Our Team

Brandon Hanna is a founding member and Managing Partner of Encore Real Estate Investment Services. Alongside his partners Deno Bistolarides and Ryan Vinco, Brandon oversees a team of seasoned investment professionals that focus on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of net leased and multi-tenant retail assets throughout the United States. Throughout his investment brokerage career, Brandon has broken price per square foot records and cap rate records in nearly every market which he has sold properties over the span of his near 12+ year career. Brandon has proven himself a leading advisor and strategist through his solution-driven style and has countless successful case studies, of which showcase various wins for his institutional, and private investor client base. Brandon’s clients include some of the most prominent developers, institutions, and private investors in the industry. Brandon has completed over 400 transactions in 40 states valued at over $2 Billion dollars and has successfully completed 80+ loan assumptions. This experience offers a higher assurance of closing and a faster turnaround time as each client is assisted and advised on strategic exit strategies aimed at achieving their investment goals.

Prior to founding Encore Real Estate Investment Services, Brandon began his career at Marcus & Millichap, where he was able to exceed the multi-billion dollar level of total sales by age 29. This, combined with his experience working in the private sector has only added tremendous value to Brandon’s professionalism, sustaining his reputation as one of the most honorable brokers and consultants in the national marketplace.

Investment Specialization:
– Single Tenant Net Lease
– Grocery Anchored Shopping Centers
– Single Tenant NNN Drugstore Portfolio’s
– Sale Lease Back Transactions

Deno Bistolarides is a founding member and Managing Partner of Encore Real Estate Investment Services. Along with his partners Brandon Hanna and Ryan Vinco, Deno oversees a team of seasoned investment professionals that focus on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of net leased and multi-tenant retail assets throughout the United States. In his career, which has spanned over a decade, Deno has advised private clients, developers, institutions and has completed over 400 transactions in 40 states valued at over $1 Billion dollars. His expertise encompasses net leased retail across broad tenant types, sale-leaseback transactions and retail shopping centers.

Ryan Vinco is a founding member and Managing Partner of Encore Real Estate Investment Services. Along with his partners Deno Bistolarides and Brandon Hanna, Ryan oversees a team of seasoned investment professionals that focus on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of net leased and multi-tenant retail assets throughout the United States.

With over 17 years of experience, including eight years of commercial real estate loan origination and nine years in commercial brokerage, Ryan brings a unique skill set in deal underwriting and quarterbacking through high-level escrow hurdles. This experience offers a higher assurance of closing with pro-deal making alternatives and strategies aimed at achieving buyers and sellers common goal of closing.

Utilizing his extensive experience and leadership Ryan enjoys his a role in coaching and the development of new Encore Agents.

Ayson Shammami is a Senior Director of Investment Sales at Encore Real Estate Investment Services in West Bloomfield, MI. He joined the company in 2018 as an Associate Advisor specializing in retail properties and later expanded his practice to include industrial properties.

Quick to learn and driven to excel, from the start at Encore Shammami demonstrated an aptitude for the commercial real estate industry and an understanding of the national retail landscape that far surpassed his level of experience. He swiftly proved himself within the company, outperforming industry veterans to be named a Top 10 Broker in 2020. That same year he earned a promotion to Director of Investment Sales.

In 2020, a challenging year which saw the economy upended by a global pandemic, Shammami earned the prestigious Power Broker award for Overall Transaction Volume presented by the CoStar Group, a leading commercial real estate industry market research firm.

An eager self-starter, Shammami comes from a large, close-knit entrepreneurial family. Shammami began working at age 13 after persuading an uncle to allow him to help part-time at a family-owned hotel. It was his first taste of hard work and earning his own money, and it ignited a spark of drive and ambition that continues to burn today. As his clients and colleagues in the industry will attest, Shammami brings that same eagerness, drive and persistence to his work in the commercial real estate industry.

