Jim Padron
Principal
James Padron is the founder of The Padron Group, LLC, bringing more than twenty-five years of real estate project management experience to clients across the U.S., Central America, and the Caribbean. Over the course of his career, he has represented tenants, developers, and owners in both the public and private sectors. His hands-on expertise across every phase of the development process—from planning and design through construction, leasing, and occupancy—positions him as a uniquely qualified advisor capable of leading complex projects through the full lifecycle.
Mr. Padron directed the Miami Herald Media Company headquarters relocation, overseeing the design and construction of a 120,000-square-foot commercial printing facility and the renovation of an existing 160,000-square-foot office building. Prior to establishing The Padron Group, he held senior roles with leading regional and global real estate services firms, as well as with a national design, construction, and development company.
His portfolio includes projects for financial institutions, law firms, call centers, restaurants, retail centers, data centers, educational facilities, distribution and warehouse facilities, parking structures, multifamily developments, and a wide range of interior improvement programs. These initiatives have ranged from 1,500 to 600,000 square feet, totaling more than 5 million square feet and exceeding $1 billion in combined leasehold improvements. His experience spans corporate build-to-suit developments, design-build delivery, master planning, site selection, headquarters relocations, and major renovation and redevelopment efforts.
Mr. Padron holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and Finance from the University of Miami and a Master of Business Administration from Florida International University. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a licensed real estate broker in the State of Florida, and holds the Facility Management Administrator (FMA) designation from BOMA. He is also a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida (License No. CGC1509659).
Martha Gagliano
Project Manager
Martha is a knowledgeable project manager with extensive experience with corporate facilities and tenant improvement projects. Her experiences include commercial tenant improvement projects from Class A office space to large warehouse parks. She is comfortable managing all aspects of the job, from one office suite to multibuilding operations.
Prior to joining The Padron Group, she has worked for a construction company, a developer, a large national health insurance company and an architectural firm; all located in South Florida. Dealing with all levels of complexity, everything from the ground up to furniture procurement and restructuring.
During Ms. Gagliano’s time with The Padron Group, she has managed more than $30 million of commercial projects with over 240,000 SF of Class A office space. Projects ranging from complete build-out and relocation to new building to renovation in place. Most recent projects have included several firms in the local legal community; Fowler White Brunett, Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro, LLP.
Ms. Gagliano earned a Bachelor of Design from the University of Florida’s College of Architecture, a Master of Science in Construction Management from Florida International University’s College of Engineering.
Marilu Dibildox
Project Manager
Marilu Dibildox is a skilled project manager with a keen eye for design. She brings nearly two decades of experience to her role as Project Director at The Padron Group, where she is responsible for ensuring projects are executed with adherence to established budgets and schedules, as well as safety and quality standards. Clients consistently take note of Ms. Dibildox’s friendly demeanor, attention to detail and talent for delivering beautiful, functional spaces.
Since joining The Padron Group, Ms. Dibildox has managed more than $62 million of commercial projects, including over 250,000 SF of office interiors, various base building and restoration projects as well as ground-up development and construction. During the past eight (8) years Ms. Dibildox has managed the relationship with a global client that owns several buildings across the US. She assists in developing 5 to 10-year budget plans, anticipating maintenance and system upgrades for their inventory of buildings. She is also an integral member of the commercial team managing test fits and providing construction budgets and overall new tenant coordination. Lastly, over the past couple of years Ms. Dibildox has also managed façade restorations related to the 40 years re-Certification process, as per State’s law.
Ms. Dibildox earned her bachelor’s in graphic design from the Universidad La Salle in Mexico City, Mexico. An expert communicator, she is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Elizabeth Cornejo, born and raised in Lima Peru, started her career in design and construction when she moved to Miami. She has extensive experience in high-rise residential mixed-use buildings. She has worked on Class A, B & C projects in the Miami and Broward area from Schematic Phase to completion. Some of her past clients are The Related Group (Headquarters Office building in Coconut Grove), Terra Group (Mr. C residences in Coconut Grove), Morabito Properties (Onda, Miami), and 13 Floor Investments (Douglas Station Link Tower 3&4) , amongst others.
Ms. Cornejo has a bachelor’s and master’ degree in Architecture from Florida International University. She went to Broward College for her Associate in Arts Degree and received her High School Diploma from “La Union” Peruvian/Japanese High School in Lima, Peru.
Ximena del Marmol
Senior Project Manager
Ximena del Marmol joined The Padron Group in 2019 and is currently working as Senior Project Manager. She earned her Bachelor’s of Architecture from Florida A &M University. Her architectural background complements her understanding and strengthens her ability to manage many disciplines & team players involved in successful construction projects.
In her role, Ximena is skilled in budget oversight, contractor coordination, permitting, schedule optimization and helping clients navigate landlord relationships and Tenant Improvement submissions ensuring the delivery meets the expectation with time, quality and budget. Ximena has managed a variety of commercial projects, ranging in size from 2K to 63K square feet. In the last several years she has managed over $49 million dollars in projects throughout South Florida. Some of her most recent projects have been Insigneo Wealth Management, Bradesco Bank US headquarters, Sony LATAM and Smurfit Kappa.
A Miami native, with Argentine roots, Ximena is fluent in Spanish and is recognized for her proactive leadership, clear communication, and commitment to supporting clients throughout the life of the project.
Vincent Rodriguez
Project Manager
Astute, efficiency-focused and hands-on Mr. Vincent Rodriguez has over 17 years’ experience across myriad facets of the Construction Industry, offers expertise in directing all activities vital to completing timely and profitable multi-million dollar projects, including multi-scale residential and commercial projects. Renowned for successfully completing all projects on-time and within budget, while reducing cost, increasing productivity, and decreasing staff turnover. Critical thinker combines strong planning and analysis skills with proven ability to prioritize workflow and effectively utilize resources; organized and skilled in directing contractor activities, including pre-planning, materials, and look ahead scheduling. Exhibits successful leadership methodologies while overseeing daily operations and managing reporting responsibilities. Vast knowledge and expertise in project estimating, contracts, building codes & regulations, material purchasing, site management, construction safety, and policy and procedures. An excellent communicator, fluent in English and Spanish with well-defined interpersonal skills, easily establishes essential relationships with clients, subs, contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and municipality officials, as well as vendors.
Alejandra Santana
Project Manager
Alejandra Santana is a Project Manager at The Padron Group, bringing three years of experience in managing commercial and residential construction projects in South Florida. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida International University and has developed a strong foundation in project management, quality control, and regulatory coordination.
In her role, Alejandra oversees projects from planning through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Her portfolio includes a diverse range of successful developments—from ground-up construction to interior buildouts and façade restorations in multiple municipalities. Examples of notable projects include but are not limited to: A 14,857 SF interior office buildout for ICS in Doral, 871 linear feet of façade restoration at Suniland Plaza in Pinecrest, a 10,000 SF ground-up custom residence in Coral Gables Estates, a 1,500 SF lobby renovation and 8,856 SF full-floor buildout at 1688 Meridian in Miami Beach.
In her role, Alejandra has honed key soft skills such as effective communication, team collaboration, and problem-solving, ensuring a smooth and efficient path to completion. Her strong attention to detail and ability to remain adaptable under pressure have enabled her to successfully oversee multiple projects.