Team Members
Aaron Kurlansky
Principal
Mr. Kurlansky is a co-Founder, and Principal of Sheridan Capital. He has held the Principal position since FM Capital’s inception in 2007. He is responsible for portfolio decision making.
Aaron Lemma
Managing Director
Aaron Lemma is an industry leader in real estate development. Over the last two decades, Mr. Lemma has solidified a flawless reputation among clients, investors, and co-developers.
Lee Schwartz
Director
Mr. Schwartz is the senior analyst at Sheridan Capital and is involved in financial structuring, data analytics, site diligence, and accounting for the firm’s loan portfolio.
David Brecher
Principal
Mr. Brecher is a Co-Founder and Principal of Sheridan Capital. Prior to co-founding Sheridan Capital, Mr. Brecher founded the highly successful First Meridian Mortgage LLC (FMM) in 2002.
Kim Savarese
Managing Director - Head of Construction
Kim is a results-oriented and decisive leader with over 20
years of commercial, retail, and residential construction
Asher Bittman
Loan Originator
Asher Bittman is involved in sourcing new debt for the firms' various loan programs. Prior to joining Sheridan Capital, Asher was a successful originator at FM Capital.
Michael Yassky
Managing Director
Mr. Yassky is the Managing Director at Sheridan Capital and is actively involved in transaction sourcing, structuring, and diligence efforts for the firm's bridge loan programs and loan portfolio acquisitions.
David Berger
CFO
A hands-on CFO and trusted strategic adviser, David Berger is a high energy problem solver, with strong business acumen, accounting, and financial background.
Ralph Gelley
Senior Director
Mr. Gelley has been responsible for originating and placing loans for various property types across the country. Throughout his career, he has negotiated financing for multifamily, office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and more. Specializing in large loan mortgage origination, Ralph is dedicated to ensuring that loan structuring and execution are top-notch.