Kamyar Shabani
Principal/Co-Founder
Kamyar Shabani is a Principal and Co-Founder of Optimus Properties, LLC (“Optimus”), an opportunistic real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and redevelopment of commercial, retail, office, medical office and multi-family assets. Kamyar oversees all aspects of the Company including acquisitions, dispositions, investor and lender relations, and general investment strategy planning.
Kamyar Shabani
Principal/Co-Founder
Kamyar Shabani is a Principal and Co-Founder of Optimus Properties, LLC (“Optimus”), an opportunistic real estate investment firm focusing on the acquisition and redevelopment of commercial, retail, office, medical office and multi-family assets. Kamyar oversees all aspects of the Company including acquisitions, dispositions, investor and lender relations, and general investment strategy planning.
K. Joseph Shabani
Principal/Co-Founder
Along with his brother, K. Joseph Shabani, co-founder and principal of Optimus Properties, LLC (“Optimus”), oversees all aspects of diligence, legal, and property analysis for Optimus Properties’ commercial and development acquisitions. Before founding Optimus Properties in 2007, Joseph worked as an attorney focusing solely on real estate matters and was a principal for the family real estate business, with deal sizes ranging from 4,000 to 200,000 square feet.
K. Joseph Shabani
Principal/Co-Founder
Along with his brother, K. Joseph Shabani, co-founder and principal of Optimus Properties, LLC (“Optimus”), oversees all aspects of diligence, legal, and property analysis for Optimus Properties’ commercial and development acquisitions. Before founding Optimus Properties in 2007, Joseph worked as an attorney focusing solely on real estate matters and was a principal for the family real estate business, with deal sizes ranging from 4,000 to 200,000 square feet.
Jerome Mickelson
Executive Vice President
Since joining Optimus Properties in 2012, Jerome has been integral in growing the company from a team of 5 to 30+ employees, has overseen the acquisition of over 1,000 units, renovation of approximately 425 residential units and 1.38 million square feet of commercial space. Jerome’s creative thinking has helped to streamline operational efficiency within the company through the structuring of human resources and integration of technology systems.
Jerome Mickelson
Executive Vice President
Since joining Optimus Properties in 2012, Jerome has been integral in growing the company from a team of 5 to 30+ employees, has overseen the acquisition of over 1,000 units, renovation of approximately 425 residential units and 1.38 million square feet of commercial space. Jerome’s creative thinking has helped to streamline operational efficiency within the company through the structuring of human resources and integration of technology systems.
Matt Rothman
Director of Acquisitions
Matt Rothman has been with Optimus Properties since 2014 and brings over 25 years of real estate finance experience, with a strong background in residential, multi-family and commercial real estate assets. He is responsible for underwriting investment opportunities utilizing the company’s proprietary underwriting model and is involved with the company’s integration of the Argus platform.
Matt Rothman
Director of Acquisitions
Matt Rothman has been with Optimus Properties since 2014 and brings over 25 years of real estate finance experience, with a strong background in residential, multi-family and commercial real estate assets. He is responsible for underwriting investment opportunities utilizing the company’s proprietary underwriting model and is involved with the company’s integration of the Argus platform.
MEET THE TEAM
Spencer Arroyo
Maintenance SupervisorSpencer Arroyo is the Maintenance Supervisor for Roxbury Ventures. He is instrumental in ensuring all maintenance requests are handled appropriately and in a timely fashion. Spencer has a team of associates that report directly to him for guidance, instruction and direction. Mr. Arroyo is a certified plumber and electrician. He is also a licensed welder. Prior to working for Roxbury Ventures, Spencer enjoyed a successful career in his own business as a real estate contractor with projects ranging from but not limited to: re-modeling, framing, and new construction. Spencer’s 25 years of wisdom and accumulated knowledge is invaluable which is why he is an asset to the Roxbury Ventures team.
Cesar Barajas
Maintenance CoordinatorCesar is originally from El Monte and has 6 years of experience in the maintenance field. These years of experience help him while he oversees the day-to-day task of the maintenance department.
Edith Barajas
Residential Property ManagerEdith Barajas joined Optimus Properties in 2016 as an onsite Property Manager and Maintenance Coordinator. Currently, Edith is a Residential Property Manager managing units throughout Los Angeles with a strict in adherence to all city and state regulations.
Martin Campbell
Administrative AssistantMartin joined the Optimus team in 2020 in the administrative department to coordinate and assist with daily operations. Martin is a graduate of Northwood University in which he obtained his MBA. With a passion for real estate and business, Martin has over 6 years of experience in office and account management.
