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Patrick O’Meara
Managing Principal & Founder
Patrick O’Meara is the Managing Principal and Founder of Taylor Street, a full service real estate group of commercial and residential investment sales, capital advisory, investment, property management and design companies. He is also the Designated Broker of Taylor Street Property Management.
In his 20-year career, Patrick has invested, managed, financed or sold over $5.2 billion of commercial and residential real estate nationwide for institutional and private clients and for his portfolio. Though a specialist in multifamily, retail, and office, he also has financed and invested in student housing, industrial, hotels, manufactured housing, self-storage and land development. In addition, Patrick was a minority owner and board member of the private Ann Arbor Acquisition company that owned a short-line railroad, distribution centers and warehouse facilities Michigan and Ohio.
Formerly, Patrick was a Director of Marcus & Millichap’s elite Institutional Property Advisors and Director of Marcus Millichap Capital Corporation in Phoenix, AZ. He advised private and institutional clients in acquisitions, dispositions, equity and debt, executing solely or as part of a team on over $500 million in multifamily, student housing, retail and hotels.
Prior to Marcus & Millichap, Patrick was an executive in several entities within the Inland Group of Companies in Oak Brook, IL. In his 10-year career, he directly or facilitated the investment or financing of over $3.5 billion in multifamily, retail, office, industrial and student housing for Inland’s REITs and opportunistic funds. In addition, for Inland’s high leverage finance group, he advised and invested over $520 million in equity for value-add, new construction opportunities and CMBS distressed debt investments.
Before Inland, Patrick was with Heller Financial, a GE Capital company, in Chicago, IL in the CMBS equity investment group where he and his manager invested and managed over $390 million in high yield and investment grade bonds. Prior to then, he was a portfolio manager within the CMBS securitization team, responsible for a revolving portfolio of over $720 million of loans warehoused for securitizations.
Patrick went to the University of Arizona graduating with BSBA degrees in Accounting and Finance and extended study international finance at City University of London. He currently holds a Designated Broker license in Arizona and a Managing Broker license in Illinois. He formerly held a Series 65, Registered Investment Advisor license. He is currently a member of International Council of Shopping Centers, Mortgage Bankers Association, Arizona Multi-Housing Association and Southeast Valley Realtors.
Patrick O’Meara
Managing Principal & Founder
Patrick O’Meara is the Managing Principal and Founder of Taylor Street, a full service real estate group of commercial and residential investment sales, capital advisory, investment, property management and design companies. He is also the Designated Broker of Taylor Street Property Management.
In his 20-year career, Patrick has invested, managed, financed or sold over $5.2 billion of commercial and residential real estate nationwide for institutional and private clients and for his portfolio. Though a specialist in multifamily, retail, and office, he also has financed and invested in student housing, industrial, hotels, manufactured housing, self-storage and land development. In addition, Patrick was a minority owner and board member of the private Ann Arbor Acquisition company that owned a short-line railroad, distribution centers and warehouse facilities Michigan and Ohio.
Formerly, Patrick was a Director of Marcus & Millichap’s elite Institutional Property Advisors and Director of Marcus Millichap Capital Corporation in Phoenix, AZ. He advised private and institutional clients in acquisitions, dispositions, equity and debt, executing solely or as part of a team on over $500 million in multifamily, student housing, retail and hotels.
Prior to Marcus & Millichap, Patrick was an executive in several entities within the Inland Group of Companies in Oak Brook, IL. In his 10-year career, he directly or facilitated the investment or financing of over $3.5 billion in multifamily, retail, office, industrial and student housing for Inland’s REITs and opportunistic funds. In addition, for Inland’s high leverage finance group, he advised and invested over $520 million in equity for value-add, new construction opportunities and CMBS distressed debt investments.
Before Inland, Patrick was with Heller Financial, a GE Capital company, in Chicago, IL in the CMBS equity investment group where he and his manager invested and managed over $390 million in high yield and investment grade bonds. Prior to then, he was a portfolio manager within the CMBS securitization team, responsible for a revolving portfolio of over $720 million of loans warehoused for securitizations.
