Our team is dedicated to developing and improving real estate while providing our clients with valuable trust and expertise. In order to build meaningful long-term relationships with our current and future clients, we invite you to click on our individual team members and get to know a bit more about the faces that drive our company behind the scenes.
Get To Know Us
Assistant Project Manager
Parker Aylor
Assistant Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Assist project teams in administering and tracking multiple projects
What schools/programs did you attend?
Virginia Tech – Programs in finance and real estate
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
I enjoy working in the service industry and have a passion for real estate.
Where did you grow up?
Fairfax County, VA
Where do you currently live?
Spencerville, MD
What has been one of your most memorable projects?
Fannie Mae Midtown Center
What would be your ideal job in another life?
High School Basketball Coach
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Mark Wahlberg
What pets do you have?
I have a two-year-old Golden Retriever named Nala.
Director of Project Management
Bryan Burnette
Director of Project Management
What are your job responsibilities?
Director of Project Management responsible for supervising junior project staff and external consultants and contractors; managing multiple development and renovation projects providing high-quality service to third-party clients and sponsored deals.
What schools/programs did you attend?
- Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering, Morgan State University
What has been your most memorable project?
Avondell Senior Living, a market rate independent living community in Bel Air, Maryland.
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
Passion for developing projects from concept through design and construction management.
Where did you grow up?
Born and raised in Washington DC, late teenage years in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Where do you currently live?
Locust Point, Baltimore City…just south of the Inner Harbor
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Topsail Beach Island, North Carolina.
Senior Project Manager
Andrew “Tony” Forano
Senior Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Oversight and management of several projects. Mentoring and supervising staff. Enhancement and development of client relationships.
What schools/programs did you attend?
W.E Grady Vocational, Ocean County College, Turner Institute of Technology
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
I was hired by a developer to manage mixed-use high & low rise building projects. My love for construction caused me to look at more challenging projects.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Brooklyn, NY
Where do you currently live?
I currently reside in Little Egg Harbor, NJ
What would be your ideal job in another life?
Attorney
What are your hobbies?
Classic Cars, Boating, Fishing, flipping houses
Project Coordinator
Anthony Harrison
Project Coordinator
What are your job responsibilities?
Assist project teams in administering and tracking multiple projects. Maintain paper and electronic files, arrange and coordinate meetings, travel needs, etc. Support creating and tracking project schedules and time.
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
As a former business owner I undertook building out our offices and lead in that project. I enjoyed doing it and when presented with an opportunity to do it as a profession, I knew it was a good match.
Where did you grow up?
Born and raised in Washington DC.
Where do you currently live?
Silver Spring, MD.
What has been your most memorable project?
FATCC, 2007.
Senior Project Manager
Jay Hughitt
Senior Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Manage and oversee development and construction projects to meet our client’s objectives. Build and maintain strong client relationships. Assist our PM team members as they develop and grow.
What schools/programs did you attend?
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the Virginia Tech – College of Architecture and Urban Studies
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
Early in my career as a builder I was responsible for the construction of the new corporate office for Integrated Health Services, a rapidly growing health care firm. On completion of the project I went to work for IHS where I became responsible for the development, design and construction of new medical specialty units at healthcare facilities throughout the eastern US.
Where do you currently live?
The historic Ten Hills neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland
What has been your most memorable project?
Reconstruction at the Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, GA following direct hit by an F2 tornado.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
Charter boat captain sailing the Caribbean.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
The British Virgin Islands (BVI)
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Aislinn Mascarina
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
I wear many hats in my position.
- Organize bookkeeping including payroll
- Human Resources
- Maintain an organized office facility
- Help organize and support the CEO and staff
What schools/programs did you attend?
Montgomery County Community College
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
I’ve always had an interest in real estate. I love going to open houses and just checking out new properties being built. I started one of my first jobs at a development company and saw how a whole new city was built. From there I went into working for an HOA and then into a property management company. I love being a part of a developing community.
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Olongapo, Philippines but came to America when I was only 3 months old! I was raised in Silver Spring, MD in my earlier years and eventually moved to Gaithersburg, MD.
Where do you currently live?
