Brand Street Properties is comprised of a highly skilled and experienced team of real estate professionals. With a mix of talent spanning multiple generations, Brand Street blends a longstanding and established knowledge base with a progressive, cutting-edge vision.
As the founding Principal of Brand Street Properties, Paul focuses his efforts on the company’s strategic direction, sourcing new opportunities for its investment platform and overseeing the asset management and development initiatives across the company’s portfolio. Paul’s leadership drives the company’s core values and fosters an entrepreneurial approach to Brand Street’s investment and asset management platform.
Historically, Paul was a founding principal of Charter Realty & Development Corp. where he was responsible for identifying and managing all aspects of new property acquisitions, as well as directing its development, and redevelopment efforts. Prior to founding Charter Realty, Paul spent ten years working in acquisitions, development, and property management roles for National Realty and Development of Purchase, NY as well as the CGI Companies of Brookline, MA. Paul has managed and developed more than ten million square feet of retail real estate throughout the U.S. over the course of his career.
Paul’s philanthropic contributions include many national and local charities. He is a firm believer in giving back to the community, striving to make a positive impact on the neighborhoods he serves, and takes great pride in his projects and partners.
Karen joined the team in 2001 and is responsible for development and redevelopment activities for the Brand Street portfolio. She is instrumental in the due diligence process for acquisitions and coordinates the entitlement process for all development related matters. Karen also directs the construction and property management teams. She represents landlord interests on master association and condominium boards addressing complex owner responsibilities. Prior to joining the company, Karen served as a Real Estate Development Manager for the Stop & Shop Company. In that position, she was responsible for project management with an emphasis on schedule and budget for new store development in Connecticut, New York, and western Massachusetts and served as the primary company representative during the community outreach and public meeting phases of the permitting process. Karen also worked as an analyst at Robinson & Cole LLP, where she assisted with the due diligence and permitting process for commercial real estate and development clients.
Jordan Brandes joined the team in 2019. He is responsible for evaluating and executing on new acquisition opportunities as well as handling all financial analysis throughout the company’s portfolio. In addition, he contributes to development, asset management, leasing, partnerships and debt financing activities for the firm. Prior to joining the company, Jordan worked at Madison Realty Capital where he played key roles in the underwriting, structuring, execution and asset management of approximately $2BN of debt and equity investments across various asset classes and geographies nationwide. Prior to this, Jordan was at Deutsche Bank within the Commercial Real Estate Special Situations Group (SSG).
Lisa King joined Brand Street in 2010 and is responsible for managing tenant and leasing initiatives across the company’s portfolio. Lisa oversees the lease negotiation process (LOI stage through lease execution), maintains symbiotic tenant relationships and provides tenant-focused insight and analysis as part of Brand Street’s asset management team. Lisa also oversees all aspects of the company-wide risk management program. In addition, she is a key participant in the diligence process evaluating new acquisitions. Prior to joining the company, Lisa was VP at American Properties Corporation, VP and Treasurer of Atlas Group Inc. and Controller of the New York Sales Office for Nortel Networks. Lisa currently resides in Westchester, NY.
Andrew Sufian joined the Asset Management group in 2022 and is responsible for the management of complex mixed-use assets for Brand Street. In this role, Andrew directs property related operations, construction, office leasing, and property management functions and all related on-site staffing. Prior to joining the company, Andrew was a General Manager at Rubenstein Partners overseeing asset management and property management for the Connecticut portfolio. He also spent time at General Growth Properties as a General Manager. Andrew began his career at Intrawest in varying roles ultimately as an Operations Manager of Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont.
Katie Flynn joined the team in 2017 and is responsible for financial analysis, as well as contributing to development, asset management, leasing, partnerships and debt financing activities for the firm. Prior to joining the company, Katie was a Senior Equity Analyst at IHS Inc., a leading provider of energy research. In this role, she focused on the valuation of small-cap oil and gas companies and authored regional asset valuation reports which evaluated prospective opportunities in frontier oil and gas plays. Katie currently resides in Fairfield County, CT.
