RELATED TM - Key Persons


Adolfo Henriques

Job Titles:
  • VICE CHAIRMAN
With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry and extensive executive leadership experience, Adolfo Henriques's current duties include working with the executive team on strategic and organizational initiatives. Prior to joining Related in early 2017, Adolfo served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust, a private banking and wealth management company headquartered in Miami, and was also CEO of the South Region for Regions Bank. A recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate, Adolfo holds a BA in business from St. Leo College, a master's degree in accounting from Florida International University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He also serves as a member of the Executive Committee at Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and was recently named among the 12 most powerful people in Miami by The Miami Herald.

Albert Milo

Job Titles:
  • President, Related Urban Development Group
Alberto Milo Jr. leads Related Urban Development Group (RUDG), the affordable and workforce housing division of the nation's most prolific development company, Related Group. In this role, he is responsible for the overall design, development, construction, financing and budgeting for each project within RUDG's portfolio, whether public, affordable, workforce or mixed-income housing. Under Albert's leadership, RUDG has built and rehabilitated more than 5,700 units throughout Florida with over $1.5 billion in total development costs.

Jon Paul Pérez - President

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • President
Jon Paul "JP" Pérez is responsible for overseeing development operations across the company's various divisions, managing land acquisition efforts and leading the procurement of major construction financing. He also forms a part of Related's Executive Committee, where he works with the firm's C-level executives and division presidents establish corporate priorities, growth strategies and other key companywide initiatives. Jon Paul aims to continue supporting the firm's reputation as a "market maker" and its proven ability to capitalize on opportunities well before competitors. A market maker himself, Jon Paul has personally spearheaded Related's recent entrance into Miami's popular Wynwood neighborhood, where he's working to deliver several major mixed-use projects set to transform the area into a true live-work-play neighborhood. Current projects include Wynwood 25, a 289-unit luxury rental property across from the iconic Wynwood Walls; The Annex, an eight-story, 50,000-square-foot, class A office building; and The Bradley, a 175-unit rental tower with interior design by Kravitz Design. Since joining Related in 2012, Jon Paul has overseen the development of several thousand market-rate rental, affordable and luxury condominium units-including the 200-unit The Manor, the 365-unit Town City Center and the 690-unit Brickell Heights condo property. He has also played a key role in several marquee sales and acquisitions. Prior to joining Related, Jon Paul worked for The Related Companies of New York where he oversaw all aspects of the development process for more than 900 units, with direct responsibility for financial modeling, design programming and construction management. He also participated in securing capital for the firm's $900 million distressed opportunity fund, and in 2009 successfully led efforts to sell 425 unsold condominium units in Fort Myers, Florida over the span of 18 months. Jon Paul graduated from the University of Miami in 2007 with a B.S in business administration and received his MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2015. Nurturing Miami's growing arts and culture community, Jon Paul remains closely aligned with the Pérez Art Museum Miami as well as with The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), participating in its annual Miami YoungArts Week. He also sits on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and is an active United Way Young Leader. Every holiday season, Jon Paul also puts together Related's annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to coordinate the delivery of over 2,600 turkeys across Miami-Dade, including to the firm's affordable housing properties.

Jorge M. Pérez - CEO, Chairman, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CHAIRMAN
  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
  • FOUNDER
Jorge M. Pérez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Related Group, has been at the forefront of South Florida's complex urban evolution for over 40 years. A commitment to ‘building better cities,' and a natural ability to identify emerging trends has made him one of the most trusted and influential names in real estate. Armed with a dynamic selection of land parcels, new financing techniques, the collective strength of Related's management team and a pipeline of more than 100,000 residential units, Mr. Pérez is set to answer the demands and desires of a new generation. Jorge M. Pérez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Related Group, has been at the forefront of South Florida's complex urban evolution for over 40 years. A commitment to ‘building better cities,' and a natural ability to identify emerging trends has made him one of the most trusted and influential names in real estate. Armed with a dynamic selection of land parcels, new financing techniques, the collective strength of Related's management team and a pipeline of more than 100,000 residential units, Mr. Pérez is set to answer the demands and desires of a new generation.

