Our people are the driving success behind Accesso. They bring invaluable knowledge and insights to each and every transaction – operating collaboratively and with a commitment to personalized and exceptional service.
Managing Partners
Ariel Bentata
Founding & Managing Partner, Investments
Hallandale, FL
Current
Directs the company’s investments, asset management and corporate development
Prior
Legal and business affairs counsel for MTV Networks Latin America
Counsel to a Florida law firm
Education
Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidad Católica in Caracas, Venezuela
Master’s degree from New York University
Professional Affiliations
Campaign Chair of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the MAR JCC
Moises Benzaquen
Founding & Managing Partner, Finance
Hallandale, FL
Current
Oversees all fund underwritings and administration, accounting, and fiscal affairs
Sixteen years of U.S. commercial real estate experience and holds a commercial real estate brokers license
Prior
Senior executive positions in banking and retail sectors
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Universidad Santa Maria in Caracas, Venezuela
Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade from Instituto de Nuevas Profesiones in Caracas, Venezuela
Claudio Dombey
Founding & Managing Partner, Investor Relations
Hallandale, FL
Current
Leads the Accesso Partners team in investor relations and provides personalized attention to the company’s investors throughout the world
Prior
President of Hippocampus Vacation Club, an international real estate company specializing in hotels and timeshares
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University
Daniel Goldstein
Managing Partner, Operations & Investor Relations
Hallandale, FL
Current
Leads the company’s operations as well as part of the Investor Relations front after heading the Due Diligence and Acquisition teams for multi-family residential units
Prior
CEO of a Latin American Real Estate Development Fund and a Private Equity Fund
Managed multiple industrial and consumer goods and food distribution companies in Colombia
Education
Studied law at the University Externado in Colombia
Asset Management
Paul Gaines
Chief Asset Officer
Atlanta, GA
Current
Oversees all asset management leasing and tenant relations for the nationwide portfolio of commercial office properties
Prior
CIO for Argus Realty Investors where he led the company in acquisitions and financing
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Hofstra University
Graduate of GE Financial Management Program
Mike Adams
Managing Director- Southern Region
Houston, TX
Current
Ensures the efficient operation and financial performance of the Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Raleigh and Charleston portfolio by overseeing all aspects of asset strategy including property leasing, tenant negotiations, capital improvements and financial reporting
Prior
VP of Asset Management for Capital Commercial Investments, Asset Manager for Argus Realty Investors LLP, Leasing Manager for PM Realty Group, Investment management for AIM Funds and the American Capital Family of Mutual Funds
Education
Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University
Deb Kolar
General Manager
Minneapolis, MN
Current
Ensures the efficient operation and financial performance of the Minneapolis portfolio by overseeing all aspects of asset strategy including property leasing, tenant negotiations, capital improvements and financial reporting
Prior
Property Management with Institutional Owners including Heitman Financial, AT&T/Lucent Pension Funds, RREEF, John Buck Companies, Inland American Office, Lincoln Financial, Cornerstone Investments and JMI Realty
Education
Business Management Degree with concentration in Organizational Leadership from College of St. Benedict’s and an RPA designation from BOMI
Tony Fischer
Director, Asset Management, Capital Improvements
Chicago, IL
Current
Oversees construction management processes for the nationwide portfolio of commercial office properties.
Prior
Regional construction manager for commercial property owner and operator, Hearn
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Purdue University
Portfolio Management
Abbey Rowsey
Managing Director, Portfolio Management
Dallas, TX
Current
Actively monitors asset performance, acquisition and disposition activity, and resource allocations, and determines how to best leverage individual properties for greater portfolio performance.
Responsible for asset management functions at assigned properties
Prior
Senior Leasing Agent with Cushman & Wakefield representing institutional owners such as UBS Realty Investors, RMR Group and RREEF
Education
Cum Laude in Finance from Texas Christian University
MBA Southern Methodist University
Finance
Brad Barefoot
Chief Financial Officer
Hallandale, FL
Current
Manages financial and treasury strategy for investments and the firm
Prior
Vice President of Finance - Goldman Sachs
Various positions throughout the financial services industry
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from Miami University
Master of Accountancy from DePaul University
Acquisitions, Dispositions
& Due Diligence
John Rivard
Chief Investment Officer
Hallandale, FL
Current
Spearheads the firm’s investment process by sourcing new opportunities and overseeing the underwriting, negotiation and closing of transactions.
