Our operational philosophy revolves around a holistic view, acknowledging the intricate interconnections in commercial real estate management. By embracing systems thinking, we adeptly navigate complexities, ensuring each role seamlessly aligns within our collaborative ecosystem.
Accountability is not just a principle; it is intrinsic to our culture. Across the board, from our internal team to our outsourced partners, everyone takes ownership, propelling us forward with a shared commitment to reliability and excellence.
Andrew V. Lofredo, Chief Executive Officer
Andrew serves as our CEO and Head of Asset Management. Andrew has over three decades of broad commercial real estate experience, having worked as a real estate broker, property manager, attorney, and asset manager, along with leadership roles in both institutional and entrepreneurial environments.
Prior to launching CRE Vertical Advisors, Andrew was CEO and General Counsel of MCP Real Estate & Investment Management, a real estate family office; Head of Asset Management for Fortis Property Group, overseeing investor/lender relations, leasing and operations of a commercial portfolio in excess of 6 million square feet in the Northeast US and Texas; Senior Vice President of Operations at Ashkenazy Acquisitions, responsible for running a national retail portfolio, including all operations and construction; served as in-house counsel and as Director of Asset Services in NYC at CBRE, with corporate management responsibilities and oversight of over 9 million square feet of commercial assets.
Shannon Harrington, Director of Property Management
As Director of Property Management, Shannon Harrington is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and financial management of CRE Vertical Advisors' diverse property portfolio. With over 24 years of experience in commercial real estate, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of optimizing asset performance.
In her previous role as Vice President at JLL, Shannon successfully managed portfolios exceeding 3 million square feet across office and retail properties. Her leadership and strategic approach significantly enhanced financial outcomes and strengthened client relationships. Shannon's expertise spans property management, team leadership, and operational efficiency, making her an invaluable asset to the CRE Vertical Advisors team.
Jessica Batista, Account & Systems Manager
As our Account & Systems Manager, Jessica is responsible for managing our internal systems and procedures to make sure we are delivering best-in-class services to our clients and investors. She plays an integral part in connecting the dots across our departments and functions to ensure seamless operations.
Prior to joining CRE Vertical, Jessica was an Area Administrator at Simon Property Group, with wide ranging responsibilities, including office management, staff training, operations coordination and lease administration.
Tina Koch, Senior Property Manager
As a Senior Property Manager, Tina is responsible for tenant relations, vendor management, repairs and maintenance and day-to-day operations of our largest client portfolio, consisting of retail shopping centers and single tenant NNN properties.
Tina joined the team when MCP Real Estate & Investment Management hired CRE Vertical to manage their portfolio and family office, having spent the nearly six years as a property manager for their portfolio. Tina’s prior experience includes property management at Vanderbeer Bros, as well as multiple roles including Risk Analyst and Transportation Coordinator at Becton Dickenson.
Michael Calandra, Senior Property Manager
As a Senior Property Manager, Mike is responsible for tenant relations, vendor management, repairs and maintenance and day to day operations of retail portfolio, including grocery anchored shopping centers, strip malls as well as the common area of a large mixed use commercial condominium association. Mike also supervises the maintenance staff of our sister company - CRE Maintenance.
Prior to joining CRE Vertical, Mike was a Senior Property Manager at both SJP Properties and The Hampshire Group, where he oversaw both retail and office properties. Mike served as a Lease Analyst at Vornado Realty Trust prior to focusing on property management.
Camila Quiceno, Accounting Analyst
As an Accounting Analyst, Camila plays a key role in managing accounts receivable for our clients, ensuring accurate billing, timely collections, and robust cash flow management. Additionally, she performs detailed financial analysis to improve decision-making and track key performance metrics, and providing insights that support our clients’ strategic goals.
Prior to joining CRE Vertical, Camila served in roles including serving as a Jr. Accountant, Tax Assistant and Senior Controlling Analyst. Camila holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, with a Minor in Accounting.
In addition to our in-house team, we collaborate with select third parties to deliver and enhance our services, expanding our breadth of expertise and enabling us to quickly scale to address the needs of our clients. For instance, we partner with Wiss & Company, which manages specific accounting functions, and JONES, which oversees our certificate of insurance tracking. These strategic collaboration ensures that we maintain a high level of service while leveraging the specialized skills of our partners to fulfill our clients' requirements effectively.
Eva “The Diva” Lofredo, Chief Snack Eater
Eva tends to come into the office on the weekend and when she does work, it is only in a supervisory/judgmental capacity. However, since she is a good girl and accepts snacks as compensation in full, we keep her on the team.