Connor Nolan joined Brand Street Properties in 2025 as Senior Director of Leasing. In this role, he plays a key part in driving leasing performance across the company’s portfolio—focusing on identifying new tenants, negotiating leases, and cultivating long-term tenant partnerships that enhance asset value. He is also a key participant in the diligence process for evaluating new acquisitions, providing leasing insight that helps guide investment decisions.
Before joining the company, Connor held leasing roles at WS Development and Seritage Growth Properties, where he led leasing strategies across a wide range of asset types—including lifestyle centers, grocery-anchored retail, and Sears redevelopment projects across the United States. His collaborative approach has brought together cross-functional teams to navigate complex lease negotiations, construction coordination, and entitlement for transformative retail projects.
Connor resides in Fairfield County with his wife and two sons.
Christine D’Emilio joined the team in 2025. She is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for Brand Street’s portfolio of retail and mixed-use properties. Christine manages Brand Street’s internal accounting department, while coordinating with all teams across the firm, including ownership / asset management, property management and leasing. In addition, Christine interfaces with Brand Street’s various capital and lending relationships with respect to all property accounting functions and reporting requirements.
Prior to joining the firm, Christine worked at a Clarion Partners, a leading global real estate investment company. She was a Portfolio Controller responsible for reporting and oversight of investments for numerous institutional investors. She managed $4 – $5 billion of assets across multiple property types including office, retail, industrial, residential and life science.
Christine currently resides in Westchester, New York with her family.
Myles Ostroff joined the team in February 2011 and provides high touch property and facilities management services for the Brand Street portfolio. His responsibilities include project management, tenant relations, vendor oversight, common area maintenance and repairs, as well as all other property management functions. Prior to joining the company, Myles spent three years in residential property management for Barkan Management Company, managing a portfolio of five Boston area community associations. Myles spent six years as a division manager for Francisco Tavares Inc. where he oversaw daily operations of a large high-end landscape construction and maintenance company.
Anthony Ludden joined the team in November 2013. He is responsible for day-to-day operations of multi-site, multi-state community and grocery-anchored shopping centers, as well as single tenant net leased properties. In addition, he is responsible for planning, controlling and directing the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of properties while maintaining effective and harmonious tenant relations in line with the financial objectives, value and integrity of the real estate. Prior to joining the company, Anthony spent over 13 years in commercial and residential construction in New England and Chicago, and 7 years as production manager in an industrial chemical manufacturing plant in Michigan.
Shawn joined the team in 2023 and is responsible for construction project management at the Blue Back Square and Evergreen Walk locations in Connecticut. Shawn is a licensed E2 Electrical Journeyman which aids in his daily construction oversight role. For over 20 years, Shawn played an integral role in the Global Facilities department at ESPN in Bristol, CT. During his tenure there, he provided construction management and facilities services while assisting with redevelopment of the ESPN headquarters campus. Shawn also was involved in expanding the Disney company’s facilities nationally with oversight roles on multiple projects. Shawn currently resides in Avon with his wife and his dog Gracie.
Michael Fama joined the team in August of 2019. Mike is responsible for Southern arm of Brand Street’s Property Management. His primary responsibilities include oversight of day-to-day property operations, tenant relations, vendor administration, project management, and capital planning. Mike also assists on special projects throughout the Brand Street portfolio. Mike spent two years at Equinox fitness as an Area Facilities Manager in NYC. He also spent four years at CITYMD Urgent Care as the Facilities Manager for their entire portfolio.
Dylan joined the team in November 2020 and brings over a decade of property management experience. He is focused on facilities management including landscaping, snow removal, fire protection, and everything in between for common area maintenance, capital and tenant work. Prior to joining the company, Dylan spent 9 years working in healthcare property management and 5 years in commercial property management. In these roles he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the properties such as preventative maintenance and repairs, budgeting, bidding and contracting, vendor oversight, tenant relations and many other property management functions.
Michael Keany joined the team in 2023 and is responsible for the day-to-day tenant relations, property maintenance and repairs, vendor selection and oversight, as well as other daily operational tasks at Blue Back Square. Prior to joining the company, Mike spent over five years at AXA XL as an Operations Director. His duties there included facilities management, national project management and oversight of numerous office locations around the US. Mike also spent 23 years at KPMG LLP, in increasing facilities management roles throughout his tenure there. Mike grew up and currently resides in West Hartford with his wife and son.