Patrick went to the University of Arizona graduating with BSBA degrees in Accounting and Finance and extended study international finance at City University of London. He currently holds a Designated Broker license in Arizona and a Managing Broker license in Illinois. He formerly held a Series 65, Registered Investment Advisor license. He is currently a member of International Council of Shopping Centers, Mortgage Bankers Association, Arizona Multi-Housing Association and Southeast Valley Realtors.
Patrick O’Meara
Managing Principal & Founder
Brian D. Tranetzki
Principal & Co-Founder
Brian is a Principal and Co-Founder of Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors and Taylor Street Property Management. He serves as Designated Broker for Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors.
Brian has extensive advisory, acquisition and disposition experience through his investment banking, corporate strategy and commercial real estate sales and investment roles. He has been involved in over $1 billion of real estate investment, debt, equity, private placement and private and publicly traded REIT transactions.
Previously to Taylor Street, Brian was an accomplished multifamily investment broker at Marcus & Millichap in Phoenix, AZ. Marcus & Millichap Inc., (NYSE: MMI), is the largest national commercial real estate firm specializing in real estate investment sales closing more than $42 billion in assets over 8,995 transactions in 2016. Brian was an Associate Director of the firm’s National Multi Housing Group and, during the firm’s transition period, also served as the Designated Broker for the Arizona office. As a multifamily broker, he led a successful private capital team that closed over 60 apartment transactions totaling over $300 million within three years.
Brian started his career in investment banking with A.G Edwards & Sons, Inc, a Wells Fargo company, specializing in fixed income trading for corporate and municipal debt securities, preferred stock, private and publicly traded real estate investment trusts and real estate syndications. He managed and advised on an approximate $50 million portfolio of assets.
After A.G. Edwards, Brian made the transition to a boutique investment bank and securities brokerage company where he served as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). In 2010, he began his career at Marcus & Millichap as a commercial sales associate in retail and office.
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Brian has called Phoenix home since 1999. He a licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona. Previously, Brian held 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses as well as held a Certified Estate Planner (CEP) designation.
Brian D. Tranetzki
Principal & Co-Founder
Brian is a Principal and Co-Founder of Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors and Taylor Street Property Management. He serves as Designated Broker for Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors.
Brian has extensive advisory, acquisition and disposition experience through his investment banking, corporate strategy and commercial real estate sales and investment roles. He has been involved in over $1 billion of real estate investment, debt, equity, private placement and private and publicly traded REIT transactions.
Previously to Taylor Street, Brian was an accomplished multifamily investment broker at Marcus & Millichap in Phoenix, AZ. Marcus & Millichap Inc., (NYSE: MMI), is the largest national commercial real estate firm specializing in real estate investment sales closing more than $42 billion in assets over 8,995 transactions in 2016. Brian was an Associate Director of the firm’s National Multi Housing Group and, during the firm’s transition period, also served as the Designated Broker for the Arizona office. As a multifamily broker, he led a successful private capital team that closed over 60 apartment transactions totaling over $300 million within three years.
Brian started his career in investment banking with A.G Edwards & Sons, Inc, a Wells Fargo company, specializing in fixed income trading for corporate and municipal debt securities, preferred stock, private and publicly traded real estate investment trusts and real estate syndications. He managed and advised on an approximate $50 million portfolio of assets.
After A.G. Edwards, Brian made the transition to a boutique investment bank and securities brokerage company where he served as a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). In 2010, he began his career at Marcus & Millichap as a commercial sales associate in retail and office.
Originally from Atlanta, GA, Brian has called Phoenix home since 1999. He a licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona. Previously, Brian held 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses as well as held a Certified Estate Planner (CEP) designation.
Brian D. Tranetzki
Principal & Co-Founder
Andrea Weaver
Vice President of Property Management
Andrea is Vice President of Taylor Street Property Management, a full-service property management company. Her primary responsibilities for the company include Business development, client retention, managing daily operations and supervising the maintenance staff, leasing personnel and property managers. Andrea has been in real estate for almost 12 years as, property manager and Realtor and has held a Real Estate Salesperson license in 3 states.
Prior to Taylor Street, Andrea was the Business Development Manager and Property Manager for Service Star Realty, she developed strong relationships with brokers and owners earning the trust of their business through years of knowledge and expertise in the Property Management Industry.