Matt Allen - COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Vice President
Matt Allen oversees all day-to-day operations of the company. He is widely acknowledged throughout both the real estate industry and the greater South Florida community as a key force in driving corporate growth while also contributing positively and significantly to the greater community. At Related, Matt is responsible for finance, acquisitions, human resources, marketing, legal, accounting and asset management. He also plays a lead role in the oversight of the company's three main divisions: Condo, Affordable and Related Development, as well as of its property management company, TRG Management and RelatedISG, its general real estate company. Known for his ability to empower, inspire and innovate, Matt is constantly focused on new ways to push company growth and support constant forward movement, particularly in areas such as technology, financing, partnerships and team-building. Since 1999, Matt has worked to raise over $15 billion in equity capital and debt. Matt has been active within the South Florida community for over 30 years and has been personally involved in raising over seven figures for various charities and nonprofit community organizations. He is the Dade County Chairperson of the Miami 2020 Super Bowl Host Committee, a Board Member of the Jackson Health Foundation and a member of the Orange Bowl Committee. Among his other community roles, Matt is a member of the Foundation Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, a Board member of UM Real Estate Advisory Board, on the board of Miami Country Day School and the Chair of its Athletic Steering Committee, Trustee of United Way, member of the Tocqueville Society and recipient of the 2016 BASF Philanthropist of the Year Award. He is also a former member of the BankAtlantic Advisory Council, The Marlins RBI Advisory Board and The Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Beacon Council, as well as a former board member of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, which benefits the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Research Center. Matt completed his undergraduate studies at Barry University, which named him a 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award honoree, and received his master's degree in business administration from Florida International University.

Nicholas Pérez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team
  • President of Condominium Development
  • President, Condominium Division
Nick Pérez serves as the President of Condominium Development for Related Group (Related), one of the country's leading real estate companies. In this critical leadership role, Nick oversees all development activity within the company's world-renown condominium group, with a portfolio worth over $15 billion. Additionally, Nick collaborates closely with Related's executive suite - including CEO and Founder Jorge M. Perez and President Jon Paul Perez - to extend the firm's 40+ years of industry dominance.

Steve Patterson

Job Titles:
  • President and CEO, Related Development
Steve Patterson leads all aspects of Related Group's highly successful multifamily and mixed-use division. Since the establishment of the rental group in 2010, Steve has grown it into one of Related's most prolific, with numerous flagship properties throughout the Southeastern United States, as well three regional offices located in Miami, Atlanta and, most recently, Dallas. Steve is an innovator who is constantly exploring new construction methods, crafting new features to enhance the rental experience, and seeking to make each new venture more successful than the last. This philosophy led him to create several unique brands tailored for all lifestyles and various income levels, which include the garden-style "Town" apartments, the more luxurious midrise "Manor" properties and the lavish "Icon" high-rises. Steve was also an integral part of the firm's expansion into the mixed-use sector, leading the development of CityPlace Doral-an $800-million project with more than 1,000 residences and over 40 commercial tenants that delivered in early 2017. All Related Development properties are regarded as best-in-class assets, evidenced by achieving top-dollar rents and record-breaking exit prices. Under Steve's leadership, the Related Development team has delivered over 5,500 units with an additional 4,100 in predevelopment or under construction. The division expects to start construction on an additional 5,000 units over three regions within 10 different Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) by 2020. In addition to development, Steve also pursues investment in value-add acquisitions in all income property sectors. His track record of profitable real estate investment ventures is valued at over $4 billion. Prior to joining Related, Steve held executive positions at ZOM Holding, Inc., a multifamily development and management company focusing primarily in the Southeastern U.S., and before that, held management positions for Picerne Development and Huber, Hunt & Nichols, overseeing development, property management and construction functions in Texas, Virginia and Florida. During Steve's tenure, ZOM was recognized by the National Association of Homebuilders as Company of the Year in both the development and property management categories. Steve was formerly president of the NAHB Multifamily Leadership Board, he is frequently published in trade journals and has twice been invited to testify on housing industry matters before the Federal Reserve Board. He holds degrees in engineering technology and construction management from Oklahoma State University.