About Us

Mr. Kornberg serves as Chief Investment Officer for Mast Capital. In this capacity, he is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment transactions and collaborating with Mast’s functional groups on asset management, development, and disposition decisions.

Mr. Kornberg is a seasoned real estate professional with over $4 billion of single asset and portfolio transaction experience. Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Kornberg was a Managing Director at Northwood Investors, a privately held global real estate investment firm, where he was responsible for evaluating real estate equity and debt investment opportunities. During his approximately 10 years at Northwood, he executed acquisitions, obtained financing, oversaw capital projects, and improved operating performance across the firm’s hospitality portfolio. Prior to Northwood, Mr. Kornberg worked in the Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Investment Banking group at Deutsche Bank and focused on corporate advisory assignments, capital markets transactions, and mergers and acquisitions primarily within the hospitality and gaming sectors.

Mr. Kornberg is an active member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Investment Roundtable. Mr. Kornberg received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Magna Cum Laude, from Duke University.

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Mr. Vogel joined Mast Capital in 2023 and serves as its Chief Development Officer. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, development, operation, management, debt and equity capitalization, stabilization and realization of Mast Capital’s real estate development projects.

He has a proven track record in establishing vision, defining strategy, and executing large and complex development projects in both developed and emerging markets. Recognized globally for his disciplined approach to real estate investment, he is a comprehensive strategist with experience managing real estate development, investment and operations in the US, Asia and the Middle East. Throughout Mr. Vogel’s career, he contributed to the development of more than 17 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, retail and sports/entertainment properties.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Vogel was Executive Vice President with the Related Companies where he led the company’s 3.2 million square foot Grand Avenue redevelopment project in downtown Los Angeles. In August, 2022, Mr. Vogel joined Related Southeast’s leadership team to lead the company’s business growth in South Florida. Prior to joining Related, Mr. Vogel was President of Silverstein Asia, a subsidiary of Silverstein Properties out of New York City, Senior Vice President and General Manager with Ivanhoe Cambridge and Vice President with Hines. Mr. Vogel started his career as a Project Engineer and Construction Superintendent for Perini Corporation.

Mr. Vogel received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business and his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree from the Pennsylvania State University and completed post graduate studies in economics and finance at the University of California, Berkeley. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) where he has chaired and co-chaired various ULI committees and councils.

Ms. Resnick serves as Managing Director. In this capacity, she provides oversight to all of the firm’s investments, asset management activities and business plan execution. Cassie is also involved in all facets of the acquisition, disposition and financing processes for the firm.

Prior to joining Mast, Ms. Resnick was an Associate at Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels in New York. During her tenure at JLL, she provided advisory and disposition services on hospitality and mixed-use assets valued in excess of $5 billion. Additionally, she was responsible for underwriting equity and debt transactions ranging in size from $50 million to $1 billion across recapitalization, restructuring and other value recovery strategies for non-performing positions. Prior to JLL, Ms. Resnick was an Analyst at WR Hambrecht + Co., a San Francisco-based investment bank where she evaluated initial and secondary equity offerings, and merger and acquisitions opportunities for technology-focused companies. Previously, Mr. Resnick was an Intern at Ernst and Young where she analyzed hotel markets and worked on feasibility studies.

Ms. Resnick received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. She is often a guest lecturer at FIU’s hospitality master’s program, actively participates in the South Florida Chapter of the Cornell Hotel Society, Pi Beta Phi fraternity for Women, and Renew, a real estate network empowering women. Ms. Resnick Cassie came in first place in the New York Road Runners 31st Annual NYRR Empire State Building Run-up. She also holds a Series 7 license as well as a Real Estate Salesperson license in New York. Ms. Resnick spends time volunteering at Tribe events and is an active supporter of Kiva, an international nonprofit founded in 2005 that connects people through lending to alleviate poverty.

Mr. Patrizio leads development and business plan execution for the Firm’s for-sale residential development projects and select urban multifamily transactions.

Mr. Patrizio is a seasoned real estate executive with nearly 25 years since established spanning development, design and construction, and sales/marketing. Over his career, Mr. Patrizio has led projects totaling more than $6 billion in sales and 5 million net sellable square feet of residential space. Prior to joining Mast, he was Senior Vice President of Development for Newgard where he led the Natiivo Miami project. Previously, Mr. Patrizio was Director of Urban Development with Terra Group and executed on projects providing approximately 2 million sellable square feet of for-sale residential resulting in more than $1.8 billion in sales. Mr. Patrizio has also held leadership positions with Qatari Diar, the wholly owned real estate subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority.  As CEO of Qatari Diar United Kingdom Ltd., he was responsible for a portfolio of landmark properties in London valued at over $18 billion, including the 13-acre Chelsea Barracks, the U.S. Embassy in Grosvenor Square, and more than 1,400 rental apartments at the London Olympic Athletes Village.

Mr. Patrizio received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture with a minor in Business Administration & Finance from the University of Miami. He has been a member of the board of directors of numerous UK companies and is an active supporter of the University of Miami.

