EMILIO AMENDOLA
Co-President
EMILIO AMENDOLA / Co-President
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9507
MOBILE / 917-860-2192
EMAIL / emilio@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/emilioamendola/
After long and successful careers in commercial real estate, Emilio Amendola and Andy Graiser co-founded A&G Real Estate Partners in 2012. Previously, in 1992, they founded and then later sold DJM Realty.
Emilio has a stellar reputation in the extended landlord community and is known for his ability to creatively solve highly complex problems in a manner respectful to all parties involved.
Considered a real estate industry thought leader, his key areas of expertise include real estate dispositions, lease restructurings, facilitating growth opportunities, valuations, and acquisitions.
With decades of experience, Emilio has worked with more than 550 clients and has generated successful outcomes for individual asset and portfolio sales, as well as lease mitigation projects, valued at more than $6B.
While Emilio has successfully represented many of the nation’s leading retail, restaurant, and education brands, recently, the clients he is most closely associated with include Fashion Bug, Dressbarn, Orchard Supply Hardware, Sports Authority, Toys”R”Us, ITT Educational Services, The College of New Rochelle, Sbarro, and CompUSA.
Emilio is highly visible and involved with many key industry groups, including the International Council of Shopping Centers, the National Retail Federation, The City University of New York, and the Commercial Finance Association.
His philanthropy includes the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Heart Association, and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Based in New York, when not maximizing value for his clients, Emilio can be found fishing, golfing, or enjoying a fine wine.
ANDY GRAISER
Co-President
ANDY GRAISER / Co-President
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9506
MOBILE / 516-946-8982
EMAIL / andy@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/andygraiser/
After long and successful careers in commercial real estate, Andy Graiser and Emilio Amendola co-founded A&G Real Estate Partners in 2012. Previously, in 1992, they founded and then later sold DJM Realty.
A go-to resource for a variety of real estate services, Andy’s key areas of expertise include real estate dispositions, lease restructurings, facilitating growth opportunities, valuations, and acquisitions.
With decades of experience, Andy has worked with more than 550 clients and has generated successful outcomes for individual asset and portfolio sales, as well as lease mitigation projects, valued at more than $6B.
Respected by the extended real estate community, Andy is adept at advising clients of all sizes and plays a leadership role on each project, from commencement to successful conclusion.
The trusted advisor to innumerable healthy and distressed retail, supermarket, restaurant, education, and other brands, the clients he is most closely associated with include Mattress Firm, Claire’s, Pirch, RadioShack, rue21, Bon-Ton, Dowling College, A&P Supermarkets, Charming Charlie, Charlotte Russe, Pier 1 Imports, and General Cinema.
A frequent speaker, Andy is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Commercial Real Estate Professionals and Investors Group, Distressed Real Estate & Debt, the Turnaround Management Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Commercial Finance Association.
His philanthropy includes the Runway of Dreams Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation, and More Than Words.
Based in New York, Andy is an avid sports fan and trivia connoisseur.
JON GRAUB
Principal
JON GRAUB / Principal
DIRECT DIAL / 484-344-5701
MOBILE / 267-228-7808
EMAIL / jon@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/jonathongraub/
Jon joined A&G in 2013.
With decades of real estate experience, Jon has developed complex real estate strategies and has managed lease disposition and occupancy costs reduction projects for dozens of the nation’s leading retailers.
Prior to joining A&G, for nearly two decades, Jon provided strategic leadership for Charming Shoppes’ real estate and store development teams, successfully building one of the strongest real estate teams in the country. Reporting directly to the CEO, he managed growth from 1,000 to 2,500 stores nationwide and led the team through multiple acquisitions of leading store chains, including Modern Women, Catherines Stores, Casual Corner Annex, and Lane Bryant.
Jon has also been responsible for multiple store designs, leading the process from the rollout of prototype designs, working with outside design firms, and integrating design into the total cost of designing, building, and maintaining stores.
Clients of note include RadioShack, rue21, Tilly’s, Mattress Firm, Learning Care Group, Charming Charlie, and Charlotte Russe.
Based in New York, Jon is an avid Eagles fan and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, and Board Member and VP of Education at Temple Sinai.
