Chris Fontan (L) • Chief Technology Officer • Grace Hill • Irving, Texas Trey Tubbs (R) • Vice President of Commercial Growth • Grace Hill • Irving, Texas
Grace Hill announced the appointment of Chris Fontan as Chief Technology Officer and Trey Tubbs as Vice President of Commercial Growth. Specializing in technology innovation, data analytics and real estate solutions, Fontan and Tubbs will play key roles in advancing Grace Hill’s platform. Fontan will oversee the product innovation team, and Tubbs will focus on commercial business initiatives. As the CTO at Veriforce, Fontan played a key role in scaling technology operations and delivering high-impact compliance and risk management solutions. Tubbs has a proven track record of driving strategic partnerships, scaling technology-driven solutions and accelerating market expansion.
Kevin Tarangioli • Director of Security and Safety • Pennrose • Philadelphia
Pennrose has announced Kevin Tarangioli as the company’s first Director of Security and Safety. In his role, Tarangioli will oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive security procedures, including preventative measures during site selection. He will also support the development and implementation of response plans and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Tarangioli brings two decades of impressive corporate security and leadership experience to Pennrose. Most recently, he served as Corporate Safety and Security Specialist at New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Group.
Brett Gelsomino • Senior Vice President of Development • The NRP Group • Cleveland
The NRP Group announced the addition of Brett Gelsomino as Senior Vice President of Development. Leveraging nearly 20 years of experience in housing development and investment in Florida, Gelsomino will lead the firm’s market-rate development efforts throughout the state, overseeing all aspects from site selection to project completion. With a proven track record in market-rate and luxury housing, Gelsomino will drive The NRP Group’s expansion in Florida, leading site selection, entitlements and development strategy. Gelsomino previously spent 14 years at ZOM Development, where he launched and led ZOM’s senior living division as Senior Vice President, overseeing the origination, capitalization and construction of nearly $400 million in luxury rental senior living communities. Since 2007, he has developed over 2,500 multifamily and senior living units throughout the state, and he founded Gelsomino Holding in 2022.
Brian Doppelt • Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer •
The Bainbridge Companies • Wellington, Fla.
The Bainbridge Companies promoted Brian Doppelt to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Doppelt was previously Bainbridge’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In his new role, Doppelt oversees management and capital raising activities for Bainbridge’s Fund management business. He continues to lead Bainbridge’s legal department and its legal affairs, including risk management. Prior to Bainbridge, Doppelt was an attorney with a New York-based law firm, a prosecutor with the New York State Attorney General’s Office and a law clerk to the Hon. Richard M. Berman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Todd Sears • Chief Operating Officer • The Annex Group • Indianapolis
The Annex Group has hired Todd Sears as Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Sears will lead the development, construction and property management teams within the company. Sears brings more than three decades of experience to The Annex Group and has previously served in real estate and finance leadership positions in addition to being an adjunct faculty member of Butler University’s Lacy School of Business. Longtime COO CJ Lukaart will transition to become Chief Legal and Administrative Officer.
McKinley James • Vice President of Operations • Rinnai America Corporation • Peachtree City, Ga.
Rinnai America Corporation has appointed McKinley James as Vice President of Operations and will become the newest member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. James will lead the operations team as the company expands its manufacturing and distribution to support its growth in the North American market. Prior to joining Rinnai America, James spent 26 years in progressive operations leadership roles with several large organizations including Polaris Industries, General Motors and Republic Builders. He is the recipient of multiple achievement awards including a two-time BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader Award.
Gary Mayo • Executive of Business Development • Interior Logic Group •
San Diego
Interior Logic Group has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Gary Mayo as Executive of Business Development. Mayo will play a pivotal role in spearheading ILG’s growth strategy, focusing on expanding sales. With 28 years of experience at Toll Brothers, where he served as Group President, Mayo brings a wealth of expertise in real estate development and a deep understanding of the industry. His tenure at Toll Brothers has honed his skills in driving business performance, fostering customer relationships and navigating market trends.
Chase Guillory • Assistant Vice President of Acquisitions • Atlas Real Estate Partners • New York
Atlas Real Estate Partners continues to expand its acquisitions team with the hiring of Chase Guillory as Assistant Vice President of Acquisitions. At Atlas, Guillory will focus on sourcing, underwriting, structuring and executing new multifamily investment opportunities. Prior to joining Atlas, he was a member of the acquisitions team at IMT Capital. There, Guillory specialized in sourcing, underwriting and due diligencing multifamily investments across the Southeast and Texas.