Golub Personnel United States

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Eugene Golub

Chairman
Golub & Company
Under the direction of Golub & Company founder Eugene Golub, the company has been involved in more than $4 billion in real estate transactions, owning, developing and/or operating more than 30 million square feet of office, residential and mixed-use properties, and 50,000 multifamily residential units in the U.S. and abroad. Gene's considerable influence and excellent reputation in the international financial and business arena led the company’s charge to a key milestone in 1989, as a Golub affiliate opened in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. Just prior to the return of market-driven economies to the region, the company became the first U.S. real estate firm to undertake development projects there. Gene continues to guide the company toward new global opportunities.

Michael Newman

President and CEO
Golub & Company
Since joining the company in 1984, Michael Newman has been a driving force behind the phenomenal U.S. and international expansion of Golub & Company and its affiliates. Under his executive leadership, the company continues to enjoy an ever-increasing presence in the U.S., as well as in Central and Eastern European markets where the company stands as the region's preeminent developer and provider of real estate services. Michael is a creative, hands-on executive who has generated development, acquisition and financing transactions valued at more than $2 billion. As an owner and developer, he has a proven track record in delivering market-driven projects producing solid investment returns, and has brought numerous, institutional and private capital sources to the firm.

Lee Golub

Executive Vice President
Golub & Company
Lee Golub oversees Golub & Company’s U.S. division, spearheading the company’s rapid growth in multiple property sectors and geographical markets. He has established important relationships with government agencies, winning their support for several highly successful office, residential and mixed-use development projects having significant community impact. Under his guidance, the company continues to expand its portfolio through major property acquisitions, often involving prominent institutional investors. Lee provides leadership to Golub & Company’s development group responsible for ensuring the quality of ground-up construction projects, as well as to the asset management and marketing executives responsible for enhancing the sustained value of every property.

Michael Goldman

Senior Vice President/Acquisitions & Finance
Golub & Company
An expert in creative structuring methods for underwriting a variety of property types, Michael Goldman has extensive experience in the debt and equity capital markets, as well as with myriad other forms of structured finance. Since joining the company in 1994, he has positioned Golub & Company as an aggressive entrepreneurial buyer of office and residential buildings and portfolios throughout the U.S.

Paula Harris

Senior Vice President/Residential Asset Management
Golub & Company
Paula Harris plays the central role in Golub & Company's residential development activities, directs condominium sales and apartment leasing programs, and oversees residential property managers and operations. She provides similar services to third-party property owners as well. A brilliant strategist and exceptional motivator of sales and management personnel, Paula is credited with the successful financial performance of more than 15,000 U.S. residential units in both city and suburban arenas. Paula joined the company in 1975.

Andrew Cathlina

Senior Vice President/Acquisitions & Finance
Golub & Company
A seasoned financial analyst, Andrew Cathlina has been a key member of the Golub team since 1997, and an integral component in the company’s continued growth through acquisition of commercial and multifamily residential properties. Andy models financial projections, valuations and complex ownership structures for millions of square feet of properties, produces financing packages, and serves as a liaison with investment banking firms.

John Ferguson

Senior Vice President/Leasing & Marketing
Golub & Company
John Ferguson has directed all of the marketing and leasing programs in Golub & Company's U.S. commercial properties portfolio since he joined the company in 1999. He is well known for creating strategic asset management plans, including anchor tenant marketing, tenant cultivation and tenant retention programs. John trains leasing representatives for a wide range of assignments and coordinates all of Golub’s leasing, management, architectural and construction team members. He is also actively involved in the firm's acquisitions and dispositions programs.

Teresa Mancuso

Senior Vice President/Asset Management
Golub & Company
A highly respected asset and property management executive, Teresa Mancuso, who joined Golub & Company in 2005, oversees those activities for the company’s U.S. commercial and residential portfolio. She is responsible for personnel recruitment, training and development, as well as property operations and financial performance. She also interfaces with the company’s acquisitions, development, accounting and finance groups. Teresa has been involved for more than 20 years in the management of residential condominium and rental buildings and major office properties.

Bruce Armstrong

Senior Vice President/Development Services
Golub & Company
Responsible for overseeing all phases of major design and construction programs for Golub & Company buildings in the U.S., Bruce Armstrong also evaluates prospective acquisitions from a physical and structural perspective. His ground-up construction and property renovation experience includes a variety of major mixed-use, office, hotel/convention center, residential, retail and governmental projects. He is a member of the Chicago, Illinois State, and national chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Bruce joined Golub & Company in 1996.

William Murray, CPA

Senior Vice President/Accounting & Administration
Golub & Company
William Murray, who joined Golub & Company in 1998, has executive responsibility for all property and corporate accounting and reporting for the company and its affiliates. He participates in closing transactions and reviews all financial and tax implications of real estate acquisitions and sales. Bill is involved in protecting the financial interests of the company, its investors, partners and lenders. For nearly two decades, he has focused on financial and tax reporting, analysis, and the development and management of accounting systems for corporations, trusts, partnerships and joint ventures.

Al L. Berbaum III, CPA

Controller
Golub & Company
Al Berbaum’s responsibilities include property and corporate accounting, financial analysis and reporting, and financial management systems integrating Golub & Company and its worldwide affiliates. Since joining the company in 1995, Al has assumed increasing financial responsibilities in connection with the company’s property portfolio. He is well versed in complex partnership agreements and adept at meeting all related reporting requirements. A certified public accountant, Berbaum received MBA & B.S. degrees in 1990 and 1989 from Northern Illinois University.

Robert Bonifazi

Vice President/Field Operations
Golub & Company
Robert Bonifazi, who joined Golub in 2000, oversees the daily operations of the company’s portfolio of commercial and residential buildings in the U.S. Bob also evaluates potential real estate acquisitions from a physical and structural perspective and manages major capital improvement programs. His knowledge of structural and mechanical systems leads to well-managed construction programs, prudent building enhancements, greater tenant satisfaction, and higher occupancy.

Steve Degodny

Senior Leasing Director
Golub & Company
Steve Degodny oversees leasing for the company’s suburban Chicago office buildings and also provides tenant representation services and third-party property leasing services. An Illinois-licensed real estate salesperson, he has been active in multiple Chicago-area submarkets since 1992. Before joining the company in ­­­2005, Steve was responsible for leasing a four-building portfolio consisting of 900,000 square feet in the O’Hare area and northern suburbs. He is a skilled negotiator with an excellent track record in achieving above-market occupancy levels, and in meeting the occupancy requirements of prominent corporate tenants.

Michael Arnold

Senior Director/Acquisitions & Development
Golub & Company
Michael Arnold sources and closes acquisitions and also executes strategic business plans unique to each asset. His expertise includes financial structuring, investment strategy, underwriting and execution. Prior to joining Golub in 2006, Michael worked for a public REIT focusing on acquisitions and development, with ancillary responsibilities for property management, leasing, project management and asset management. This background provides a broad and valuable perspective for evaluating new acquisitions and development opportunities. Overall, he has been involved in transactions totaling more than $1.0 billion.

Adam M. Short

Financial Analyst/Acquisitions & Finance
Golub & Company
A key associate in the continued growth of Golub & Company’s acquisition and development platforms, Adam Short has been with the company since 2006. He models financial projections, spearheads due diligence efforts, prepares fund-level investor memorandums, interacts with the investment banking community, and is actively involved in assessing values for properties in Golub’s portfolio. Adam has played a key role in debt and equity transactions with a volume in excess of $500,000,000.