Previous to Service Star Realty, Andrea was a Residential Property Manager for NRT formally Southwest Realty and Property Management, her responsibilities included running the operations and management for a portfolio of over 350 multi-family and single-family homes. Before then she was the Director of Property Management for Charles R Hooff, Inc, In Old Town Alexandria, VA which was started in 1929 and is one of the largest Real Estate firms in Northern Virginia.
Originally from Chicago, IL Andrea graduated from Colorado Technical Institute with her Associate of Science degree, is currently working towards her CPM (Certified Property Manager) Designation through IREM, RPM (Residential Management Professional) Designation through NARPM and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Law from the University of Arizona.
Andrea Weaver
Vice President of Property Management
Andrea is Vice President of Taylor Street Property Management, a full-service property management company. Her primary responsibilities for the company include Business development, client retention, managing daily operations and supervising the maintenance staff, leasing personnel and property managers. Andrea has been in real estate for almost 12 years as, property manager and Realtor and has held a Real Estate Salesperson license in 3 states.
Prior to Taylor Street, Andrea was the Business Development Manager and Property Manager for Service Star Realty, she developed strong relationships with brokers and owners earning the trust of their business through years of knowledge and expertise in the Property Management Industry.
Previous to Service Star Realty, Andrea was a Residential Property Manager for NRT formally Southwest Realty and Property Management, her responsibilities included running the operations and management for a portfolio of over 350 multi-family and single-family homes. Before then she was the Director of Property Management for Charles R Hooff, Inc, In Old Town Alexandria, VA which was started in 1929 and is one of the largest Real Estate firms in Northern Virginia.
Originally from Chicago, IL Andrea graduated from Colorado Technical Institute with her Associate of Science degree, is currently working towards her CPM (Certified Property Manager) Designation through IREM, RPM (Residential Management Professional) Designation through NARPM and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Law from the University of Arizona.
Andrea Weaver
VP of Property Management
Mike Werner
Controller
Mike is the Controller for Taylor Street Property Management. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, account payables and receivables, bank reconciliations and auditing for multifamily and commercial properties. He is an expert in Appfolio and Yardi property management software.
Recently, Mike was with Chamberlin + Associates as Senior Accountant managing a team of accounting personnel that reported on over 6,000 units under management. Previous to Chamberlain, he was the Operational Accountant for Apartment Management Consultants (AMC), an institutional apartment owner and property management company that manages over 80,000 units nationwide. Prior to AMC, he was a Commercial Property Accountant for Cushman Wakefield Commerce in Utah, that managed over 50 million SF in Nevada, Utah and Washington.
Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Mike graduated from Arizona Christian University and has received Graduate level leadership development courses from Phoenix Seminary.
Mike Werner
Controller
Mike is the Controller for Taylor Street Property Management. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, account payables and receivables, bank reconciliations and auditing for multifamily and commercial properties. He is an expert in Appfolio and Yardi property management software.
Recently, Mike was with Chamberlin + Associates as Senior Accountant managing a team of accounting personnel that reported on over 6,000 units under management. Previous to Chamberlain, he was the Operational Accountant for Apartment Management Consultants (AMC), an institutional apartment owner and property management company that manages over 80,000 units nationwide. Prior to AMC, he was a Commercial Property Accountant for Cushman Wakefield Commerce in Utah, that managed over 50 million SF in Nevada, Utah and Washington.
Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Mike graduated from Arizona Christian University and has received Graduate level leadership development courses from Phoenix Seminary.
Mike Werner
Controller
Kayla Kochanuski
Vice President of Operations & Senior Analyst
Kayla is the Vice President of Operations for the Taylor Street companies managing personnel, marketing, transactions, and the overall general office operations. She is also Senior Analyst for the capital advisory company, Taylor Street Capital Partners, providing analytical, marketing, and transactional support to the company’s capital advisors.
Kayla began her career at Marcus & Millichap in Phoenix as a transaction coordinator and analyst for an established value-add and single tenant shopping center agent. In 2014, Kayla began to work for Patrick O’Meara as his analyst in capital markets for Marcus Millichap Capital and then later in the same capacity for Marcus & Millichap’s elite Institutional Property Advisors investment sales group. Together, she and Patrick, closed over $300 million in debt and investment sales transactions. During that time, she also helped facilitate and close direct investment opportunities for Taylor Street Investments.
