Esther is focused on financial reporting and cash management for the entire CMC organization. Her team works closely with lenders, investors and partners to develop financial reports that meet the requirements of each transaction.

She interfaces directly with all of the sales teams from the beginning of a project until all units have closed. Esther was directly responsible for development of virtual software that allows the sales team to track sales and buyer demographics, as well as originate contracts and generate sales reports.

Esther has more than 28 years of experience in real estate development and construction accounting. A native of Georgia, she attended the University of Georgia as well as Georgia State University in Atlanta. After joining Metro Development Group in Atlanta in 1983, she was transferred to Florida to open a new office in Boca Raton. She was later hired by Trammell Crow Residential to head the accounting department of their For Sale Housing division.

In 1991, after Trammell Crow completed the Villa Regina Condominium in partnership with Ugo Colombo, Esther joined the CMC Team. Her staff has experience in every aspect of real estate accounting, including property management. They have worked with the most prestigious lenders and have handled the accounting for, and repayment of, over $1 billion of construction and development financing. Her two Controllers have each been with CMC for over 15 years, completing the core of a strong, experienced accounting group.

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As the president of CMC Construction, Tim defines the strategies for managing each project that incorporate the needs and expectations of all stakeholders.

Tim has extensive experience in management of the overall design process from concept to completion, including assembly of the design team, management team and the performance and coordination of the architects, engineers, and consultants. In addition Tim takes the lead developing comprehensive cost estimates and budget strategies, including constructability reviews and value engineering alternatives.

Tim has played lead roles in a series of projects that define the skyline of Miami.

Early in his career Tim was trained and certified as an instructor of the Total Quality Management approach to building. This foundation has been a cornerstone of the philosophy deployed on numerous projects over a 30 year career. Born and raised in a construction family, Tim has literally been in the construction business all his life.

After graduation from Bradley University in Illinois, Tim began his career estimating projects across the Western United States for Kitchell Contractors based in Phoenix, Arizona. He then moved on to 18 year stay with the global contractor Bovis Lend Lease, focusing on projects primarily in the Southeastern United States. While at Bovis, Tim worked in a variety of progressive roles culminating with his role Vice President of Operations for Florida. In 2003 Tim became the President of CMC Construction.

Over the course of his career there has always been a focus on the continuous refinement of the process deliverables that support a synergistic approach to team building. This dedication to the process has enabled the successful completion of large and complex projects such as the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Miami, Universal Studios in Orlando, Epic Residences & Hotel in Miami, and a series of luxury high rise residential endeavors. “Begin with the end in mind” is a habit instilled in his core approach to building and in building teams that communicate and cooperate to make the vision of the owner and design team into a reality.

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As Chief Financial Officer of CMC Group, Inc., Art is responsible for all financial, legal, risk management and corporate matters for this real estate development company. Since joining CMC Group in 1993, Art has overseen CMC’s development activities , structured numerous joint ventures with both institutional and private investors, and arranged in excess of $1.25 billion of construction and permanent debt financing for the company’s projects.

Prior to joining CMC Group, Art was a Vice President in the Real Estate Department of Sumitomo Trust & Banking Company and managed a real estate loan portfolio of approximately $2 billion for the New York Branch. At Sumitomo, he oversaw all underwriting, loan administration, internal and external loan funding, and borrower communication and marketed commercial real estate loan and equity products in the United States and Japan. He also supervised the workout of several problem and non-performing loans. Art graduated with a BA in Economics from Harvard College.

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Ugo Colombo has played a pioneering role in the development of Miami’s bayfront skyline. He is widely regarded as one of South Florida’s most respected and successful residential and commercial developers.

Born in 1961 in Milan, Italy, Mr. Colombo came to the United States in 1983. His real estate career began while he was studying at the University of Miami.

After acquiring and selling the inventory in two Brickell Avenue buildings – the Imperial Villa Regina Condominium, Mr. Colombo and his company, CMC Group, focused on the design and construction of high-rise luxury condominium buildings on Brickell Avenue, Miami Beach and Aventura.

Ugo Colombo developed two landmarks on the Miami skyline – Bristol Tower and Santa Maria on Brickell Avenue – both of which helped redefine the condominium market in South Florida. He also played a significant role in the rejuvenation of Miami Beach’s South Beach community by redeveloping two of Ocean Drive’s most important Art Deco hotels: the Waldorf and Casa Grande.

