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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 Realty Services.
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 Realty Services.
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 Advisors and Taylor Street Property Management. He serves as Designated Broker for Taylor Street 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 is 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 Advisors and Taylor Street Property Management. He serves as Designated Broker for Taylor Street 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 is 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
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
Mike Werner
Controller
Mike is the Controller for the Taylor Street Companies. 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 the Taylor Street Companies. 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.
Michael Werner
Controller
Andrea Weaver
Designated Broker - Property Management
Andrea is the Designated Broker and 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
Designated Broker - Property Management
Andrea is the Designated Broker and 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
Designated Broker
Jennifer Goralski
Director & Designated Broker - CA
Jennifer’s commercial real estate career spans over 25 years, primarily within the debt, equity and asset management sectors. She has placed over $600 million of real estate debt transactions and has managed a $650 million FDIC structured sale portfolio of distressed bank assets within the southwest United States. Jenn serves as the Director of Taylor Street Capital Partners. She also serves as the Designated Broker of Taylor Street Advisors' California Office.
Prior to joining Taylor Street, Jenn served as Regional Manager with Capital Asset Management (CAM), a boutique commercial real estate firm headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. At CAM, Jenn was dually focused on managing the FDIC portfolio, as well as debt and equity placement for multi-family, office and retail opportunities within the Southern California market.
During her banking career, Jenn worked with M&I Bank in Phoenix, Arizona where she originated over $300 million in new transactions, primarily in the residential subdivision construction and office markets. Before moving to Phoenix, Jenn was with LaSalle Bank in Chicago, Illinois. Her team was part of the Metropolitan Real Estate Group, financing new residential housing developments and land development projects.
Jennifer has completed formal credit training, earned a Certificate from the ABA’s National Compliance School at University of Oklahoma and has served as a Director of the Risk Management Association’s (RMA) National Chapters and Membership Council. She also served six years on the Scottsdale, Arizona Board of Adjustment.
Jenn is currently serving on the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) National Editorial & Communications Committee and is a member of the CREW Orange County Chapter. She is also a member of ICSC, ACRE-SoCal, and Junior League Orange County.
Born and raised in Chicago, Jennifer moved west in 2001. She holds a Master of Juris Prudence from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University. Additionally, Jenn is a licensed Real Estate Broker in California and Illinois and also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 Licenses, as well as Arizona and California Life and Health Licenses.
Jennifer Goralski
Director & Designated Broker - CA
Jennifer’s commercial real estate career spans over 25 years, primarily within the debt, equity and asset management sectors. She has placed over $600 million of real estate debt transactions and has managed a $650 million FDIC structured sale portfolio of distressed bank assets within the southwest United States. Jenn serves as the Director of Taylor Street Capital Partners. She also serves as the Designated Broker of Taylor Street Advisors' California Office.
Prior to joining Taylor Street, Jenn served as Regional Manager with Capital Asset Management (CAM), a boutique commercial real estate firm headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. At CAM, Jenn was dually focused on managing the FDIC portfolio, as well as debt and equity placement for multi-family, office and retail opportunities within the Southern California market.
During her banking career, Jenn worked with M&I Bank in Phoenix, Arizona where she originated over $300 million in new transactions, primarily in the residential subdivision construction and office markets. Before moving to Phoenix, Jenn was with LaSalle Bank in Chicago, Illinois. Her team was part of the Metropolitan Real Estate Group, financing new residential housing developments and land development projects.
Jennifer has completed formal credit training, earned a Certificate from the ABA’s National Compliance School at University of Oklahoma and has served as a Director of the Risk Management Association’s (RMA) National Chapters and Membership Council. She also served six years on the Scottsdale, Arizona Board of Adjustment.
Jenn is currently serving on the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) National Editorial & Communications Committee and is a member of the CREW Orange County Chapter. She is also a member of ICSC, ACRE-SoCal, and Junior League Orange County.
Born and raised in Chicago, Jennifer moved west in 2001. She holds a Master of Juris Prudence from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University. Additionally, Jenn is a licensed Real Estate Broker in California and Illinois and also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 Licenses, as well as Arizona and California Life and Health Licenses.
