The Firm

Mast Capital's vision is to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in real estate, while generating strong risk-adjusted returns. We sculpt the landscapes of tomorrow with a dedication to both the long-term success of our ventures and the betterment of the environments we shape. Our firm's discerning eye for original ideas and unique collaborations has established a new benchmark in the real estate industry and become our signature standard.

In our pursuit of success, we are meticulous in our underwriting and due diligence processes, adopting a thorough and comprehensive approach to assess potential investments. This rigorous attention to detail ensures that we identify and capitalize on opportunities that align with our investment strategies while mitigating risks and delivering optimal outcomes for our stakeholders. Our steadfast commitment to these principles has established our position as a trusted leader in the real estate industry.

Investment Philosophy

As the preeminent real estate investor, our investment ethos is centered around the optimization of risk-adjusted returns for each investment, achieved through a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to value creation. We strategically emphasize value identification, acquisition, and enhancement by employing rigorous due diligence, uncovering untapped opportunities, and unlocking latent value that others may overlook.

Our sophisticated strategy encompasses assertive asset management, the safeguarding of optionality, and the perpetual reassessment of exit opportunities. We attribute our consistent success in navigating diverse market cycles to our unwavering adherence to this distinctive investment philosophy.

Investment Process

Mast utilizes a thorough and disciplined investment process, tested and proven over years of experience. Mast begins the acquisition process by leveraging its market intelligence, which allows it to identify favorable opportunities through its carefully cultivated network.  Mast conducts comprehensive analyses to identify and stress-test key variables to protect against downside scenarios. After completing its diligence, Mast employs a sophisticated approach to structuring its acquisitions, maximizing value to its investors while providing creativity and flexibility to sellers and other third-parties to effectuate often complex transactions. Once an investment is closed, Mast continually assesses its operations to uncover value creation opportunities and execute the business plan.

Our Team

Mast is privately held and led by a senior management team with over 60 years of combined real estate experience and transactions totaling more than $3.5 billion. The Firm is headquartered in Miami and is 100% dedicated to real estate investment and development.

Camilo Miguel Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Jordan Kornberg
Managing Director, Acquisitions
Rick Vogel
Chief Development Officer

Camilo Miguel Jr.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Camilo Miguel Jr. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mast Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm established in 2006. He is recognized for his innovative approach to crafting developments that significantly contribute to the enhancement of communities. With a rich experience in real estate and finance, Mr. Miguel brings a deep understanding of investment strategies, intricate financial instruments, and project execution.

Under his leadership, Mast Capital has established itself as a market leader in real estate, investing and developing high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, particularly in regions with significant barriers to entry. Prior to his success with Mast Capital, Mr. Miguel founded and served as President of Vertica Group, a land investment and strategic development firm where he adeptly managed all facets of the business. Formerly he co-established Clear Title Group, a specialized firm in real estate title insurance.

Mr. Miguel is a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in Business Management. A dedicated community advocate and philanthropist, his commitment is evident through his active participation on several boards, including Friends of the Underline and the Real Estate Advisory Board at his alma mater. He is involved with the Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida Advisory Board, a member of the Board of Perez Art Museum, as well as The Center for Arts and Innovation where he also leads the building committee. Additionally, he contributes to the Urban Development and Mixed-Use Council (UDMUC) Red national council of the ULI.

Jordan Kornberg

Managing Director, Acquisitions
Mr. Kornberg serves as Managing Director and Head of Acquisitions for Mast Capital. In this capacity, he is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment transactions and collaborating with Mast’s functional groups on asset management, development, and disposition decisions.

Mr. Kornberg is a seasoned real estate professional with over $2 billion of single asset and portfolio transaction experience. Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Kornberg was a Managing Director at Northwood Investors, a privately-held global real estate investment firm, where he was responsible for evaluating real estate equity and debt investment opportunities. During his approximately 10 years at Northwood, he executed acquisitions, obtained financing, oversaw capital projects, and improved operating performance across the firm’s hospitality portfolio. Prior to Northwood, Mr. Kornberg worked in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Investment Banking group at Deutsche Bank and focused on corporate advisory assignments, capital markets transactions, and mergers and acquisitions primarily within the hospitality and gaming sectors.  