In Aventura in North Miami-Dade County, Ugo Colombo participated in a joint venture to create the ultimate in country club living, Porto Vita, a Mediterranean-style village located along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Ugo Colombo’s most recent development successes include Epic Residences and Hotel, a 55-story luxury condominium and hotel at the mouth of the Miami River in downtown Miami, and Grovenor House, a 166-unit luxury condominium project completed in 2006 in the heart of Miami’s Coconut Grove community.

In 1994, Ugo Colombo acquired The Collection, a seven-franchise luxury automotive dealership (Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Audi and Maclaren). The Collection is ranked as one of the top performing luxury car dealerships in the United States.

In 2002, CMC Group completed a 750,000-square-foot mixed-use office/retail development in Coral Gables to house The Collection and third-party office and retail tenants. In addition to The Collection, 4000 Ponce offers 150,000 square feet of Class A office space and 32,000 square feet of ground-level retail space.

Also in 2002, Ugo Colombo formed Glasswall LLC, a Miami window-manufacturing company, to supply impact-resistant window systems for high-rise condominiums and other commercial properties. Glasswall has developed a number of window systems that exceed Miami-Dade County’s stringent code requirements and are approved for new projects throughout Florida. Glasswall recently has supplied windows for projects in Aventura, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove and Miami.

Ugo Colombo has played a pioneering role in the development of Miami’s downtown skyline. He is widely regarded as one of South Florida’s most respected and successful residential and commercial developers. Born in 1961 in Milan, Italy, Mr. Colombo came to the United States in 1983. His real estate career began while he was studying at the University of Miami. After acquiring and selling the inventory in two Brickell Avenue buildings – the Imperial Villa Regina Condominium, Mr. Colombo and his company, CMC Group, focused on the design and construction of high-rise luxury condominium buildings on Brickell Avenue, Miami Beach and Aventura.

Ugo Colombo has developed many landmarks on the Miami skyline –Bristol Tower and Santa Maria on Brickell Avenue – both of which helped redefine the condominium market in South Florida. He also played a significant role in the rejuvenation of Miami Beach’s South Beach community by redeveloping two of Ocean Drive’s most important Art Deco hotels: the Waldorf and Casa Grande. In Aventura in North Miami-Dade County, Ugo Colombo participated in a joint venture to create the ultimate in country club living, Porto Vita, a Mediterranean-style village located along the Intracoastal Waterway. Ugo Colombo’s most recent development successes include Epic Residences and Hotel, a 55-story luxury condominium and hotel at the mouth of the Miami River in downtown Miami, Grovenor House, a 166-unit luxury condominium project completed in 2006 in the heart of Miami’s Coconut Grove community, and Beach House 8, a luxury boutique condominium on Miami Beach.

In 1994, Ugo Colombo acquired The Collection, a seven-franchise luxury automotive dealership (Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Audi and McLaren). The Collection is ranked as one of the top performing luxury car dealerships in the United States.

In 2002, CMC Group completed a 750,000-square-foot mixed-use office/retail development in Coral Gables to house The Collection and third-party office and retail tenants. In addition to The Collection, 4000 Ponce offers 150,000 square feet of Class A office space and 32,000 square feet of ground-level retail space.

Also in 2002, Ugo Colombo formed Glasswall LLC, a Miami window-manufacturing company, to supply impact-resistant window systems for high-rise condominiums and other commercial properties. Glasswall has developed a number of window systems that exceed Miami-Dade County’s stringent code requirements and are approved for new projects throughout Florida. Glasswall recently has supplied windows for projects in Aventura, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove and Miami.

Art is responsible for all financial, legal, risk management and corporate matters for this real estate development company. Since joining CMC Group in 1993, Art has overseen CMC’s development activities, structured numerous joint ventures with both institutional and private investors, and arranged in excess of $1.25 billion of construction and permanent debt financing for the company’s projects.

Prior to joining CMC Group, Art was a Vice President in the Real Estate Department of Sumitomo Trust & Banking Company and managed a real estate loan portfolio of approximately $2 billion for the New York Branch. At Sumitomo, he oversaw all underwriting, loan administration, internal and external loan funding, and borrower communication and marketed commercial real estate loan and equity products in the United States and Japan. He also supervised the workout of several problem and non-performing loans. Art graduated with a BA in Economics from Harvard College.

