Manager
Jim Lesko
Senior Managing Director, Physical Due Diligence and Special Projects
Cambridge
Jim Lesko
Senior Managing Director, Physical Due Diligence and Special Projects

Jim Lesko leads the Property Management team nationwide in addition to overseeing property engineering and physical due diligence for the portfolio. His responsibilities include property budgeting, financial analysis, sustainability, operations, engineering, and capital improvements.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2008, Jim served as Director of Operations for Yale Properties USA. He has more than 35 years of broad commercial real estate experience and has been designated as a Real Estate Property Administrator by BOMI. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wittenberg University.

Joann Maayeh
Tenant Services Coordinator
Walnut Creek
Joann Maayeh
Tenant Services Coordinator
Katie Foletti
Tenant Services Coordinator
Foster City
Katie Foletti
Tenant Services Coordinator
Kellyann Mussel
General Manager
Washington DC
Kellyann Mussel
General Manager
Linda Wu
Assistant Property Manager
Menlo Park
Linda Wu
Assistant Property Manager
Marisa Dipietro
Property Manager
Cambridge
Marisa Dipietro
Property Manager
Mark Milone
Head of Property Management, Eastern Region
Cambridge
Mark Milone
Head of Property Management, Eastern Region

Mark Milone joined DivcoWest in 2018 and is responsible for East Coast property management.  He works in collaboration with all departments as well as with construction and service partners to establish and maintain best practices at the properties.

Mark previously 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.

Martha Velez
General Manager
Menlo Park
Martha Velez
General Manager
Meghan Lewis
Tenant Services Coordinator
Cambridge
Meghan Lewis
Tenant Services Coordinator
Melissa Ross
Group Coordinator
Cambridge
Melissa Ross
Group Coordinator
Michael Deluga
Senior Facilities Manager
Cambridge
Michael Deluga
Senior Facilities Manager
Michael Holland
Facilities Coordinator
Cambridge
Michael Holland
Facilities Coordinator
Misty Weist
Senior Property Manager
Foster City
Misty Weist
Senior Property Manager
Molly Jacobs
Property Manager
Menlo Park
Molly Jacobs
Property Manager
Naoko Branker
Tenant Services Coordinator
Washington DC
Naoko Branker
Tenant Services Coordinator
Patrick Lim
Assistant Property Manager
San Jose
Patrick Lim
Assistant Property Manager
Samantha Stires
Associate Director, Property Management
San Francisco
Samantha Stires
Associate Director, Property Management
Stacy Ballesteros
Property Manager
Walnut Creek
Stacy Ballesteros
Property Manager
Stephen Popovich
Senior Property Manager
Washington DC
Stephen Popovich
Senior Property Manager
Tatiane Martins
Senior Property Manager
San Jose
Tatiane Martins
Senior Property Manager

Leasing & Marketing

Gregg Walker
President, DivcoWest Real Estate Asset Management
San Francisco
Gregg Walker
President, DivcoWest Real Estate Asset Management

Gregg Walker is responsible for overseeing DivcoWest’s strategic broker and tenant interactions and works closely with the CEO on developing new strategic relationships across the country. In addition, Gregg overseas the leasing strategy throughout the US for the DivcoWest portfolios. 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.

Jacqueline Lynch
Senior Marketing Associate
Cambridge
Jacqueline Lynch
Senior Marketing Associate
Marina Encinias
Associate Director, Brand Experience
Menlo Park
Marina Encinias
Associate Director, Brand Experience
Mark Roopenian
Managing Director, Leasing & Marketing
Cambridge
Mark Roopenian
Managing Director, Leasing & Marketing

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 34 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.

Michelle Carter
Director, Marketing
Austin
Michelle Carter
Director, Marketing
Sarah Joaquin
Associate Director, Marketing
Cambridge
Sarah Joaquin
Associate Director, Marketing
Tina Snyder
Senior Director, Head of Marketing
Cambridge
Tina Snyder
Senior Director, Head of Marketing

As DivcoWest’s Head of Marketing, Tina Snyder is focused 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.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2017, Tina was the Director of Marketing at The Bulfinch Companies. Previously Tina was the Senior Creative/Marketing Lead at JLL in the firm’s Boston office. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts, is the Chair of the Marketing and Membership Committee for NAIOP Massachusetts, and sits on their Leadership Council.