Mr. Kornberg is an active member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Investment Roundtable.  Mr. Kornberg received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Magna Cum Laude, from Duke University.

Rick Vogel

Chief Development Officer
Mr. Vogel joined Mast Capital in 2023 and serves as its Chief Development Officer.  In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, development, operation, management, debt and equity capitalization, stabilization and realization of Mast Capital’s real estate development projects.

He has a proven track record in establishing vision, defining strategy, and executing large and complex development projects in both developed and emerging markets.   Recognized globally for his disciplined approach to real estate investment, he is a comprehensive strategist with experience managing real estate development, investment and operations in the US, Asia and the Middle East.  Throughout Mr. Vogel’s career, he contributed to the development of more than 17 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, retail and sports/entertainment properties.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Vogel was Executive Vice President with the Related Companies where he led the company’s 3.2 million square foot Grand Avenue redevelopment project in downtown Los Angeles.  In August, 2022, Mr. Vogel joined Related Southeast’s leadership team to lead the company’s business growth in South Florida.  Prior to joining Related, Mr. Vogel was President of Silverstein Asia, a subsidiary of Silverstein Properties out of New York City, Senior Vice President and General Manager with Ivanhoe Cambridge and Vice President with Hines.  Mr. Vogel started his career as a Project Engineer and Construction Superintendent for Perini Corporation. 

Mr. Vogel received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business and his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and completed post graduate studies in economics and finance at the University of California, Berkeley.   He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) where he has chaired and co-chaired various ULI committees and councils.
Cassie Resnick
Managing Director
Eran Landry
Managing Director
Michael Patrizio
Managing Director

Cassie Resnick

Managing Director
Ms. Resnick serves as Managing Director. In this capacity, she provides oversight to all of the firm’s investments, asset management activities and business plan execution. Cassie is also involved in all facets of the acquisition, disposition and financing processes for the firm.

Prior to joining Mast, Ms. Resnick was an Associate at Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels in New York. During her tenure at JLL, she provided advisory and disposition services on hospitality and mixed-use assets valued in excess of $5 billion. Additionally, she was responsible for underwriting equity and debt transactions ranging in size from $50 million to $1 billion across recapitalization, restructuring and other value recovery strategies for non-performing positions. Prior to JLL, Ms. Resnick was an Analyst at WR Hambrecht + Co., a San Francisco-based investment bank where she evaluated initial and secondary equity offerings, and merger and acquisitions opportunities for technology-focused companies. Previously, Mr. Resnick was an Intern at Ernst and Young where she analyzed hotel markets and worked on feasibility studies.

Ms. Resnick received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. She is often a guest lecturer at FIU’s hospitality master’s program, actively participates in the South Florida Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society, Pi Beta Phi fraternity for Women, and Renew, a real estate network empowering women. Ms. Resnick Cassie came in first place in the New York Road Runners 31st Annual NYRR Empire State Building Run-up. She also holds a Series 7 license as well as a Real Estate Salesperson license in New York. Ms. Resnick spends time volunteering at Tribe events and is an active supporter of Kiva, an international nonprofit founded in 2005 that connects people through lending to alleviate poverty.

Eran Landry

Managing Director
Mr. Landry is Managing Director of Multifamily Development for Mast Capital.  In this capacity, he is responsible for executing the firm’s ground up multifamily and mixed-use development activities. 

Mr. Landry has been involved in all facets of real estate development for over 15 years to include: sourcing, land acquisition, design, entitlements, financing, and construction through lease-up activity.   Prior to joining Mast, he was the Vice President of Development for Mill Creek’s North Florida Division where he led regional development of multifamily communities.

Prior to Mill Creek, Eran was a development executive for Ram Realty Services based in South Florida.  He also served in the same capacity in Washington D.C. for a public REIT, Home Properties, Inc. and ultimately began his career with Kettler, executing both rental apartment and for sale condominium communities in the Mid-Atlantic.  Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the development of 5,000+ apartments across the Mid-Atlantic, Central and South Florida regions with a capitalization in excess of $1 billion.

