TODEL APARTMENT RENTALS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Regional Vice President of Development
As a Florida Certified General Contractor with a background in building construction, project management and strategic design, Alexander Moya oversees the development of Legacy Residential's communities in the central Florida market.
He is the Founder of Ocean Contractors, LLC and has worked on a wide variety of projects within Multifamily, Healthcare, Heavy-Civil, Sports Arenas, Hospitality, Retail and Office. Alexander is a Miami native and graduate of the University of Florida.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Development
Erick Valderrama leads Legacy's multifamily apartment development and construction division. He is a South Florida native that has provided development and construction management services for the last 25 years.
He has successfully completed many large complex construction projects throughout many of the industry's market sector spectrums from high-rises to sports stadiums.
Erik Downs has been with Legacy Residential Group since 2016.
As the development analyst, he handles comprehensive market research and underwriting for future developments and oversees value-add multifamily projects that have long-term appreciation potential.
Job Titles:
- President of Residential Property Management
Hector Gomez is a veteran of residential property management with 20 years of experience in the Florida market. His employers have included The Related Group, Professional Management and Morguard.
He has directed a diverse portfolio from single family homes and condominiums to Tax Credit, Section 8, Elderly, Mixed Finance and Conventional communities. He has experience with the stabilization of distressed properties and lease ups. Mr. Gomez has earned his Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) designation and is a Licensed Community Association Manager (CAM).
Ivan brings a unique perspective and a vast array of experience to the Legacy team. He has a BBA and an MBA in Accounting and a minor in Military Science from the University of Puerto Rico.
Certifications from Florida include General Contractor, Real Estate Broker and Condominium Association Manager Licenses. Ivan has over 30 years of experience in business administration, and real estate operations and he oversees and manages the construction, renovations and maintenance operations of the company. Most recently, Ivan directed the condominium conversion operations of approximately 10,000 condominium units in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina and serves on several HOA Board of Directors.
Jose Fuertes is the Controller of Legacy Residential Group. He holds a CPA license from the State of California, a Master in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor in Accounting from Universidad Central de Venezuela.
He began his career with the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP in Venezuela, as part of the assurance department. Prior to joining Legacy Residential Group, he was a Senior Accountant at Pacific Urban Residential, a multifamily investment company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Jose manages the day-to-day accounting, operating, and financial reporting for our residential and commercial portfolio.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Marketing
Katherine Furniss is Vice President of Marketing for Legacy Residential Group. In this role she is responsible for the creation, implementation, and upkeep of all marketing campaigns that support the company's objectives, including all signage and marketing collateral.
Her focus on brand management and innovative strategies to maximize resident retention and satisfaction drive the portfolio's high occupancy. In addition to overseeing all marketing platforms for the residential portfolio of over 5,000 units, Katherine manages the brand's integrity, visibility and reputation at the corporate level. She is involved in the implementation of new business development programs that efficiently streamline processes within the company. Katherine graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005 and shortly after joined the company. She has been leading the marketing department for over 15 years and most recently led the evolution of the company from CFH Group to its recent inauguration of the Legacy brand.
Manny Liz is involved across all facets of new real estate development for the company. His responsibilities include overseeing the development, design, permitting, construction, and turnover of new luxury multifamily market-rate developments throughout the state of Florida as well as working alongside the executive team to identify new business opportunities, partnerships, development techniques, and multi-family housing trends.
Prior to joining Legacy Residential Group, Manny obtained an MBA from Florida International University in 2014 and subsequently started his career in real estate development at Atlantic Pacific Companies where he was responsible for the day to day oversight of multiple real estate developments throughout Florida, Texas, and California. During his tenure at Atlantic Pacific he developed over 1,500 market-rate and affordable housing apartments.
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
- Human Resources and Payroll Administrator
Mary Alvarez serves as the Director of Human Resources and Payroll Administrator for Legacy Residential Group. In her 30+ year career, Mary has worked with companies in a wide variety of industries, ranging in size from 30 to 1,500 employees.
She has over 20 years of Payroll / Human Resources Administration experience in areas including payroll administration, multi-jurisdictional payrolls, payroll audits, and policy and procedure development.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director - Acquisitions & Finance
Nathan Vedrani has overseen in excess of four billion dollars in commercial and multi-family acquisitions, financing and dispositions for Legacy Residential Group and affiliates over the past 20 years.
In this pivotal role, Mr. Vedrani provides in-depth underwriting services, handles negotiations with lenders, brokers, sellers, buyers and attorneys. Prior experience as a broker for Marcus and Millichap and as a financial analyst for Fidelity Investments affords Mr. Vedrani a keen understanding of both sides of the real estate transaction, enabling him to maximize value for all those involved.
Nayade Alpizar is Chief Financial Officer of Legacy Residential Group. She is responsible for overseeing all areas of accounting including treasury, financing and forecasting, operating and real estate development, planning and analysis, setting controls, audit compliance and partnership reporting.
In addition to her accounting leadership, Nayade works directly with the CEO on strategy, infrastructure management and business continuity. She brings to the Company three decades of financial and operational experience in real estate investments and property management. Prior to joining Legacy Residential Group in 2012, Nayade served as Chief Financial Officer of Biscayne Atlantic, where she assisted the Chief Executive Officer on tactical matters as they relate to operations, budget management, due diligence, acquisition and repositioning of various types of real estate including distressed and underutilized properties, over 1 million square feet of office space, hotels, multi-family apartments, converted condominiums, and timeshares. Nayade holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Finance from Florida International University. She ranked first in her class, earning the highest distinction of Summa Cum Laude.
Job Titles:
- in - House Counsel
- Member of the Florida Bar
Mr. Rodriguez has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2001. His past experience includes working as an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, a position in which he learned to make quick decisions on difficult matters while managing a 300-file caseload.
Job Titles:
- Director of Safety & Compliance
Stephanie Ortiz is the Marketing Manager for Legacy Residential Group. She supports the residential properties through the creation of marketing materials, social media and community engagement.
Having previously worked at the property level, she developed a passion for connecting others which she utilizes to bridge communication between the corporate office and the on-site teams to foster resident and vendor relationships. Stephanie leads our employee training & development and remains versed in industry trends that maintain the company culture.
Biography
Tom Cabrerizo has been a driving force behind income-producing properties throughout South Florida since the early eighties with the purchase of his first multifamily project in Miami, FL.
His successful acquisition and ownership of real estate over the years is the cornerstone of a portfolio that led to the formation of his property management company. Today, Legacy Residential Group manages and operates over 6,500 multifamily units with an additional 1,800 units under development and over 750,000 square feet of commercial space. Mr. Cabrerizo has been actively involved in building a fully vertically aligned company by directly sourcing project finishes for renovations and new developments and through his joint venture in Plant Life Farms, a nursery in Homestead, FL. Tom leads a team of top professionals whose knowledge and expertise have positioned the company as an industry leader and who will ensure the company's legacy for decades to come.
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Portfolio Manager
- Principal
Tommy is a managing partner of Legacy Residential Group. Prior to joining the company in 2014, he worked at Marcus & Millichap, one of the top financial intermediaries where he developed a comprehensive understanding of financing and investment real estate.
His experience working for CD Group further developed his acumen of the industry. As Portfolio Manager, Tommy focuses on the stability of each asset while administering the day to day operations and adding value to the properties, evaluating capital expenditure projects that provide a better return on investment. He oversees new construction and development opportunities for the portfolio. Tommy holds a Bachelor's degree from The Catholic University of America.