Prior
Senior level positions in real estate investment management, investing across all major property types, ownership structures and markets throughout North America
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Southern California
Master’s degree in Business from the University of California, Berkeley
Juris Doctor from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Professional Affiliations
California Bar (inactive)
Urban Land Institute
Diana Sanchez
Corporate Development and Transactions Coordinator
Hallandale, FL
Current
Responsible for comprehensive due diligence for all new acquisitions
Actively participates in sales transactions and coordinates the corporate development program for the company
Prior
Operations Supervisor at Spartan Engineering Corporation
Education
Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá, Colombia
Investor Relations
Alan Garzon
Director, Investor Relations & Multifamily
Hallandale, FL
Current
Supports fundraising efforts and client relations for institutional and high net worth investors as well as leads Accesso's multifamily efforts
Prior
Director of Operations and Finance of an internet start-up; co-managed the company alongside its CEO
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela
Master’s in Business Administration, Babson College
Max (Moty) Lashak
Director, Investor Relations
Houston, TX
Current
Responsible for equity raising and reporting after initially joining Accesso as a program sponsor for investment funds
Prior
Chief Sales Operator and Chief Operating Officer for large industrial manufacturers
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Economics, Universidad Tecnológica Mexico
MBA, Instituto Panamericano de Alta dirección de Empresas IPADE, at the Universidad Panamericana, a branch of the IESE of Barcelona Business School
State of Texas Real Estate License
Silvia León
Coordinator, Investor Relations
Hallandale, FL
Current
Supports the Investor Relations team and Accesso’s wide investor pool
Leads the compliance program to ensure adherence with federal and local laws
Prior
Senior Executive Assistant reporting to the President of Akro Consulting, Inc.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Associate's Degree of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
Mario Ribak
Director, Financing & Reporting
Hallandale, FL
Current
Responsible for financial control, accounting, tax administration, reporting, monitoring and all day-to-day financial matters
Involved on the investor relations front
Prior
10 years managing the Finance Department at a construction company
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Information Technology
Jacobo Lederman
Director, IT
Hallandale, FL
Current
Maintains Accesso’s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering and supporting strategic plans for implementation of information technologies
Prior
IT Support Manager for Onyx Insurance Company and IT Support Manager at AutoBank Finance Company
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Administration, Politécnico Gran Colombiano, Bogotá, Colombia
Accesso Services
Gustavo Rosemblat
Managing Partner
Hallandale, FL
Current
Responsible for all aspects of Accesso Services’ property management
Oversees more than 140 team members and over 15 million sq. ft. of commercial property across the country
Prior
23+ years of entrepreneurial and management experience
Education
Master’s Degree in Economics Policy and Planning, Northeastern University, Boston
Licensed General Contractor, Florida
Anahi Alay
Controller
Hallandale, FL
Current
Ensures accounting transactions and investor activity are recorded and presented accurately, and that financial statements are timely and regulatory compliant
Responsible for all aspects of Accesso's daily financial matters, payroll registration and OPEX calculations
Prior
Tenaris Group, Argentina
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, emphasis in accounting
Accounting Certifications University of Miami
Candidate for Master’s Degree in Accounting
CPA Certification
Tony Clasen
Director, National Operations
Houston, TX
Current
Oversees property management and engineering operations
Prior
Asset Manager at American Spectrum Realty Management and Argus Realty Investors, responsible for multi-property portfolios
VP of Development Services for two industrial real estate developers as part of is 25 years in commercial real estate
Education
Bachelor’s Business Administration, University of Houston
Alan Horowitz
Global Support Manager
Hallandale, FL
Current
Supervises the implementation and follow-up of standard procedures, helping to reduce operative costs for Accesso Services
Prior
Managing Partner at a consumer products company for 16 years
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineer, Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas, Venezuela
Master of Logistics Management, Universidad Católica Andres Bello, Caracas, Venezuela
Justin Girard
Director, Midwest Region
Chicago, IL
Current
Leads the Midwest Portfolio
Prior
15+ years of experience in commercial property management and operations
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Quantitate Methods from Illinois State University
RPA and FMA designations from BOMI
John Kelley
Director, Texas Region CPM®, LEED AP
Austin, TX
Current
Manages the Texas Portfolio, which includes Austin, Dallas, San Antonio and Houston
Prior
More than 30 years experience in the commercial real estate industry
Worked in the development and property management industry in Texas for public and private commercial firms such as Hines Interest, Equity Office and Thomas Property Group
Education
BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin
Certified Property Manager, a LEED AP and Texas licensed broker
Community
Member of BOMA and has served as the former president for both the Houston and Texas BOMA boards
Former Houston NAIOP and Westchase District board member
Jose Villar
Chief Accounting Officer
Hallandale, FL
Current
Leads the accounting department in applying sound principles and procedures, ensuring that all accounting allocations are on point, implementing proper internal controls, and complying with tax regulations
Prior
Served as Controller since 2001 with The Related Group, Skyline Equities Realty, Terranova Corporation, Intradeco, and in the wholesale industry providing materials to the construction and retail industries
Education
Master’s Degree in Accounting
CPA License
Keli Wallace
Managing Director, Property Management
Philadelphia, PA
Current
Oversees the property management teams in Philadelphia and Charlotte
Leads Accesso’s budget process for the entire portfolio
Prior
Most recently was responsible for the daily operations of 1515 Market Street
Twenty years’ experience managing office, flex, and medical office buildings in Baltimore and the Philadelphia region.
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology from Loyola University Maryland
RPA designation from BOMI