Michael I. Katz
CEO

Michael I. Katz is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DASMEN Residential LLC. An active real estate investor, owner and manager since 2009, Mr. Katz has been directly involved in the acquisition of over 5,000 multifamily units located in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest and Carolinas.

Mr. Katz specializes in directly overseeing the implementation of the value add strategies through operational and capital improvements. He has been personally involved in all aspects of acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing. In addition, he has overseen large interior rehab projects and major exterior renovations. His investments have shown a strong history of success in improving both the quality of life for the residents of its communities as well as substantially increasing the value of the assets for his investors and equity partners.

At DASMEN, Mr. Katz looks to grow his new firm into one of the premier multifamily owner/operators in the US. He is looking to accomplish this by continuing to acquire true value add assets in prime locations and ensuring that the DNA of DASMEN is hands on management, a focus on the integration of technology within the day to day operations and a drive for excellence and perfection. Having closed over a half a billion dollars in Real Estate deals over the past several years, Mr. Katz is poised to lead his new firm with substantial multifamily experience and expertise.

In his personal life, Mr. Katz is very involved in many well known charitable organizations locally and abroad. He strives to give back to his communities and looks to create new opportunities for a variety of causes.

SEAN LANDSBERG
SVP of Operations

Jacob Schoenfeld
SVP of Finance

As Senior VP of Finance, Mr. Schoenfeld is responsible for all aspects of Financial and Accounting functions. He manages and implements the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, as well as overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting. Additionally, Mr. Schoenfeld is responsible for the underwriting and evaluation of potential acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing. Mr. Schoenfeld works closely with all departments at DASMEN to ensure the proper execution of each asset’s objectives and business plan. Prior to joining DASMEN, Mr. Schoenfeld gained diversified real estate management experience from Broad Management Group. Mr. Schoenfeld holds a Masters in Accounting through Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Mercedes Bentolila
Controller

Mercedes Bentolila is responsible for DASMEN’s day to day accounting, bookkeeping and accounts payable functions. Previously, she worked for VOM (Virtual Office Management service) reconciling accounts banking operations and general bookkeeping. Mercedes received her Master’s degree in Management Information Systems and Database Management from The University of Illinois/Chicago.

Miri Schachter
VP of Product and Design

Miri is the VP of product and Design and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction and design projects to enhance the properties. She provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure the successful execution of construction projects from inception to completion. This involves managing budgets, timelines, and resources, as well as coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Miri plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Stephanie Forte
HR Manager

Stephanie Forte is the HR Manager at DASMEN, where she is known for her helpful and supportive nature. Prior to joining the company, she worked at LongBridge Financial, where she funded reverse mortgage loans. Stephanie is well-versed in all aspects of HR and is a reliable and valuable team member

Morgan Weiss
Senior Marketing Manager

As Senior Marketing Manager at DASMEN, Morgan Weiss is responsible for managing the marketing department and ensuring that the company’s marketing efforts are effective. She has experience in both digital and print marketing, including creating marketing materials such as brochures and advertisements. In her current role, Morgan maintains property websites and promotes brand awareness through social media. Before joining DASMEN, she worked at a commercial real estate firm where she supported the company’s marketing initiatives. Morgan has a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Marist College.

Natalie Torres
Recruiting and Onboarding Manager

Natalie is the  Recruiter and Onboarding Manager,  she plays a crucial role in attracting and selecting top talent for our organization, as well as ensuring a smooth and successful onboarding process for new hires. Taking full responsibility  managing the end-to-end recruitment process and facilitating a seamless transition for new employees into their roles.Natalie received a bachelors degree from Montclair State University

Melanie Barba
Executive Assistant

Melanie works directly with our CEO and Regional team. She works on capital improvement projects, lender and insurance requirements, and assists with on-site operations. Melanie has a background in Human Resources and worked as our HR Manager prior to accepting this position. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is a valuable member of our leadership team.

Paige Ackerman
Executive Assistant

Paige Ackerman works as an Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Operations at Dasmen Residential. She works closely with the Operations team to ensure each of the corporate responsibilities at all of Dasmen’s properties are met. She works diligently with the regional property managers to make certain that everyone is working towards the same goal and has the things they need in order to be successful. Prior to working at Dasmen, Paige received a degree in Business administration at the University of Rhode Island.

Susan Hyche
Regional Manager

Susan Hyche is the Regional Property Manager overseeing our Alabama and Georgia portfolio. Susan is a native of Birmingham, AL where she has 15 years of multifamily experience. Focusing on financial and market analysis, she strives to nurture operational clarity through policy and procedure improvements to create a securely-maintained asset. She’s known by her peers as an action-minded professional, winning Property Manager of the Year, Build your Bench awards, and awards for achieving NOI for the year!