In 2016, Kayla left Marcus Millichap with Patrick to begin the formation of the Taylor Street companies. She is involved in the strategic planning for the companies as well as the day to day operations. Because of her experience in retail and multifamily she is invaluable in finance, acquisitions and dispositions for Taylor Street and Taylor Street clients.
Originally from Alaska, Kayla came from a family of commercial real estate developers, where she worked growing up. She graduated from Arizona State University in the W.P. Carey School of Business with a Bachelor’s of Science in Real Estate, one of the last to graduate with this specialized degree. She is also certified in Adobe’s marketing InDesign software platform.
Kayla Kochanuski
Vice President of Operations & Senior Analyst
Kayla is the Vice President of Operations for the Taylor Street companies managing personnel, marketing, transactions, and the overall general office operations. She is also Senior Analyst for the capital advisory company, Taylor Street Capital Partners, providing analytical, marketing, and transactional support to the company’s capital advisors.
Kayla began her career at Marcus & Millichap in Phoenix as a transaction coordinator and analyst for an established value-add and single tenant shopping center agent. In 2014, Kayla began to work for Patrick O’Meara as his analyst in capital markets for Marcus Millichap Capital and then later in the same capacity for Marcus & Millichap’s elite Institutional Property Advisors investment sales group. Together, she and Patrick, closed over $300 million in debt and investment sales transactions. During that time, she also helped facilitate and close direct investment opportunities for Taylor Street Investments.
In 2016, Kayla left Marcus Millichap with Patrick to begin the formation of the Taylor Street companies. She is involved in the strategic planning for the companies as well as the day to day operations. Because of her experience in retail and multifamily she is invaluable in finance, acquisitions and dispositions for Taylor Street and Taylor Street clients.
Originally from Alaska, Kayla came from a family of commercial real estate developers, where she worked growing up. She graduated from Arizona State University in the W.P. Carey School of Business with a Bachelor’s of Science in Real Estate, one of the last to graduate with this specialized degree. She is also certified in Adobe’s marketing InDesign software platform.
Kayla Kochanuski
VP of Operations
David Barney
Investment Advisor & Sales Advisor
David has a broad array of experience and success in real estate investments and sales, management, entrepreneurship and business development. He is an Investment Advisor for Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors focusing on small apartments. For the Ninth Estates Realty team, he works with clients to acquire, sell or redevelop houses for home owners and investors.
Previously he spent 11 years working for one of the world’s largest private education providers, the Apollo Group in Phoenix AZ as recruitment and enrollment manager. He ran one of the top teams of sales advisors producing more than $15 million in revenue achieving multiple quarterly and annual awards. Prior to Apollo, he started, managed and successfully sold a small restaurant.
In 2014, while working full time, David earned his real estate license and incredibly became one of the top real estate agents for Kenneth James Realty completing over 28 residential transactions in just under 3 years. Whether it be for an investment or their dream home, his clients value his work ethic, passion, and business-minded advisory approach. As an entrepreneur, he also has personally invested, repositioned and managed his own residential investments, which provides practical ownership experience to his clients.
David has a BSB and MBA from the University of Phoenix and is fluent in Spanish. He is a member of Southeast Valley Association of Realtors.
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs
David Barney
Investment Advisor & Sales Advisor
David has a broad array of experience and success in real estate investments and sales, management, entrepreneurship and business development. He is an Investment Advisor for Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors focusing on small apartments. For the Ninth Estates Realty team, he works with clients to acquire, sell or redevelop houses for home owners and investors.
Previously he spent 11 years working for one of the world’s largest private education providers, the Apollo Group in Phoenix AZ as recruitment and enrollment manager. He ran one of the top teams of sales advisors producing more than $15 million in revenue achieving multiple quarterly and annual awards. Prior to Apollo, he started, managed and successfully sold a small restaurant.
In 2014, while working full time, David earned his real estate license and incredibly became one of the top real estate agents for Kenneth James Realty completing over 28 residential transactions in just under 3 years. Whether it be for an investment or their dream home, his clients value his work ethic, passion, and business-minded advisory approach. As an entrepreneur, he also has personally invested, repositioned and managed his own residential investments, which provides practical ownership experience to his clients.
David has a BSB and MBA from the University of Phoenix and is fluent in Spanish. He is a member of Southeast Valley Association of Realtors.
