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The Team

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Garett M. Vassel

Founding President

Garett M. Vassel brings experience spanning real estate development and investment banking. His background includes work with AvalonBay Communities within the Company’s Development office on Long Island, Nova Capital Partners, and Deutsche Bank’s Consumer and Retail Investment Banking coverage group. He founded Soundview Investment Partners in 2011, a New York boutique capital raising and private equity firm focused on real estate, plasma gasification, and hydropower.

    • Development experience at AvalonBay Communities (Long Island)

    • Worked at Nova Capital Partners (emerging markets boutique investment bank focused on real estate)

    • Served three years within Deutsche Bank’s Consumer and Retail Investment Banking coverage group

    • Founded Soundview Investment Partners (2011)

    • Bachelor of Science in Management and Communication, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    • Master of Business Administration, Columbia Business School

    • Studied at London Business School and Cheung Kong Graduate School

    • Served six years as President of the Rensselaer Alumni Chapter of New York

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Head Principal Advisor

Jim Bridges

Jim Bridges is the Founder, President, and CEO of JEBCO Ventures, a real estate development company founded in 1975. His experience spans a wide range of property types, including residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and single-tenant build-to-suit projects.

    • Founder, President, and CEO of JEBCO Ventures (founded 1975)

    • Development experience spanning residential, hospitality, mixed-use, retail, and single-tenant build-to-suit projects

    • Track record includes high-rise residential, condominiums, apartments, townhomes, and shopping centers

    • Hospitality experience includes projects such as Embassy Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites

    • In partnership with Inspirsfree, JEBCO acquired the Indigo Hotel in Downtown Sarasota

    • Additional developments referenced include The Phoenix, Vista Bay Point Condominiums, Palazzi Al Mare, and The Strand Condos

    • Delivered multiple single-tenant retail buildings for nationally recognized tenants (including Wawa, Dollar Tree, and others)

    • Prior work includes commercial development across the Atlanta area before relocating headquarters to Sarasota

    • Worked with Tucker Federal Bank on a 27-story luxury Phoenix condominium project in Buckhead

    • Portfolio includes a 220,000 SF logistics facility for Caterpillar in Griffin, Georgia

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Misty Massaro

Managing Director

Misty Massaro brings over 20 years of experience in property management, specializing in multifamily and mixed-use assets. She oversees all aspects of property management operations, including new construction oversight, lease-up strategy, financial performance, marketing, and day-to-day asset execution. Misty is recognized for her ability to enter new markets, quickly assess opportunities, and build strong operational foundations through data-driven decision-making and authentic community engagement.

  • • Managing Director, Optima Durant Group
    • Certified Regional Property Manager (CRPM)
    • 20+ years of experience in multifamily and mixed-use property management
    • Oversees full-scope property management operations
    • Extensive experience leading new construction and lease-up projects
    • Associate of Science in Real Estate
      Focus in Property Management & Marketing
    • Active in community engagement and has served on multiple chamber and business association boards
    • Known for successfully entering new markets through data-driven strategy and organic relationship-building

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Development Analyst

Keith Ronca

Keith Ronca is a Development Analyst at Optima Durant Group, underwriting ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects. He supports the full development cycle, from financial modeling and investment memorandum preparation to due diligence, entitlement review, and construction oversight.

    • Development Analyst at Optima Durant Group

    • Underwrites ground-up multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects

    • Supports projects from financial modeling through construction oversight

    • Experience includes acquisitions, advisory, and asset management

    • MS in Real Estate Development, Columbia University

    • Focus areas include advanced financial modeling, development finance, and construction management

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Superintendent

Nick Buchanan

Nick Buchanan serves as the Live-In Building Superintendent and Attendant, supporting day-to-day property operations through consistent upkeep and responsive on-site support. His responsibilities include maintaining common areas, valet trash service, vacant unit make-ready preparation, light maintenance, and exterior upkeep to ensure the property remains clean, presentable, and running smoothly.

    • Oversees common-area cleanliness and presentation, including detailed floor care and upkeep of stairwells, elevators, fixtures, and trash areas

    • Provides valet trash collection and maintains cleanliness of trash rooms and enclosures

    • Prepares vacant apartments for new occupancy (deep cleaning, sanitization, appliance cleaning, debris removal, touch-up painting)

    • Completes light maintenance requests, including bulb replacement, minor clogs, basic electrical resets, and small in-unit items

    • Supports exterior upkeep, including entryways and sidewalks, litter pickup, and trash enclosure maintenance

    • Handles seasonal light snow removal and salting as needed

    • Conducts regular light and safety checks throughout the property

    • Communicates maintenance concerns or hazards to management in a timely manner

    • Maintains a professional, courteous presence with residents and visitors

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Principal Advisor

Elliot Sperber

Elliot Sperber is a former Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Tricadia Capital Management, where he ran the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Strategy. His experience also includes roles at Brookfield Investment Management within the Commercial Real Estate Debt Group and at Morgan Stanley, where he originated and underwrote commercial real estate loans and structured CMBS bonds.

    • Former Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Tricadia Capital Management

    • Ran Tricadia’s Commercial Real Estate Strategy

    • Vice President at Brookfield Investment Management (Commercial Real Estate Debt Group)

    • Worked at Morgan Stanley originating and underwriting CRE loans and structuring CMBS bonds

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

    • Master of Business Administration, Columbia Business School

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Principal Advisor

Bradley Adams

Bradley Adams has over 25 years of Wall Street experience, including time with Merrill Lynch and UBS, followed by founding his own investment management firm, The Wyndham Financial Group. He also founded The R4 Group, a multi-disciplined consultancy focused on securities analysis and strategic business development.

    • Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics with a Minor in Finance, Pennsylvania State University

    • 25+ years on Wall Street, including Merrill Lynch and UBS

    • Founded investment management firm The Wyndham Financial Group

    • Founded The R4 Group (securities analysis and strategic business development)

    • Volunteer work includes the Middle States USTA and serving as a Judge for the United States Olympic Rowing Committee

    • Lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with his wife and four children

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