Specializing in the sale and acquisition of single and multi-tenant investment properties nationally, as well as 1031 exchange transactions, Shammami serves clients across the spectrum. He is equally adept at working with large institutional investors transacting multi-million-dollar sales, as with private individuals with a single small property. The scope of properties he has listed or helped clients acquire ranges from national retailers such as Walgreens, Walmart and CVS, to small, independently owned mom-and-pop operations like those operated by his extended family and in which he once worked. In either case, Shammami is known to work relentlessly and tenaciously to make the deal happen and, more importantly, to achieve his client’s investment goals.

Shammami is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, regularly taking part in ICSC’s annual conferences in New York and Las Vegas. He attended Oakland Community College and is a resident of West Bloomfield, MI.

For help with commercial property acquisition or disposition, contact Ayson Shammami at (248) 702-0727 (Direct) or (248) 554-5709 (Mobile). Email: [email protected]

Brandon Kassab specializes in the exclusive representation of clients in the disposition and acquisition of net-leased investment properties and multi-tenant retail centers throughout the United States.

Brandon started in the industry at the age of nineteen while attending the University of Michigan School of Economics. Beginning at a national real estate brokerage as an intern and underwriting assistant to Deno Bistolarides, Brandon Hanna, and Ryan Vinco, Kassab received high level training from the nation’s top retail & net leased brokers, allowing him to break into brokerage success at an early age.

Brandon’s knowledge of the product type allows Kassab to advise on vital scenarios including lease renewals, tenant negotiation, and maximizing value of assets before a sale.

Furthermore, the extensive database Brandon has built throughout his career has provided for the right buyer for every type of deal, often times at a significant premium compared to what sellers have received from other brokerage outfits.

Brandon is also a partner of Kassab & Associates, a real estate holding company, managing over 150,000 SF of retail, office, and warehouse space nationally.

Brent Hanna is a Senior Director with Encore Real Estate Investment Services and consistently a top producing Agent. Concentrating his practice in the disposition and acquisition of single tenant net lease assets, multi-tenant assets and facilitating sale-leaseback transactions.

Brent has proven himself to be an integral part of the commercial real estate industry. Mr. Hanna has established dozens of long-standing relationships with a network of the regions and nation’s industry leading real estate companies. He has an ample amount of hands-on experience working with institutions, REITs, developers, investors and private landlords during site evaluations, tenant negotiations and blend-extend opportunities.

Mr. Hanna has set himself apart through his unique aptitude while working with private investors and exchange buyers. Moreover, his attentive personality and moral standard have made him a “go to” broker that his clients consistently depend on. He has the talent to quickly recognize his client’s objectives and develop clever strategies to achieve their goals.

Most remarkably, Mr. Hanna has completed over a quarter billion dollars in sales across twenty states throughout his career. His positive energy, unmatched work ethic and keen eye for strong investment opportunities is a true testament that Mr. Hanna will always go the extra mile to ensure his clients are obtaining the best possible outcome.

Dan Lewkowicz is a seasoned real estate veteran with over 15 years of experience in many facets of the real estate industry. Starting his career “house hacking” he quickly moved on to flip houses in and around metro Detroit and eventually created a company called Renaissance Real Estate Ventures which specializes in the acquisition, financing, renovation, and resale of single-family residential properties in the booming city of Detroit, Michigan.

Before joining Encore Real Estate Investment Services, Dan was a Senior Advisor at Fortis Net Lease specializing in commercial real estate investment sales. Dan is also a former business development executive for Amazon in Detroit Michigan. Currently, Dan is director of investment sales at Encore Real Estate Investment Services and specializes in shopping centers, medical office buildings, industrial fulfillment centers, quick service restaurants and automotive repair and parts stores.

Dan has four lovely children and resides in Birmingham, Michigan with his wife Brady and enjoys running, lifting weights, yoga, and playing acoustic guitar.

Danny Samona began his career early in the development and construction industry. Since 2004 he has managed and developed a successful company building many single tenant and multi-tenant retail centers throughout Michigan and Ohio which include brands such as Dollar Tree, 7-Eleven, KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silvers, Advance Auto Parts, Tilted Kilts, Sprint, Jimmy Johns, and many other national, regional and local retailers.

