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Principal
As founder of The Padron Group, LLC, James Padron has over twenty five years of real estate project management experience. Mr. Padron has built a career representing tenants, developers and owners throughout the U.S., Central America & the Caribbean in both the public and private sector. His combined perspective and hands on experience in the entire development process from planning through leasing have made him uniquely qualified to advise clients and lead projects through the entire project life cycle.
Most recently, Mr. Padron led the Miami Herald Media Company HQ Relocation; including the design and construction of a 120,000 SF commercial printing facility and the renovation of an existing 160,000 SF office building. Prior to establishing The Padron GroupMr. Padron held senior level positions with leading regional and global real estate services firms as well as a national design/construction and development firm. Mr. Padron’s experience includes financial institutions, law firms, call centers, restaurants, retail centers, data centers, educational facilities, warehouse and distribution facilities, parking structures, multi-family and interior improvements. These projects have ranged in size from 1,500 to 600,000 SF and a total of over 4 MM SF with a combined leasehold improvement in excess of $770 million. These projects encompass corporate build-to-suits, design/build, master planning of corporate HQ, site selection, corporate HQ relocations and the renovation and redevelopment of existing properties.
Mr. Padron received his Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Real Estate & Finance from the University of Miami and received a Master of Business Administration from Florida International University. Mr. Padron is also a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Florida and holds the Facility Management Administrator Designation (FMA) from BOMA. Mr. Padron is also a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida (CGC1509659).
Manager of Financial Operations
Project Manager
Victoria Wood has over 20 years of multifamily experience and other commercial realty ventures. Ms. Wood manages the entire development process from pre-acquisition stage, underwriting, entitlement, business plan and due diligence to design and construction management, repositioning, and asset management through hold periods to disposition. During her career, she has optimized more than $1.3 billion in real estate assets including over 12,000 units with a myriad of amenities by directing asset management and construction projects.
From high-rise residential towers in urban districts in the northeast, to garden-style apartments in the suburban South, Ms. Wood has maintained oversight of multifamily investments in A, B, C, and D asset classes across the nation. Ms. Wood has deep experience in developing, rehabilitating and marketing rental units, fractured condominium workouts as well as condominiums for-sale.
Early in her career she started in the REO sector managing workouts for Lehman Brothers in the condominium market. Each project presented various challenges in construction deficiencies, repositioning, onsite sales and marketing programs, and managing through underfunded and mismanaged home owner’s associations. Her experience successfully handling turn arounds branded her as the person who can solve problematic deals.
Additionally, Ms. Wood held senior level management positions with highly respected real estate development, property and asset management firms including Vice President of Development for the Southeast at AIMCO, at the time, the largest apartment REIT with 215,000 units.
Prior to The Padron Group, Ms. Wood founded The MORE Group, a South Florida-based real estate organization that operates nationally providing third party development and fee-based services to investors, institutions, and development organizations with national portfolios.
In 2004, the Atlanta Business Chronicle named Ms. Wood as “Up and Comer: Under 40 and Rising” in the Atlanta business community. Ms. Wood previously served on Board of Directors for Boca Ballet as Treasurer, on the Board of Directors of the Delray Beach Boys & Girls Club as Secretary, and is a licensed real estate agent in the State of Florida. She holds a degree in finance and computer information systems from Georgia State University.
Project Manager
Martha is a seasoned project manager with extensive experience with corporate facilities and tenant improvement projects. Her experiences include commercial tenant improvement projects from Class A office spaces to large warehouse/industrial parks. She is proficient managing all aspects of the project, from one office suite to multi-building operations.
Prior to joining The Padron Group, she worked for a construction company developer, a large national health insurance company and architectural firms; all located in South Florida. Dealing with all levels of complexity, everything from building from the ground up to furniture procurement and restructuring.
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.
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Assistant Project Manager
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.