PETER LYNCH
Principal
PETER LYNCH / Principal
DIRECT DIAL / 626-213-3939
MOBILE / 818-216-9622
EMAIL / peter@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/ag-peterlynch/
Peter joined A&G in 2012.
With decades of real estate experience, Peter’s key areas of expertise include real estate strategies for store openings, closings, and restructuring.
Over the course of his career, Peter has been the client manager with publicly traded and privately held companies and has mitigated more than $500MM in leasehold savings. He also advised and was a member of the real estate committees for Pier 1 Imports and The Vitamin Shoppe over multiple years.
Clients of note include The Vitamin Shoppe, Forever 21, Brookstone, Bebe, Career Education Corporation, Le Cordon Bleu, Orchard Supply Hardware (Lowe’s), Pier 1 Imports, Borders, Pacific Sunwear of California, Design Within Reach, Quiksilver, Mattress Giant, Discovery Channel, Mann Theatres, and Providence St. Joseph Health.
Prior to joining A&G, Peter had 30 years of retail financial and operating experience as President, COO, and CFO of numerous retailers, including BabyStyle, Warner Bros. Studio Stores Worldwide, Sideout Sports, Baby Guess/Guess Kids, Emporium, Capwell, and Joskes Department Stores.
Based in Los Angeles, Peter is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the National Retail Federation. He is also the Chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization Retail Network Worldwide, a term running through 2021.
JEFF HOFFMANN
Senior Managing Director, Restaurant Division
JEFF HOFFMANN / Senior Managing Director, Restaurant Division
DIRECT DIAL / 224-433-6707
MOBILE / 847-226-0390
EMAIL / jeff@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/jeffreyhoffmann/
Jeff joined A&G in 2019.
With 25 years of experience in corporate banking and consulting within the restaurant and franchise sectors, Jeff’s key areas of expertise include business finance, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate development.
Over the course of his extensive career, Jeff has partnered with business owners and C-suite executives to deploy over $6B in business & store development capital. By fully understanding his client’s unique needs, he’s able to impart strategic insights and ideas while delivering comprehensive business and real estate solutions.
Restaurant clients of note include some of the largest operators within Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Burger King, Denny’s, Jack in the Box, Popeyes, Pizza Hut, TGI Friday’s, Applebee’s, and Buffalo Wild Wings, as well as chain operators of Dave & Buster’s, Ruth Chris Steak House, and Landry’s, Inc.
Prior to joining A&G, Jeff was Managing Director at Fifth Third Bank where he co-founded and led the restaurant, franchise and beverage corporate banking group. He also held the position of Vice President of the Franchise Finance Group at CIT Bank in Chicago. In both positions, Jeff was considered a subject matter expert for the restaurant industry.
Jeff is a frequent guest panel member at restaurant industry conferences. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Turnaround Management Association.
His philanthropy includes United Way of Lake County and Feed My Starving Children.
Based in Chicago, Jeff is an avid golfer and enjoys working out and vacationing with his family.
JOE DIMITRIO
Senior Managing Director
JOE DIMITRIO / Senior Managing Director
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9509
MOBILE / 516-458-2900
EMAIL / joe@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/joedimitrio/
Joe joined A&G in 2012.
With more than two decades of experience, Joe’s key areas of expertise include marketing, disposition, restructuring, and mitigation of leased and fee-owned real estate both in and out of bankruptcy.
Joe has sold more than 250 owned retail properties, five warehouses and distribution centers, and has mitigated over 3,000 leases, saving clients more than $750MM of lease liability.
Clients of note include Kmart, Borders Books, Linens ’n Things, Heilig-Meyers, Blockbuster, Winn-Dixie, Circuit City, Kaplan Financial Education, Charming Shoppes, Golfsmith, Sports Authority, Modell’s Sporting Goods, rue21, Charming Charlie, Uno de 50, A&P Supermarkets, and RadioShack.
Prior to joining A&G, Joe was Managing Director at DJM Realty for 11 years, and prior to that, a leasing executive with a New York City developer who owned more than 200 shopping centers across the country.
Joe is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Turnaround Management Association, and an original member of the ICSC New York Next Generation Committee.
Based in New York, Joe is a two-time winner of the CoStar Power Broker Awards.