Eran received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Stanford University as a scholarship student-athlete, and a Master of Real Estate from Georgetown University. He is a member of Urban Land Institute and also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Michael Patrizio

Managing Director
Mr. Patrizio leads development and business plan execution for the Firm’s for-sale residential development projects and select urban multifamily transactions.

Mr. Patrizio is a seasoned real estate executive with nearly 25 years of experience spanning development, design and construction, and sales/marketing. Over his career, Mr. Patrizio has led projects totaling more than $6 billion in sales and 5 million net sellable square feet of residential space. Prior to joining Mast, he was Senior Vice President of Development for Newgard where he led the Natiivo Miami project. Previously, Mr. Patrizio was Director of Urban Development with Terra Group and executed on projects providing approximately 2 million sellable square feet of for-sale residential resulting in more than $1.8 billion in sales. Mr. Patrizio has also held leadership positions with Qatari Diar, the wholly-owned real estate subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority. As CEO of Qatari Diar United Kingdom Ltd., he was responsible for a portfolio of landmark properties in London valued at over $18 billion, including the 13-acre Chelsea Barracks, the U.S. Embassy in Grosvenor Square, and more than 1,400 rental apartments at the London Olympic Athletes Village.

Mr. Patrizio received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture with a minor in Business Administration & Finance from the University of Miami. He has been a member of the board of directors of numerous UK companies and is an active supporter of the University of Miami.
Jabree Brooks
Chief Financial Officer
Carlos Casal
Senior Vice President, Construction
Joseph Ianoale
Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management

Jabree Brooks

Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Brooks serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Mast Capital. In this capacity, Mr. Brooks oversees the firm’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, and tax. He reports to the founder and CEO and provides financial guidance to the firm and its leadership team.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Brooks was the Chief Financial Officer for Six Peak Capital. During his time at Six Peak, Mr. Brooks scaled the company’s financial reporting capabilities as Six Peak’s assets under management grew to over $1 billion and the company expanded to six major markets across the United States. Mr. Brooks was responsible for Six Peak’s financial reporting, investor relations, and fundraising for development projects. Prior to Six Peak, Mr. Brooks was the CFO of the Metro Group where he was instrumental in completing three acquisitions under his leadership and implementing several revenue growth initiatives. Prior to the Metro Group, Mr. Brooks held several leadership roles at JPMorgan, UBS, and Ernst & Young.

Mr. Brooks received a Master of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia. He also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Cum Laude, and a Minor in Entrepreneurship from Villanova University. Mr. Brooks is a CFA® Charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant.

Carlos Casal

Senior Vice President, Construction
Mr. Casal serves as Senior Vice President of Construction.  In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of the Firm’s construction-related projects and works closely with Mast Capital’s development teams on ground-up and value-add transactions. 

Mr. Casal is a seasoned construction and real estate development professional with over 20 years of experience and has led multiple large-scale projects from concept through occupancy.  Additionally, he has led project design development and construction document production, developed relationships with state and local municipalities, selected and procured bulk commodities, and negotiated and managed various contracts and teams.  Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Casal was Construction Manager at The Related Group, a privately held real estate development company based in Miami, FL, where he led notable residential and hotel transactions with total budgets in excess of $1 billion and completion of over 1,500 for-sale residential, commercial and condo hotel units.  Prior to Related, Mr. Casal was Senior Project Manager with OHL Arellano, the vertical construction unit of OHL North America that specializes in healthcare facilities, universities, and commercial buildings throughout the Southeast.  Select projects that Mr. Casal oversaw included University of Miami, Cox Neuroscience & Health Center and the Miami AirportLink Metrorail.  Previously, he was with Turner Construction Company and held various positions including Senior Project Manager, Senior Estimator, and Project Engineer.

Mr. Casal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Florida International University.  He is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Certification.  He is a member of the South Florida Associated General Contractors’ Board of Directors and participates on the U.S. Green Building Council.