Finance, Legal & Administration

Aida Moradi
Recruiter
San Francisco
Aida Moradi
Recruiter
Alana Chlarson
Corporate Accounting Assistant
San Francisco
Alana Chlarson
Corporate Accounting Assistant
Alexander Romans
Senior Manager, Technology Operations
Greenwich
Alexander Romans
Senior Manager, Technology Operations
Alicia Villegas
Hospitality & Events Coordinator
San Francisco
Alicia Villegas
Hospitality & Events Coordinator
Andrew Surgent
Associate, Technology Administrator
San Francisco
Andrew Surgent
Associate, Technology Administrator
Andrina Pearson
Senior Director, Corporate Reporting
San Francisco
Andrina Pearson
Senior Director, Corporate Reporting
Angel Avelar
Staff Accountant
San Francisco
Angel Avelar
Staff Accountant
Anh Ramos
Senior Applications Analyst
San Francisco
Anh Ramos
Senior Applications Analyst
Annie Lei
Property Accountant
San Francisco
Annie Lei
Property Accountant
Briana Boehm
Executive Assistant
San Francisco
Briana Boehm
Executive Assistant
Bryan Gould
Fund Controller
San Francisco
Bryan Gould
Fund Controller

Bryan Gould joined DivcoWest in 2012 and is responsible for accounting and reporting matters related to DivcoWest’s co-mingled fund strategy. In this capacity, he both oversees the preparation of the Fund’s financial statements and investor reports, and monitors compliance with tax matters for these investment vehicles. Bryan is also responsible for coordinating fund-level operations with the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams and monitoring investment-vehicle cash management and general regulatory compliance.

Bryan started his career at PwC San Francisco, where he obtained his CPA license (inactive) and specialized in the real estate sector for the assurance practice. Bryan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Calvin Chiu
Accounts Receivable Clerk
San Francisco
Calvin Chiu
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Camren Chang
Senior Associate, Technology Helpdesk
San Francisco
Camren Chang
Senior Associate, Technology Helpdesk
Candice Ke
Director, Analytics
San Francisco
Candice Ke
Director, Analytics
Chris Chan
Property Accounting Manager
San Francisco
Chris Chan
Property Accounting Manager
Cindy S. Xiang
Senior Property Accountant
San Francisco
Cindy S. Xiang
Senior Property Accountant
Colin Menezes
Manager, Information Security
Cambridge
Colin Menezes
Manager, Information Security
David Yip
Senior Recovery Analyst
San Francisco
David Yip
Senior Recovery Analyst
Devin Chen
Associate, Technology Help Desk
Cambridge
Devin Chen
Associate, Technology Help Desk
Donna Tran
Associate, Corporate Accounts Receivable
San Francisco
Donna Tran
Associate, Corporate Accounts Receivable
Elizabeth Neilson
Associate, People Operations
San Francisco
Elizabeth Neilson
Associate, People Operations
Erin Singh
Manager, Accounts Payable
San Francisco
Erin Singh
Manager, Accounts Payable
Farleny Ramirez
Property Accountant
Cambridge
Farleny Ramirez
Property Accountant
Farooz Alikhan
Managing Director, Technology
San Francisco
Farooz Alikhan
Managing Director, Technology

Farooz Alikhan oversees DivcoWest’s information technology and information security resources, 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).

Georgia Neale
Administrative Assistant
Cambridge
Georgia Neale
Administrative Assistant
Gigi Nguyen
Senior Corporate Accountant
San Francisco
Gigi Nguyen
Senior Corporate Accountant
Grant Sokolowski
Fund Accountant
San Francisco
Grant Sokolowski
Fund Accountant
Harshit Shah
Chief Technology Officer
San Francisco
Harshit Shah
Chief Technology Officer

Harshit Shah is a senior member of the technology team at DivcoWest and is responsible for providing thought leadership for the overall technology strategy. In his role as the Senior Director of Business Intelligence, Harshit oversees analytics, systems creation, enterprise applications, and software development. He works closely with business team leaders to implement innovative technology solutions that elevate our partners’ experience and enhance corporate operations.