Julian Concepcion
Property ManagerJulian joined Optimus Properties in 2014 as an on-site property manager for 1115 Hacienda Place in West Hollywood. With a design and marketing professional background, Julian utilizes his knowledge in maintaining a 100% occupancy rate using various marketing platforms. His hands-on management approach ensures a smooth and well-organized daily operation of the property with the tenant's needs and satisfaction as a priority. Julian majored in Communication Studies with a minor in Media Arts and Design at Northwestern University. He is also currently a freelance GD/AD in the Los Angeles area.
Gilda Ezadjian
Senior AccountantGilda Ezadjian has over twenty years of accounting and financial experience. Prior to joining Optimus, she was employed as the controller and office manager for Ambrose Properties, where she spent fourteen years managing a portfolio of shopping centers and commercial properties. Gilda speaks five languages, has bookkeeping and accounting certification, and is a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. To further advance her knowledge, she is currently working toward receiving a certificate in Financial Planning and Investment.
Gamariel Gonzalez
Staff Accountant IIGamariel Gonzalez recently joined the Optimus family in January 2017. He also recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University of Pomona in 2016, where he obtained a Business Administration – Accounting Degree. Prior to Optimus, he worked in the property management industry for two and a half years, which gives him a background in asset management as well. Gamariel assists the Accounting Department with ledger adjustments, deposit accounting, journal entries as well as various other projects. He speaks fluent Spanish and wishes to learn a third language.
Ricardo Guiterrez
Staff AccountantRicardo Gutierrez joined Optimus in 2018 as a staff accountant assisting the accounts receivable department for both residential and commercial properties. He has many years of accounting experience in various different industries, including property management. Ricardo has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. He speaks intermediate level Spanish and hopes to learn a third language someday.
Haley Huntley
Director of Human ResourcesHaley is the Director of Human Resources. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management from the University of North Alabama. She has over 11 years of combined experience in human resources, system(s) administration, record management and customer service.
Michael King
Administrative AssistantMichael joined the Optimus team in 2021 in the administrative department to coordinate and assist with daily operations as an Administrative Assistant. Michael is a graduate of The College for Creative Studies where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. With a strong interest in commercial real estate, Michael has over 20 years of experience in office administration and executive assistance.
Andrea Mijail
Residential Property ManagerAndrea Mijail joined Optimus in 2013 as a Residential Property Manager. Andrea is originally from Argentina, and fluent in both Spanish and English. Andrea has 11 years of experience in customer service and 5 years of experience in property management. Andrea manages 160 units throughout Los Angeles with a strict in adherence to all city and state regulations. Andrea is an organized, efficient professional who oversees each property in her portfolio with keen attention to detail and a focus on each tenants’ best interests.
Drake D. Myers
Real Estate Investment AssociateDrake joined the Optimus family in May 2021, working under the Director of Acquisitions to assist with Due Diligence and Investor Relations. Drake has been in the industry for a half decade and is passionate about real estate and development. Prior to Optimus, his experience spanned Investment Sales, CMBS, and Data Forensics. Drake is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science with a focus on Machine Learning.
Vanessa Negreros
Residential Property ManagerVanessa began working in the property management industry in 2012 at Westland Industries and has served over 195 units in her tenure. Vanessa re-joined the Optimus Team in 2020 to professionally manage our newest acquisition. Vanessa currently possesses a Business Administration degree and is actively pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Real Estate at California State University, Northridge.
Kevin Ostrov
ParalegalKevin Ostrov is a Paralegal. Kevin was born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from UCLA with a BA in History, and attended Loyola Law School. Kevin’s areas of specialty include real property law and urban planning/land use, and has more than 20 years of experience in real estate litigation, landlord-tenant law, corporate and partnership law, real estate financing and defeasance. Mr. Ostrov assists with various legal, leasing and corporate matters for the Company.
Edwin Rivera
Staff AccountantEdwin Rivera joined Optimus Properties in 2016 as a staff accountant overseeing the Accounts Payables Department. Edwin has more than 10 years of experience in both accounting and property management industries. Prior to joining Optimus Properties, He served as an Accounts Payables Specialist at Global Integrity Realty Corporation.
Isabelle Sedghi
Commercial Property ManagerOriginally from south Florida, Isabelle has a bachelor’s of Communications degree from Florida Atlantic University and has been in the real estate and development field since 2009 in South Florida, Manhattan, and Los Angeles.
Dalton Treadway
Asset Management AssociateDalton became a member of the Optimus team when he joined as the Administrative Assistant in 2017 and now works as the Asset Management Associate. Dalton oversees the day to day operations of the multifamily portfolio and directs the onsite management team. Raised in Southern California, Dalton has always had a passion for Real Estate. Prior to Optimus, he worked in the property management industry for two years, gaining experience in both residential and commercial property management. He is a licensed real estate agent in the State of California and a California Certified Residential Manager (CCRM).
Matt Rothman
Jerome Mickelson