Our Team

Dan Penaro

Asset Manager

Dan Penaro brings more than 15 years of experience in commercial real estate, specializing in asset management, investment analysis, receiverships, distressed assets, redevelopment, and operational oversight. As Senior Asset Manager at Trigild, Dan oversees complex real estate assignments throughout the Northeast, including receiverships, special servicing engagements, and value-add assets. He is responsible for developing and executing business plans, managing capital projects, enhancing property operations, and maximizing value for lenders, owners, and stakeholders. Previously, Dan served as Asset Manager at BEB Capital, where he was responsible for overseeing a diverse industrial and commercial real estate portfolio. In this role, he led leasing initiatives, capital improvement programs, redevelopment projects, and financial analysis efforts designed to drive asset performance and long-term value creation. Prior to BEB Capital, Dan held asset management and investment positions at L&L Holding Company, where he helped manage institutional-quality office assets and major redevelopment projects throughout New York City. Earlier in his career, Dan worked at JPMorgan Chase and KPMG, developing expertise in financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, risk management, and strategic advisory services. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Fordham University and an MBA from Molloy University

Our Leadership

Trigild’s leadership combines operational, financial, and legal expertise with a commitment to results across commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and enterprise assets.

Chris Neilson

Managing Partner – Co-Head

Ian Lagowitz

Managing Partner – Co-Head

Chris Chauvin

Managing Partner

David Wallace

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel

Abraham Acosta

Corporate Accountant

Jennifer Altemus

Asset Manager

Danyal Ashraf

Senior Accountant

Jamie Bartels

Asset Manager

Debbie Bastari

Administrative Assistant

Ashly Becton

Executive Assistant

Mike Bernstein

Managing Director

Kevin Berry

Vice President

Bill Butler

Asset Manager

Andy Chen

Vice President

Stephen Close

Senior Asset Manager

Patrick Connell

Senior Vice President - Asset Solutions

Christina Cruz

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Nancy Daniels

Senior Vice President

Tyler Harris

Legal Counsel

Melissa Harris

Transitions Coordinator

Tyler Holcom

Asset Manager

Trevor Ives

Legal Counsel

Maegan Kalbermatten

Director of Operations and Receiverships

Stella Khachatryan

Asset Manager

Jon Lakner

Senior Vice President

Nicole Lewis

Director - Legal Services

Judson Luther

Asset Manager

Jack Malone

Senior Analyst

Carly Marano

Consultant

Wendy Monroe

Vice President

Ryan Nelson

Vice President

Marc Occhiuti

Senior Vice President - Hospitality

Dakota Pando

Manager, Accounting

Mark Pulliam

Asset Manager

David Schneider

Vice President

Tim Shields

Vice President

Lawrence Smoler

Vice President

Ava Stapp

Manager of Receivership Services and Marketing

Javon Thomas

Insurance Coordinator

Nelson Thomas

Associate

Sara Tomlinson

Vice President, Asset Management

Rudy Vasquez

Senior Asset Manager

Joedy Terrazas Vera

Accounting Clerk

OUR PEOPLE

Let’s Build Value. Together.

Our national team is ready to provide expertise and support across all asset types and markets.