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 Rutz-Leighton
Legal Assistant
San Francisco
Heather Rutz-Leighton
Legal Assistant
Hilda Fagaragan
Staff Accountant
San Francisco
Hilda Fagaragan
Staff Accountant
Hoa Pham
Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Management for GP
San Francisco
Hoa Pham
Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Management for GP

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.

Ian Emerson
Senior Manager, Information Security
San Francisco
Ian Emerson
Senior Manager, Information Security
Inkwon Seo
Senior Associate, Technology Help Desk
Greenwich
Inkwon Seo
Senior Associate, Technology Help Desk
Irene Chadha
Senior Lease Administrator
San Francisco
Irene Chadha
Senior Lease Administrator
Irene Li
Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Irene Li
Assistant Controller
Jason Myers
Director, Real Estate Counsel
Los Angeles
Jason Myers
Director, Real Estate Counsel
Jay Dhillon
Fund Accountant
San Francisco
Jay Dhillon
Fund Accountant
Jocelyn C. Richards
Project Management Coordinator, Business Intelligence
San Francisco
Jocelyn C. Richards
Project Management Coordinator, Business Intelligence
Kanchan Padayachi
Property Accounting Manager
San Francisco
Kanchan Padayachi
Property Accounting Manager
Karen Hee
Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Karen Hee
Assistant Controller
Kate Oppenheimer
Chief People Officer
San Francisco
Kate Oppenheimer
Chief People Officer

Kate Oppenheimer is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of DivcoWest’s human resource programs and corporate culture. As Chief People Officer, she provides strategic direction for the full scope of people programs across all offices. Kate ensures that DivcoWest’s organizational design and talent management is innovative, engaging, and aligned with the Company’s goals for growth. She serves on the Executive Committee and advises company leadership on shaping the employee experience and development.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2020, Kate was a private Executive and Leadership Coach, and Director in 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 McLean
Managing Director, Finance & Investor Reporting
San Francisco
Kevin McLean
Managing Director, Finance & Investor Reporting

Kevin McLean is responsible for Investor Reporting of DivcoWest’s co-mingled funds, co-investments, and separate accounts. Kevin is also responsible for negotiating and managing subscription facilities for DivcoWest’s co-mingled fund strategy. In his role, Kevin oversees the production and distribution of critical information to investors, such as the quarterly and annual investor reports, and tax documents. Additionally, Kevin plays a key role in ensuring the investment vehicles maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, through oversight of all REIT matters and ensuring compliance with the respective operating agreements.

Before joining DivcoWest in 2012, Kevin was a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche, providing audit and advisory services to a range of real estate and private equity clients. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame. He is a licensed CPA (inactive) and an active member of the NCREIF Accounting Committee.

Kevin Verissimo
Development Controller
Cambridge
Kevin Verissimo
Development Controller

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.

Kim Ng
Accounts Payable Specialist
San Francisco
Kim Ng
Accounts Payable Specialist
Libby Deters
Senior Cost Analyst
San Francisco
Libby Deters
Senior Cost Analyst
Linda Santos
Associate Director, People Operations
San Francisco
Linda Santos
Associate Director, People Operations
Lisa Smith
Senior Associate, Corporate Accounts Payable
San Francisco
Lisa Smith
Senior Associate, Corporate Accounts Payable
Lisa Guerrero
Chief Accounting Officer
San Francisco
Lisa Guerrero
Chief Accounting Officer

Lisa Guerrero is responsible for capital markets, treasury, and accounting policy-related initiatives at DivcoWest. Lisa collaborates with the Acquisitions, Asset Management, Analytics, and Accounting departments to source and monitor their real estate portfolios’ financing. Overseeing the development and architecture of the Company’s treasury function, she is also responsible for strategic initiatives in the Finance and Accounting departments.

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.