In early 2015, Danny joined Encore Real Estate Investment Services to expand into the investment brokerage industry. His experience from the development and construction industry gives him the background in understanding start to finish real estate sites from building costs, planning, zoning, communicating with banks and developers, and understanding tenant expectations. His experience gives him a strong pulse on the market in setting clients expectations.

Dante is a Senior Advisor with Encore Real Estate Investment Services. He focuses exclusively on advising clients in retail investment sales and acquisitions, including both Net leased single tenant properties (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, 7-Eleven, Wawa, AutoZone, Bridgestone Firestone, Dollar General, etc.) and multi-tenant retail centers, as well as sale-leaseback transactions (Burger King, Arby’s, RaceTrac etc.)

Dante is a seven year veteran in the real estate investment advisory business and has transacted single tenant and multi tenant assets leased to national tenants across the country creating long term relationships with his clients. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

At Encore Real Estate Investment Services Evan Lyons helps clients strategically transform their commercial real estate portfolio into a dynamic investment vehicle to maximize value and achieve long-term gains.

As top producer from 2018-2021, Lyons sold over $200,000,000 in commercial real estate and boasts a track record of closing transactions at an average of 94% of list price.

Regardless of the size of the portfolio — making decisions about an investor’s real estate holdings is a complex, delicate matter requiring great thought and careful consideration. Lyons works closely with clients to wholly understand their overarching goals and to achieve them.

He provides clients with ongoing analysis and continued counsel throughout the investment life cycle. From unearthing the best value-add property to bolster their portfolio, finding the right leasing agent for the property, helping them structure new leases, or pinpointing the optimal time to sell, he is there for the long haul.

Lyons earned a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development and Finance from Central Michigan University. After graduating, he worked in the Chicago and Southfield, MI offices of Marcus & Millichap as a Retail Investment Broker. He joined Encore in 2017 as Senior Advisor and, as a top-performing broker, was promoted to Senior Director in January 2020.

With a keen desire to fully engage in the operations side of the business, Lyons was recruited by his Toldeo, OH-based client, Tolson Enterprises to manage the entirety of a dynamic 3.4M sq.-ft. real estate portfolio. As Director of Operations, he oversaw real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing, development and marketing for the privately-held company. The asset classes he managed included shadow-anchored retail centers, industrial and office properties and the Midwest’s well-known branded Lock-It-Up Self Storage facilities.

Lyons quickly grew Tolson’s asset count with three acquisitions of retail and industrial properties, handled build-to-suit developments for Fortune 100 companies (most notably TJX Companies, Inc.), increased revenue and reduced retail and office property vacancy rates via strategic acquisitions and new lease agreements. He also elevated the company’s brand awareness though well-defined social media marketing efforts. Yet despite his success, the business of brokerage strongly beckoned and in late 2022, Lyons returned to his roots and his passion, rejoining the Encore Team as Senior Director.

Lyons is a frequent contributor to commercial real estate trade publications and has been featured in Heartland Real Estate Business, Shopping Center Business, Restaurant Finance Monitor and others. He also has been a featured speaker or panelist on the subject of real estate investment, retail real estate, and the quick-service food industry at ULI, ISCS, CMU and other industry events.

He is an active member of ULI Michigan where he serves on the Small-Scale Development Local Product Council (ULI Detroit) and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

For help with commercial property acquisition or disposition, contact Evan Lyons at (248) 702-0298 (office) or (248) 535-0354 (cell) or via email at [email protected]

Kaleb Rupp specializes in the acquisitions and dispositions of single tenant net leased assets. With a deep understanding of tenant’s credit, leases, and real estate fundamentals, Kaleb is able to provide his clients with a strategic advisory role. By understanding each property, he is able to add a great value to each client on every transaction.

His consistent work ethic and determination has led him to successfully represent clients in the acquisition and disposition of net leased assets. Rupp’s clients include developers, institutions, family offices, and individual investors.