Jennifer Goralski
Director & Designated Broker
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
Director
Jake Baratz
Vice President of Investments
Jake serves as a Vice President of Investments for Taylor Street 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 and his 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 his Client's Real Estate operations. In addition to his extensive transaction experience, Jake uses his intellect and market knowledge to put his Client's 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 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 and his 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 his Client's Real Estate operations. In addition to his extensive transaction experience, Jake uses his intellect and market knowledge to put his Client's 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
Jon Ibrahim
Vice President of Investments
Jonathan began his career as a real estate agent in 2013 after studying Civil Engineering at Arizona State University. In a very short amount of time, He was able to lever nascent technological platforms, such as Zillow, Trulia etc, into a multimillion dollar brokerage and asset management business with nearly $103 million in sales. Additionally, Jonathan has served in various advisory roles for real estate related technology companies by evaluating the efficacy of their platforms and providing technical assistance for their end users. He has helped develop; as well as manage real estate systems that have caught the interest and use of some of the top real estate companies in the nation. Some of that experience includes consulting with companies such as BoomTownROI on how to train others to effectively use their own software and implementing creative leverage strategies to help Team Leaders grow their business.
Jonathan Ibrahim is a man of unparalleled commitment for serving the people around him. His potential was recognized by political leadership. Senator Feinstein of California personally nominated Jonathan to the prestigious Merchant Marine Academy on the grounds of moral, mental, and physical excellence.
Jonathan Ibrahim is so much more than words on a paper, or a young Real Estate Agent – as I’m sure we’ve all struggled with describing true potential. He is a community leader, a relentless worker, and a principled human.
Jon Ibrahim
Vice President of Investments
Jonathan began his career as a real estate agent in 2013 after studying Civil Engineering at Arizona State University. In a very short amount of time, He was able to lever nascent technological platforms, such as Zillow, Trulia etc, into a multimillion dollar brokerage and asset management business with nearly $103 million in sales. Additionally, Jonathan has served in various advisory roles for real estate related technology companies by evaluating the efficacy of their platforms and providing technical assistance for their end users. He has helped develop; as well as manage real estate systems that have caught the interest and use of some of the top real estate companies in the nation. Some of that experience includes consulting with companies such as BoomTownROI on how to train others to effectively use their own software and implementing creative leverage strategies to help Team Leaders grow their business.
Jonathan Ibrahim is a man of unparalleled commitment for serving the people around him. His potential was recognized by political leadership. Senator Feinstein of California personally nominated Jonathan to the prestigious Merchant Marine Academy on the grounds of moral, mental, and physical excellence.
Jonathan Ibrahim is so much more than words on a paper, or a young Real Estate Agent – as I’m sure we’ve all struggled with describing true potential. He is a community leader, a relentless worker, and a principled human.
Jon Ibrahim
VP of Investments
Boston Chauthani
Investment Advisor
Boston is an Investment Advisor at Taylor Street Advisors, specializing in the Acquisition and Disposition of both Single & Multi-Tenant Retail assets for Private Capital Clients. Prior to Taylor Street, Boston gained experience at Marcus and Millichap where he served as an analyst with the Nationally Recognized Student Housing Team. In his time at Marcus and Millichap Boston oversaw upwards of $1 Billion in Student Housing transactions on an Institutional platform.
Originally from California, Boston spent much of his youth in Huntington Beach before relocating to Arizona. Boston then pursued a degree in Finance from Arizona State University’s prestigious WP Carey School of Business.
Boston Chauthani
Investment Advisor
Boston is an Investment Advisor at Taylor Street Advisors, specializing in the Acquisition and Disposition of both Single & Multi-Tenant Retail assets for Private Capital Clients. Prior to Taylor Street, Boston gained experience at Marcus and Millichap where he served as an analyst with the Nationally Recognized Student Housing Team. In his time at Marcus and Millichap Boston oversaw upwards of $1 Billion in Student Housing transactions on an Institutional platform.