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs
David Barney
VP of Investments
Jake Baratz
Vice President of Investments
Jake serves as a Vice President of Investments for Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors. He specializes in the Acquisition and Disposition of both Single & Multi-Tenant Retail assets for Private Capital Clients.
Previously, Jake was with a Nationally Recognized Retail Investment Team at Marcus & Millichap. His responsibilities included Advisory & Transaction services, Business Development, Management of the Training Program for Junior Agents and Maintenance of Broker and Buyer relationships. During his time at Marcus & Millichap, Jake’s Team sold 700+ Retail Properties in 40 States, totaling in excess of $2 Billion of transactional volume.
Jake prides himself on his comprehensive and advisory based approach to Clients Real Estate operations. In addition to his extensive transaction experience, Jake uses his Intellect and Market knowledge to put his Clients in the position to make the most informed decision and achieve their Real Estate goals.
Originally from Chicago, Jake grew up in Finance – working with his Father on the Chicago Board of Trade from a young age. Jake went to the University of Arizona, graduating with Degrees in Regional Development and Business Administration. Additionally, Jake was a Scholarship Member of the University of Arizona Men’s Football Team.
Jake Baratz
Vice President of Investments
Jake serves as a Vice President of Investments for Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors. He specializes in the Acquisition and Disposition of both Single & Multi-Tenant Retail assets for Private Capital Clients.
Previously, Jake was with a Nationally Recognized Retail Investment Team at Marcus & Millichap. His responsibilities included Advisory & Transaction services, Business Development, Management of the Training Program for Junior Agents and Maintenance of Broker and Buyer relationships. During his time at Marcus & Millichap, Jake’s Team sold 700+ Retail Properties in 40 States, totaling in excess of $2 Billion of transactional volume.
Jake prides himself on his comprehensive and advisory based approach to Clients Real Estate operations. In addition to his extensive transaction experience, Jake uses his Intellect and Market knowledge to put his Clients in the position to make the most informed decision and achieve their Real Estate goals.
Originally from Chicago, Jake grew up in Finance – working with his Father on the Chicago Board of Trade from a young age. Jake went to the University of Arizona, graduating with Degrees in Regional Development and Business Administration. Additionally, Jake was a Scholarship Member of the University of Arizona Men’s Football Team.
Jake Baratz
VP of Investments
Nick Martinez
Associate Director
Nick serves as the Associate Director of Taylor Street Capital Partners. He specializes in Capital Advisory providing structured debt and financing solutions to our clients. Nick entered into the real estate industry working as an analyst and project manager under a private developer in Phoenix, focusing on the acquisition and repositioning of mid-market multifamily properties throughout Arizona and Texas.
Previously, Nick worked as a Portfolio Analyst at Merrill Lynch, where he provided investment advisory and asset management services to their institutional and individual high net worth client base.
Nick grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He currently holds an active Series 7, General Securities Representative license, as well as a Series 66, Registered Investment Advisor license through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Nick Martinez
Associate Director
Nick serves as the Associate Director of Taylor Street Capital Partners. He specializes in Capital Advisory providing structured debt and financing solutions to our clients. Nick entered into the real estate industry working as an analyst and project manager under a private developer in Phoenix, focusing on the acquisition and repositioning of mid-market multifamily properties throughout Arizona and Texas.
Previously, Nick worked as a Portfolio Analyst at Merrill Lynch, where he provided investment advisory and asset management services to their institutional and individual high net worth client base.
Nick grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended Arizona State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He currently holds an active Series 7, General Securities Representative license, as well as a Series 66, Registered Investment Advisor license through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Nick Martinez
Associate Director
Eric Thomas
Investment Advisor
Eric is an Investment Advisor with Taylor Street Real Estate Advisor's Multifamily Group. Previously to Taylor Street, Eric was an aspiring investment associate at Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), the largest national commercial real estate firm specializing in real estate investment sales closing more than $42 billion in assets over 8,995 transactions in 2016. Within his first year in the business he has analyzed nearly $20 million worth of real estate, and brought to market another $5 million as an associate in the Phoenix metro.
Eric was born in Minnesota, moved to Denver shortly thereafter. He received an academic scholarship to Arizona State University, where he pursued an Interdisciplinary Major in Political Science and Philosophy, as well as a Minor in Business Analytics Data.