Dickerson, MD — I went from living in the suburbs to the country farm life! My friends will tell you it’s a total 360 for me.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
A world-known chef with an 8 Michelin star restaurant—just one more star above Gordon Ramsey ;p
What are your hobbies?
I love cooking & baking…and driving/racing fast cars.
Project Manager
James McChristy
Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Administrative, project tracking, analysis and development support.
What schools did you attend?
- Bachelor in Business, University of New Mexico
- Masters in Real Estate, Johns Hopkins University
Where did you grow up?
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Seth Rogen or Jonah Hill
What is something you can’t live without?
Movie theater popcorn
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When people put toilet paper on the wrong way
Assistant Project Manager
Cole McGarry
Assistant Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Support project teams in administering and tracking multiple projects
What schools/programs did you attend?
Virginia Tech Real Estate Program
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
Found a passion for Real Estate with the ability to help and grow the community around me.
Where did you grow up?
Fairfax Station, VA, 30 minutes outside Washington, D.C.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
Owner of Philadelphia Eagles
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Fenwick Island, DE
Project Coordinator
Alyssa Peters
Project Coordinator
What are your job responsibilities?
Support and assist project teams with administrative tasks on various projects.
What schools/programs did you attend?
UMGC- Currently obtaining my Master’s in Project Management
UMBC – Bachelor’s in Photography
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
I have always had a passion for problem solving and helping others. I enjoy taking an idea and making it a reality. Years ago, I ended up in the underground utility construction sector as an administrative assistant. From there, I learned the business and worked my way into various areas to support projects and became the project manager of subcontracting. I’ve been expanding my knowledge of project management ever since.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, and moved back to Maryland when I was a teenager.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
I would be a National Geographic Photographer.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Amy Poehler
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy cooking and traveling.
What pets do you have?
I have a rescue pup named Lady.
What is your spirit animal?
A hawk
Project Specialist
Anne Pierce
Project Specialist
What are your job responsibilities?
Reviewing project documentation, monitoring job progress, advising technical issues on needed items, and similar tasks.
What schools/programs did you attend?
- Bachelor of Building Science, School of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Masters in Facilities Management, Catholic University of America
What has been your most memorable project?
At Real Projectives, one of the apartment buildings. A client purchased a not-quite-completed apartment building that needed interior and exterior completion. In addition, the client wanted to have residents immediately occupy the building during punch list completion, and also wanted to do various interior and exterior upgrades. Many parties were involved and coordination was challenging.
Where did you grow up?
Schenectady, New York
Where do you currently live?
Columbia, Maryland
Project Manager
Eloise Potterfield
Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Managing tenant improvement projects, performing development and construction oversight for clients, and supporting senior project managers and associates.
What schools/programs did you attend?
- Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management, University of Delaware
- Swiss Higher Diploma, Hotel Management, Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality
- Master of Business Administration, Real Estate & Infrastructure, The Johns Hopkins University
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
I entered the real estate industry, indirectly, by way of hospitality, and subsequently, through multi-family and mixed use management. I find the real estate/project management industry to be exciting and challenging– I am stimulated by the problems inevitably encountered in realizing a project’s design, and love solving these problems, and seeing buildings go up because of my contributions.
Where did you grow up?
I was born in Cheltenham, England, but did most of my growing up in Takoma Park, Maryland.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Anne Hathaway.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
The South of France, particularly Provence. Perhaps, one day, I’ll retire there.
What pets do you have?
I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Ringo.
Senior Associate
Jeffrey Ratnow
Senior Associate
What are your job responsibilities?
Managing projects. Teaching and mentoring our junior staff members in areas that I have expertise. Networking and finding new consulting work and clients. Sourcing real estate investment deals and implementing the determined development plans.
What schools/programs did you attend?
- Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Lehigh University
- Masters in Real Estate, Johns Hopkins University
What was your most memorable project?
The 21 story, $400M Mary Catherine Bunting Center at Mercy Hospital. It was an amazing collaboration with the Owner, the Contractor and the Designer (me) to tackle an immense urban redevelopment project that transformed a portion of downtown Baltimore.
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
Real Estate development was something that always drew my attention and when I had the opportunity to pursue a degree in that field, I took it. That degree opened up my world, where I was fortunate enough to be hired to develop affordable housing. Affordable housing gave me the development experience I craved and needed, but also opened up my eyes to an entire new world of public purpose investment which shapes my development goals to this day.