Originally from California, Boston spent much of his youth in Huntington Beach before relocating to Arizona. Boston then pursued a degree in Finance from Arizona State University’s prestigious WP Carey School of Business.
Boston Chauthani
Investment Advisor
Cole Skelpsa
Investment Advisor
Cole serves as an Investment Advisor for Taylor Street’s investment sales company, Taylor Street Advisors, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets.
Previously to working for Taylor Street Advisors, Cole sought a foothold in the world of commercial real estate. Cole worked as a Data Analyst for Levrose Commercial Real Estate, where he analyzed nearly $20 million of investments before leaving to start in brokerage.
Cole is actively pursuing his double major in both Business Communications & Political Science at Arizona State University, having completed some of his credit requirements at University of Arizona. Being a Scottsdale native, he felt obligated to return to the Phoenix metro and establish himself as a professional in the city he’s known all his life. Cole is a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, where he held multiple positions such as Vice President, Member Enrollment Chair, and Finance & Risk Management. Additionally, he is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a nationwide organization for students that have demonstrated excellent academic achievement. Cole is on track to graduate Arizona State University in the Spring of 2019.
Cole Skelpsa
Investment Advisor
Cole serves as an Investment Advisor for Taylor Street’s investment sales company, Taylor Street Advisors, specializing in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets.
Previously to working for Taylor Street Advisors, Cole sought a foothold in the world of commercial real estate. Cole worked as a Data Analyst for Levrose Commercial Real Estate, where he analyzed nearly $20 million of investments before leaving to start in brokerage.
Cole is actively pursuing his double major in both Business Communications & Political Science at Arizona State University, having completed some of his credit requirements at University of Arizona. Being a Scottsdale native, he felt obligated to return to the Phoenix metro and establish himself as a professional in the city he’s known all his life. Cole is a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, where he held multiple positions such as Vice President, Member Enrollment Chair, and Finance & Risk Management. Additionally, he is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a nationwide organization for students that have demonstrated excellent academic achievement. Cole is on track to graduate Arizona State University in the Spring of 2019.
Cole Skelpsa
Investment Advisor
Paul Perry
Investment Advisor
Paul is an Investment Advisor with Taylor Street Advisor’s Multifamily Group in Tucson. He specializes in the Acquisition and Disposition of Multifamily Housing and Mobile Home Parks. He first made his steps into the commercial real estate space at ABI Multifamily, a boutique brokerage firm headquartered in Phoenix, AZ where he focused on Phoenix Multifamily dispositions.
Paul is native to Arizona, born and raised in Gilbert. He received an academic scholarship to Arizona State University where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature.
Paul Perry
Investment Advisor
Paul is an Investment Advisor with Taylor Street Advisor’s Multifamily Group in Tucson. He specializes in the Acquisition and Disposition of Multifamily Housing and Mobile Home Parks. He first made his steps into the commercial real estate space at ABI Multifamily, a boutique brokerage firm headquartered in Phoenix, AZ where he focused on Phoenix Multifamily dispositions.
Paul is native to Arizona, born and raised in Gilbert. He received an academic scholarship to Arizona State University where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature.
Paul Perry
Investment Advisor
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Bernard Vas
Investment Advisor
Bernard is an Investment Advisor with Taylor Street Advisor’s Multifamily Group. Holding a license in both California and Arizona, Bernard also works as a liaison between Taylor Street’s Newport Beach office and Phoenix office.
Prior to joining Taylor Street, Bernard was a Development Associate Intern at Fore Property Company, a vertically integrated multifamily developer in Scottsdale, AZ. FORE has developed and managed over 23,000 apartment units spanning 38 cities across 17 states. At FORE, Bernard was responsible for analyzing and presenting matrixes of key project information for competitive analysis, as well as communicating with various city departments.
Originally from Marin County, CA, Bernard graduated with a BS in Marketing and a Minor in Real Estate from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. During his time at ASU, he was president of the Real Estate Club.