Esther is focused on financial reporting and cash management for the entire CMC organization. Her team works closely with lenders, investors and partners to develop financial reports that meet the requirements of each transaction. Esther has more than 28 years of experience in real estate development and construction accounting. She attended the University of Georgia as well as Georgia State University in Atlanta. After joining Metro Development Group in Atlanta in 1983, she was transferred to Florida to open a new office in Boca Raton. She was later hired by Trammell Crow Residential to head the accounting department of their For Sale Housing division.

Esther joined the CMC Team in 1991. Her staff has experience in every aspect of real estate accounting, including property management. Working with the most prestigious lenders, CMC Group has handled the accounting and repayment of over $1 billion of construction and development financing.

As the president of CMC Construction, Tim defines the strategies for managing each project that incorporate the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. Tim has extensive experience in management of the overall design process from concept to completion, including assembly of the design team, management team and the performance and coordination of the architects, engineers, and consultants. In addition Tim takes the lead developing comprehensive cost estimates and budget strategies, including constructability reviews and value engineering alternatives.

Tim has played lead roles in a series of projects that define the skyline of Miami. Early in his career Tim was trained and certified as an instructor of the Total Quality Management approach to building. This foundation has been a cornerstone of the philosophy deployed on numerous projects over a 30 year career. Born and raised in a construction family, Tim has literally been in the construction business all his life. After graduation from Bradley University in Illinois, Tim began his career estimating projects across the Western United States for Kitchell Contractors based in Phoenix, Arizona. He then moved on to 18 year stay with the global contractor Bovis Lend Lease, focusing on projects primarily in the Southeastern United States. While at Bovis, Tim worked in a variety of progressive roles culminating with his role Vice President of Operations for Florida. In 2003 Tim became the President of CMC Construction.

Over the course of his career there has always been a focus on the continuous refinement of the process deliverables that support a synergistic approach to team building. This dedication to the process has enabled the successful completion of large and complex projects such as the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Miami, Universal Studios in Orlando, Epic Residences & Hotel in Miami, and a series of luxury high rise residential endeavors. “Begin with the end in mind” is a habit instilled in his core approach to building and in building teams that communicate and cooperate to make the vision of the owner and design team into a reality.

President of CMC Real Estate, the sales and marketing company of Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group. Vanessa Grout has a significant background in South Florida’s luxury residential market. Prior to her role at CMC Group, Ms. Grout was CEO of South Florida real estate brokerage, Douglas Elliman. During her tenure, Douglas Elliman grew from a single office with a handful of agents to a powerful regional presence. As the firm’s expansion proceeded, Douglas Elliman procured some of the most exclusive high-end development sales deals in South Florida, including Ian Schrager’s The Residences at the Miami Beach Edition and Alan Faena’s Faena House.

Ms. Grout is deeply committed to contributing her time and financial resources to charitable organizations that promote the health and well-being of South Florida’s citizens as well as the economic growth of the region. She is a member of the Leadership Advisory Board of FIU College of Architecture and The Arts, a Founder of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, a mentor for The Women of Tomorrow, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Miami Science Museum. In 2013 and 2014, she chaired the ULI’s South Florida/Caribbean chapter in the development of a real estate symposium.

Under Ms. Grout’s leadership, CMC Real Estate and its employees take an active role in local charities and community improvement organizations, including the Greater Miami and Miami Beach Chambers of Commerce, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Urban Land Institute, and the Miami Science Museum.

Vanessa earned an MBA in Finance from the New York University’s Stern School of Business, a Juris Doctor, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida. She has been named as one of South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and awarded Young Leader of the Year by the Urban Land Institute. She has appeared in a number of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The New York Times, Forbes, US News & World Report, CNNMoney, Daily Business Review, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, and The Miami Herald. She is a regular contributor to Forbes on the topics of real estate and business.

Massimo was born in Rome, Italy where he received all of his formal education (Bachelors degree in Sociology from The University of Rome, and a Masters in Anthropology from the University of Udine).

He moved to the United States in 1980, having always resided in the State of Florida.

Massimo has been part of CMC for over 20 years serving as a liaison between the designers and construction team to reach the highest quality of standard for our projects.

As Vice President of Technology for CMC Group, Inc., Steve is responsible for all aspects of technology for CMC and all of its affiliates. Joining CMC in 2006 he interfaces with each company to address all of their needs and challenges.

