Starting with a single family homes and small apartment buildings, Genesis has evolved into a global provider of unique development solutions. We are vertically integrated to provide a seamless experience from concept to stabilization, whether for the short-term exit or the long-term hold.
Our team of has decades of combined experience in all aspects of architecture, design, development and construction. The Genesis team of professionals has created award-winning designs and operated not just across the United States but around the world.
Genesis is committed to investing in the communities in which it operates. A portion of every dollar Genesis earns is applied to solving the global housing crisis, and providing shelter for those in need.
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
David's family business owned and managed real estate holdings across the greater Boston area. Since coming to New York he has participated in all facets of real estate development including design, construction, acquisition, deal structuring and financing. He has worked with the top developers on projects across the eastern seaboard, with a primary focus on the greater New York City area. Prior to founding Genesis David worked with global financial restructuring following the global financial crisis. Shortly thereafter he ran for the NY State Senate and the NY City Council. David received his MBA from the Wharton School, MA from the University of Pennsylvania and his BS from Georgetown University. He is a CPA and holds his Series 7, 22 and 63 licenses with Silverleaf Partners in New York City.
Chief Construction Manager
With a background in architecture and construction management Wayne has managed construction of everything from single family homes to highrise construction in major urban centers across the United States. With over 30 years of experience Wayne has a consistent track record of delivering on time and on budget. Wayne received his Bachelor of Arts, Construction Management from the Pratt Institute of Technology and his
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture from the City College of NY.
Chief Development Advisor
Daniel comes from a NYC based real estate investment company with Assets Under Management exceeding $1 Billion. He facilitated joint venture investments in 4,000+ units of development, acquisition and disposition strategies across top 30 MSAs in the US. Prior to joining Willton, Daniel served as a lead analyst for a New York based multi-asset family office, and he has held positions in multiple real estate investment and development companies spanning markets in the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest. His prior roles include managing mixed-use new development projects in Midtown Manhattan for foreign investors, asset managing +500,000 square feet of mixed-use properties in Manhattan, and executing 1 million square feet of retail park repositioning strategies. Daniel received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Iowa State University and his Master of Science in Real Estate Development from New York University. He is an active member of Urban Land Institute and various other Commercial Real Estate Associations.
Chief Architectural Advisor
Alan comes from the world-renowned Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie architects that has designed award-winning projects across the globe in every architectural medium.
Construction Manager
Sal has over four decades in real estate development and construction. He serves in an advisory capacity to Genesis on multiple projects across the northeast.