While earning a degree in Sales and Marketing from The University of Toledo, he successfully provided tenant leasing advisory throughout Ohio. After graduating, Kaleb worked as an Associate Broker at Stan Johnson Company where he completed transactions across the United States. His prior experiences provide him with the knowledge to quickly underwrite and understand every asset he works on.

Kishon Harbert is an accomplished commercial real estate broker and a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Combining her extensive knowledge, unwavering determination, and unique perspective, Kishon consistently delivers exceptional results and shatters barriers in CRE arena. Her success serves as an inspiration to aspiring professionals, highlighting the power of diversity and representation in the field.
Kishon has a track record of being a trusted advisor and go-to resource for businesses and investors seeking to navigate the complex landscape of commercial real estate. Her experience as a real estate developer has been a valuable addition to the clients she serves.

Over the course of her career, Kishon has successfully closed high-value transactions across a diverse range of markets, including office spaces, retail properties, industrial facilities, and multi-family residences. Her combined skillset of human relations and commercial real estate provides the perfect platform to negotiate and execute complex acquisitions.

Her personal approach to each transaction and her commitment to your long-term success and wealth makes her your partner. Whether you are looking to lease, list or buy Kishon is the right commercial real estate professional to partner with. She has helped many around the nation to realize their goals, better yet – power their dreams.

Matt is a Senior Advisor with Encore Real Estate Investment Services. He focuses exclusively on advising clients in retail investment sales and acquisitions, including both single-tenant and multi-tenant properties throughout the country. Matt is a 7 year veteran in the real estate investment advisory business and has transacted single tenant and multi tenant assets leased to national tenants across the country. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona.

Michael Gaggo is a Senior Advisor with Encore Real Estate Investment Services. Michael specializes in representing owners and developers in the acquisition and disposition of net-leased investment properties nationally.

Michael has transacted with private clients, developers, private equity funds, and REITs in completing numerous transactions consisting of CVS’s, Walgreens, Rite Aids, Starbucks, PetSmart’s, and other institutional grade net leased products. Michael is devoted to sharing his knowledge and expertise with his clients in order to strategically aid them in the direction of both fulfilling their investment goals and improving their position in the marketplace. Michael’s market knowledge, attention to detail, and work ethic enables him to continue to deliver exceptional results to his clients. Prior to joining Encore Real Estate Investment Services, Michael was trained and mentored by Brandon Hanna at Marcus & Millichap. Michael attended Wayne State University where he studied business administration with an emphasis on Real-Estate.

Mike Marzinske is a Senior Advisor and Investment Real Estate specialist for the firm’s Minneapolis office. He focuses on the acquisition & disposition of Single Tenant Net-Leased as well as Multi-Tenant retail property here in Minnesota and across the country.

Mike is a member of The Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA) and The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Prior to joining Encore, Mike started his brokerage career at Marcus & Millichap in 2011 and became one of the Minneapolis office’s top producing retail agents. Mike has closed over 35 transactions with a total property value approaching $100M.

Sal Yaldo is a Senior Director with Encore Real Estate Investment Services. He joined the company in 2021 specializing in the disposition and acquisition of single and multi-tenant investment properties nationally.

A native Michigander, Mr. Yaldo was born into a family proficient in the art of entrepreneurship. He began working in the cell phone industry in 2011. Quickly realizing he had more to offer, Sal made a career change and began working at a mortgage company in 2017. For the next five years, Yaldo was obliged to develop crucial business aptitudes. This set the tone for his career in real estate. Sal knew he enjoyed the retail and operational aspect of the industry; however, the transactional aspect of commercial real estate was always his innate passion.

Yaldo dove headfirst into the commercial real estate arena. During his tenure at Encore Real Estate Investment Services, he has learned to formulate thoughtful analyses of clients’ properties including market comparable and daily industry trends. Furthermore, he is regularly working with his senior mentors in order to prepare diamond standard marketing materials for exclusive property listing and promote qualified sellers.
Sal is a self-motivated and ambitious man with excellent multitasking techniques. His goal-oriented nature and devotion to his work ethic make him an excellent addition to the Encore team.