CJ Newton
Regional Manager

CJ Newton is a talented and experienced regional manager who currently leads the team in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has over 12 years of customer service experience and began his career in property management with Dasmen in 2017. CJ is known for his strong communication and problem-solving skills and has consistently delivered outstanding results under his leadership.

Alison Schuh
Regional Manager

Alison is a dedicated and hardworking individual who currently serves as the Regional Property Manager overseeing our teams in Columbia, South Carolina. She has been with Dasmen for five years and has worked her way up from a leasing associate to her current position. She is an integral part of the Dasmen team and we are fortunate to have her on board.

Bekah Andreaccio
Regional Manager

Bekah is the Regional Property Manager overseeing our Tucson, Arizona properties. She has about a decade of experience in property management where she has worked in Student Conventional Multifamily and Single Family Housing in Arizona. Bekah has earned her ARM and IREM and holds and Arizona Real Estate License! She is known by her teams for her organization, teamwork, and very positive mindset approach leading her properties to success.

Pamela Cruz
Regional Property Manager

Pamela is a Regional Property Manager with 20 years of experience, leading our Orlando and Tampa portfolio. Her exceptional leadership skills have resulted in high employee retention and a culture of success! Pamela has been recognized with awards for Property Manager of the Year, Regional Manager of the Year, and Most Financially Responsible. She believes in the power of a positive attitude and has a track record of delivering outstanding results. With Pamela leading our teams, our properties are exceeding expectations and providing exceptional experiences for residents. We are so grateful to have her on our team!

Joe Butler
Regional Maintenance Supervisor

Ahuva Bojman
Accounting Manager

Ahuva Bojman is an integral part of our accounting management team. She earned her Master of Science in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a publicly certified Accountant. With her 3+ years of experience, she has developed into a Real Estate expert, ensuring our financial systems are organized and efficient. Ahuva works closely with our our Controller- Mercedes on all things accounting related.

Chaya Vorchheimer
Accounting Manager

Chaya Vorchheimer works in DASMEN’s accounting and reporting group. She works closely with Mercedes, our Controller, ensuring that all of our financial transactions are organized & accounted for. Previously, Chaya worked closely with the Controller of a nursing home management company for 7 years.

Greis Pojani
Accounting Manager

Greis Pojani is a part of the accounting team at Dasmen. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics and a minor in Mathematics from Rutgers University. Prior to joining Dasmen, Greis worked for a property management company based in NYC where she supported the controller of the company.

Dalia Mathew
Accounting Manager

Dalia Mathew works closely with Mercedes and supports the accounting department with any and all of their needs. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from CUNY College of Staten Island, where she also minored in Finance and Business. In her role, Dalia is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, and is known for her strong attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure. She is a valuable member of the team and an asset to the company.

Sarah Serfaty
Accounts Payable Associate

Sarah works as an Accounts Payable Associate to ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded and that vendor relationships are maintained. She has experience in the customer service and sales field as well as a certificate in bookkeeping. Sarah is excited to continue growing and developing her skills here at DASMEN!

Jennifer Gulino
Senior Marketing Coordinator

Jennifer Gulino works as a Senior Marketing Coordinator at DASMEN. Jennifer will focus on making creative marketing collaterals such as flyers, brochures and social media posts. She works directly with the property managers in creating the best marketing strategies to increase traffic. Before joining DASMEN, Jennifer worked at a real estate company as a Marketing Coordinator, this entailed mainly event planning and running all of their social media. She also made creative marketing content for the company as well. Jennifer has recently earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Montclair State University.

Melissa Taranto
Marketing Coordinator

Melissa Taranto works as a Marketing Coordinator at DASMEN. Melissa maintains property websites, creates marketing collateral, plans events, promotes brand awareness through social media, and works closely with properties to ensure they have everything they need. She has previously worked as a Marketing Assistant at Nationwide Equities Corporation. Melissa earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a Minor in Social Media at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

Ariana Pugliese
Marketing Coordinator

Ariana is a Marketing Coordinator at DASMEN. Ariana maintains property websites, creates marketing collateral, plans events, promotes brand awareness through social media, and works closely with properties to ensure they have everything they need. Ariana previously has interned at Easy Event Planning as a digital marketer optimizing content by using SEO and creating WordPress articles for blogs. Ariana earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management at Montclair State University and is continuing her education by getting her MBA as a project manager.

