Daryl Shevin

As Chief Financial Officer of 13^th Floor Investments, Daryl A. Shevin, CFA, oversees all financial, operational and accounting aspects of the firm and its investment vehicles, inclusive of all debt and equity structures.  Mr. Shevin is responsible for ensuring that 13^th Floor’s stakeholders see timely returns on their investments as well as building and fostering the firm’s strong financing relationships. Mr Shevin has over 18 years of experience in the finance and investment industry.

Under Mr. Shevin’s leadership, 13^th Floor has been successful in the closing of over 500 million dollars of debt and 450 million dollars in equity across 40+ vehicles.  Mr. Shevin also leads 13th Floor’s Investor Relations team, which administers and reports on the firm’s $1.6 Billion portfolio in real estate asset value.  Among Mr. Shevin’s major achievements include securing $95 million in financing for the Harbour, a twin-tower, 425-unit luxury waterfront condominium located in North Miami Beach; the closing of a $76 million construction loan for 1010 Brickell, a 387-unit luxury residential tower; and facilitating a $50 million loan for Motion at Dadeland, a proposed 294-unit, high-end rental community in South Miami.

Prior to joining 13^th Floor in 2010, Mr. Shevin was the CFO/COO of White Barron Asset Management, an asset manager focusing on the asset-backed bond market.  Mr. Shevin began his career as a fund administration supervisor at Kaufman, Rossin & Co. and also served as the head fund accounting manager at United Capital Asset Management.

Mr. Shevin was named CFO of the year in 2012 by the South Florida Business Journal.  He has been a CFA charter holder since 2006 and received his bachelor’s degree from the Warrington School of Business at the University of Florida.

Direct: (786) 220-0467
Email: dshevin@the13thfloor.wpengine.com

Rey Melendi

Rey Melendi joined 13th Floor in 2012, and oversees the development, construction, and operational asset management of the Sponsor’s investments. Prior to 13th Floor, Mr. Melendi was the Director of REO at Rialto Capital Management LLC. At Rialto Capital Management LLC, he managed over $300 million in commercial and residential REO properties in the Pacific Northwest, Midwest and Eastern Seaboard.

Prior to joining Rialto, Mr. Melendi held several senior roles within Lennar Corporation. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President at Lennar Ventures, focusing on strategic partnerships in the Renewable Energy Industry, as well as managing Lennar’s Government Affairs initiatives at the Federal and State level. As a member of the Lennar family for over 17 years, he held the titles of President (of the South East Florida Land Division), Real Estate and Sales Agent, Superintendent, Construction Area Manager, Director of Construction, VP of Construction and Division President.

Mr. Melendi’s areas of expertise include construction, development, underwriting and acquisition of land, and day-to-day management of large groups of personnel. He has in depth knowledge of land entitlement, permitting processes and DRIs.

Mr. Melendi was President of the Builders Association of South Florida and is a member of its Board of Directors. He is also involved with the United Way Young Leaders. In 2005, he was awarded the prestigious Latin Builders Association “Land Developer of the Year” Award. He holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice and has a General Contractor’s License.

Direct: (786) 693-7116
Email: rmelendi@the13thfloor.wpengine.com

Michael Nunziata

As a Principal of 13^th Floor Investments, Michael Nunziata serves as Division President of 13^th Floor Homes, the company’s wholly-owned homebuilding subsidiary, where he is responsible for various aspects of acquisitions, dispositions, asset management and strategy.  Mr. Nunziata has nearly 15 years of direct experience in the real estate investment industry.

Under Mr. Nunziata’s leadership, 13^th Floor Homes has grown to become one of South Florida’s top ten largest homebuilding companies.  This success is largely attributed to his approach with parcel assemblage and infill development, enabling the company to deliver top quality new construction homes.  One of his biggest achievements, includes the completion of Central Parc, a 253-home community in Tamarac, FL that sold out within two years of its official launch.  In response to this high demand, 13^th Floor Homes is now developing two neighboring single-family communities, which will together deliver approximately 500 homes to middle-market and first-time buyers.

Prior to joining 13th Floor in 2009, Mr. Nunziata worked with Lane Capital Partners and its predecessor opportunity fund, Rossrock.  Mr. Nunziata started his career with SunTrust Bank, as a portfolio manager in the commercial real estate finance group, where he worked on the origination and analysis of lending facilities.  Mr. Nunziata holds a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in entrepreneurship from the University of Florida and a master’s of science degree in real estate from Columbia University.

Office: (954) 556-6754
Email: mnunziata@the13thfloor.wpengine.com