Avner Krohn Founder, Chairman and CEO

Avner Krohn has successfully delivered dozens of commercial real estate projects across the Northeast in sectors such as retail, healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily residential, and historic conversion. Working from offices in Connecticut and New York City, the Long Island native is a staunch advocate of community-first development-focusing on the needs of cities and other stakeholders to make every project an indisputable “win-win.”

As the veteran developer expands Jasko’s presence outside the Northeast, he continues to build its pipeline of mixed-use and multifamily residential projects, including a total of more than 1,100 multifamily residential units in various stages of construction, development or predevelopment. In addition, Jasko is presently engaged in the delivery of multiple build-to-suit medical assets as well as several hundred thousand square feet of retail (the latter, primarily in North Carolina).

Krohn has a strong track record of civic engagement—everything from serving for many years on downtown development boards and streetscape committees, to advising municipal officials on the benefits and logistics of Tax Increment Financing. He has received multiple Chamber of Commerce awards for his commitment to local economic development.

At vertically integrated Jasko, Krohn promotes a tight-knit company culture with a strong emphasis on service-oriented, efficient approaches to development, construction, and asset-management. While known for his entrepreneurial spirit and big-picture vision, he is equally focused on the finishes and other details that drive tenant satisfaction—and make for real estate projects of the highest quality.

Uriel Schatz Chief Operating Officer

Uriel Schatz oversees Jasko Development’s operational and growth strategies—everything from structuring real estate transactions, to forging joint ventures and securing debt and equity financing. In addition to his financial and analytical experience, he brings to the table a collaborative, high-energy approach to pursuing commercial real estate opportunities.

Prior to joining Jasko, Schatz was a Director of Real Estate for Nakash Holdings, a subsidiary of global conglomerate Jordache Enterprises, where he oversaw a real estate portfolio valued at more than $3 billion. In his nine years with the company, he conducted due diligence and negotiations for property transactions totaling more than $1 billion, including acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing arrangements. High-profile acquisitions included the historic Bond Building in Washington, D.C.; the luxury Setai Hotel in Miami Beach; and the 1920s-era Hotel Lincoln in Chicago, to name a few.

In addition, Schatz implemented leading-edge asset-management strategies and oversaw a team of property and asset managers on behalf of Nakash. Schatz, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business, has broad experience in CMBS, life co, balance sheet and other categories of debt, and has worked in the hospitality, office, retail and multifamily residential sectors.

He started his real estate career as an assistant property manager at advisory firm Newmark Knight Frank (now Newmark), where he earned a reputation for his focus on quality, efficiency and tenant satisfaction. After five years, his portfolio included 10 New York City properties totaling more than 1.3 million square feet. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, Schatz is a world traveler with business contacts stretching from the Americas to the Pacific Rim.

Mark Friedland Senior Vice President of Construction

Mark Friedland boasts more than 20 years of experience in construction and has contributed to or overseen dozens of retail, office, healthcare and single-family and multifamily residential projects in the Northeast. Prior to joining Jasko, the New York native filled roles of increasing responsibility at various regional construction companies. His achievements include launching and running his own successful general contracting firm and earning his certification in Construction Cost Estimating and Project Management from New York University.

In recognition of Friedland’s mastery of Connecticut’s building codes and disciplines, the state awarded him full certification as a Building Official, its highest construction accreditation. At Jasko, Friedland oversees the entire development process, from reviewing drawings, to huddling with our PMs and superintendents in the field. He leverages industry-leading analytics and project-management software to keep our projects running smoothly and guarantee high-quality workmanship.

Kevin Brisset Vice President of Property Management

Kevin Brissett has more than 17 years of experience in managing a wide array of residential and commercial real estate assets. In his role at Jasko, the Connecticut native oversees all tenant relationships as well as the day-to-day operations and management of our portfolio. Brissett leverages cloud-based software as a “force multiplier” in his tireless efforts to maintain clean, orderly and attractive living and working environments. His exemplary problem-solving skills are matched only by his energy, enthusiasm, and dedication.