Team

Benjamin co-founded Mandrake in 2019. Benjamin is a Managing Partner of Mandrake and a member of the Investment Committee. For six years prior to founding Mandrake, Benjamin was Co-Head, Real Estate Investments at York Capital Management, which also included responsibility for managing the investment activities of Gerard Alexander Holdings. Previously, Benjamin held various commercial real estate investment positions at Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, Lone Star Funds, Gramercy Capital Corp., and RBS Greenwich Capital. Benjamin received a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Real Estate from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Joseph co-founded Mandrake in 2019. Joseph is a Managing Partner of Mandrake and a member of the Investment Committee. For six years prior to founding Mandrake, Joseph was Co-Head, Real Estate Investments at York Capital Management, which also included responsibility for managing the investment activities of Gerard Alexander Holdings. Joseph worked for over twelve years at Leucadia National Corporation (including two years at its portfolio company Berkadia Commercial Mortgage), where he participated in acquisition and asset management of a diverse array of real estate assets, real estate-related companies, and private equity investments. Prior to Leucadia, Joseph was an analyst at Goldman Sachs in their Financial Institutions investment banking group. Joseph received a B.A. in Economics, magna cum laude, from Columbia College.

Michael co-founded Mandrake in 2019. Michael is a Partner and the Chief Operating Officer of Mandrake. For six years prior to founding Mandrake, Michael was the Chief Operating Officer, Real Estate Investments at York Capital Management, which also included participating in the investment activities of Gerard Alexander Holdings. Michael worked for eight years at Gramercy Capital Corp., a publicly-traded mortgage REIT, as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. In this role, he became responsible for asset management of the firm’s loan portfolio, including special servicing, restructuring, and workouts. Prior to joining Gramercy, he worked in various major NYC law firms for 15 years as a real estate transaction attorney. Michael received a B.S. in Accounting from New York University and a J.D. from St. John’s University. Michael is also a Certified Public Accountant (retired).

Michael Kavourias mkavourias@mandrakecapital.com

Edward is President of Mandrake’s SFRC Development division. Prior to joining Mandrake, Edward was an Investment Director at Sherman Capital Markets, where he focused on the areas of residential land development and distressed commercial real estate assets. Prior to Sherman, Edward spent 16 years with Hunt Investment Management (as successor to Capmark Financial Inc.) as Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management which included extensive institutional real estate investment experience for both co-mingled funds and separate accounts. Edward received a B.A. from Wilkes University and an M.B.A. from Saint Joseph’s University.

Edward Oprindick eoprindick@mandrakecapital.com    |   Charlotte

Scott is a Senior Vice President at Mandrake. For six years prior to joining Mandrake, Scott was a Managing Director at Forum Absolute Capital Partners overseeing its investments in several New York City based condominium development projects. Previously, Scott spent twelve years working in real estate acquisitions, development and asset management roles at both Tavros Holdings and ELK Investors on various product types throughout the U.S. Scott received a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University.

Scott Hupe shupe@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Chris is a Senior Vice President, Asset Management at Mandrake. Chris brings nearly 30 years of hands-on asset management experience with performing, opportunistic and value add real estate properties throughout the U.S. Prior to joining Mandrake, Chris led the US investment debt and equity portfolio for German investment bank Hypo Real Estate Capital Corporation and held senior positions at both GE Capital Real Estate and H/2 Capital Partners. Chris received an MBA from the SMU Cox School of Business and his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut.

Chris Peters cpeters@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Edward is a Vice President, Development Management at Mandrake. Prior to joining Mandrake, Edward was a Project Manager at Hill Construction responsible for constructing commercial ground-up and renovation projects. Prior to Hill, Edward spent 24 years with Waverly Construction and Management as a Vice President, primarily involved in managing construction projects for commercial and institutional clients, from early concept phases through development and turn-key deliveries. Prior to Waverly, Edward spent 11 years with Norwood Industrial Construction as a Project Manager constructing and managing commercial projects for a national developer.

