Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Jordan BemCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerJordan Bem founded Moliving. Born in Paris, France, he began his real estate and private equity career at a very young age by joining Arizona Investissements SA. He grew into the business vertically, contributing to the growth of Arizona Investissements SA’s portfolio of prime International assets to over 2 million square feet.
Jordan also worked for AXA, Cofinance Inc., and Carlton Strategic Ventures. He has acquired, developed, managed, and syndicated billions in deals across various markets., Agustin DesintonioHead of Hospitality OperationsWith over 35 years of experience within the hospitality industry, Agustin has held senior leadership roles with leading groups such as Viceroy, Four Seasons, Intercontinental, and Starwood. During his tenure with Four Seasons, he supported operational initiatives at multiple properties including Aviara, Houston, Beverly Wilshire, Maui as well as the opening of the Four Seasons St. Louis. While at Starwood, Agustin assisted with the opening of the first ‘W’ Hotel.
Steven ChenHead of DesignSteven Chen started his career at Gluck+, practicing design / build and managing high-end custom residential and institutional projects. Steven then led the design and development of an international prefab company, Cocoon9, specializing in unique residential, hospitality, and retail projects. At Cocoon9, he developed various prefab technologies and building systems from flexible multi-use individual units to large scale, multi-story structures. Steven also has worked for NeueHouse and Fotografiska creating high design membership and co-working spaces.
Hanna BemCo-Founder & Chief Marketing OfficerWith her international upbringing in France and America, Hanna has used her bilingualism to its advantage in the luxury industry working at LVMH and Kering as well as in the hospitality industry for over 9 years. She started in hospitality at SBE in marketing, followed by the Dorchester Collection in Public Relations and Sales. She then developed the brand and culture of Spring Place since inception both in New York and Beverly Hills.
Mason DennyHead of Unit Production (Part-Time)Mason Denny is the head of Moliving’s Unit Production located in Durant, OK. Mason has a passion for building lifelong relationships and start-up companies. With fifteen years of experience in Project Management and Customer Relations Mason has been able to create and maintain lifelong relationships in construction and manufacturing across the country.
Throughout Mason’s career, he has been present throughout the lifecycle of construction and management of both modular and traditional assets. From being a project a manager for PowerHouse Retail Services to operations manager for Industrial Truck and Equipment Coatings and business development manager at SG Echo, there is no task in the modular construction space that remains unturned.
Anne DekkerChief Financial Officer (Contract)Anne has more than 24 years of experience in finance and business development in the hospitality industry. After starting her career at Deloitte, she joined Accor Hotels where she stayed for 14 years, holding various international positions, from Consolidation Accountant to Chief Financial Officer for the Benelux.
She has been involved in strategic projects for the group, like the roll-out of a new global financial system, the sale of Motel 6 to Blackstone, and the restructuring of the portfolio in the Netherlands. Anne worked then for Food and Beverage companies (Sodexo, Le Duff America, Boqueria Restaurants, Paris Baguette) where she has been able to sharpen her CFO leadership skills in smaller but high-growth environments. Anne graduated with an MBA from a top-tier French university, Paris-Dauphine PSL.
Umar A. SheikhCorporate Secretary, Head of Business Development and Outside Legal CounselWith a passion for “dirt” law, Umar has over 20 years of practical experience in all aspects of real estate law, including purchase and sales, financing, zoning, land use, joint ventures, development, and leasing. In addition, he currently serves as outside general counsel to numerous family offices, small to midsize companies as well as Chair of Offit Kurman’s Real Estate Law and Transaction group.
Cari NogasCommunications Strategist (Part-Time)Cari Nogas is a seasoned communications strategist with over a decade of expertise in public relations, media relations, strategy, and creative marketing for various sectors including real estate, luxury lifestyle, hospitality, travel, consumer products, business, beauty, fashion, entertainment, design, and more. With a keen understanding of what drives, inspires, and influences, Cari creates innovative high-impact media campaigns that deliver strong ROI and results that move the needle.
Cari is an expert at crafting and delivering the messages of brands to the media, investors, and consumers alike. Consistently cultivating innovative campaigns and results-driven marketing initiatives, she is passionate about cutting-edge relevancy, strategy, and creativity. Her strong relationships with key press and industry influencers, paired with her knowledge and love of media, has led her to secure a plethora of top-tier features and profiles for clients.
Paul GalvinAdvisor | SG Blocks (Part-Time)Paul M. Galvin is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SGBX). Mr. Galvin brings over 3 decades of experience developing and managing real estate, including residential condominiums, luxury sales and market rate and affordable rental projects. Paul's work has included an emphasis on housing and affordable housing, disruptive business models and creating self-sustaining ecosystems. Other areas of work include social housing and services, medical care for underserved communities and issues affecting quality of life. Mr. Galvin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LeMoyne College and a Master’s Degree in Social Policy from Fordham University. He was formerly an adjunct professor at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Welfare.