Eric Thomas
Investment Advisor
Eric is an Investment Advisor with Taylor Street Real Estate Advisor's Multifamily Group. Previously to Taylor Street, Eric was an aspiring investment associate at Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), the largest national commercial real estate firm specializing in real estate investment sales closing more than $42 billion in assets over 8,995 transactions in 2016. Within his first year in the business he has analyzed nearly $20 million worth of real estate, and brought to market another $5 million as an associate in the Phoenix metro.
Eric was born in Minnesota, moved to Denver shortly thereafter. He received an academic scholarship to Arizona State University, where he pursued an Interdisciplinary Major in Political Science and Philosophy, as well as a Minor in Business Analytics Data.
Eric Thomas
Investment Advisor
Brendan Jost
Investment Advisor
Brendan is an Investment Advisor at Taylor Street specializing in retail investment and leasing. Brendan made his first steps into the commercial real estate space at Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, a renowned multinational brokerage firm headquartered in Irvine, CA, where he served as an analyst and later joined the multifamily team.
Brendan is native to Canada and grew up in Kelowna, BC. After high school Brendan began his pursuit of a career in ice hockey, before making a transition to Arizona State University where he studied to obtain his Bachelor Degree in Business & Real Estate.
Brendan Jost
Investment Advisor
Brendan is an Investment Advisor at Taylor Street specializing in retail investment and leasing. Brendan made his first steps into the commercial real estate space at Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, a renowned multinational brokerage firm headquartered in Irvine, CA, where he served as an analyst and later joined the multifamily team.
Brendan is native to Canada and grew up in Kelowna, BC. After high school Brendan began his pursuit of a career in ice hockey, before making a transition to Arizona State University where he studied to obtain his Bachelor Degree in Business & Real Estate.
Brendan Jost
Investment Advisor
Chris Nuccio
Analyst
Chris is an Analyst for Taylor Street Capital Partners, the capital advisory company of Taylor Street. He performs the analytical research reporting for structured financial and stabilized lending opportunities.
Previously Chris interned as an Analyst for Voya’s $28 billion IM Senior Loan Group, analyzing the credit profiles of distressed corporate debt, recapitalizations and syndications. Chris was part of a team that evaluated over $200 billion in distressed corporate debt. Notably, he lead the underwriting in $2.8 billion of syndicated debt and presented to the investment committee, resulting in a $100 million investment.
Originally from Scottsdale, AZ, Chris is completing his double major in Finance and Economics at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Last year, Chris was selected to lead the Student Investment Management (SIM) Fund’s investment team at ASU’s Honor program, creating and managing a quantitative portfolio of $1MM in equities.
Chris Nuccio
Analyst
Chris is an Analyst for Taylor Street Capital Partners, the capital advisory company of Taylor Street. He performs the analytical research reporting for structured financial and stabilized lending opportunities.
Previously Chris interned as an Analyst for Voya’s $28 billion IM Senior Loan Group, analyzing the credit profiles of distressed corporate debt, recapitalizations and syndications. Chris was part of a team that evaluated over $200 billion in distressed corporate debt. Notably, he lead the underwriting in $2.8 billion of syndicated debt and presented to the investment committee, resulting in a $100 million investment.
Originally from Scottsdale, AZ, Chris is completing his double major in Finance and Economics at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Last year, Chris was selected to lead the Student Investment Management (SIM) Fund’s investment team at ASU’s Honor program, creating and managing a quantitative portfolio of $1MM in equities.
Chris Nuccio
Analyst
Jason Carthen
Leasing Manager & Sales Advisor
Jason Carthen is a Leasing Manager for Taylor Street Property Management and Sales Advisor for the Ninth Estates Realty team under Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors. Jason has been leasing and managing Taylor Street real estate investment assets for the past four years. He has been designer and project manager for multifamily and residential investment projects for both Taylor Street and third-party clients.
Jason, currently manages the leasing activity for Taylor Street. Through his creativity, management, marketing and leasing, he has achieved some of the highest rents and tenant retention percentages in the marketplace. As a Sales Advisor for the Ninth Estates Realty team, he effectuates residential listings and acquisitions, through his real estate knowledge and attentiveness to his client’s needs.