Joseph Ianoale

Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Mr. Ianoale serves as Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management. In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of the Firm’s investment management activities, including but not limited to: sourcing and underwriting of investment opportunities, acquisitions, execution of business plans, asset management, collaboration with joint venture and other partners, and the disposition of investments.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Ianoale was a Vice President at LEM Capital in Philadelphia. During his tenure at LEM, he was responsible for the acquisition and asset management of over $500 million of multifamily assets across the country, and contributed to the firm’s capital raising efforts. Prior to LEM, Mr. Ianoale was an Associate at Wells Fargo Securities in the Investment Banking-Infrastructure Public Finance Group, where his experience included structuring and executing public/private market debt solutions and derivative transactions for large governments, transportation, and higher education issuers.

Mr. Ianoale received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University.
Christina Cuervo
Executive Director, Development and Acquisitions
Alexandra Ochoa
Director, Accounting and Finance

Christina Cuervo

Executive Director, Development and Acquisitions
Ms. Cuervo serves as Executive Director of Development and Acquisitions. In this capacity, she is actively involved in the due diligence, entitlement, design, and development of the Firm’s development and value-add projects. Ms. Cuervo also leads the firms’ special projects, community relations, and governmental matters.

Prior to joining Mast Capital, Ms. Cuervo was Chief Operating Officer at The Development Group of Florida where she was responsible for the entitlement, design, and development of marquee condominium projects including Icon Brickell, One Ocean, and Marea.  Prior to The Development Group, she served as Assistant City Manager to the City of Miami Beach where she oversaw several development agencies, planning and cultural departments.  Previously, she was also an Assistant City Manager for the City of Miami where she was responsible for overseeing and coordinating real estate development and regulatory functions, financial divisions, and administrative departments for the City.

Ms. Cuervo received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a double major in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University.

Alexandra Ochoa

Director, Accounting and Finance
Ms. Ochoa serves as Director of Accounting and Finance, where she provides oversight of the Firm’s fund administration, accounting and finance activities.

Prior to joining Mast Capital, Ms. Ochoa was Vice President of Fund Accounting at SS&C ALPS and a leader of its Hedge Fund Services and Family Office Services businesses. Ms. Ochoa also served as the Head of the custom investor reporting and had extensive responsibility for overseeing large teams.

Ms. Ochoa has developed an expertise in complex fund structures and trading strategies, including fixed income and litigation finance investments. Ms. Ochoa was instrumental in the growth and success of SS&C ALPS and its predecessor, Kaufman Rossin Fund Services.
Camilo Miguel Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Jordan Kornberg
Managing Director, Acquisitions

Camilo Miguel Jr.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Camilo Miguel Jr. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mast Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm established in 2006. He is recognized for his innovative approach to crafting developments that significantly contribute to the enhancement of communities. With a rich experience in real estate and finance, Mr. Miguel brings a deep understanding of investment strategies, intricate financial instruments, and project execution.

Under his leadership, Mast Capital has established itself as a market leader in real estate, investing and developing high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, particularly in regions with significant barriers to entry. Prior to his success with Mast Capital, Mr. Miguel founded and served as President of Vertica Group, a land investment and strategic development firm where he adeptly managed all facets of the business. Formerly he co-established Clear Title Group, a specialized firm in real estate title insurance.

Mr. Miguel is a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in Business Management. A dedicated community advocate and philanthropist, his commitment is evident through his active participation on several boards, including Friends of the Underline and the Real Estate Advisory Board at his alma mater. He is involved with the Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida Advisory Board, a member of the Board of Perez Art Museum, as well as The Center for Arts and Innovation where he also leads the building committee. Additionally, he contributes to the Urban Development and Mixed-Use Council (UDMUC) Red national council of the ULI.

Jordan Kornberg

Managing Director, Acquisitions
Mr. Kornberg serves as Managing Director and Head of Acquisitions for Mast Capital. In this capacity, he is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment transactions and collaborating with Mast’s functional groups on asset management, development, and disposition decisions.

Mr. Kornberg is a seasoned real estate professional with over $2 billion of single asset and portfolio transaction experience. Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Kornberg was a Managing Director at Northwood Investors, a privately-held global real estate investment firm, where he was responsible for evaluating real estate equity and debt investment opportunities. During his approximately 10 years at Northwood, he executed acquisitions, obtained financing, oversaw capital projects, and improved operating performance across the firm’s hospitality portfolio. Prior to Northwood, Mr. Kornberg worked in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Investment Banking group at Deutsche Bank and focused on corporate advisory assignments, capital markets transactions, and mergers and acquisitions primarily within the hospitality and gaming sectors.  