Jason PomerancAdvisor | SIXTY Hotels (Part-Time)Since the opening of his first hotel, 60 Thompson, Jason Pomeranc has applied his unique vision and innate, cultural sensibility to the development of provocative and cutting-edge experiences within the global landscape of lifestyle hotels. Through his selection of world-class collaborators in restaurants, nightlife, art, branding and design, Jason has established himself as the creative force behind multiple burgeoning brands, and a formidable source of innovation in the industry. Over the past decade, Thompson Hotels expanded to twelve hotels nationally and internationally, and ultimately merged in October of 2011 with Joie de Vivre hospitality. With this unique merger, Jason co-created Commune Hotels & Resorts and served as co-chairman, developing and acting as creative director of all of the companies’ new projects. In August of 2013, Jason sold his interests in the Thompson brand and Commune Hotels, reclaiming the original properties within the Thompson collection (60 Thompson, 6 Columbus, Thompson LES and Thompson Beverly Hills) as his own.
Honoring an insatiable commitment to authenticity and innovation, Jason, along with his brothers Michael and Larry Pomeranc, launched his new company, SIXTY Hotels, in August of 2013. SIXTY Hotels is currently comprised of SIXTY SoHo, SIXTY LES, 6 Columbus, SIXTY Beverly Hills and, most recently announced, The Nautilus South Beach, A SIXTY Hotel in Miami Beach, with more properties to come.
Laura Maniec FiorvantiAdvisor | Corkbuzz (Part-Time)Laura Maniec Fiorvanti is one of 33 females in the world to achieve the title, Master Sommelier. Laura is the owner of Corkbuzz Restaurant and Wine Bar which has locations in Union Square & Chelsea Market, New York.
Fiorvanti’s fresh approach to wine has made Corkbuzz a destination for expert and novice drinkers alike and earned her recognition as both a sommelier and entrepreneur. She directs every aspect of her businesses from scouting locations to design, development and construction and all the way to marketing, mentoring and teaching wine classes. Since opening Corkbuzz, The Wall Street Journal called Laura the “It Girl” of the New York wine scene, Crain’s New York Business honored her as one of their “40 Under 40,” Food & Wine Magazine named her one of 2013’s “Sommeliers of the Year” and Wine Enthusiast included her in their list of “Top 40 Tastemakers under 40.”
Kevin RohaniAdvisor | CAMO (Part-Time)Kevin Rohani is a seasoned Lifestyle Hospitality Executive with 15+ years in the hotel and food & beverage space . Rohani served as Head of Development for Accor's Lifestyle Portfolio upon Accor's acquisition of SBE. Accor powers the business of hospitality with a holistic ecosystem of more than 30 brands, 80 partnerships, and more than 5,000 hotels in 110 countries. Prior to Accor, Kevin served as Senior Vice President of Development for SBE, a leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning global hospitality brands. Rohani was responsible for company growth, the sourcing of new hotel, F&B and branded residence projects in targeted global markets while leveraging his extensive owner, investor and developer relationships. Rohani started his career in hospitality with SBE back in 2010, where he focused on hotel operations and development aiding in the opening of SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and SLS Hotel South Beach among other projects. He has experience in portfolio expansion, hotel operations, development, design and architecture. Kevin also supported SBE's residential platform with 1,300 branded residential units sold to date, valued at $2 billion, with another $2 billion in the pipeline. Rohani has also served as Vice President of Development at Dream Hotel Group focusing on global hotel opportunities in Europe, Central America, Canada and the USA. Prior to his time at DHG, Kevin worked for Gensler, an award-winning global integrated architecture, design, planning and consulting firm.
Alex SpiroAdvisor | Quinn Emmanuel LLP (Part-Time)Alex Spiro is a partner based in the firm’s New York office, where he serves as Co-Chair of the Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense Practice. Mr. Spiro is a graduate of Harvard Law School. As a Manhattan prosecutor, among other cases, Mr. Spiro helped indict and convict Rodney Alcala, the “Dating Game” serial killer, for two New York murders in the 1970s, and, convicted, at trial, serial murderer Travis Woods. He also worked with the Conviction Integrity Unit investigating potential wrongful convictions. Mr. Spiro has, as lead counsel, tried well over 50 cases to verdict. Notably, over the last several years, he has secured a string of significant verdicts for his clients in both federal and state court.
Alex’s practice area spans nearly every type of litigation or dispute across the globe. Mr. Spiro has handled and tried cases across the country and Europe, and has litigated cases involving white collar and regulatory issues, defamation and 1st Amendment law, securities, complicated financial matters, intellectual property, bankruptcy, etc. He has also overseen an array of complex investigations that include companies in a wide range of issues and industries.
In addition, Mr. Spiro has served on the faculty of Harvard’s Trial Advocacy Program, a lecturer at Harvard Law School, and is Chairman of the Board of Harvard's criminal justice initiative - The Fair Punishment Project. He also serves as Counsel to the Reform Alliance.
Stacey Shoemarker RauenHospitality Design Magazine | Advisor (Part-Time)Stacy Shoemaker Rauen is the Senior Vice President of the Design Group at Emerald, a leading tradeshow and media company. At Emerald, she oversees multiple brands in the healthcare, hospitality, commercial, and residential design spheres, including Hospitality Design magazine and HD Expo; Contract magazine; ICFF; Boutique Design magazine and BDNY; Environments for Aging magazine and EFA Expo & Conference; and Healthcare Design magazine and HCD Expo & Conference. A well-respected and talented editor and writer, Shoemaker Rauen is the editor in chief of Hospitality Design magazine and the Vice President of the Hospitality Design (HD) Group.
