LEADERSHIP

 
 
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Andrew Crossed is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Park Grove Realty, LLC, starting the company in September 2015 with Andrew Bodewes. Andrew focuses his efforts on leading the company operations as well as development and acquisition opportunities.

Since its inception in 2015, Park Grove has developed a portfolio of over 1200 apartment units and has completed over 250 million dollars in acquisitions and development.   In that time Park Grove has completed significant community development projects including state of the art rehabilitation of historic structures and important state sponsored urban development.  Park Grove’s property management company has grown correspondingly as part of our business strategy to own and manage everything that we develop.  Park Grove’s portfolio is currently concentrated in Western New York, Southern New Jersey, and the Triangle area of North Carolina.  

For over twenty years prior to starting Park Grove, Andrew worked for Conifer Realty, LLC, the last six years of which he was Executive Vice President. During that time, he led the company’s Development Department and directed the company’s Senior Leadership Team. During his tenure on the Senior Leadership Team at Conifer Andrew oversaw $500MM in apartment development projects and the company grew from 8,500 apartment units to over 14,000 units. In addition, Andrew was on the Senior Leadership Team of Conifer LeChase Construction, which completed over $200MM in apartment construction in 2014 and 2015.

Andrew served as an AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer for the Good Faith Fund in Pine Bluff Arkansas, which was a micro lending not-for-profit arm of Shore Bank in Chicago, where he led several lending groups with the mission of assisting members in the start-up of home-based businesses.

Andrew serves on the Board of Directors for several not-for-profits including Villa of Hope, CMC Foundation, and St. Bonaventure Alumni Association.  Andrew is also involved in several other not-for-profit organizations that focus on that advancement of children and families.  

Andrew graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1992, with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature, and minor degrees in Business Accounting and Conflict Resolution.

 

Andrew Bodewes is a partner and co-founder of Park Grove Realty, LLC starting the company in September 2015 with Andrew Crossed. Andrew focuses his efforts on new development and acquisition opportunities for the company throughout New York State, North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic. He also leads the company’s operations with Andrew Crossed.

Since its inception in 2015, Park Grove has developed a portfolio of over 1200 apartment units and 200,000 square feet of commercial or retail space and has completed over 250 million dollars in acquisitions and development.   In that time Park Grove has completed significant community development projects including state of the art rehabilitation of historic structures and important state sponsored urban re-development.  Park Grove’s property management company has grown correspondingly as part of our business strategy to own and manage everything that we develop.  Park Grove’s portfolio is currently concentrated in Western New York, Southern New Jersey, and the Triangle area of North Carolina.  

Andrew previously was Senior Vice President and a partner at Conifer Realty, LLC. He led the development department for Conifer for regions of New York State and was the Managing Partner of the regional office in the State of Maryland.

Prior to taking a leadership role in the company he served as a Project Director and led all aspects of development projects from concept through completion, lease- up and financing conversion. He successfully developed well over $250 Million in multi-family construction, adaptive re-use and acquisition rehabilitation projects at Conifer. He was a member of the Senior Executive team of Conifer-LeChase Construction and Conifer Realty, LLC.

Prior to joining Conifer in 2004, Andrew was in the private practice of law for approximately five years. He graduated from Albany Law School, Magna Cum Laude, studied his third year at Cornell University Law School and served as a Member of Albany Law Review. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from Elmira College.

 
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Suzanne Argento is the Chief Operating Officer of Park Grove Realty, LLC, joining the company in September 2018.  Suzanne brings with her a combined 20 years of experience in various roles within Finance, Administration and Human Resources.  Her focus is on the efforts of day-to-day leadership and management of company operations including finance, property management, human resource management and technology.

Since its inception in 2015, Park Grove has developed a portfolio of over 1200 apartment units and 200,000 square feet of commercial or retail space and has completed over 250 million dollars in acquisitions and development.   In that time Park Grove has completed significant community development projects including state of the art rehabilitation of historic structures and important state sponsored urban re-development.  Park Grove’s property management company has grown correspondingly as part of our business strategy to own and manage everything that we develop.  Park Grove’s portfolio is currently concentrated in Western New York, Southern New Jersey, and the Triangle area of North Carolina.  

Prior to joining Park Grove, Suzanne worked for private and not-for-profit companies both large and small.  She joined the leadership team at D4 LLC in 2010 through the acquisition of LayerOne Media, LLC.  In her role as controller, she led the company’s financial operations during a period of significant growth due to acquisition and expansion both domestically and internationally.  

Suzanne previously worked as the Director of Administration & Membership Services at the YMCA of Greater Rochester – Southeast Family Branch.  In addition to the responsibilities of back-office finance, administration, human resource and payroll, this role focused heavily on membership service, fundraising and community engagement.  

In addition to her work experience, Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Nazareth College of Rochester as well as an associate degree in communications and journalism from Monroe Community College.  Suzanne is a member of The Institute of Management Accountants and holds the designation of Certified Management Accountant.

 
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Tim Crilly joined Park Grove Realty, LLC in 2019 and is the Director of Development. In this position, he leads and provides support to Park Grove leadership, for all components of development projects, including acquisitions, entitlements, project financing, coordination with cross functional teams through project completion, and lease-up. Tim takes a detail-oriented approach to all development aspects and when working with internal and external stakeholders. He brings a strong financial acumen with comprehensive knowledge of corporate finance matters.

Prior to Park Grove, Tim was a manager for KPMG, LLP. He led audit engagements for large multi-national publicly traded and early-stage venture back companies. Time provided support to clients on complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and Initial Public Offerings. Additionally, Tim spent time with KPMG’s valuation group developing and analyzing financial models for client’s senior management.

Tim obtained his B.A. and M.B.A from St. Bonaventure University. He is a Certified Public Accountant. Tim also serves on the Board of Trustees for Nativity Preparatory Academy in Rochester, NY.

 

Allen Handelman is the Vice President of Development at Park Grove Realty. Allen is a seasoned real estate professional specializing in the development of affordable housing and is a licensed Real Estate Broker. In his 35-year career, he has been directly involved in the creation of over 1,600 units of affordable housing throughout New York State. Work has included all phases of the development process for new construction, historic rehabilitation, brownfield remediation, renovation, and preservation of existing affordable units.

Before joining Park Grove, Allen was a Vice President at Conifer Realty, where he worked over a 16-year period. Prior to that, he served as the Development Specialist at Housing Opportunities, a not-for-profit housing agency. Allen returned to his hometown, Rochester New York, after spending 16 years in New York City, where he was self-employed as a general contractor and a partner in the real estate development firm, Insite.

Allen is the past President of the Genesee Land Trust and a founding member of the Genesee River Alliance. He currently serves on the Board of PCHO, Person Centered Housing Opportunities, a Rochester-based homeless housing service provider.

Allen graduated from Empire State College in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. His course of study there included completing the Diploma Program at the New York University Real Estate Institute.