The Team

Our Firm

  1. AmCap was founded in 1979 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut. As a vertically integrated company, AmCap owns and manages grocery-anchored centers nationwide. Our niche specialty is better known in the real estate industry as “US Grocery-Anchored Retail” or “Necessity Retail.”

    We strive to protect and enhance the value of our assets for our tenants and investors. To meet this goal, AmCap adds value to its centers over time, beginning with selecting and operating centers which meet the following criteria:

    • Existing grocery-anchored center with national credit tenants
    • High income, densely populated metropolitan neighborhoods
    • Anchor tenant is the dominant, leading grocer chain in the region
  2. After acquiring the right property, AmCap’s veteran team adds value to the center using its superior asset management capabilities. They enhance the values of the assets and are entirely responsible for transforming good centers into exceptional ones. We are proud that our people are our competitive advantage. With an average employee tenure of nearly 20 years, an industry rarity in employee retention and team unity, we are immensely proud that our people are our competitive advantage and greatest asset. 

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The Team

AmCap employs a team of seasoned professionals to acquire, manage, and lease its properties.
The company’s corporate headquarters is located in Stamford, Connecticut, and its western US office is in Denver, Colorado.

Jake Bisenius

Jake Bisenius

CEO, Managing Principal

Ira Shwartz

Ira Shwartz

President - Leasing, Managing Principal

Jonathan Greenfield

Jonathan Greenfield

CFO, Co-CCO, Managing Principal

Carl Matthews

Carl Matthews

Chief Information Officer, Co-CCO

Jay Kaiser

Jay Kaiser

Founder & Chairman

Ty Underwood

Managing Principal, Advisory Committee

Hannah Cope

Hannah Cope

Director - Capital Formation

Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen

Managing Director - Asset Management

Carly Krowl

Carly Krowl

Managing Director - Leasing

Jack Krowl

Jack Krowl

Managing Director - Asset Management & Acquisitions

Glenn Wilson

Glenn Wilson

Managing Director - Property Construction & Operations

Derk Taylor

Derk Taylor

Managing Director - Acquisitions

Name
Position
Brooke Stevens
Director - Leasing

Brooke Stevens

Director - Leasing

bstevens@amcap.com

Brooke Stevens joined AmCap in September 2021. As our Director - Leasing, she is responsible for leasing AmCap’s East Coast and Midwest Portfolio.

Prior to joining AmCap, Brooke worked for Olshan Properties and DLC Management, where she was responsible for eighteen properties across the Northeast consisting of four and a half million square feet of total retail space. Brooke’s relationships and experience have driven her success in value enhancement of properties through deal making and her ability to execute on strategic redevelopment plans.

Brooke graduated summa cum laude from Kent State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication Studies with a minor in Public Communication.

Mario Christian
Director - Accounting & Financial Reporting

Mario Christian

Director - Accounting & Financial Reporting

mchristian@amcap.com

Mario Christian joined AmCap in September 2021 as Director - Accounting & Financial Reporting. He is responsible for overseeing the technical accounting and internal and external financial reporting for the firm’s properties and investment entities. Mario also manages the Accounting Department infrastructure, providing accounting, finance, tax, and compliance support. He brings two decades of accounting, tax, and consulting experience.

Prior to joining AmCap, Mario was a Manager at Citrin Cooperman in the real estate industry practice group, and managed a portfolio of clients in varying industries including commercial, residential, and developmental entities. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Mario holds a a Master of Science in Taxation from St. John’s University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from SUNY New Paltz. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

 

Vincenzina Handelman
Director - HR & Office Management

Vincenzina Handelman

Director - HR & Office Management

VHandelman@AmCap.com

Vincenzina joined AmCap in April 2019. As Director - Human Resources & Office Management,  she is responsible for planning, developing, and directing our company's HR activities, strategies, and compliance measures. Vincenzina also oversees our general office operations.

Vincenzina received her Masters Degree in Organizational Behavior, Systems and Analytics from NYU, and a Bachelors in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from SUNY New Paltz. Prior to working at AmCap, she supported trade floor functions at a commodities firm, and has previous experience working in the Talent Development and Recruiting industries.

 

Kathy McAniff
Assistant Asset Manager

Kathy McAniff

Assistant Asset Manager

KMcAniff@AmCap.com

Kathy joined AmCap in 1987 and is one of our most tenured employees. Her career in the Real Estate industry spans over 30 years, and prior to AmCap, she worked at Mellon Real Estate and in the corporate banking division of U.S. Trust.