MIKE MATLAT
Senior Managing Director
MIKE MATLAT / Senior Managing Director
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9508
MOBILE / 516-835-6632
EMAIL / mike@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/mike-matlat-22354414/
Mike joined A&G in 2013.
With decades of real estate experience, Mike’s key area of expertise is real estate advisory services, where he has achieved well over $1B in sales.
Clients of note include Office Depot, Toys”R”Us, Service Merchandise, Arthur Andersen, Pillowtex, and Frank’s Nursery & Crafts.
Prior to joining A&G, Mike was a Managing Director at DJM Realty and Keen Realty, specializing in real estate disposition, lease negotiation, and bankruptcy sales since 1993.
Mike is the former President of the Turnaround Management Association (Long Island Chapter) and a Member of the Sachem Central School District Board of Education.
Based in New York, Mike has served as a Deacon at his local church and has coached the football, wrestling, and lacrosse youth leagues in his community.
JOSEPH MCKESKA
Senior Managing Director
JOE MCKESKA / Senior Managing Director
DIRECT DIAL / 630-366-2304
MOBILE / 708-769-5039
EMAIL / jmckeska@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/joseph-mckeska-29407712/
Joseph joined A&G in 2016.
With decades of real estate experience, Joseph’s key areas of expertise include business strategy, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate development and management.
Over the course of his career, Joseph has successfully deployed in excess of $4B in store capital, including $1.1B in new store development, has acted as a key leader in mergers and acquisitions valued at more than $21B, and has managed and optimized real estate portfolios in excess of 130MM square feet.
Clients of note include Pier 1 Imports, Dressbarn, and Rite Aid.
Prior to joining A&G, Joseph was Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development for Southeastern Grocers, LLC, an $11B privately owned company with 800 grocery retail locations in the southeastern U.S. Prior to that, he spent 17 years at SuperValu, Inc., and its predecessor companies, where as Group Vice President of Real Estate he was responsible for all aspects of the company’s 90MM square foot retail, office, and warehouse portfolio.
Joseph is a member of Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society and the International Council of Shopping Centers, where he is a regularly featured speaker. In addition, he is a real estate finance lecturer at the University of Illinois.
Based in Oak Brook, IL, Joseph is an avid golfer who enjoys spending summers on the lake with family and friends.
JIM TERRELL
Senior Managing Director
JIM TERRELL / Senior Managing Director
DIRECT DIAL / 815-527-5188
MOBILE / 815-355-0880
EMAIL / jim@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/jim-terrell-1642985/
Jim joined A&G in 2018.
With more than four decades of real estate experience, Jim’s key areas of expertise include designing and implementing real estate plans, directing the exit process for leased and fee-owned properties, retail growth initiatives, and property divestiture negotiations.
Over the course of his career, Jim has negotiated hundreds of property divestitures and restructurings, has recovered millions of dollars of overpayments, overbillings, and other costs for clients, and has participated in several multi-million- and billion-dollar transactions.
Prior to Joining A&G, Jim was with Sears Holdings for 36 years, where he rose to Vice President and COO of Sears Holdings’ Real Estate Business. He was also Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Ashley Furniture.
For years, Jim was a member of the AICPA, the National Retail Federation, and the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Based in Chicago, Jim is a Certified Public Accountant and a licensed auctioneer.
SUSAN CIANCANELLI
Managing Director
SUSAN CIANCANELLI / Managing Director
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9511
MOBILE / 631-626-1127
EMAIL / susan@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/susan-ciancanelli-3611b719/
Susan joined A&G in 2012.
With decades of real estate experience, Susan’s key areas of expertise include renegotiation and mitigation of leased real estate.
Clients of note include Sbarro, Heartland, RadioShack, Cache, Wet Seal, Pier 1 Imports, MedTech, Brookstone, Calypso St. Barth, Sports Authority, Gymboree, Charming Charlie, Charlotte Russe, Vince, rue21, CVS, Toys”R”Us, The Vitamin Shoppe, Dream Center Education, Sears, and Kmart.
Based in New York, prior to joining A&G, Susan was a Systems Analyst at Barnes & Noble and Ann Taylor.
TODD EYLER
Managing Director
TODD EYLER / Managing Director
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9510
MOBILE / 914-325-1602
EMAIL / todd@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/todd-eyler-66b2016/
Todd joined A&G in 2012.