Prior to Taylor Street, Jason was a paralegal in real estate for a boutique law firm, while also managing and redeveloping apartments part-time. As a paralegal, he focused on small business corporations, bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, probate and trust administration.
Originally from Miami, Jason comes from a family of real estate owners and grew up leasing and managing apartments. He lives in Phoenix AZ and holds an Arizona salesperson's license, a BR61 contractor’s license and a class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Jason offers his clients expertise in a diverse collection of management activities including tenant relations, vendor management, lease compliance and negotiation. He expertly addresses issues involving property maintenance and repairs, tenant communication and budget preparation. Jason’s commitment to the wellbeing of his clients, dictates his every decision, ensuring success for the owner and their properties.
For residential sales, Jason’s expertise in marketing, design, project management and leasing allows him to be full service advisor to home owners and residential investors. His work ethic, attention to detail and dedication to his clients allows him to effectively execute at the highest level. With great care and enthusiasm, he will devote his efforts in finding that dream home to buy, creatively market your home to sell or, if determined, market and effectuate a lease of your residence.
Jason Carthen
Leasing Manager & Sales Advisor
Jason Carthen is a Leasing Manager for Taylor Street Property Management and Sales Advisor for the Ninth Estates Realty team under Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors. Jason has been leasing and managing Taylor Street real estate investment assets for the past four years. He has been designer and project manager for multifamily and residential investment projects for both Taylor Street and third-party clients.
Jason, currently manages the leasing activity for Taylor Street. Through his creativity, management, marketing and leasing, he has achieved some of the highest rents and tenant retention percentages in the marketplace. As a Sales Advisor for the Ninth Estates Realty team, he effectuates residential listings and acquisitions, through his real estate knowledge and attentiveness to his client’s needs.
Prior to Taylor Street, Jason was a paralegal in real estate for a boutique law firm, while also managing and redeveloping apartments part-time. As a paralegal, he focused on small business corporations, bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, probate and trust administration.
Originally from Miami, Jason comes from a family of real estate owners and grew up leasing and managing apartments. He lives in Phoenix AZ and holds an Arizona salesperson's license, a BR61 contractor’s license and a class A commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Jason offers his clients expertise in a diverse collection of management activities including tenant relations, vendor management, lease compliance and negotiation. He expertly addresses issues involving property maintenance and repairs, tenant communication and budget preparation. Jason’s commitment to the wellbeing of his clients, dictates his every decision, ensuring success for the owner and their properties.
For residential sales, Jason’s expertise in marketing, design, project management and leasing allows him to be full service advisor to home owners and residential investors. His work ethic, attention to detail and dedication to his clients allows him to effectively execute at the highest level. With great care and enthusiasm, he will devote his efforts in finding that dream home to buy, creatively market your home to sell or, if determined, market and effectuate a lease of your residence.
Jason Carthen
Leasing Manager & Sales Advisor
Jazmin Collazo
Assistant Property & Leasing Manager
Jazmin is the Assistant Property and Leasing Manager for the Taylor Street companies providing support in the day to day operations as well as maintaining the filing and reporting systems. She also assists and manages the leasing activity.
Most recently, Jazmin was the Assistant Business Manager during the pre-leasing stabilization and eventual sale of the $78 million luxury residential tower, CityScape Residences in downtown Phoenix. She diligently worked to build positive relationships with the residents as well as new prospects.
Her career began in the hospitality industry and lasted over twenty years. Most of career was spent with the Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group in both the East and West Coasts. She held positions in the reservations, front office, group and catering sales departments. She was a part of the opening team at the Palomar Hotel in downtown Phoenix in 2012.
Jazmin was born and raised in New York City and relocated her family to Phoenix in 2012. She currently holds an Arizona Real Estate License.
Jazmin Collazo
Assistant Property & Leasing Manager
Jazmin is the Assistant Property and Leasing Manager for the Taylor Street companies providing support in the day to day operations as well as maintaining the filing and reporting systems. She also assists and manages the leasing activity.
Most recently, Jazmin was the Assistant Business Manager during the pre-leasing stabilization and eventual sale of the $78 million luxury residential tower, CityScape Residences in downtown Phoenix. She diligently worked to build positive relationships with the residents as well as new prospects.
Her career began in the hospitality industry and lasted over twenty years. Most of career was spent with the Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group in both the East and West Coasts. She held positions in the reservations, front office, group and catering sales departments. She was a part of the opening team at the Palomar Hotel in downtown Phoenix in 2012.