Brandon Abdelnour has been specializing in the office and industrial sector of commercial real estate since 2016. As an accounting major from Walsh College in Metro Detroit, Brandon knows how to underwrite deals and how to effectively price properties to sell in efficient time frames. Brandon’s clients range from single property owners to major developers all across the country.

While working toward his degree at Walsh College, Brandon got his real estate license and did residential real estate on the side. After leaving Walsh, Abdelnour jumped right into single tenant industrial leasing at a regional industrial and office firm where he focused in the Metro Detroit region. His past experience with leasing gives him a solid foundation in what investors look for in a lease, as well as the ability to underwrite and thoroughly understand the landlord responsibilities that can come with acquiring an asset.

Brandon’s goal at Encore is a simple one; to help get his clients the most for their money, whether in be in the form of an acquisition or selling a clients property for top dollar during a disposition.

Grant Kallevig is a licensed broker from Minneapolis MN. Grant specializes in single and multi tenant net leased products and has successfully guided many clients through sales, acquisitions, and 1031 processes. Grant’s client list includes a wide array of profiles from individual investors to developers and private equity firms. Grant’s strong passion for real estate and honest communication continues to earn him clients who are leaders in the investment community.

Joe’s passion is commercial real estate. Joe has always been interested in real estate investments and development. He made his passion his career in 2016 when he became a Commercial Real Estate Specialist at NAI Mid-Michigan TMN Commercial in Lansing, MI. Joe comes from a background where family is most important and he strives to treat his clients as such, keeping his clients’ needs first.

Joe studied at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. While at The Citadel, Joe was involved in the school’s Marine Corps program for three years. At the end of his college career, Joe graduated at the top of the leadership ranks for one company as Alpha Company’s Cadet Company Commander. Joe continues to use the leadership, discipline, and comradery The Citadel instilled in him through his career at Encore.

Marcel Sarkisian specializes in the single tenant acquisitions and dispositions of Industrial and Office investment assets throughout the United States.

Prior to joining Encore, Marcel spent two years with a regional Industrial and Office firm where he specialized on leasing and sales of Industrial and Office properties.

He gained valuable experience in tenant and landlord lease representation, sale-leaseback and general advisory services. Marcel’s ambitious drive, entrepreneurial mindset and providing clients with sound advice are the pillars on which he plans on building his reputation.

Matthew Franciosi began his career early in the investment side of real estate. Since 2011 he has managed, developed, and is currently still invested in numerous real estate deals including hotels, industrial, residential, and commercial retail properties.

Matt joined Encore Real Estate Investment Services to expand his expertise into the investment brokerage industry. His experience in the investment world gives him the background in understanding the needs of his clients. Matt lives by the adage of “Focusing completely on making the right deal for my client is what drives me every day”

Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University and prior to entering the real estate world worked for both Chrysler and Compuware.

Tommy Hannawa is a Director of Investment Sales at Encore Real Estate Investment Services. He has concentrated his practice in mastering the sale and acquisition of retail properties across the nation.

At the age of 15, Hannawa studied the many moving components of the retail industry. Having worked alongside his family in the commercial real estate arena, he was quickly able to develop crucial business skills to build strong relationships with investors both on the private side of the business and institutional.

Although Tommy enjoyed the retail industry, commercial real estate investment brokerage was an innate passion he wanted to pursue. Hannawa began interning at Encore with his mentor Brandon Hanna. In a short amount of time, he learned how to navigate the market to attract qualified buyers, coordinate exchanges of ownership and assist in negotiations between buyers and sellers.

Most notably, Mr. Hannawa closed his first deal at the age of 18 – being the youngest agent to do so in Encore’s history. In turn, he received a Top Ten Agent award at 20 years old. Since then, Tommy has completed approximately 100 transactions in fifteen states, valued at approximately $88 million dollars. Mr. Hannawa is a detail oriented well organized agent with a superb work ethic. He has a keen eye for strong investment opportunities and works tirelessly to achieve the best outcome for all his clients.

Anthony Minuto is an Associate Advisor with Encore Real Estate Investment Services. He has focused his practice on the sale and acquisition of single and multi-tenant investment properties on a national scale.