Janelle Marchesani
Marketing Coordinator

Janelle Marchesani works at DASMEN as a Marketing Coordinator. For many properties at DASMEN, she will maintain and create websites, social media posts, graphic design, marketing materials, event planning, and mass emails. Before joining the team, she worked as a Manager for Love Your Look Beauty Studio where she supervised staff and daily operations, scheduled clients, ran social media, edited the website, ordered inventory, and set up clients. Janelle has graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Ramapo College of New Jersey and has a Cosmetology License.

Kristen McLean
Marketing Coordinator

Kristen McLean is a Marketing Coordinator at DASMEN, where she manages property websites and social media accounts and works on various projects to promote the properties and attract incoming residents. She brings to the role a solid foundation in social media and digital marketing, having graduated from West Chester University in Pennsylvania with a degree in Marketing.

Val Cichorek
Operations Manager

Val is an Operations Manager at the DASMEN headquarters assisting the Operations Team as well as other departments from Accounting to Marketing. Val lends an extra helping hand wherever it’s needed and keeps corporate operations running smoothly and efficiently. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and previous corporate experience in marketing, advertising, accounting, and data entry in the broadcast field, Val adds tremendous value to the DASMEN team.

Selina Pauwels
Operations Assistant

Selina Pauwels joined us upon graduating from Caldwell University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor degree in Business Administration. Selina now works within our Operations department as an Operations Assistant equipping our team for success by handling various administrative tasks, communicating daily with different divisions, and ensuring corporate responsibilities are met throughout our properties. Selina says that her goal for working at Dasmen is to “contribute to Dasmen’s overall growth and success in the industry, improve people’s living conditions, and make a positive impact in the workplace.” Through Selina’s education and previous work experiences, having her on board has benefited our staff’s efficiency and contributed to our ongoing growing team and Dasmen’s overall goal to provide our communities with the best living experience possible.

Terri Begg
Collections Manager

As a collections manager at DASMEN, Terri is responsible for managing the collection of outstanding balances from tenants and owners. She has the skills and experience necessary to effectively handle a wide range of collection issues.

Paola Pinos-Castillo
Evictions Specialist

I am an Eviction Specialist at DASMEN. I am responsible for filing evictions on residents with past due balances but I most importantly try to work with the residents on finding a solution before actually getting evicted. I also help DASMEN with their customer service. Before working at Dasmen I was an assistant manager/HR manager at Regal Cinemas for a few years.

Benji Kohn
Senior IT Specialist

Benji Kohn is our IT Associate supporting all technological initiatives in both our headquarters and remote locations. He monitors and responds to the IT Help Desk inquiries. In supporting the remote locations, he coordinates with local vendors to ensure the day-to-day operations run smoothly. With a focus on Operational Excellence, he researches cutting-edge solutions to ensure DASMEN is operating efficiently. Prior to joining DASMEN, Benji worked at GT Imports in New Jersey as a merchandising associate.

Yamilex Pichardo
Junior Recruiter

As a Junior Recruiter at DASMEN, Yamilex plays a vital role in maintaining full staffing across all properties. Her expertise lies in the identification, sourcing, and screening of exceptional talent across various industries. Moreover, she actively participates in real estate endeavors, leveraging her outstanding interpersonal abilities to establish meaningful connections with individuals.

Hindi Leshinsky
Junior Design Associate

As our Junior Design Associate, Hindi brings a fresh perspective and many skills acquired through her education at the New York School of Design. With a passion for design and a dedication to honing her craft, she is a valuable asset to our team. Her ability to learn quickly, adapt to new challenges, and contribute innovative ideas makes her an integral part of our design department!

Ben Grossberger
Project Manager

As a Project Manager at DASMEN, Ben plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and driving successful projects across the country, with a particular focus on initiatives in Birmingham and Tampa. Ben is instrumental in delivering projects within scope, budget, and timeline while meeting regulatory obligations. His exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills make him an invaluable asset to our team.

Amanda Flood
Office Manager

Amanda Flood is the Office Manager at DASMEN Residential. She handles a variety of office related tasks and assists various departments in day-to-day operations. Amanda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with Honors from Ramapo College. Prior to working at DASMEN Residential, she worked as a Case Investigator & Contact Tracer with the Bergen County Health Department.

Nicole Wardrop
Office Assistant

Nicole Wardrop is the Office Assistant at Dasmen. She performs clerical duties, organizes documents, and maintains files helping to keep the Accounting Department organized. Before joining Dasmen Nicole was a Rural Carrier Associate with the United States Postal Service and has over fifteen years of customer service and sales expertise.