Mr. Kornberg is an active member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Investment Roundtable.  Mr. Kornberg received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Magna Cum Laude, from Duke University.
Rick Vogel
Chief Development Officer
Cassie Resnick
Managing Director

Rick Vogel

Chief Development Officer
Mr. Vogel joined Mast Capital in 2023 and serves as its Chief Development Officer.  In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, development, operation, management, debt and equity capitalization, stabilization and realization of Mast Capital’s real estate development projects.

He has a proven track record in establishing vision, defining strategy, and executing large and complex development projects in both developed and emerging markets.   Recognized globally for his disciplined approach to real estate investment, he is a comprehensive strategist with experience managing real estate development, investment and operations in the US, Asia and the Middle East.  Throughout Mr. Vogel’s career, he contributed to the development of more than 17 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, retail and sports/entertainment properties.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Vogel was Executive Vice President with the Related Companies where he led the company’s 3.2 million square foot Grand Avenue redevelopment project in downtown Los Angeles.  In August, 2022, Mr. Vogel joined Related Southeast’s leadership team to lead the company’s business growth in South Florida.  Prior to joining Related, Mr. Vogel was President of Silverstein Asia, a subsidiary of Silverstein Properties out of New York City, Senior Vice President and General Manager with Ivanhoe Cambridge and Vice President with Hines.  Mr. Vogel started his career as a Project Engineer and Construction Superintendent for Perini Corporation. 

Mr. Vogel received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business and his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and completed post graduate studies in economics and finance at the University of California, Berkeley.   He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) where he has chaired and co-chaired various ULI committees and councils.

Cassie Resnick

Managing Director
Ms. Resnick serves as Managing Director. In this capacity, she provides oversight to all of the firm’s investments, asset management activities and business plan execution. Cassie is also involved in all facets of the acquisition, disposition and financing processes for the firm.

Prior to joining Mast, Ms. Resnick was an Associate at Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels in New York. During her tenure at JLL, she provided advisory and disposition services on hospitality and mixed-use assets valued in excess of $5 billion. Additionally, she was responsible for underwriting equity and debt transactions ranging in size from $50 million to $1 billion across recapitalization, restructuring and other value recovery strategies for non-performing positions. Prior to JLL, Ms. Resnick was an Analyst at WR Hambrecht + Co., a San Francisco-based investment bank where she evaluated initial and secondary equity offerings, and merger and acquisitions opportunities for technology-focused companies. Previously, Mr. Resnick was an Intern at Ernst and Young where she analyzed hotel markets and worked on feasibility studies.

Ms. Resnick received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. She is often a guest lecturer at FIU’s hospitality master’s program, actively participates in the South Florida Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society, Pi Beta Phi fraternity for Women, and Renew, a real estate network empowering women. Ms. Resnick Cassie came in first place in the New York Road Runners 31st Annual NYRR Empire State Building Run-up. She also holds a Series 7 license as well as a Real Estate Salesperson license in New York. Ms. Resnick spends time volunteering at Tribe events and is an active supporter of Kiva, an international nonprofit founded in 2005 that connects people through lending to alleviate poverty.
Eran Landry
Managing Director
Michael Patrizio
Managing Director

Eran Landry

Managing Director
Mr. Landry is Managing Director of Multifamily Development for Mast Capital.  In this capacity, he is responsible for executing the firm’s ground up multifamily and mixed-use development activities. 

Mr. Landry has been involved in all facets of real estate development for over 15 years to include: sourcing, land acquisition, design, entitlements, financing, and construction through lease-up activity.   Prior to joining Mast, he was the Vice President of Development for Mill Creek’s North Florida Division where he led regional development of multifamily communities.

Prior to Mill Creek, Eran was a development executive for Ram Realty Services based in South Florida.  He also served in the same capacity in Washington D.C. for a public REIT, Home Properties, Inc. and ultimately began his career with Kettler, executing both rental apartment and for sale condominium communities in the Mid-Atlantic.  Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the development of 5,000+ apartments across the Mid-Atlantic, Central and South Florida regions with a capitalization in excess of $1 billion.

