Leadership

The leadership team at Kislak is composed of seasoned professionals who shine individually and collectively. They bring diverse expertise, distinct perspectives and astute insights to the table. Steadfast dedication to excellence is the common denominator.

Thomas Bartelmo is an accomplished business and financial executive with extensive experience at Kislak, where he has been a key member since 1995. He currently serves on the board of the Kislak Organization. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bartelmo has successfully managed more than $3 billion in investments, transactions, and financings. He has played a central role in guiding the company’s investment ventures and property acquisitions, overseeing management and financing activities across a wide range of residential and commercial projects throughout the United States.

In addition to his work with Kislak, Mr. Bartelmo is the CEO and a board member of the Kislak Family Foundation. He also serves on the Board of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and is a member of the James Madison Council, a private-sector advisory body dedicated to supporting the Library of Congress.

Mr. Bartelmo holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in accounting from Florida State University, where he is actively involved on the boards of the FSU Foundation and the FSU Real Estate Center. He is also a member of the University of Miami Herbert Business School Real Estate Advisory Council, a board member of the South Florida Wildlife Center, and a member of both the Chief Executives Organization and the Young Presidents’ Organization.

Wesley Burns joined Kislak in 2014 and is responsible for the oversight and management of the family office. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Barry University, and holds the CFA, CFP®, and CPWA® designations.

Cheryl Lubow has been with Kislak since 1993 and was promoted to Vice President in 1997. From 1997 to 2007, she served as Controller, overseeing all accounting functions, including the preparation of financial statements, reporting to lenders and investors, coordinating annual audits, and contributing to real estate acquisitions. In 2007, she was appointed Tax Manager at Kislak.

Prior to joining Kislak, Ms. Lubow was a Senior Loan Accountant with Lennar Corporation’s Universal American Mortgage Company. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Florida State University and a Master’s degree in Taxation from Nova Southeastern University.

Connie Queralt has been a key member of the Kislak Organization since 1980, specializing in accounting, auditing, lending, and real estate. She currently serves on the Board of the Kislak Organization and has held various leadership roles, including Controller and Vice President of Servicing for the mortgage corporation. She also served as Chief Financial Officer for Homebuilders Financial Network, LLC.

Ms. Queralt earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida.

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