Lynn Barclay
Senior Accountant, Financial Planning & Management for GP
San Francisco
Lynn Barclay
Senior Accountant, Financial Planning & Management for GP
Maeve Murphy
Hospitality Coordinator
Cambridge
Maeve Murphy
Hospitality Coordinator
Marc Sternberg
Chief Compliance Officer
Marc Sternberg
Chief Compliance Officer

Marc Sternberg is the Chief Compliance Officer of DivcoWest. He 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 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.

Marsden Ashley
Senior Property Accountant
Cambridge
Marsden Ashley
Senior Property Accountant
May Geria
Property Controller
San Francisco
May Geria
Property Controller

May Geria is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting, lease administration, and accounts receivable functions for the Company’s commercial properties and a select portfolio of development properties. In this role, May is constantly collaborating with various departments to refine and streamline processes so that the monthly closing and financial reporting for properties runs smoothly. May also plays a key role in working with external accountants on aspects of annual financial audits and tax return preparations.

Prior to joining DivcoWest, May was an Accountant at Dempsey, Myers & Company LLP. May earned a Masters of Arts in Economic Policy and Planning and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. She holds an active CPA license with the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Megan Dawe
Development Accounting
Cambridge
Megan Dawe
Development Accounting
Megan Sherman
General Counsel
San Francisco
Megan Sherman
General Counsel

Megan Sherman has served as Corporate Counsel since 2017. She oversees DivcoWest’s legal, risk management, and compliance matters, and is also a member of DivcoWest’s Investment Committee and serves on both the Executive and Operating Committees. 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, 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 Keenan
Associate, Technology Help Desk
San Francisco
Michael Keenan
Associate, Technology Help Desk
Monica Tse
Fund Controller
San Francisco
Monica Tse
Fund Controller
Nadine Gordenev
Corporate Controller
San Francisco
Nadine Gordenev
Corporate Controller

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.

Nathan Larson
Associate, Analytics
San Francisco
Nathan Larson
Associate, Analytics
Nena Kim
Administrative Assistant
San Francisco
Nena Kim
Administrative Assistant
Paul Gray
Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Paul Gray
Assistant Controller
Qi Chao Zhang
Senior Data Analyst
San Francisco
Qi Chao Zhang
Senior Data Analyst
Rachael Hannus
Executive Assistant
Cambridge
Rachael Hannus
Executive Assistant
Rachel Sload
Property Accountant
San Francisco
Rachel Sload
Property Accountant
Rafael Furtado
Assistant Controller
Cambridge
Rafael Furtado
Assistant Controller
Ravi Singh
Accounting Manager
San Francisco
Ravi Singh
Accounting Manager
Reed Washburn
Accounting Manager
San Francisco
Reed Washburn
Accounting Manager
Rich Delgado
Property Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Rich Delgado
Property Assistant Controller
Samanda Maloa
Project Manager, Office of the Chief People Officer
San Francisco
Samanda Maloa
Project Manager, Office of the Chief People Officer
Sarah Hall
Property Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Sarah Hall
Property Assistant Controller
Sindhuja Kolluru
Corporate Accounting Manager
San Francisco
Sindhuja Kolluru
Corporate Accounting Manager
Stephanie Qin
Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Stephanie Qin
Assistant Controller
Stephanie Chin
Senior Fund Accountant
San Francisco
Stephanie Chin
Senior Fund Accountant
Sukhveen Bajaj
Property Accountant
San Francisco
Sukhveen Bajaj
Property Accountant
Tam Luu
Treasury & Cash Manager
San Francisco
Tam Luu
Treasury & Cash Manager
Taylor Leslie
AP Associate
San Francisco
Taylor Leslie
AP Associate
Thea Narten
Executive Assistant
San Francisco
Thea Narten
Executive Assistant
Thomas Priestley
Lease Administration Manager
San Francisco
Thomas Priestley
Lease Administration Manager
Xiaoying Xu
Manager, Enterprise Applications
San Francisco
Xiaoying Xu
Manager, Enterprise Applications
Yoni Chiu
Fund Assistant Controller
San Francisco
Yoni Chiu
Fund Assistant Controller