A New York native, Anthony made the decision to move to Michigan and begin working in our Farmington Hills office. Mr. Minuto promptly obtained his real estate license and dove headfirst into the commercial real estate arena. With the proper mentorship, Mr. Minuto quickly became an advantageous dealmaker. He has proven time and time again that he is committed to exhausting every option and opportunity available to get the best deal for his clients, despite the many challenges our markets face in today’s climate.

Anthony has mastered being a main point of contact between property owners and prospective buyers to ensure a fair dealing for all parties involved in a transaction. Furthermore, he conducts daily research to stay up-to-date on industry trends as the market continues to shift.

Mr. Minuto is a self-motivated and ambitious real estate professional. He is an excellent multitasker and enjoys having a high level of personal responsibility while working in a fast-paced environment.

Carla P. Carmack joined Encore Real Estate Investment Services in September 2020. Ms. Carmack focuses on the disposition and acquisition of investment properties across several asset classes on behalf of domestic and offshore institutional investors nationwide. In the course of her career, she has been involved in billions of dollars of office, industrial, self-storage, retail, land and mixed-use assets. Her experience includes 100% and partial interest sales and recapitalizations as well as joint venture transactions. Ms. Carmack has spent her career helping clients structure transactions to best meet their goals.

Ms. Carmack joined Encore Real Estate Investment Services after working on the National Net Lease Group at SRS Real Estate Partners, where she served as an Associate with a focus on institutional retail assets. Carla began her real estate career at Westport Capital Partners, where she worked on acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, fundraising, and was a member of the firm’s investment committee.

Ms. Carmack has received many honors throughout her career and has been involved in numerous landmark sales, recapitalizations and joint ventures across the country, primarily for institutional clients in the markets of Los Angeles, Orange County, New York City, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Ms. Carmack earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Loyola Marymount University and a Master of Science in Finance degree from University of San Diego. She is well equipped with both the knowledge and experience to assist clients in achieving their investment goals.

Hunter’s purpose at Encore is aimed at ensuring client satisfaction throughout the entire commercial real estate transaction process. His relentless drive for perfection provides that only the best experiences possible for his clients are achieved.

Relying on his strength of market analysis to evaluate assets, Hunter is able to provide unique insight into on and off market properties that help maximize potential future earnings. His specialty primarily lies within the Retail class, specifically with Supermarket/Grocery store single and multi-tenant properties.

Graduating from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, he originally began his career as a manufacturing engineer within the Automotive industry. While working as an Engineer, Hunter developed the deep analytical and communicative skill set that is required to navigate through real estate transactions.

Marcel Pearl is a Commercial Retail Estate Broker in the City of Detroit with over 15 years of sale experience. He focuses on the acquisition and disposition of investment properties across several asset classes. However, he specializes in retail assets including, single tenant net lease, shopping centers & mixed-use developments. Throughout his career, Mr. Pearl completed transactions of apartments, industrial, and vacant land. His experience working with seasoned buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords has made him an excellent dealmaker. He is able to identify both the strengths and weaknesses of a transaction – making him an asset to any potential deal.

With the proper mentorship at Encore Real Estate, Marcel has established a massive client base throughout the country. He has listed and sold properties multiple states ranging from California all the way to Maine. Mr. Pearl is able to work with both small private entities and large publicly traded REITs. Marcel has mastered the art of being a point of contact for all parties that are involved in a transaction. He takes great pride in the responsibility for the end-to-end management of deals.

Marcel’s niche and passion go hand in hand as he intends to add tremendous value to the neighborhoods of Detroit. His unprecedented understanding of the components of completing a commercial transaction within the city is a tremendous asset to Encore Real Estate. As a Detroit native, Marcel has been able to build relationships like very few can. Recognizing the importance of interacting with various business entities has proven invaluable in facilitating transactions with many important financial and developing organizations like the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Community Development Financial Institutes (CDFI), and other non-profit neighborhood-based development organizations such as the Motor City Match and Grandmont-Rosedale Development Corporation.