Casey joined the team in 2025. Her role as Regional Property Management Coordinator includes property management functions, vendor administration, monthly & annual reporting and tenant relations. Prior to joining the company, Casey worked in commercial property management for Rubenstein Partners in Stamford, CT. In this position, she was responsible for preparing annual budgets, quarterly reforecasts and monthly reports, as well as vendor oversight, tenant relations, assisting with capital projects and managing accounts payable for the property. Casey currently resides in eastern Connecticut with her husband.
Jeff joined the team in 2020 as a property accountant. Prior to joining the company, Jeff worked for a division of the Related Companies. He was also a project accountant for Chicago-based Pioneer Acquisitions, a firm focused on acquiring properties in the Chicagoland market. He brings experience in financial reporting to Brand Street. Jeff currently resides in Westchester County, New York.
Connor joined Brand Street in 2025 as a Staff Accountant. Prior to joining the company, he worked for over two years at RBT CPAs as an In-Charge Accountant in client service, where he gained great experience in client communication, bank reconciliations, sales tax and payroll return filings, accounts receivable and payable management, and financial statement creation.
Nicole Powell joined the team in November 2020. Her responsibilities include property management functions, vendor oversight, marketing, and tenant relations. Prior to joining the company, Nicole had a 16-year tenure as marketing coordinator for Poag Shopping Centers. In this position she was responsible for preparing annual budgets and strategic marketing plans, performing monthly budget reforecasts, completing monthly reports, developing marketing programs and traffic driving events, planning and placing media buys, creating content for local media coverage, and assisting all departments with management functions as needed. She currently resides in Connecticut with her husband.
Lisa joined the Accounting team in 2020. Prior to joining the company, Lisa worked with Kaman Precision Products, working with the Accounts Payable and Account Receivable team for the Middletown and Orlando divisions. In this role, she was responsible for processing invoices, the submission of check requests and ACH payments along with reconciliations, and month-end accruals/year-end accruals. In addition, she was responsible for submitting year-end reporting 1099’s, as well as internal/external audit requests and interacting with various vendors and buyers. Prior to this, Lisa worked for Citi Bank NA for 16 years in Payroll as a Garnishment Specialist.
Erica joined the team in 2021 as the Accounts Receivable Specialist for Blue Back Square and Evergreen Walk. Prior to joining the company, Erica was a part of the Property Management Team at Constitution Plaza, a large mixed use commercial development in Hartford, CT for over 18 years. Prior to leaving JLL, Erica held the role of Property Administrator and was also a member of the Active Spaces Committee through the Hartford Business Improvement District. In 2020 Erica was also part of the JLL Management Team of various Stag Industrial Properties in Connecticut with Tenants such as XPO Logistics, Bozzuto’s, Thule and various properties in Avon, East Windsor and Hartford.
Ethan Frazier joined the team in 2023 and manages the day-to-day maintenance and preventative maintenance of all owned HVAC and MEP equipment. Ethan also assists with vendor selection and relations as well as priority assignment for all facility operations. Prior to joining Brand Street Properties, Ethan spent 3 years with Winstanley Enterprises as the Lead Maintenance Technician with oversight of multiple properties across CT. Ethan also spent 3 years working for Taubman Company LLC in facilities maintenance at West Farms Mall. Ethan currently resides in Bristol, CT with his wife, Trudee and dog Nova.
Mauricio Clavijo joined the Facilities team in 2021. Mauricio is responsible for the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of the property and for responding to tenant workorders. Mauricio has on-site experience with multiple systems, including HVAC, fire protection, electrical and security. Mauricio resides in West Hartford and enjoys traveling in his free time.
Denise Roshco joined the team in 2011 as the general office manager and executive assistant. She serves as the primary contact for external offices, and provides logistical and administrative support to the team. In addition, Denise is involved with corporate event and meeting planning. She started her career as a teacher in the NYC Public Schools, and currently resides in Westchester County, New York.
Our strategic leasing partnership with Brand Urban brings an additional edge to our holistic service offering.