Todd’s key areas of expertise include disposition of surplus property, restructuring and mitigation of leased real estate, property valuation, and due diligence. He has done valuation and restructuring for more than 30 retailers and has successfully mitigated more than 1,000 leases.
Clients of note include Mattress Firm, Toys”R”Us, Dressbarn, rue21, Sears, Claire’s, Winn-Dixie, Blockbuster, Advance Auto Parts, and 84 Lumber.
Prior to joining A&G, Todd was a Director at DJM Realty, and prior to that, a Wall Street Investment Banking Analyst.
Based in New York, Todd is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Turnaround Management Association – Next Generation.
CHRIS DRAPER
Director
CHRIS DRAPER / Director
DIRECT DIAL / 312-454-4522
MOBILE / 708-752-2774
EMAIL / cdraper@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/chris-draper-583b6b29/
Chris joined A&G in 2014.
Chris’ key areas of expertise include real estate due diligence, strategic process execution, portfolio lease restructuring, and sales of leases and fee-owned property.
Clients of note include Sports Authority, RadioShack, Bon-Ton, BCBG, Shopko, Charming Charlie, Sears, and Mattress Firm.
Prior to joining A&G, Chris was in the investment management group at William Blair & Company.
Chris is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Turnaround Management Association – Next Generation.
Based in Chicago, where he holds a real estate broker’s license, Chris is an avid golfer and enjoys playing volleyball.
ALEXANDRA GRAISER
Director
ALLIE GRAISER / Director
DIRECT DIAL / 631-465-9514
MOBILE / 516-880-4622
EMAIL / alexandra@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/alexandra-graiser-a2748237/
Alexandra joined A&G in 2018.
Alexandra’s key areas of expertise include restructuring and bankruptcy.
Key clients of note include Mattress Firm, Pier 1 Imports, and Bon-Ton.
Prior to joining A&G, Alexandra worked at FTI Consulting in Corporate Finance and Restructuring.
Alexandra is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Turnaround Management Association – Next Generation, and the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation.
Based in New York, Alexandra is an active Junior Board Member of the Runway of Dreams Foundation.
PETER WILSON
Director
PETER WILSON / Director
MOBILE / 802-989-9764
EMAIL / pwilson@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/peter-wilson-988b7067/
Peter joined A&G in 2017.
Peter’s key areas of expertise include project management, client reporting, real estate due diligence, lease negotiation and restructuring, geospatial analytics, and strategic market planning.
Clients of note include Mattress Firm, Pier 1 Imports, and rue21.
Prior to joining A&G, Peter worked with Southeastern Grocers as the Real Estate Manager for the 175-store BI-LO grocery banner, and prior to that, he was part of the Acquisitions and Asset Management teams with Penzance, a value-add office and multifamily developer and investor in Washington, DC.
He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Based in Oak Brook, IL, Peter is an avid golfer, guitar player, and die-hard Cubs fan.
ALEXANDER DRAPER
Analyst
ALEX DRAPER / Analyst
DIRECT DIAL / 312-635-3913
MOBILE / 708-752-3531
EMAIL / adraper@agrep.com
LINKEDIN / linkedin.com/in/alexander-draper-70473b177/
Alexander joined A&G as an intern in 2018.
Today, Alexander’s key contribution is as dealmaker assistant, responsible for oversight of all documentation and reporting processes, and for the organization and tracking of the progress/status of A&G deals, and Salesforce system and database.
While Alexander’s work touches many A&G clients, he is most closely associated with Mattress Firm, Sears Holdings/Transform, Bon-Ton, and Shopko.
Based in Chicago, Alexander is the Secretary for Yhim, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds for cancer research year-round, focusing its efforts around Father’s Day weekend, and for other local aid organizations.
ANA AISPURO
Project Administrator
ANA AISPURO / Project Administrator
DIRECT DIAL / 626-213-3940
EMAIL / ana@agrep.com
Ana joined A&G in 2012.
Ana’s key areas of expertise include due diligence, lease amendments, and client reporting.
Clients of note include Brookstone, Career Education, Le Cordon Bleu, Gymboree, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Pier 1 Imports.
Prior to joining A&G, Ana was an Executive Assistant at DJM Realty.
Ana is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Based in Los Angeles, Ana is a marathon runner.