About Us
PAUL
Paul paid for his University of Maryland degree by working in Washington, DC hotels and restaurants. He has opened and run three successful restaurants, a catering company and a consulting firm. Paul is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the National Restaurant Association. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Paul is also a philanthropist and a strong supporter for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Paul
Paul paid for his University of Maryland degree by working in Washington, DC hotels and restaurants. He has opened and run three successful restaurants, a catering company and a consulting firm. Paul is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the National Restaurant Association. A Veteran of the United States Navy, Paul is also a philanthropist and a strong supporter for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Michael D. Schofer
Michael D. Schofer is the Vice President of retail leasing for Insight Retail Group. Before joining Insight Retail Group, this 16-year veteran of the industry worked for Renaud Consulting, ROSSI CRE and Thur Retail in Mclean, Virginia. Michael specializes in the sale and leasing of retail real estate and tenant representation in the D.C. metropolitan area, and brings with him 7 years of restaurant/club management experience.
This native Washingtonian grew up in Bethesda and earned degrees in Mathematics and Finance from Albright College in Reading, PA. Active in the ICSC, Michael is also currently working towards earning his CCIM certificate.
Michael lives in Montgomery County with his wife Nicole and three children Alexandra, Francesca and Zach.
Georgios
Georgios brings 20 years of hotel, restaurant, and food operations and management experience to the commercial real estate world. This former Food & Beverage Manager at Four Seasons, Wyndham, and Omni Hotels was also General Manager/Owner of several upscale restaurants in Washington DC. Most recently he was Operations Manager for Wagshal’s, a Washington DC institution since 1925.
Safe to say, this 13-year veteran of the DC hospitality scene intimately understands every aspect of DC market. He is well versed in the District’s emerging neighborhoods and the opportunities new development brings to restaurateurs and retail entrepreneurs.
Originally from Cyprus, Georgios grew up in Bahrain, and earned his Bachelor’s in Hotel & Restaurant Management at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Having lived, studied and worked on three continents, Georgios connects well with people from all walks of life. Georgios lives in the Shaw neighborhood with his wife, Melissa. In his free time, this dedicated yogi has also completed 5 triathlons.
William Curtis
Specializing in investment properties and structured finance transactions, Bill concentrates on retail, office, multifamily, industrial, and most recently HUD/DUS transactions. Bill also provides investment financing and development services to clients interested in land development. This native Washingtonian received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland.
Andrew Brennand
Andrew has over 20 years of experience within the retail, warehouse and product marketing sectors covering physical retail stores, ecommerce and direct sales. Andrew also has a wealth of knowledge with large-scale photography studios having worked in several and established one. Originally hailing from the UK with a BA in Photography & Video from Bolton University, Andrew immigrated to the US 6 years ago to be with his wife Victoria and settled in Maryland. Andrew is an avid homebrewer and supporter of the many craft breweries in the area.
Andrew Brennand
Andrew has over 20 years of experience within the retail, warehouse and product marketing sectors covering physical retail stores, ecommerce and direct sales. Andrew also has a wealth of knowledge with large-scale photography studios having worked in several and established one. Originally hailing from the UK with a BA in Photography & Video from Bolton University, Andrew immigrated to the US 6 years ago to be with his wife Victoria and settled in Maryland. Andrew is an avid homebrewer and supporter of the many craft breweries in the area.
Thomas Porter
Our good friend and colleague Tom Porter passed away July 10, 2018
There are architects and designers that do restaurants, but Thomas Porter was in a league of his own. Unlike others, the end product would never resemble the dining room of a Holiday Inn or corporate chain. The difference was that Tom “got it” when working with a restauranteur. I swear he was a top chef in a previous life and I was an architect. We were always on the same page on acoustics, lighting, textures, comfort, color tones, traffic flow and of course food and drink. I will forever miss talking shop over a couple of cold ones with my friend and colleague.
The family will hold a memorial service in his honor September 7th at the chapel of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30305. In lieu of flowers, if inclined, please offer a donation to Peachtree Road Methodist Church.
Thomas Porter
Our good friend and colleague Tom Porter passed away July 10, 2018
There are architects and designers that do restaurants, but Thomas Porter was in a league of his own. Unlike others, the end product would never resemble the dining room of a Holiday Inn or corporate chain. The difference was that Tom “got it” when working with a restauranteur. I swear he was a top chef in a previous life and I was an architect. We were always on the same page on acoustics, lighting, textures, comfort, color tones, traffic flow and of course food and drink. I will forever miss talking shop over a couple of cold ones with my friend and colleague.
The family will hold a memorial service in his honor September 7th at the chapel of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30305. In lieu of flowers, if inclined, please offer a donation to Peachtree Road Methodist Church.