In Kathy's previous role as Senior Executive Assistant and Office Manager, she oversaw the daily operations in Stamford's corporate headquarters and supported the office of the CEO. In her current role as Assistant Asset Manager, she has been able to fully capitalize on her strength in project management and solid organizational skills. In this capacity, Kathy's primary responsibilities include managing our company-wide property insurance portfolio and working closely with our Asset and Property Management teams on the day-to-day operations of our shopping centers and tracking critical dates during tenant build-outs. She also provides support to the Acquisitions team in maintaining the acquisitions pipeline and steps in to assist with due diligence on various transactions.

 

Tina Coppins
Property Manager

Tina Coppins

Property Manager

TCoppins@AmCap.com

Tina joined AmCap in 2001 and is the Property Manager for the AppleTree Business Park, a 425,000 square foot center located in Buffalo, NY. She handles day-to-day operations and all Tenant and Capital Improvements. 

Tina has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Management which she received in March 2018 from Post University and has earned an invitation to the National Society of Leadership Success Group, Sigma Alpha Pi.

She has also earned her RPA through BOMA International. Tina is on the Greater Buffalo BOMA Board of Directors, and is currently on the Education Committee and Nominating Committee.  She has served as President of the local chapter back in 2000. As a member of BOMA has won awards for Member of the Year (2009) and Building of the Year (2003-2004).

Tina also is a member of the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce and has held many positions as a Board of Director.  She is currently an Ambassador for the Chamber. 

Kevin Coppola
Regional Property Manager

Kevin Coppola

Regional Property Manager

kcoppola@amcap.com

Kevin joined AmCap in November of 2022. As a Regional Property Manager, he oversees on-site operations for all properties within AmCap’s Colorado portfolio, which totals over 2 million square feet of GLA.


Before joining AmCap, Kevin worked for real estate investment and management firms in the Boston area, focusing on property management and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University and holds real estate licenses in Colorado and Massachusetts. He is an active member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is an Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM).

George Chaparro
Senior Property Controller

George Chaparro

Senior Property Controller

GChaparro@AmCap.com

George Chaparro

George joined AmCap in 1989. As a Senior Property Controller, he is responsible for the accounting, budgeting, and year-end preparations for AmCap’s Denver portfolio. He also serves as the company’s Corporate Controller, Previously, George worked at Citibank in Corporate Accounting and at the Bellet Company in the Accounting Department.

George holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Accounting from Iona College.

Margaret Fitzgerald
Senior Property Controller

Margaret Fitzgerald

Senior Property Controller

MFitzgerald@AmCap.com

Margaret joined AmCap in 1986. As a Senior Property Controller, she is responsible for manages all accounting, budgeting, and year-end financial reporting for  AppleTree Business Park. Margaret was instrumental in on-boarding AmCap’s largest acquisition – eleven King Soopers centers (the ADLP portfolio) – in addition to the coordination of several mortgage refinances. Prior to AmCap, she was an auditor with Ernst & Young.

Margaret holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Marymount Manhattan.

Henry Fornelos
Senior Property Controller

Henry Fornelos

Senior Property Controller

hfornelos@amcap.com

Henry joined AmCap in April 2021 and currently serves as a Senior Property Controller. In his role, he oversees financial operations for Copaco Center, Cowesett Corners, Northpoint Center, The Gardens on Havana, and Montgomery Village Plaza. Prior to working at AmCap, Henry worked with DLC Management Corp. as a Senior Property Accountant.

Henry received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in International Management from  Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. 

Originally from Portugal, Henry has always been fascinated by other cultures and customs, and speaks multiple languages including fluent Portuguese and conversational Spanish and French. 

Tom McCormack
Property Accountant - GL

Tom McCormack

Property Accountant - GL

Tom joined AmCap in October 2023 as a Property Accountant - GL. He is responsible for handling various accounting and financial reporting processes for multiple properties across our portfolio. This includes monthly and quarterly reporting, journal entries, accrual statements, and CAM/Tax reconciliations. He also assists with the preparation of investor and lender reporting.

Previously, Tom worked at Urstadt Biddle Properties as a  Property Accountant, where he handled monthly reconciliations and supported the quarterly close process for multiple accounts. He also assisted with quarterly and annual SEC filings. Tom holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.

Angela Soto
Property Accountant - AP

Angela Soto

Property Accountant - AP

asoto@amcap.com

Angela joined AmCap in 2020 as a Property Accountant-A/P and oversees the timely and accurate processing of payables for the firm’s entire real estate portfolio.