After studying architecture at New York Institute of Technology, Steve reentered the family business of electrical wholesaling in Southampton New York. Moving to England in 1991, Steve worked for Lutron Electronics, where he managed large scale projects throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East and South Africa. Steve returned to the United States in 1995 and became a representative for more than 30 manufacturers in the South Florida market working with CMC Group to complete Bristol Tower, Santa Maria, Porto Vita, 4000 Ponce/The Collection, Grovenor House and Epic Residences & Hotel.

With more than 30 years’ experience in all facets of the electrical and lighting industry including manufacturing, distribution, sales and contracting, Steve works closely with CMC Group’s suppliers, consultants and sub-contractors for all CMC’s development projects. Steve has successfully worked on projects from concept, design, construction all the way through to completion and turn over.

As Brand and Marketing Director of CMC Real Estate, Rachel Pellman oversees the branding and marketing strategy for corporate branding and real estate developments. Formerly the Lifestyle Marketing Director for Forbes Media, as well as Marketing Manager for American Express’s publication, Departures Magazine, Ms. Pellman is experienced in cross-platform media and integrated marketing programs, partnership development and advertising. Ms. Pellman is a graduate of Northeastern Universities’ Cooperative MBA program with a Masters in Marketing and Consumer Behavior.

As Vice President of Technology for CMC Group, Inc., Steve is responsible for all aspects of technology for CMC and all of its affiliates. Joining CMC in 2006 he interfaces with each company to address all of their needs and challenges.

After studying architecture at New York Institute of Technology, Steve reentered the family business of electrical wholesaling in Southampton New York. Moving to England in 1991, Steve worked for Lutron Electronics, where he managed large scale projects throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East and South Africa. Steve returned to the United States in 1995 and became a representative for more than 30 manufacturers in the South Florida market working with CMC Group to complete Bristol Tower, Santa Maria, Porto Vita, 4000 Ponce/The Collection, Grovenor House and Epic Residences & Hotel.

With more than 30 years’ experience in all facets of the electrical and lighting industry including manufacturing, distribution, sales and contracting, Steve works closely with CMC Group’s suppliers, consultants and sub-contractors for all CMC’s development projects. Steve has successfully worked on projects from concept, design, construction all the way through to completion and turn over.

Massimo was born in Rome, Italy where he received all of his formal education (Bachelors degree in Sociology from The University of Rome, and a Masters in Anthropology from the University of Udine).

He moved to the United States in 1980, having always resided in the State of Florida.

Massimo has been part of CMC for over 20 years serving as a liaison between the designers and construction team to reach the highest quality of standard for our projects.

President of CMC Real Estate, the sales and marketing company of Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group. Vanessa Grout has a significant background in South Florida’s luxury residential market. Prior to her role at CMC Group, Ms. Grout was CEO of South Florida real estate brokerage, Douglas Elliman. During her tenure, Douglas Elliman grew from a single office with a handful of agents to a powerful regional presence. As the firm’s expansion proceeded, Douglas Elliman accomplished record sales and represented some of the most exclusive high-end condo development projects in South Florida.

Ms. Grout is deeply committed to contributing her time and financial resources to charitable organizations that promote the health and well-being of South Florida’s citizens as well as the economic growth of the region. She is a member of the Leadership Advisory Board of FIU College of Architecture and The Arts, a Founder of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, a mentor for The Women of Tomorrow, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Miami Science Museum. In 2013 and 2014, she chaired the ULI’s South Florida/Caribbean chapter in the development of a real estate symposium.

Under Ms. Grout’s leadership, CMC Real Estate and its employees take an active role in local charities and community improvement organizations, including the Greater Miami and Miami Beach Chambers of Commerce, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Urban Land Institute, and the Miami Science Museum.

Vanessa earned an MBA in Finance from the New York University’s Stern School of Business, a Juris Doctor, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida. She has been named as one of South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and awarded Young Leader of the Year by the Urban Land Institute. She has appeared in a number of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The New York Times, Forbes, US News & World Report, CNNMoney, Daily Business Review, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, and The Miami Herald. She is a regular contributor to Forbes on the topics of real estate and business.

As the president of CMC Construction, Tim defines the strategies for managing each project that incorporate the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. Tim has extensive experience in management of the overall design process from concept to completion, including assembly of the design team, management team and the performance and coordination of the architects, engineers, and consultants. In addition Tim takes the lead developing comprehensive cost estimates and budget strategies, including constructability reviews and value engineering alternatives.