Where did you grow up?
Suffern, New York, just west of New York City.
Where do you currently live?
Riverside Community in Baltimore, the greatest city in America.
What is your favorite music group?
I am an avid Phish fan, and it goes beyond music, but also community. There are so many layers of enjoyment that come with Phish that it’s hard to describe. The discussions, debates, statistics, memories of different shows and friends you meet. Phish fans are some of the most thoughtful and cerebral people I have ever met.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere there is snow, a mountain and a ski lift.
What pets do you have?
Our family adopted a pit/pointer mix from our local shelter. She is the best behaved, sweetest, most loving creature in the world.
Senior Project Manager
Matthew Scott
Senior Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Manage and oversee multiple development and renovation projects to achieve our client’s goals; Construction Management services and client representation.
What schools/programs did you attend?
- Bachelor in Urban Planning & Policy, Virginia Tech
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
I started my career in the General Contracting/Construction Management industry and I have always had a passion for seeing a project start as a vision and be turned into reality. Being able to work closely with building owners and developers allows me to fulfill that passion.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
Race Car Driver
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Riviera Maya, Mexico
What are your hobbies?
Cooking, Trying New Food/Restaurants, and Anything to do with Cars.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Assistant Project Manager
Ruby Watts
Assistant Project Manager
What are your job responsibilities?
Assist in the execution and management of projects ranging from tenant improvements (TI) to capital renovations to oversight of new development.
What schools/programs did you attend?
Duke University – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Architectural Engineering Certificate and Art History Minor
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
My studies in engineering and architecture led me to the construction industry and project management. I was drawn into the fast pace and people-focused aspects of an otherwise very technical industry. I love seeing projects come to life and having a very tangible output of an entire team’s hard work and dedication!
Where did you grow up?
Satellite Beach, Florida
Where do you currently live?
Silver Spring, Maryland
What are your hobbies?
Trivia, running, and crafting!
What is something you can’t live without?
Cherry Coke Zero
Intern / Office Assistant
Ashley Williams
Intern / Office Assistant
What are your job responsibilities?
- Complete operational and marketing functions
- Organize bookkeeping
- Maintain office upkeep
What schools/programs did you attend?
University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Ancient Studies and English Literature
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
My father has always had a passion for real estate – which led him to founding Real Projectives – and I came along for the ride to see what I could learn.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
I would love to be an author of fantasy/fiction novels. Books have always been so important to me, and I’d love to write something meaningful to someone else.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
There are so many amazing places in the world, I can’t pick a favorite! My top three would have to be St. Thomas, USVI; Rome, Italy; and Nafplio, Greece. Anywhere with beaches and/or ancient history is what I enjoy most.
What is something you can’t live without?
Stories. Nothing digs to the core of humanity like the storytelling in books, theatre, and music.
What is your favorite music group?
My music tastes vary from rock bands, like Sleeping With Sirens, to Broadway musical soundtracks – of which Hamilton, Rent, and Newsies are my favorite.
Owner & Principal
Jonathan Williams
Owner & Principal
What are your job responsibilities?
Leading the company and advising clients.
What schools/programs did you attend?
- Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Penn State University
- Masters of Real Estate, Johns Hopkins University
How and why did you enter the real estate/project management industry?
As a very young boy I started out making temporary forts out of cardboard boxes, then played around construction sites, and built tree houses, bridges and two workshops. I then worked my way through college designing and building custom homes in PA.
What would be your ideal job in another life?
After sailing around the world, I would voyage into space.
Who would play you in a movie about your life?
James Spader
What is your favorite vacation spot?
So far it has been watching the hot lava flow into the ocean on the Big Island of Hawaii. I was mesmerized by the creation of land right before my eyes.
What are your hobbies?
Learning to sail on and exploring the Chesapeake Bay.
Tell us about your family.
Married 20+ years to Erin and have two amazing daughters, Ashley and Kaitlyn.
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Real Projectives® is always on the lookout for exemplary individuals to join our growing support and management team. Think you might be a great fit? Take a look at our current openings and apply today.