Management Team
The success of Vornado/Charles E. Smith is a direct result of a leadership team that brings experience, capability, and creativity to real estate decisions.
Executive Leadership
- Mitchell N. Schear
- President
- Patrick Tyrrell
- Chief Operating Officer
- Brendan Owen
- Chief Leasing Officer
- Laurie Kramer
- Executive Vice President
- Jim Creedon
- Executive Vice President,
Leasing
Leadership Team
- Joan Berman
- Senior Vice President,
Management Services - Mitch Bonanno
- Senior Vice President,
Development - Greg Cichy
- Vice President,
Asset Management - Eddie Dunlap
- Vice President,
Engineering Services - Herb Faling
- Vice President,
Development - Gordon Fraley
- Vice President,
Development - Mike Kelley
- Senior Vice President,
Acquisitions - Lisa Marier
- Senior Vice President,
Development - Mara Olguin
- Vice President,
Marketing - Stacia O'Connor
- Vice President
and Director of Operations - Sang Park
- Vice President,
Residential - Adam Peters
- Vice President,
Development - Greg Redding
- Vice President
and Division Counsel - Deidre Schexnayder
- Vice President,
Management Services - Paul Sowter
- Senior Vice President,
Development - Gavin Stephenson
- Vice President,
Senior Financial Officer - Joyce Williams
- Vice President,
Human Resources
and Administration - Ernie Wittich
- Senior Vice President,
Acquisitions
Mitchell N. Schear
Mitchell N. Schear is the President of Vornado/Charles E. Smith. He directs the performance and growth of Vornado’s extensive 25 million square foot portfolio in the Washington DC region.
Prior to joining Vornado in April 2003, Mr. Schear spent 15 years at The Kaempfer Company, where, as President, he oversaw all of the company’s development, leasing, and management activities.
Mr. Schear has served on a number of boards on behalf of the real estate industry and community, including: The Washington Convention and Sports Authority, Executive Committee member of the Federal City Council, the Downtown DC Business Improvement District, the Corporate Board of Arena Stage, the Field School, and the Lowell School.
In 2007, Mr. Schear was recognized by the District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA) with its highest honor, the Achievement Award, for his contribution to the Washington DC real estate community.
Mr. Schear earned his MBA at the George Washington University and has a B.A. from Hobart College.