We wouldn't have been able to open the building without Cove."
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Alex Schwiebert
SVP, West Coast Regional Market Leader of Asset Management
Prior to joining Jamestown, Mr. Schwiebert was Asset Manager of a large, Northern Virginian data center portfolio for Digital Realty Trust, where he oversaw design, development, lease-up, and management of multiple large-scale projects in various stages of completion.
Prior to that, he was Vice President of Acquisitions and Director of Asset Management at Level Office Management, a Chicago-based real estate investment company that focuses on value-add office and coworking.
Mr. Schwiebert received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minors in Mathematics and Spanish from Hope College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He received a JD-MBA with a focus in real estate from the Kellogg School of Management and the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
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Carolina Tejada
Vice President, Operations
Carolina Tejada has a diverse work experience starting as a Technical Sales Associate at Texas Instruments in 2005. Carolina then transitioned to Silverstein Properties, Inc., where they held various roles such as Assistant Property Manager, Acting Property Manager, Technical Systems Coordinator, Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, Senior Project Manager, and currently serves as Vice President of Operations since January 2020.
Throughout their tenure, they demonstrated strong leadership skills, managing large residential properties efficiently and enhancing their value in alignment with the company's strategic plan. Carolina's responsibilities included budgeting, staff supervision, and fostering relationships with residents.
Carolina Tejada attended St. Francis Prep from 1997 to 2001. Carolina then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Manhattan College from 2001 to 2005. In 2016, they obtained the GPRO - Operations & Maintenance Essentials certification from the Urban Green Council. Carolina also completed the GPRO - Fundamentals of Building Green certification from the same institution.
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Helen Karlos
Senior Vice President
Helen Karlos joined Zeller in 2013 as a Property Manager, was promoted to Vice President of Property Management in 2017, and advanced to Senior Vice President – Portfolio Manager in 2024. In her current role, Helen directly oversees the day-to-day operations of Woodfield Preserve Office Center in Schaumburg, Illinois, while also providing portfolio oversight across Zeller’s downtown Chicago and suburban markets. Her responsibilities include management of capital improvement projects, contract negotiation, financial reporting, and tenant relations, ensuring excellence across all facets of her properties.
Prior to her current role, Helen served as General Manager of 311 South Wacker in Chicago and as Assistant Property Manager with Tishman Speyer.
Helen is a Director on the BOMA/Suburban Chicago Board and serves as Executive Advisor to the Executive Committee. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with degrees in Political Science and Sociology and is a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker.
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Lou Merlini
Principal
Lou is an owner and the Chief Product Officer of Tourmaline Capital Partners, overseeing all aspects of asset management, construction/development, building operations, amenity management, and technology across the firm’s 6.5MM SF, Class A office portfolio.
Lou began his career as a structural engineer before transitioning to private equity and real estate development. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
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Nora Neilson
Managing Director of Property Management
Nora oversees the property management and facilities teams across Longfellow’s expanding international portfolio of over 8 million SF of life science/office in the Northeast (Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC), Southeast (Raleigh/Durham) and West Coast (SoCal: San Diego and NorCal: San Francisco Bay Area) and the U.K.
Prior to joining Longfellow, Nora was Regional Manager for JLL, Director of Property Management for Spectrum Properties, and General Manager for CarrAmerica. She holds her MBA from Marymount University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton.
Ray Bakshi
SVP, Business Applications
Ray is based in Boston and oversees the firm’s technology application portfolio and strategy, ensuring that technology investments are aligned to scale with the evolving needs of our organization. He leads the delivery of enterprise & property-level IT solutions that enable our business units, tenants, and investors.
Prior to joining Beacon in 2022, Ray held roles in financial operations at State Street Corporation and Alliance Bernstein, where he directed cash and securities movements in mutual funds for institutional and private clients.
He later transitioned into technology strategy at State Street Global Advisors, where he partnered with the CTO and executive team to manage application portfolios, assess emerging technologies, and deliver business insights on technology budget/spend and resource allocation to top initiatives. Ray holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stonehill College.