Bernard Vas
Investment Advisor
Bernard is an Investment Advisor with Taylor Street Advisor’s Multifamily Group. Holding a license in both California and Arizona, Bernard also works as a liaison between Taylor Street’s Newport Beach office and Phoenix office.
Prior to joining Taylor Street, Bernard was a Development Associate Intern at Fore Property Company, a vertically integrated multifamily developer in Scottsdale, AZ. FORE has developed and managed over 23,000 apartment units spanning 38 cities across 17 states. At FORE, Bernard was responsible for analyzing and presenting matrixes of key project information for competitive analysis, as well as communicating with various city departments.
Originally from Marin County, CA, Bernard graduated with a BS in Marketing and a Minor in Real Estate from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. During his time at ASU, he was president of the Real Estate Club.
Bernard Vas
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 and reporting for stabilized and structured finance 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 and reporting for stabilized and structured finance 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
Garrett Warren
Analyst
Garrett serves as an analyst providing research and transactional support for Taylor Street’s investment sales company, Taylor Street Advisors, that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily and retail assets. Garrett also performs analytical research and reporting for Taylor Street’s capital advisory, Taylor Street Capital Partners, a company specializing in commercial financing solutions.
Previously to joining Taylor Street, Garrett was involved in a property management capacity for residential properties, research and due diligence for self storage development, and retail startup opportunities for Keypoint Capital Advisors, a family office. Building a framework of understanding and experience in real estate and property management, Garrett then continued his interests in commercial real estate. He obtained certifications from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), in commercial valuation, underwriting, and financial statement analysis. Additionally, Garrett holds an Arizona Real Estate License.
Born in Arizona, Garrett graduated from Arizona State University earning his bachelor’s degree in business & organizational leadership. Throughout Garrett’s school career he served as an intern for a general contractor building custom homes.
Garrett Warren
Analyst
Garrett serves as an analyst providing research and transactional support for Taylor Street’s investment sales company, Taylor Street Advisors, that specializes in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily and retail assets. Garrett also performs analytical research and reporting for Taylor Street’s capital advisory, Taylor Street Capital Partners, a company specializing in commercial financing solutions.
Previously to joining Taylor Street, Garrett was involved in a property management capacity for residential properties, research and due diligence for self storage development, and retail startup opportunities for Keypoint Capital Advisors, a family office. Building a framework of understanding and experience in real estate and property management, Garrett then continued his interests in commercial real estate. He obtained certifications from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), in commercial valuation, underwriting, and financial statement analysis. Additionally, Garrett holds an Arizona Real Estate License.
Born in Arizona, Garrett graduated from Arizona State University earning his bachelor’s degree in business & organizational leadership. Throughout Garrett’s school career he served as an intern for a general contractor building custom homes.
Garrett Warren
Analyst
Jazmin Collazo
Senior Property Manager
Jazmin is the Senior Property Manager for Taylor Street Property Management. She is responsible for managing owner relationships and their portfolio of multi-family properties. She also assists in the supervision of maintenance staff and managing work order flow.
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
Senior Property Manager
Jazmin is the Senior Property Manager for Taylor Street Property Management. She is responsible for managing owner relationships and their portfolio of multi-family properties. She also assists in the supervision of maintenance staff and managing work order flow.
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
Sr. Property Manager
Baylee Estrada
Property Manager
Baylee is the Property Manager and Associate Broker for Taylor Street Property Management. She is responsible for managing owner relationships and their portfolio of multi-family properties. She also assists the Designated Broker should they ever be unable to perform Broker duties.
She was formerly with SJ Fowler as the company’s transaction coordinator before becoming an assistant and coordinator for a SFJ sales agent. She has assisted in over 200+ transactions of both residential and small commercial buildings since starting in 2015. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona.
Baylee Estrada
Property Manager
Baylee is the Property Manager and Associate Broker for Taylor Street Property Management. She is responsible for managing owner relationships and their portfolio of multi-family properties. She also assists the Designated Broker should they ever be unable to perform Broker duties.
