Schuyler Emerick Ext. 102
Chief Executive Officer / Founder
- 22+ years diverse experience in construction, real estate development, retail supply chain management, and corporate financial structures
Executive Leadership
Albino Balestra Ext. 105
Principal
- Law degree (Abogado), Venezuela
- Dual Venezuelan and Italian heritage; relocated to the United States in 2020
- Co-owner of the group's retail and property holdings
- Fluent in Spanish and English
James Patterson Ext. 103
Chief Operating Officer
- MS in Operations Management, Oregon Institute of Technology
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- 19 years multi-location operations and process optimization
Margaret Chen Ext. 104
Chief Financial Officer
- MBA in Finance, University of Utah
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Utah
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- 17 years corporate finance and strategic planning experience
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
Cappi Taylor Ext. 818
Director of Operations - Retail and Real Estate
- National Sales Director, major retail cosmetics chain — 25 store managers across a national territory
- Licensed real estate broker, State of Oregon; residential brokerage background
Vivian Whitman Ext. 101
Executive Assistant to the Executive Leadership
- BS in Business Administration, Northern Illinois University
- 25+ years supporting senior executives across four multinational companies, including five years in Basel, Switzerland
- Fluent in German and Spanish
Retail Sales Division
Marcus Rodriguez Ext. 210
Retail Sales Director
- MBA in Business Administration, Florida International University
- 12+ years retail development experience
- Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM)
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Florida
- Specializes in large-scale retail projects and franchise development
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Sarah Chen Ext. 211
Senior Retail Development Specialist
- MS in Urban Planning, University of Washington
- 9 years shopping center and mall development experience
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Certified
- Expert in anchor tenant recruitment and lease negotiations
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
David Thompson Ext. 212
Retail Technology Solutions Manager
- BS in Information Technology, Oregon Institute of Technology
- CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certified
- Certified in Square, Shopify, and Lightspeed POS systems
- 8 years experience in omni-channel retail integration
Amanda Foster Ext. 213
Market Analysis Coordinator
- MBA in Business Analytics, Emory University
- Google Analytics and Tableau Certified
- 6 years retail market research and demographic analysis experience
- Specialized in competitive analysis and site feasibility studies
James Wilson Ext. 214
Site Selection Specialist
- BS in Geography with GIS Certificate, Florida State University
- Licensed Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
- 8 years experience in retail location analysis and traffic studies
- Expert in zoning regulations and municipal approval processes
Lisa Park Ext. 215
Retail Design Consultant
- Master of Architecture, University of Texas at Austin
- Licensed Architect, State of Texas (AR78459)
- LEED Accredited Professional
- 7 years retail space optimization and customer flow design
- Fluent in Korean and English
Michael O'Connor Ext. 216
Client Relations Manager
- BS in Business Management, University of Central Florida
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
- 15+ years customer service and account management experience
- Specializes in ongoing client support and project modifications
Rachel Martinez Ext. 217
POS Systems Specialist
- Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems, Portland Community College
- Certified trainer for Lightspeed, Clover, Toast, and Revel POS platforms
- Hardware and software integration expert
- 5 years retail technology implementation experience
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Real Estate Development Division
Robert Harrison Ext. 310
Real Estate Development Director
- MS in Real Estate Development, University of Colorado Denver
- Licensed Real Estate Broker and General Contractor (CO, FL)
- 18+ years real estate development and project management experience
Elena Vasquez Ext. 311
Commercial Development Manager
- MBA in Finance, Arizona State University
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Arizona
- 12 years multi-million dollar commercial project experience
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Thomas Mitchell Ext. 312
Residential Development Specialist
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Certified
- Licensed Residential Contractor, Oregon
- 10 years single-family and multi-family development experience
Priya Patel Ext. 313
Mixed-Use Project Coordinator
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Central Florida
- LEED Accredited Professional with Neighborhood Development Specialty
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Member
- 8 years sustainable mixed-use development experience
- Fluent in Hindi and English
Christopher Blake Ext. 314
Land Acquisition Specialist
- BS in Real Estate, University of Florida
- Licensed Real Estate Appraiser (State Certified General)
- Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI)
- 12 years land sourcing, due diligence, and property evaluation
JW
Jennifer Wu Ext. 315
Zoning and Permits Manager
- Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law
- Licensed Attorney, Florida Bar
- Specialization in Land Use and Environmental Law
- 9 years municipal regulations and variance applications experience
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
Nicole Thompson Ext. 317
Property Portfolio Manager
- MBA in Real Estate Finance, Florida International University
- Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- 11 years investment analysis and property management experience
Health and Wellness Division
MS
Margaret Stevens Ext. 410
Health and Wellness Director
- MBA, University of Florida
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), NBDHMT
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) member
- 20+ years wellness equipment distribution and channel management
CR
Carlos Rodriguez Ext. 411
Hyperbaric Systems Sales Specialist
- MS in Biomedical Engineering, Florida State University
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), NBDHMT
- ASME PVHO-1 (Pressure Vessels for Human Occupancy) qualified
- 12 years technical sales, chamber specification and commissioning
- Fluent in Spanish and English
AK
Ashley Kim Ext. 412
Wellness Products Sales Manager
- BS in Exercise Science, Oregon State University
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
- 14 years wellness product sales and practitioner account development
- Fluent in Korean and English
BC
Benjamin Clarke Ext. 413
Regulatory Compliance Coordinator
- MS in Regulatory Affairs, Northeastern University
- Regulatory Affairs Certification, Devices (RAC-Devices)
- FDA 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulation
- 10 years medical device registration, labeling, and claims review
SB
Samantha Brooks Ext. 414
Dealer and Account Development Specialist
- BS in Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida
- Miller Heiman Strategic Selling certified
- 8 years dealer network development and B2B account management
Partnership and Investment Division
JM
Jonathan Matthews Ext. 610
Partnership and Investment Director
- MBA in Investment Management, University of Denver
- Series 7 and Series 66 Securities Licensed
- 14 years investment banking and corporate development experience
AC
Alexandra Chen Ext. 611
Business Development Manager
- MS in Business Development, Portland State University
- Certified in Merger and Acquisition processes
- 10 years strategic partnership and joint venture experience
- Fluent in Mandarin and English
RT
Richard Thompson Ext. 612
Investment Analyst
- MS in Finance, Arizona State University
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certified
- 8 years financial analysis and due diligence experience
Finance and Administration
PW
Patricia Williams Ext. 510
Accounting Manager
- MBA in Accounting, Southern Utah University
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- 16 years corporate accounting, financial reporting, and budget analysis
LR
Linda Rodriguez Ext. 710
Human Resources Manager
- MS in Human Resources Management, University of Central Florida
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) Certified
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certified
- 18 years generalist HR covering recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations
- Fluent in Spanish and English
MG
Maria Gonzalez Ext. 512
Billing and Payroll Specialist
- Associate Degree in Business Administration, Snow College
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
- 8 years accounts receivable, collections, and payroll processing
- Fluent in Spanish and English
Support Services
- Main ReceptionExt. 100
- After-Hours Executive ContactExt. 101
- Security and Facilities ManagementExt. 800
- IT Help DeskExt. 999