Marcel studied finance at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He immediately began developing his career in commercial real estate. The knowledge learned from his experience has improved Marcel’s abilities to advise clients in the development and execution of their individualized real estate investment strategies. Furthermore, Marcel is a member of ICSC and ULI, both which support industry-specific growth and networking in commercial real estate.

Mike West specializes in the representation of clients buying and selling single and multi-tenant retail properties across the United States. Mike joined Encore Real Estate Investment Services in 2023 with previous experience coming from Marcus & Millichap.

He has played an integral role in new business development and consistently providing clients with market leading information and advisory services. Additionally, he brings ten years of sales experience from the retail and manufacturing industries and is exceptional in relationship development..

Mike graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. He and his wife reside in the beautiful state of Kentucky with their four children and Chocolate lab, Mosie.

Nick embodies the epitome of dedication and diligence. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, he navigates the dynamic landscape of commercial real estate with unwavering commitment and a keen eye for detail. Nick’s work ethic is unparalleled, characterized by tireless efforts to understand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations. Nick can often be found immersing himself in industry trends, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and refine his skills, all in service of providing exceptional service to his clients. In every aspect of his professional journey, Nick sets a standard of excellence that serves as an inspiration to all who have the privilege of working with him.

Nicky Kassab is an Associate Advisor with Encore Real Estate Investment Services, with a specialty in Single Tenant Net Leased Retail Investments.
Prior to joining encore in 2020, Nicky worked in both real estate private equity and development. He left his role in real estate development to pursue a career in a result-driven, client-facing sales environment.

Nicky adds value to his clients by using his broad industry experience to advise them on both the acquisition and disposition of investment grade commercial real estate.

He prides himself on his relentless commitment to his clients and to improving his craft. Nicky is a graduate of DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business where he earned a BA in finance.

Noah Dalaly is a results-driven professional with a passion for finance. He graduated in 2021 from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.

Starting his career at a private wealth management firm, Noah sharpened his skills in financial analysis, risk management, and investment strategies. During his tenure, he demonstrated attention to detail and a ability to interpret financial data, which contributed to the firm’s growth and success. Seeking new challenges, he later transitioned to a national financial institution, where he joined a team of experts responsible for managing high-profile portfolios and complex financial transactions. His experience at this firm exposed him to a wide range of industries and investment opportunities, broadening his understanding of global financial markets and solidifying his reputation as a reliable and trusted professional.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Noah made a transition to the realm of commercial real estate. As a commercial real estate broker, he brings a deep knowledge of investment strategies to guide clients through the complex process of property transactions. Paired with strong analytical skills and a knack for identifying opportunities, Noah has quickly established himself as a trusted advisor in the competitive real estate market. He possess a natural ability to build and maintain strong relationships, which has been critical in successful collaborations and earning the trust of clients and colleagues.

Outside of work, Noah enjoys staying active and participating in the community, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact in both his professional and personal endeavors.

Ramzy Kizy is a dedicated commercial real estate broker at Encore Real Estate Investment Services, where he specializes in assisting clients with the acquisition and disposition of single-tenant retail properties. His career in real estate began early, with an internship at Encore at 17, which fueled his passion for the field. By 18, Ramzy had earned his real estate license and began brokering deals, showcasing a drive and dedication that has been central to his journey.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Ramzy is working towards a bachelor’s degree in Finance at The Mike Ilitch School of Business. This academic foundation strengthens his financial expertise, enabling him to provide clients with strategic insights rooted in both industry experience and financial principles. Known for his commitment to long-term client success, Ramzy prioritizes transparency, trust, and tailored investment strategies that align with his clients’ goals.

Whether guiding a client through a property acquisition or optimizing a disposition, Ramzy combines his analytical skills and market knowledge to deliver value-driven results. His dedication to real estate and Encore is evident in every project he undertakes, making him a reliable partner in navigating the complexities of commercial real estate investments.

Shlomo Aron has joined The Lewkowicz Group with Encore Real Estate Investment Services as an Associate Investment Advisor.