Jazmin was born and raised in New York City and relocated her family to Phoenix in 2012. She currently holds an Arizona Real Estate License.
Jazmin Collazo
Property Manager
Yemaya Pereira
Senior Accountant
Yemaya is the Senior Accountant for Taylor Street Property Management. In her position, she is responsible for the account payables and receivables for the management company. Yemaya has over 18 years’ experience in general accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, payables, receivables and auditing within various industries.
Previous to Taylor Street, Yemaya worked with InfusionSoft, Wolff Mechanical, Marsoner Inc., Sun Devil Auto and United Web all in Phoenix AZ. She was formerly also the Office Manager and Bookkeeper for L.A.P. Holdings, LLC in Tempe AZ responsible for all 29 branch locations and the corporate office.
Originally from California, she has a diverse background having lived in Portugal and Mexico and is fluent in three languages.
Yemaya Pereira
Senior Accountant
Yemaya is the Senior Accountant for Taylor Street Property Management. In her position, she is responsible for the account payables and receivables for the management company. Yemaya has over 18 years’ experience in general accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, payables, receivables and auditing within various industries.
Previous to Taylor Street, Yemaya worked with InfusionSoft, Wolff Mechanical, Marsoner Inc., Sun Devil Auto and United Web all in Phoenix AZ. She was formerly also the Office Manager and Bookkeeper for L.A.P. Holdings, LLC in Tempe AZ responsible for all 29 branch locations and the corporate office.
Originally from California, she has a diverse background having lived in Portugal and Mexico and is fluent in three languages.
Yemaya Pereira
Sr. Accountant
Cari Castillo
Sales Advisor
Cari has been a resident in Arizona since 1993. She got her start in real estate in 2010 working with Renee Leach and Associated which then evolved into RLA Brokers then expanded into Bridgelight Financial Planning, Insurance, and Real Estate.
She began her career helping first time home buyers working feverously to make sure they understood the process, assisting them through the entire process. She then gravitated to the foreclosure market helping those that were losing their home with short-sales and relocation assistance. Cari then became an expert in foreclosures, consulting and representing investors acquire foreclosed homes.
Before and during her early years in real estate, she had worked in the service industry with an attention to customer care. She is loyal and dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals of finding their dream home or investors with their return objectives.
Cari Castillo
Sales Advisor
Cari has been a resident in Arizona since 1993. She got her start in real estate in 2010 working with Renee Leach and Associated which then evolved into RLA Brokers then expanded into Bridgelight Financial Planning, Insurance, and Real Estate.
She began her career helping first time home buyers working feverously to make sure they understood the process, assisting them through the entire process. She then gravitated to the foreclosure market helping those that were losing their home with short-sales and relocation assistance. Cari then became an expert in foreclosures, consulting and representing investors acquire foreclosed homes.
Before and during her early years in real estate, she had worked in the service industry with an attention to customer care. She is loyal and dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals of finding their dream home or investors with their return objectives.
Cari Castillo
Sales Advisor
Baylee Estrada
Assistant Real Estate Manager & Sales Advisor
Baylee is a Real Estate Coordinator for the Ninth Estates Realty team, handling all transaction coordination responsibilities for the residential team of Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors. She also assists in front reception duties for both Ninth Estates and Taylor Street Property Management company.
She was formerly with SJ Fowler as the company’s transaction coordinator and then became assistant and coordinator for Sophia Baron. In the past two years, she has assisted in over 100 transactions of both residential and small commercial buildings. She holds an Arizona Real Estate License and is a Member of SEVAR.
Baylee Estrada
Assistant Real Estate Manager & Sales Advisor
Baylee is a Real Estate Coordinator for the Ninth Estates Realty team, handling all transaction coordination responsibilities for the residential team of Taylor Street Real Estate Advisors. She also assists in front reception duties for both Ninth Estates and Taylor Street Property Management company.
She was formerly with SJ Fowler as the company’s transaction coordinator and then became assistant and coordinator for Sophia Baron. In the past two years, she has assisted in over 100 transactions of both residential and small commercial buildings. She holds an Arizona Real Estate License and is a Member of SEVAR.
Baylee Estrada
Transaction Manager