She brings over 15 years of accounting experience in the real estate field, having previously been employed at Alma Realty Corp. During her time at Alma, she worked with a portfolio of 200+ commercial and residential properties, as well as handled payroll for over 200 employees.

Angela graduated from Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance & Investments with a minor in Real Estate. She is also a Certified Avidsuite Program Administrator.

Daniel Catal
Property Accountant - A/R

Daniel Catal

Property Accountant - A/R

dcatal@amcap.com

Dan joined AmCap in December 2022 as a Property Accountant - A/R. He is responsible for handling Accounts Receivable processes for multiple properties across our portfolio. This includes the application of cash receipts, reconciling open account balances and collecting on past due accounts. Dan also works closely with our Property Controllers to assist with bank reconciliations and monthly close processes.

Dan grew up in New York and graduated from Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business with a major in Finance and a minor in Accounting. Prior to joining AmCap, Dan worked in the business sector of a school district assisting with Accounts Payable and budget planning.

Katie Mahoney
Analyst - Asset Management & Acquisitions

Katie Mahoney

Analyst - Asset Management & Acquisitions

kmahoney@amcap.com

Katie joined AmCap in March 2022. As an Analyst - Asset Management & Acquisitions , she is responsible for constructing and running underwriting models for new acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, and refinances. She also assists with the quarterly financial and annual budgeting reports for our existing portfolio investments. 

Katie holds a M.S. in Real Estate and the Built Environment and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Denver. During her time at the University of Denver, she was a member of their Division I volleyball program.

 

Grant Taylor
Analyst - Acquisitions

Grant Taylor

Analyst - Acquisitions

gtaylor@amcap.com

Grant joined AmCap in March 2022 as an Analyst - Acquisitions. In his role, he supports the Acquisitions team by providing quantitative and qualitative analyses and modeling for new acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, and refinances. Prior to joining AmCap, Grant worked at Mid-America Asset Management as an Associate Asset Manager.

Grant holds a M.S. in Economics with a specialization in Econometrics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Sandy Nolan
Associate - Tenant Relations

Sandy Nolan

Associate - Tenant Relations

snolan@amcap.com

Sandy joined AmCap in July 2023 as an Associate - Tenant Relations for the AppleTree Business Park, a 425,000 square foot center located in Buffalo, NY. She serves as the first point of contact for tenants, handles the Accounts Receivable process, and assists the Property Manager with day-to-day operations at the center.

Sandy has over 15 years of accounting experience in diverse business sectors, such as Advertising, Insurance, and Real Estate & Industrial Management. Prior to joining AmCap, she was the Assistant to the Controller at TransUnion Settlement Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Trans Union specializing in Real Estate Appraisals. In her role, she was responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, benefits administration, and all other supportive functions of accounting, including special projects and contract negotiations.

Sandy holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Buffalo State College.  In her free time she enjoys playing Tennis, trail hiking & jogging, horseback riding & doing portrait art.

 

Sue Alderman
Administrative Assistant

Sue Alderman

Administrative Assistant

salderman@amcap.com

Sue joined AmCap in August 2022 as an Administrative Assistant in our Stamford office. In addition to her core administrative duties, she also provides A/P support to our Corporate Controller and assists our Legal Administrator with the preparation of outgoing tenant notices. 

Prior to joining AmCap, Sue was a Pool Coordinator/Administrative Assistant for Heidmar Inc., a global oceanic freight transportation company in Norwalk, CT. During her 15 years with Heidmar, she worked closely with four Managing Directors and coordinated all aspects of owner entry. Sue was responsible for compiling legal documentation, analytical data, and organizing international Executive meetings, in addition to providing daily support to her department. Previously, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Operations and Chartering Departments at Stolt-Nielsen Inc., a global liquid fuel logistics company.

Celina Duke
Administrative Assistant

Celina Duke

Administrative Assistant

cgonzales@amcap.com

Celina joined the AmCap team at the Denver office in July of 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. In addition to various administrative roles, Celina manages marketing for the AmCap portfolio and handles lease administration for the ADLP portfolio.

Before joining AmCap, Celina worked as an English teacher in secondary schools as well as an administrative assistant to a financial planner. Celina received a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Colorado State University.



AmCap is committed to establishing a diverse and inclusive workforce, as well as providing opportunities for underrepresented groups. AmCap promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through its internship and hiring process and strives to nurture the next generation of industry talent by partnering with nonprofits that provide career advancement and increased opportunity to women and people of color.