She was formerly with SJ Fowler as the company’s transaction coordinator before becoming an assistant and coordinator for a SFJ sales agent. She has assisted in over 200+ transactions of both residential and small commercial buildings since starting in 2015. She is a licensed Real Estate Broker in Arizona.
Baylee Estrada
Property Manager
Jason Carthen
Leasing Manager
Jason Carthen is a Leasing Manager for Taylor Street Property Management and Sales Advisor for Taylor Street Realty Services. Jason has been leasing and managing Taylor Street's real estate investment assets since 2014. He has been designer and project manager for multifamily and residential investment projects for both Taylor Street Investments and third-party clients.
Jason, currently manages the leasing activity for Taylor Street Property Management. Through his creativity, management, marketing and leasing, he has achieved some of the highest rents and tenant retention percentages in the marketplace.
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
Jason Carthen is a Leasing Manager for Taylor Street Property Management and Sales Advisor for Taylor Street Realty Services. Jason has been leasing and managing Taylor Street's real estate investment assets since 2014. He has been designer and project manager for multifamily and residential investment projects for both Taylor Street Investments and third-party clients.
Jason, currently manages the leasing activity for Taylor Street Property Management. Through his creativity, management, marketing and leasing, he has achieved some of the highest rents and tenant retention percentages in the marketplace.
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
Amanda Tomes
Administrative Assistant
Amanda is the Administrative Assistant for the Taylor Street companies. She provides support to the VP of Operations to ensure efficient operations by maintaining a multi-line phone system, filing for all companies and providing general support to visitors among other various daily tasks. Amanda also provides support to the Associate Director of Taylor Street Capital Partners, by overseeing transactions and loan documentation while maintaining excellent customer service between clients and lenders. Lastly, she assists Taylor Street’s Controller by managing accounts payable as well as receivable for Taylor Street Property Management. Amanda has over 5 years’ experience in account management and business ownership, bookkeeping and auditing.
Originally from Arizona, Amanda came from a family of entrepreneurs, where she received hands on experience with business ownership. Using her background knowledge in small business ownership, she opened a childcare business in 2012 where she developed strong relationships with her clients earning their trust and business for many years. In 2018, Amanda decided to follow her long time passion in Real Estate which brought her to Taylor Street. She is currently pursuing an Arizona Real Estate License.
Amanda Tomes
Administrative Assistant
Amanda is the Administrative Assistant for the Taylor Street companies. She provides support to the VP of Operations to ensure efficient operations by maintaining a multi-line phone system, filing for all companies and providing general support to visitors among other various daily tasks. Amanda also provides support to the Associate Director of Taylor Street Capital Partners, by overseeing transactions and loan documentation while maintaining excellent customer service between clients and lenders. Lastly, she assists Taylor Street’s Controller by managing accounts payable as well as receivable for Taylor Street Property Management. Amanda has over 5 years’ experience in account management and business ownership, bookkeeping and auditing.
Originally from Arizona, Amanda came from a family of entrepreneurs, where she received hands on experience with business ownership. Using her background knowledge in small business ownership, she opened a childcare business in 2012 where she developed strong relationships with her clients earning their trust and business for many years. In 2018, Amanda decided to follow her long time passion in Real Estate which brought her to Taylor Street. She is currently pursuing an Arizona Real Estate License.
Amanda Tomes
Property Accountant
Thomas Beniamen
Assistant Corporate Accountant
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Thomas Beniamen
Assistant Corporate Accountant
Coming Soon!
Thomas Beniamen
Asst. Corporate Accountant
Annette Ortega
Maintenance Coordinator
Annette serves as the Maintenance Coordinator for Taylor Street Property Management. She is responsible for managing vendor and resident relationships as well as supervising work orders in every stage of the process. She also assists in the supervision of the move-in and move-out process and administrative duties as they arise.
Most recently, Annette acted as the Leasing Manager for a 715-unit apartment complex in Avondale, Arizona. She worked diligently to build positive relationships with her peers and residents which got her promoted quickly from a Resident Services Specialist to a Leasing Agent and finally landing the Leasing Manager position.