Eran received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Stanford University as a scholarship student-athlete, and a Master of Real Estate from Georgetown University. He is a member of Urban Land Institute and also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Michael Patrizio

Managing Director
Mr. Patrizio leads development and business plan execution for the Firm’s for-sale residential development projects and select urban multifamily transactions.

Mr. Patrizio is a seasoned real estate executive with nearly 25 years of experience spanning development, design and construction, and sales/marketing. Over his career, Mr. Patrizio has led projects totaling more than $6 billion in sales and 5 million net sellable square feet of residential space. Prior to joining Mast, he was Senior Vice President of Development for Newgard where he led the Natiivo Miami project. Previously, Mr. Patrizio was Director of Urban Development with Terra Group and executed on projects providing approximately 2 million sellable square feet of for-sale residential resulting in more than $1.8 billion in sales. Mr. Patrizio has also held leadership positions with Qatari Diar, the wholly-owned real estate subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority. As CEO of Qatari Diar United Kingdom Ltd., he was responsible for a portfolio of landmark properties in London valued at over $18 billion, including the 13-acre Chelsea Barracks, the U.S. Embassy in Grosvenor Square, and more than 1,400 rental apartments at the London Olympic Athletes Village.

Mr. Patrizio received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture with a minor in Business Administration & Finance from the University of Miami. He has been a member of the board of directors of numerous UK companies and is an active supporter of the University of Miami.
Jabree Brooks
Chief Financial Officer
Carlos Casal
Senior Vice President, Construction

Jabree Brooks

Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Brooks serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Mast Capital. In this capacity, Mr. Brooks oversees the firm’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, and tax. He reports to the founder and CEO and provides financial guidance to the firm and its leadership team.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Brooks was the Chief Financial Officer for Six Peak Capital. During his time at Six Peak, Mr. Brooks scaled the company’s financial reporting capabilities as Six Peak’s assets under management grew to over $1 billion and the company expanded to six major markets across the United States. Mr. Brooks was responsible for Six Peak’s financial reporting, investor relations, and fundraising for development projects. Prior to Six Peak, Mr. Brooks was the CFO of the Metro Group where he was instrumental in completing three acquisitions under his leadership and implementing several revenue growth initiatives. Prior to the Metro Group, Mr. Brooks held several leadership roles at JPMorgan, UBS, and Ernst & Young.

Mr. Brooks received a Master of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia. He also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Cum Laude, and a Minor in Entrepreneurship from Villanova University. Mr. Brooks is a CFA® Charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant.

Carlos Casal

Senior Vice President, Construction
Mr. Casal serves as Senior Vice President of Construction.  In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of the Firm’s construction-related projects and works closely with Mast Capital’s development teams on ground-up and value-add transactions. 

Mr. Casal is a seasoned construction and real estate development professional with over 20 years of experience and has led multiple large-scale projects from concept through occupancy.  Additionally, he has led project design development and construction document production, developed relationships with state and local municipalities, selected and procured bulk commodities, and negotiated and managed various contracts and teams.  Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Casal was Construction Manager at The Related Group, a privately held real estate development company based in Miami, FL, where he led notable residential and hotel transactions with total budgets in excess of $1 billion and completion of over 1,500 for-sale residential, commercial and condo hotel units.  Prior to Related, Mr. Casal was Senior Project Manager with OHL Arellano, the vertical construction unit of OHL North America that specializes in healthcare facilities, universities, and commercial buildings throughout the Southeast.  Select projects that Mr. Casal oversaw included University of Miami, Cox Neuroscience & Health Center and the Miami AirportLink Metrorail.  Previously, he was with Turner Construction Company and held various positions including Senior Project Manager, Senior Estimator, and Project Engineer.