Mr. Brooks serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Mast Capital. In this capacity, Mr. Brooks oversees the firm’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, and tax. He reports to the founder and CEO and provides financial guidance to the firm and its leadership team.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Brooks was the Chief Financial Officer for Six Peak Capital. During his time at Six Peak, Mr. Brooks scaled the company’s financial reporting capabilities as Six Peak’s assets under management grew to over $1 billion and the company expanded to six major markets across the United States. Mr. Brooks was responsible for Six Peak’s financial reporting, investor relations, and fundraising for development projects. Prior to Six Peak, Mr. Brooks was the CFO of the Metro Group where he was instrumental in completing three acquisitions under his leadership and implementing several revenue growth initiatives. Prior to the Metro Group, Mr. Brooks held several leadership roles at JPMorgan, UBS, and Ernst & Young.

Mr. Brooks received a Master of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia. He also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Cum Laude, and a Minor in Entrepreneurship from Villanova University. Mr. Brooks is a CFA® Charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Casal serves as Executive Vice President of Construction. In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of the firm’s construction-related projects and works closely with Mast Capital’s development teams on ground-up and value-add transactions.

Mr. Casal is a seasoned construction and real estate development professional with over 30 years of experience and an established track record of leading multiple large-scale projects from inception to completion. Additionally, he has led project design development and construction document production, developed relationships with state and local municipalities, selected and procured bulk commodities, and negotiated and managed various contracts and teams.  Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Casal was Construction Manager at The Related Group, a privately held real estate development company based in Miami, FL, where he led notable residential and hotel transactions with total budgets in excess of $1 billion and completion of over 1,500 for-sale residential, commercial and condo hotel units. Prior to Related, Mr. Casal was Senior Project Manager with OHL Arellano, the vertical construction unit of OHL North America that specializes in healthcare facilities, universities, and commercial buildings throughout the Southeast. Select projects that Mr. Casal oversaw included University of Miami, Cox Neuroscience & Health Center and the Miami AirportLink Metrorail. Previously, he was with Turner Construction Company and held various positions including Senior Project Manager, Senior Estimator, and Project Engineer.

Mr. Casal received his Bachelor of Science degree current Management from Florida International University. He is a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Certification. He participates on the U.S. Green Building Council and was a member of the South Florida Associated General Contractors’ Board of Directors.

Mr. Ianoale serves as Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management. In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of the Firm’s investment management activities, including but not limited to: sourcing and underwriting of investment opportunities, acquisitions, execution of business plans, asset management, collaboration with joint venture and other partners, and the disposition of investments.

Prior to joining Mast, Mr. Ianoale was a Vice President at LEM Capital in Philadelphia. During his tenure at LEM, he was responsible for the acquisition and asset management of over $500 million of multifamily assets across the country, and contributed to the firm’s capital raising efforts. Prior to LEM, Mr. Ianoale was an Associate at Wells Fargo Securities in the Investment Banking-Infrastructure Public Finance Group, where his experience included structuring and executing public/private market debt solutions and derivative transactions for large governments, transportation, and higher education issuers.

Mr. Ianoale received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University.

Mrs. Tomic is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry, specializing in ultra-luxury condominium developments and hospitality ventures. Her expertise spans dynamic markets including South Florida, New York, and California, affording her a comprehensive view of the industry's diverse landscape. Mrs. Tomic’s proficiency in managing portfolios valued at over $10 billion in total sell-out throughout her career reflects her strategic approach and keen design sensibilities.

In her role as Vice President of Marketing and Design, Mrs. Tomic has consistently demonstrated her leadership acumen and creative insight. With a foundation of excellence and a reputation for delivering results, she continues to be a driving force in the real estate sector. Her pragmatic approach, combined with her expansive industry knowledge, positions her as a standout professional in shaping successful real estate ventures.

A graduate of Cornell University’s Hospitality Program with a concentration in Real Estate Development, she has established herself as a key figure in marketing and design.

Ms. Cuervo serves as Executive Director of Development and Acquisitions. In this capacity, she is actively involved in the due diligence, entitlement, design, and development of the Firm’s development and value-add projects. Ms. Cuervo also leads the firms’ special projects, community relations, and governmental matters.

Prior to joining Mast Capital, Ms. Cuervo was Chief Operating Officer at The Development Group of Florida where she was responsible for the entitlement, design, and development of marquee condominium projects including Icon Brickell, One Ocean, and Marea. Prior to The Development Group, she served as Assistant City Manager to the City of Miami Beach where she oversaw several development agencies, planning and cultural departments. Previously, she was also an Assistant City Manager for the City of Miami where she was responsible for overseeing and coordinating real estate development and regulatory functions, financial divisions, and administrative departments for the City.

Ms. Cuervo received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a double major in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University.

Ms. Ochoa serves as Director of Accounting and Finance, where she provides oversight of the Firm’s fund administration, accounting and finance activities.

Prior to joining Mast Capital, Ms. Ochoa was Vice President of Fund Accounting at SS&C ALPS and a leader of its Hedge Fund Services and Family Office Services businesses. Ms. Ochoa also served as the Head of the custom investor reporting and had extensive responsibility for overseeing large teams.

Ms. Ochoa has developed an expertise in complex fund structures and trading strategies, including fixed income and litigation finance investments. Ms. Ochoa was instrumental in the growth and success of SS&C ALPS and its predecessor, Kaufman Rossin Fund Services.