Edward Brnich ebrnich@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Ian is a Vice President of Mandrake’s SFRC Development division. Prior to joining Mandrake, Ian worked as an asset manager at Morgan Properties, overseeing value-add business plans at 50 properties across multiple markets. Previously, Ian worked on the asset management team at LEM Capital where he focused on implementation of value-add business plans and ran the quarterly valuation process. Ian is a CFA Charterholder and received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Ian Crowleyicrowley@mandrakecapital.com    |   Charlotte

Dillon is a Vice President of Mandrake’s SFRC Development division. Prior to joining Mandrake, Dillon had worked as a Project Manager for General Contracting firms Structor Group and Structure Tone, as well as for the Development firm Mayfair Street Partners, overseeing projects in the Atlanta and Boston areas. Dillon is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force having served as a Structural Journeyman in the United States and United Arab Emirates. Dillon received his B.S. in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and received an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate from Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.

Dillon O'Connor doconnor@mandrakecapital.com    |   Charlotte

David is Vice President of Mandrake’s SFRC Development division. Prior to joining Mandrake, David worked as a Senior Land Development Manager for several well-known national builders/developing firms, Forestar, Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes and overseeing projects in the Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, Arlington TX, and Myrtle Beach areas. David has a degree in Criminal Justice and has proudly served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps and is a combat veteran with multiple tours overseas.

David Rexroad drexroad@mandrakecapital.com    |   Charlotte

Frank is a Construction Manager in Mandrake’s SFRC Development division. Prior to Mandrake, Frank was a VP/Director of Construction for Nest Homes, a semi-custom regional builder. Frank got his start in residential construction with NVR. He has over 20 years of experience in operations management. Frank graduated from East Carolina University with a BS in Geography/GIS and a minor in Urban Planning.

Frank Robertson frobertson@mandrakecapital.com    |   Charlotte

Noah is a Senior Associate of Mandrake’s SFRC Development division. Prior to joining Mandrake, Noah worked as an associate at Delphi Property Group, LLC. where he was responsible for the sourcing, analysis and execution of real estate investments across all property types in the Mid-Atlantic region for both in-house and third-party clients. Noah received his B.S. in Applied Economics from Ursinus College.

Noah Kimelheim nkimelheim@mandrakecapital.com    |   Charlotte

Nick is a Senior Associate at Mandrake. Prior to joining Mandrake, Nick spent two years at Atlas Capital Group working on asset management and acquisitions for various asset types in New York and Los Angeles. Previously, Nick spent six years at Related Companies and Pacwest Bank originating senior mortgages, mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments on commercial and residential assets throughout the U.S. Nick also held a junior position in KPMG’s real estate valuation consulting group. Nick received a B.S. in Finance from Lehigh University.

Nicholas Kavourias nkavourias@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Brandon is an analyst at Mandrake. For two years prior to joining Mandrake, Brandon worked at Deloitte as a Consultant in their Real Estate Valuation group, where he provided valuation services to clients throughout the United States. Brandon earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Schack Institute of Real Estate at New York University.

Brandon Ritchey britchey@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Kerry is the Controller at Mandrake. For five years prior to joining Mandrake, Kerry was an assistant controller at York Capital Management, primarily responsible for Gerard Alexander Holding’s accounting, tax, and reporting functions. Prior to York, Kerry worked as a senior auditor in the real estate division of Marks Paneth LLP. Kerry received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Richmond and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

Kerry Winters kwinters@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Dempsey is a Construction Controller at Mandrake. Prior to joining Mandrake, Dempsey worked as the construction controller overseeing the financial management of Normandy Real Estate Partners’ and Columbia Property Trust’s construction division, as well as delivering projects from tenant fit outs to ground up construction. Dempsey is also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as an Artillery Section Chief in the United States and abroad. Dempsey received his B.S. in Accounting from Montclair State University and his M.S. in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.

Dempsey Ramalhosa dramalhosa@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Lydia is the Tax Manager / Assistant Controller at Mandrake. Prior to joining Mandrake, Lydia was a Tax Manager in the Asset Management Group at KPMG. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Lydia is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA.

Lydia Feng lfeng@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York

Sisilyn is the Executive Assistant & Office Manager where she focuses on assisting in the day-to-day operations of Mandrake Capital Partners. Additionally, Sisilyn provides support to all the Partners and other staff members as needed. Prior to joining Mandrake, Sisilyn worked as the Facilities & Office Manager at York Capital Management for 14 years. Before that, she was the Office Manager at Apax Partners, a leading global private equity firm.

Sisilyn Tait stait@mandrakecapital.com    |   New York