EASTWIND DEVELOPMENT - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Controller

Jennifer Talavera is a highly-skilled Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in both public and private accounting, with a focus on real estate, food production, and distribution. Prior to joining Eastwind in 2016, Jennifer served as a Senior Auditor for Ernst & Young, Senior Accountant for LNR Property LLC, and Accounting Manager for Starwood Property Trust. She has worked with accounting, financial and forecasting systems as well as business acquisitions. Jennifer has also been responsible for financial reporting in US GAAP and IFRS, as well as preparation of SEC filings and SOX compliance. Jennifer graduated from Vanderbilt University and has a Master's Degree in Accounting from Florida International University.

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• President

Prior to founding Eastwind Development in 2007, John "Jack" Weir served as Chief Operating Officer of Palm Beach Gardens-based Creative Choice Homes, Inc., and was responsible for all strategic and project financing, and oversaw all acquisition and development activities. Jack was directly responsible for the financing, closing, and development of over 40 multifamily communities involving over 6,000 multifamily units throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Job Titles:

• Vice President of Acquisitions and Development - South Florida

Omar del Rio joined Eastwind as Vice President of Acquisitions and Development where he's responsible for spearheading the development of new multifamily communities throughout South Florida. Omar is a highly accomplished multifamily developer, boasting an impressive track record of over 25 years in the industry. His expertise extends to a wide variety of product types, including luxury high-rise residential projects, affordable housing tax credit developments and everything in between. Del Rio is versed in site selection and feasibility, underwriting, contract negotiations, due diligence, managing third-party consultants, site planning, product design, entitlements, and procurement of all governmental approvals to commence construction. Prior to joining Eastwind, del Rio was Senior Vice President at Quarterra (fka Lennar Multifamily Communities) where he developed notable multifamily communities in Wynwood, Doral, and downtown Sarasota. He was integral in the entire lifecycle of Quarterra's developments, overseeing site searches, navigating entitlement processes, managing construction and lease-up phases and facilitating dispositions. Del Rio previously served in various roles with prominent multifamily developers Fairfield Residential, Gables Residential, and Waypoint Residential. Omar's educational background is equally impressive, having obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture from Tulane University, a Master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University, and a Master's degree in Real Estate Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Job Titles:

• Closing Administrator & Office Manager

Patty Laine is responsible for office management, administration, and closing coordination at Eastwind. Prior to joining Eastwind in 2007, Patty worked at Creative Choice Homes, Inc., White Oak Development, and Ocwen Financial Group. Throughout her career, Ms. Laine has played a key role in coordinating tax credit applications, managing RFP responses, and facilitating loan and equity closings for over 50 transactions. Her proficiency extends to working with diverse equity investors, lenders, and key entities such as the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. Patty's dedication and ability to navigate complex transactions are instrumental in supporting Eastwind's operations and overall success.

Job Titles:

• Development Manager
• Eastwind As a Development Manager

Robert Moss joined Eastwind as a Development Manager in the firm's Central Florida office where he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of new real estate developments. In this capacity, his focus is on pre-construction project planning and coordination, feasibility analysis, market research, project budgeting, due diligence, permitting, and assisting with the procurement of necessary project approvals. Additionally, during the construction phase of each project, Robert serves as a liaison between the development, construction, and asset management teams. Prior to joining Eastwind, Robert served as an Asset Manager at Ark Homes for Rent based in Miami, Florida. There, Mr. Moss played a key role in managing the performance of a $1 billion portfolio comprising single-family rental and built-to-rent properties located throughout the Sunbelt region. Robert started his career working for WNC & Associates, a national tax credit syndicator, where he assisted with tax credit equity raising efforts, investor due diligence, fund management, and affordable housing tax credit acquisitions. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Job Titles:

• Owner

Stephane Cantin is a construction professional with more than 15 years of experience estimating and managing all phases of multi-million dollar construction communities. Stephane led the estimating department of The Altman Companies for many years during which thousands of multifamily units were delivered throughout Florida, North Carolina, and Chicago. In 2005, Mr. Cantin started Benchmark Construction Consultants Inc., where he successfully completed a variety of public and private sector construction projects for developers (Trammel Crow, Archstone, and Alliance), contractors (Suffolk, Summit), and municipalities (Daytona Beach Housing Authority, Hollywood Beach CRA). In 2010, Mr. Cantin was the Chief Estimator at Heatherbrae Builders in Vancouver, British Columbia where he worked for two years on commercial public work projects such as schools, affordable housing, and government buildings. Mr. Cantin is a graduate of Florida State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1991. He completed his LEED AP for new construction in 2009.