Mr. Casal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Florida International University.  He is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Certification.  He is a member of the South Florida Associated General Contractors’ Board of Directors and participates on the U.S. Green Building Council.
Joseph Ianoale
Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Christina Cuervo
Executive Director, Development and Acquisitions

Joseph Ianoale

Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Mr. Ianoale serves as Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management. In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of the Firm’s investment management activities, including but not limited to: sourcing and underwriting of investment opportunities, acquisitions, execution of business plans, asset management, collaboration with joint venture and other partners, and the disposition of investments.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Ianoale was a Vice President at LEM Capital in Philadelphia. During his tenure at LEM, he was responsible for the acquisition and asset management of over $500 million of multifamily assets across the country, and contributed to the firm’s capital raising efforts. Prior to LEM, Mr. Ianoale was an Associate at Wells Fargo Securities in the Investment Banking-Infrastructure Public Finance Group, where his experience included structuring and executing public/private market debt solutions and derivative transactions for large governments, transportation, and higher education issuers.

Mr. Ianoale received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University.

Christina Cuervo

Executive Director, Development and Acquisitions
Ms. Cuervo serves as Executive Director of Development and Acquisitions. In this capacity, she is actively involved in the due diligence, entitlement, design, and development of the Firm’s development and value-add projects. Ms. Cuervo also leads the firms’ special projects, community relations, and governmental matters.

Prior to joining Mast Capital, Ms. Cuervo was Chief Operating Officer at The Development Group of Florida where she was responsible for the entitlement, design, and development of marquee condominium projects including Icon Brickell, One Ocean, and Marea.  Prior to The Development Group, she served as Assistant City Manager to the City of Miami Beach where she oversaw several development agencies, planning and cultural departments.  Previously, she was also an Assistant City Manager for the City of Miami where she was responsible for overseeing and coordinating real estate development and regulatory functions, financial divisions, and administrative departments for the City.

Ms. Cuervo received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a double major in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University.
Alexandra Ochoa
Director, Accounting and Finance

Alexandra Ochoa

Director, Accounting and Finance
Ms. Ochoa serves as Director of Accounting and Finance, where she provides oversight of the Firm’s fund administration, accounting and finance activities.

Prior to joining Mast Capital, Ms. Ochoa was Vice President of Fund Accounting at SS&C ALPS and a leader of its Hedge Fund Services and Family Office Services businesses. Ms. Ochoa also served as the Head of the custom investor reporting and had extensive responsibility for overseeing large teams.

Ms. Ochoa has developed an expertise in complex fund structures and trading strategies, including fixed income and litigation finance investments. Ms. Ochoa was instrumental in the growth and success of SS&C ALPS and its predecessor, Kaufman Rossin Fund Services.

Competitive Advantages

Combining an entrepreneurial approach with institutional practices and infrastructure, Mast has gained a reputation for excellence in both real estate development and fund management.

Assured Capitalization

Mast Capital's discretionary capital differentiates it from other real estate operator/developers, and enables it to work in partnership with property sellers and offer them the certainty of a quick closing. Additionally, Mast has partnered with some of the most respected institutional private equity funds.

Breadth of Experience

With over 45 years of combined experience in its senior management team and principals, Mast has the ability to pivot to various real estate asset classes, across the capital stack, at any point in the market cycle.

Vertical Integration

Mast’s in-house acquisition, development, construction and asset management teams work together seamlessly, using complementary skill sets to execute on a unified vision across a variety of property types.

Extensive Network

Mast’s long-standing industry relationships, depth of experience, and market intelligence have enabled it to build a quality network for navigating a highly fragmented sector.

Thoughtful Structuring

Mast structures each of its real estate investments with a view toward maximizing returns while minimizing risk.

Assured Capitalization

Mast Capital's discretionary capital differentiates it from other real estate operator/developers, and enables it to work in partnership with property sellers and offer them the certainty of a quick closing. Additionally, Mast has partnered with some of the most respected institutional private equity funds.

Breadth of Experience

With over 45 years of combined experience in its senior management team and principals, Mast has the ability to pivot to various real estate asset classes, across the capital stack, at any point in the market cycle.

Vertical Integration

Mast’s in-house acquisition, development, construction and asset management teams work together seamlessly, using complementary skill sets to execute on a unified vision across a variety of property types.

Extensive Network

Mast’s long-standing industry relationships, depth of experience, and market intelligence have enabled it to build a quality network for navigating a highly fragmented sector.

Thoughtful Structuring

Mast structures each of its real estate investments with a view toward maximizing returns while minimizing risk.