Tim has played lead roles in a series of projects that define the skyline of Miami. Early in his career Tim was trained and certified as an instructor of the Total Quality Management approach to building. This foundation has been a cornerstone of the philosophy deployed on numerous projects over a 30 year career. Born and raised in a construction family, Tim has literally been in the construction business all his life. After graduation from Bradley University in Illinois, Tim began his career estimating projects across the Western United States for Kitchell Contractors based in Phoenix, Arizona. He then moved on to 18 year stay with the global contractor Bovis Lend Lease, focusing on projects primarily in the Southeastern United States. While at Bovis, Tim worked in a variety of progressive roles culminating with his role Vice President of Operations for Florida. In 2003 Tim became the President of CMC Construction.

Over the course of his career there has always been a focus on the continuous refinement of the process deliverables that support a synergistic approach to team building. This dedication to the process has enabled the successful completion of large and complex projects such as the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Miami, Universal Studios in Orlando, Epic Residences & Hotel in Miami, and a series of luxury high rise residential endeavors. “Begin with the end in mind” is a habit instilled in his core approach to building and in building teams that communicate and cooperate to make the vision of the owner and design team into a reality.

Esther is focused on financial reporting and cash management for the entire CMC organization. Her team works closely with lenders, investors and partners to develop financial reports that meet the requirements of each transaction. Esther has more than 28 years of experience in real estate development and construction accounting. She attended the University of Georgia as well as Georgia State University in Atlanta. After joining Metro Development Group in Atlanta in 1983, she was transferred to Florida to open a new office in Boca Raton. She was later hired by Trammell Crow Residential to head the accounting department of their For Sale Housing division.

Esther joined the CMC Team in 1991. Her staff has experience in every aspect of real estate accounting, including property management. Working with the most prestigious lenders, CMC Group has handled the accounting and repayment of over $1 billion of construction and development financing.

Art is responsible for all financial, legal, risk management and corporate matters for this real estate development company. Since joining CMC Group in 1993, Art has overseen CMC’s development activities, structured numerous joint ventures with both institutional and private investors, and arranged in excess of $1.25 billion of construction and permanent debt financing for the company’s projects.

Prior to joining CMC Group, Art was a Vice President in the Real Estate Department of Sumitomo Trust & Banking Company and managed a real estate loan portfolio of approximately $2 billion for the New York Branch. At Sumitomo, he oversaw all underwriting, loan administration, internal and external loan funding, and borrower communication and marketed commercial real estate loan and equity products in the United States and Japan. He also supervised the workout of several problem and non-performing loans. Art graduated with a BA in Economics from Harvard College.

Ugo Colombo has played a pioneering role in the development of Miami’s downtown skyline. He is widely regarded as one of South Florida’s most respected and successful residential and commercial developers. Born in 1961 in Milan, Italy, Mr. Colombo came to the United States in 1983. His real estate career began while he was studying at the University of Miami. After acquiring and selling the inventory in two Brickell Avenue buildings – the Imperial Villa Regina Condominium, Mr. Colombo and his company, CMC Group, focused on the design and construction of high-rise luxury condominium buildings on Brickell Avenue, Miami Beach and Aventura.

Ugo Colombo has developed many landmarks on the Miami skyline –Bristol Tower and Santa Maria on Brickell Avenue – both of which helped redefine the condominium market in South Florida. He also played a significant role in the rejuvenation of Miami Beach’s South Beach community by redeveloping two of Ocean Drive’s most important Art Deco hotels: the Waldorf and Casa Grande. In Aventura in North Miami-Dade County, Ugo Colombo participated in a joint venture to create the ultimate in country club living, Porto Vita, a Mediterranean-style village located along the Intracoastal Waterway. Ugo Colombo’s most recent development successes include Epic Residences and Hotel, a 55-story luxury condominium and hotel at the mouth of the Miami River in downtown Miami, Grovenor House, a 166-unit luxury condominium project completed in 2006 in the heart of Miami’s Coconut Grove community, and Beach House 8, a luxury boutique condominium on Miami Beach.

In 1994, Ugo Colombo acquired The Collection, a seven-franchise luxury automotive dealership (Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Audi and McLaren). The Collection is ranked as one of the top performing luxury car dealerships in the United States.

In 2002, CMC Group completed a 750,000-square-foot mixed-use office/retail development in Coral Gables to house The Collection and third-party office and retail tenants. In addition to The Collection, 4000 Ponce offers 150,000 square feet of Class A office space and 32,000 square feet of ground-level retail space.