Her career began in the Tax Credit/ Affordable Housing industry later leading into a role as a Leasing Specialist at Luke Air Force Base. Most of her career was spent in the leasing and management industry primarily in Metro Phoenix.
Annette was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and moved to Phoenix in the early 2000’s. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently pursuing an Arizona Real Estate License
Annette Ortega
Maintenance Coordinator
Annette serves as the Maintenance Coordinator for Taylor Street Property Management. She is responsible for managing vendor and resident relationships as well as supervising work orders in every stage of the process. She also assists in the supervision of the move-in and move-out process and administrative duties as they arise.
Most recently, Annette acted as the Leasing Manager for a 715-unit apartment complex in Avondale, Arizona. She worked diligently to build positive relationships with her peers and residents which got her promoted quickly from a Resident Services Specialist to a Leasing Agent and finally landing the Leasing Manager position.
Her career began in the Tax Credit/ Affordable Housing industry later leading into a role as a Leasing Specialist at Luke Air Force Base. Most of her career was spent in the leasing and management industry primarily in Metro Phoenix.
Annette was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and moved to Phoenix in the early 2000’s. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently pursuing an Arizona Real Estate License
Annette Ortega
Maintenance Coordinator
David Barney
Senior Managing Agent
David has a broad array of experience and success in real estate investments and sales, management, entrepreneurship and business development. He serves as a Senior Managing Agent for Taylor Street Realty Services. Partnering with Tyler Monsen, he leads a team of Realtors while working with clients to acquire, sell or redevelop houses. He is also an Investment Advisor for Taylor Street Advisors, focusing on small apartments.
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
Senior Managing Agent
David has a broad array of experience and success in real estate investments and sales, management, entrepreneurship and business development. He serves as a Senior Managing Agent for Taylor Street Realty Services. Partnering with Tyler Monsen, he leads a team of Realtors while working with clients to acquire, sell or redevelop houses. He is also an Investment Advisor for Taylor Street Advisors, focusing on small apartments.
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
Sr. Managing Agent
Tyler Monsen
Senior Managing Agent
Tyler is a Senior Managing Agent for Taylor Street Realty Services. He specializes in the acquisition and disposition of single family homes for his clients. He partners with David Barney, together they manage a team of Realtors while leading the Realty Services brand.
Tyler had goals of becoming a Professional Golfer at the tender age of 4 when he was first introduced to the game by his father. He went on to be a High School All-American and played 2 years in college before turning professional in 2002. His tour stops and travels as a professional took him to the Japan PGA Tour, NGA Hooters Tour, The Gateway Tour and 2 attempts at PGA Tour Qualifying.
He was first introduced to real estate in 2005 when he went to work for Pulte Homes in Arizona. He went on to sell more than $35,000,000 in just over two years. His professional experiences also consists of Director of Sales for vLender.com, Manager for the University of Phoenix, Sales Executive for Infusionsoft, and served as the President for the Queen Creek Little League.
Tyler has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He's most passionate about helping others succeed, as he believes in people and their dreams.
Tyler Monsen
Senior Managing Agent
Tyler is a Senior Managing Agent for Taylor Street Realty Services. He specializes in the acquisition and disposition of single family homes for his clients. He partners with David Barney, together they manage a team of Realtors while leading the Realty Services brand.
Tyler had goals of becoming a Professional Golfer at the tender age of 4 when he was first introduced to the game by his father. He went on to be a High School All-American and played 2 years in college before turning professional in 2002. His tour stops and travels as a professional took him to the Japan PGA Tour, NGA Hooters Tour, The Gateway Tour and 2 attempts at PGA Tour Qualifying.
He was first introduced to real estate in 2005 when he went to work for Pulte Homes in Arizona. He went on to sell more than $35,000,000 in just over two years. His professional experiences also consists of Director of Sales for vLender.com, Manager for the University of Phoenix, Sales Executive for Infusionsoft, and served as the President for the Queen Creek Little League.
Tyler has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He's most passionate about helping others succeed, as he believes in people and their dreams.
Tyler Monsen
Sr. Managing Agent