Shlomo offers a unique national perspective on commercial investments as well as a strategic marketing campaign to enable his clients the ability to achieve the best values for their properties and advises high net worth individuals, family offices, large trusts, and private investors to perfect their investment strategies.

Shlomo specializes in single and multi-tenant retail properties, cannabis assets and hospitality properties. Whether it is an institutional REIT or independent owner, Shlomo proves himself to be an invaluable member of each investment team that he is a part of.

Shlomo Aron joins Encore Real Estate Investment Services after several years as a real estate agent helping investors buy and sell rental properties and flipping houses throughout the state of Maryland. He was known for his marketing prowess and ability to take all “problem” deals to the finish line.

Shlomo holds a Bachelor of Talmudic Studies from Beis Medrash Mayan Hatorah and is an active member of the dinner committee. Shlomo is also a graduate of the CRE Pro Course.

In his spare time Shlomo enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

Leonard Minuto is an Associate Advisor who joined the Encore team in 2019. Since then, he has focused his practice in representing exclusive clients in the disposition and acquisition of net leased investment real estate throughout the country.

A Rockland County New York native, Mr. Minuto has always had a passion for commercial real estate. Leonard understood the necessity of learning the building blocks of the investment industry so that he can incorporate it into his brokerage career. He was a devoted student at Florida Atlantic University where he received his degree in finance. Upon graduation, Leonard decided to tackle the next building block of commercial real estate – obtaining firsthand experience.

Mr. Minuto, still in Florida at the time, heard of Encore Real Estate and made note of their outstanding track record. Wanting to learn from veterans in the commercial arena and be a part of a client-centric firm, Leonard applied for an associate position. Qualified and eager to learn, he moved to Michigan to begin training in our Farmington Hills office. His educational background provided Minuto extensive knowledge when underwriting potential deals and managing a pipeline of investment transactions.

Since that point in time, Mr. Minuto has successfully closed deals valued at $40 million dollars across multiple states including Florida, South Carolina, New Jersey, Michigan and West Virginia. Leonard is an extremely reliable, dedicated, and disciplined agent who will continue to excel in achieving his client’s objectives.

Megan Denha has joined Encore Real Estate Investment Services as General Counsel of the firm. She specializes in handling a wide array of legal matters that impact the firm while ensuring all brokers properly comply with state laws, as business is being transacted in over forty states.

Megan was the first student to participate in Oakland University’s 3+1 partnership with Wayne State Law school. She completed her undergraduate degree in just two years, graduating from Oakland University Magna Cum Laude. Megan was immediately accepted to Wayne State Law School obtaining the Provost Scholarship for academic achievement.

At Wayne Law, Megan was involved in courses pertaining to business transactions, negotiations, , and analyzing urban development. Moreover, she participated in the transactional law competition to strengthen both her analytical and contract drafting skills. She graduated from law school in two and half years with honors and passed the Michigan Bar Exam upon graduation.

During law school Megan interned with a Michigan based law firm in their eminent domain division. Her job focused on eminent domain necessary for modern infrastructure. Before joining Encore Real Estate Investment Services, Megan was employed at a Michigan based business law and litigation firm which services national corporations. Her practice involved construction, architectural, and engineering litigation.

Megan is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Chaldean Bar Association, and is proactively working with lobbyist groups to preserve the benefits of 1031-exchanges.

Megan is a driven practitioner. Her legal background has proven invaluable when assisting clients in commercial deals. In short, she is fully equipped to analyze every aspect of a deal – due diligence, title matters, and drafting purchase agreements – she can do it all. She is motivated to preserving Encore’s brand in the commercial real estate arena and beginning this new chapter in her career.

Tracey Sensing is the Marketing and Transaction Coordinator for Encore Real Estate Investment Services. She has worked with the team since 2011 and has over a decade experience in the Real Estate Industry, having worked at a full service real estate firm prior to joining Brandon and Deno. Her duties include spearheading the team marketing efforts as well as client and escrow coordination. Tracey is a native of Garden City, MI where she resides with her husband Tony and their family.