Job Titles:

• Eastwind As the Director of Asset Management
• Vice President of Asset Management

Stephanie Miller joined Eastwind as the Director of Asset Management after 30 years on the operational side of the multifamily industry. As Vice President of Asset Management, Stephanie is responsible for overseeing the third-party management companies across Eastwind's portfolio of assets and coordination of annual, capital, and five-year budgets. Ms. Miller is responsible for preparing investor reports, distribution calculations, and sale calculations. Stephanie assists with the evaluation of potential development opportunities and underwriting, as well as the review of projected sites and competitive properties. Ms. Miller coordinates with the design team on each aspect of new communities and works closely with the construction team and architect as plans are developed and finalized. She oversees the insurance program for both the existing portfolio and the builder's risk policies for communities under construction. Ms. Miller earned her CPM Designation from IREM in 2001 and has managed market-rate and affordable communities throughout the east coast. She served as Treasurer for the Executive Committee of the Southeast Florida Apartment Association and the Board of Directors for the Florida Apartment Association. She was also Chair of the Income and Expense Committee for the Institute of Real Estate Management Chapter 19.

Job Titles:

• Vice President of Acquisitions and Development
• Vice President of Development and Acquisitions

As Vice President of Development and Acquisitions, Stephen Novacki is responsible for the sourcing and implementation of real estate development communities throughout the State of Florida. In this capacity, he manages the acquisition and development process from contract through completion. Specific responsibilities include site selection and feasibility, underwriting, contract negotiations, due diligence, management of third-party consultants, site planning, product design, entitlements, and procurement of all governmental approvals to commence construction. In previous roles, Stephen served as the regional development partner for an Orlando-based multifamily development group and as Director of Acquisitions for a South Florida real estate acquisitions firm. In these capacities, he also was involved with project financing as it related to securing debt and equity funding. With almost two decades of experience in the industry, Stephen's closed deal volume includes 6,860 multifamily units with a transaction value that exceeds $1.2 billion. Mr. Novacki received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Babson College with a concentration in Finance, Investments, and Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the National Multifamily Housing Council and has maintained a Florida Broker's license since 2003.

Job Titles:

• Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations

As Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations, Steve Potting provides strategic direction for Eastwind and is responsible for all aspects of capital management, including the procurement and management of debt and equity on all Eastwind-sponsored development ventures, company financing, and tax planning. Prior to joining Eastwind, Steve served as a Senior Relationship Manager with M&T Bank and PNC Bank, where he specialized in the structuring and origination of complex debt offerings on all commercial real estate asset classes. Throughout his banking career, Mr. Potting facilitated over $5 billion of commercial real estate financings, including several notable Eastwind communities such as Dakota at Abacoa, Sonoma Pointe, Monterey Pointe, High Ridge Landing, San Mateo Crossing, Solera at City Center, and The Pointe at Siena Ridge. Mr. Potting earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Ohio University and Master of Business Administration from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has been an active member of the Urban Land Institute, the National Multifamily Housing Council, and is a licensed real estate professional.

Job Titles:

• Staff Accountant
• Member of the Eastwind

Victor Osorio became a valuable member of the Eastwind team in 2021, assuming the role of Staff Accountant. In this capacity, he collaborates with the Controller and Office Manager, providing crucial support in various daily accounting functions. With a diverse professional background, Victor possesses expertise in public/affordable housing and property management, having previously contributed to nonprofit organizations in both New Jersey and Florida. Prior to joining Eastwind, Victor served as the Property Manager/Grant Accountant at Greater Bergen Community Action in New Jersey and as an Assistant Asset Manager with the Palm Beach County Housing Authority. Mr. Osorio received a B.S. Accounting from Montclair State University and has further bolstered his qualifications with a certificate in HVC and Public Housing Rent Calculation Specialist from Nan McKay and Associates.