Leadership

As one of Baltimore’s premier real estate companies, David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. prides itself on innovation. So it’s no wonder we’ve assembled a team known for their ability to think beyond the obvious and deliver accordingly. As a company that refuses to be held back by restrictive titles or bureaucracy, the management team at David S. Brown Enterprises brings a diverse set of minds, talents and expertise to the Baltimore real estate arena.

		Howard S. Brown Chairman Howard Brown started his real estate career a bit earlier than most. While still in his teens, he spent summers running construction crews on local projects. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Howard put his ideas and experience to work in the family real estate business. What began as a small one–man shop now employs more than 150 people, has working arrangements with more than 50 contractors and ranks as one of the top three real estate development firms in the Mid Atlantic region.

		Lee N. Sachs General Counsel After spending more than 30 years in a law firm, with real estate matters being one of his areas of concentration, Lee Sachs joined David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. in August, 1999. His duties include guiding the Company and its officers on legal matters; coordinating the activities of outside law firms that represent the Company from time to time; and management responsibilities regarding the administrative functions of the Company.

		Manuel (Mendy) Greenfield, CPA Financial Officer As a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland, Mendy Greenfield has more than 30 years experience in both the local and international real estate markets. Since 1994, Mr. Greenfield has been the Chief Financial Officer of David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. responsible for coordinating all financial reporting & tax compliance , as well as analyzing prospective investments, financing and other analysis of properties.

		Lynn E. Abeshouse, SIOR Abeshouse Partners Lynn Abeshouse is the Managing Principal of Abeshouse Partners, a commercial real estate brokerage firm that exclusively represents David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD’s entire real estate portfolio and many other market clients. A 24 year veteran of the Baltimore commercial real estate industry, her expertise includes both Landlord and Tenant representation, site selection, financial analysis, lease and contract negotiation, and commercial real estate sales.

		Monique Heath Cydylo Residential Division Executive A graduate of Villa Julie College (Stevenson University), with a BS in Business, Monique Cydylo joined David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. in 1997 overseeing the operation of residential properties. Having formerly worked in commercial property management for Tishman Realty and Construction Co., Inc in Los Angeles and as a sales associate for Nordstrom in Towson, Monique brought with her a savvy mix of sales, marketing and management expertise. Those talents have been brought to bear in developing marketing strategies for David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD, where she is currently responsible for 1,700 apartment rentals and new home sales. Ms. Cydylo is responsible for motivating and managing the residential leasing, management and sales staff in day to day operations.

		Ellen Highfill Human Resources Director Ellen Highfill has been an integral part of David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. since 1977. During her career with the company, Ms. Highfill has learned the business from the ground up and today, as Human Resources Director, is one of the reasons why the working experience at David S. Brown Enterprises is such a positive one.

		Craig Rosenthal Construction Division Director A twenty-five year veteran of the Baltimore/Washington construction industry, Craig Rosenthal is responsible for over three million square feet of new construction and redevelopment at David S. Brown Enterprises, LTD. Involved in all aspects of the project from initial design and construction to interior tenant improvements, Craig manages and supervises a staff of fifteen in-house employees and several in-house subcontracting crews, as well as hundreds of outside construction contractors.

		Nathan “Nick” Sachs Manager of Commercial Facilities Nick Sachs joined David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd in 1996, after having worked in property management for nearly 10 years, and oversees the day to day operations of all commercial properties. His responsibilities include management of the Maintenance Division and several in-house service groups. In addition, he is involved with the DSB mechanical and electrical design team the goal of which is to ensure our buildings are built with efficiency and comfort at the forefront.