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4173 N BAY Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS:
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United States 33140
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3059922798PHONE:
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sheller@hellerandcompany.com
Email Address
Miami Beach
Street
4193 N Bay Rd
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FL
State
33140
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Heller & Company Position:Business Name:Real Estate
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HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Seth R. Heller
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mr. Heller is a uniquely qualified candidate for all types of Assignments including, Monitor, Receiver,
Expert Witness, Examiner and Ownership Representation appointments; given his deep and relevant
experience as a R eceiver, T rustee, and Monitor as well as an Owner/Operator of corporate and
real estate assets, which h e acquired over a successful 22 -year career. Mr. Heller commenced
his career as a financier and manager of corporate assets. He financed, acquired, managed and
oversaw over $1.5 billion of assets, during which time he acted as a fiduciary to high-net worth
individuals and institutional capital partners with whom he continues to enjoy strong relationships.
Mr. Heller leveraged his experience as an Owner/Operator leading him to found his current firm,
Heller & Co. (H&C), which has been involved in the oversight and management of over 20
Developments, 70 Receiverships and many other assets. As H&C’s Managing Partner, Mr. Heller
successfully grew and positioned the firm as a best-in-class Receivership platform handling some
of the most high- profile and complex cases during the most turbulent markets in recent history. As
a result of Mr. Heller’s hard work and generosity in the community, Mr. Heller enjoys an impeccable
reputation as an honest and experienced leader.
ASSIGNMENT / FIDUCIARY
APPOINTMENTS
Fresh Diet Miami, FL
Took over the nationwide company, as the assignee to manage and wind down, deal with creditors,
negotiate leases, and liquidate all assets. Dealt with the senior lender as well as thousands of liabilities.
Raquette Sales International, Inc. Palm Beach County, FL
International fish operation that was importing fish from SE Asia and distributing it throughout the
United States. As the assignee for the company the tasks were winding down operations and dealing
with creditors and secured lenders.
Alliance, LLC Miami, FL
Acted as a fiduciary for a collection company with the responsibility for oversight of all pending
litigation, review of claims collections process, and all levels of litigation.
Pointe Manufacturing Hialeah, FL
Oversight and fiduciary responsibility of an injection molding company. Reviewed pending and all
manufacturing of injection molding, reviewed financials, inventory, and accounting.
KTA Denver, CO
Fiduciary responsibility for oversight of investment within agriculture operations. Review and direct
accounting, liabilities, and other business structural items. Oversight of process, and product for
distribution for retail operations.
OWNER REPRESENTATIVE / EXAMINER / MONITOR / RECEIVER APPOINTMENTS
1660 Investments, Inc. Dade County, FL
Appointed as Monitor of 55-unit apartment community to investigate business affairs and review
operations and books. Judge moved to Receivership appointment.
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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2260 Northwest 27th Avenue, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of 109 mobile homes, 13 apartments, and 11 cabins to restructure operations
to deliver to collateral party.
4400, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Substitute Receiver of 180-unit real estate condo conversion / multifamily project to
administer a forensic review of prior Receiver’s accounting and services.
8118 Harding, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of hotel to correct the zoning for multifamily complex and package for
liquidation.
Auto Trend, Inc. Broward County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of an empty retail car lot to negotiate car rental business.
Bonsai Development Corp. Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of retail shopping plaza and club to negotiate leasing, review accounting, and
run operations.
Douglas Center RB-Gems, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of underlying business and office building in order to administer a forensic
review of prior Receiver’s accounting and services.
Eden Gardens, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of 26-unit multifamily complex to operate and dispose of assets.
Flamingo South Beach 1 Condominium Association Dade County FL
Appointed as Receiver over the condominium association to handle all operations, special
assessment, and improvements to building.
Green Eyes USA, Inc. Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of cold storage, logistics and moving supply company to investigate business
operations and liquidate company.
Home Equity Mortgage Associates, Inc. Dade County, FL
Appointed as Collateral Monitor of 10 commercial units in order to investigate business affairs,
manage operations, and review books and records.
Jeff O. Morr Dade County FL
Appointed as Receiver of retail operations and commercial facility to manage daily operations and
rent / lease the facility.
King Rental Properties II, LLC Leon County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of retail shopping plaza to oversee operations, construct buildout and put
leases in place.
Monticello 856, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Substitute Receiver of 366 units of remaining inventory out of 856 unit developer
controlled complex building in order to administer a forensic review of prior Receiver’s
accounting and services.
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
p 305.482.3443 f 866.369.2088
Nama Corp. Broward County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of unsuccessful hotel to negotiate leases and assume daily operations.
NEI v. Wurtenburger Broward County, FL
Appointed as Substitute Examiner to do a forensic review of Yoss, LLP and Yoss Holdings.
New Dawn Southside, LLC Duval County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of 183 units within real estate condo conversion project to run operations
for Developer and Association.
Precious Investments, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of multifamily complex to investigate defendant, manage operations and
prepare for takeover of assets.
South Bay Plantation Associates, LLC Collier County, FL
Appointed as Substitute Receiver of multifamily complex to conduct a forensic review of accounting
records and to handle the daily operations.
Terra Conversions, LLC Broward County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of failed multifamily conversion complex to handle all operations and set up
for the sale of complex.
Quail Hollow Condominium Association Palm Beach County FL
Appointed as Receiver of 32-unit condominium complex in order to handle business affairs, manage
operations, and rebuild the books and records.
Water Place Group, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver over 224 condominium units of which 190 units are Developer controlled to
investigate and rebuild operations.
Wheelock Muller Group, LLC Dade County, FL
Appointed as Receiver of unsuccessful gas station to remove vagrants, assist in cleanup of facility
and to position for sale.
50+ Condominium Associations V arious counties, FL
Appointed Receiver for structuring liquidity for the association. Used Receivership of units actively
in foreclosure for liquidity, lien status and/ delinquent in their association fees to help insolvent
associations collect assessment fees.
GENERAL PARTNER / DEVELOPER
5101 Biscayne Blvd
Purchase and development of an existing historical property in Miami, FL that will be redeveloped
into office, retail, and food and beverage. Avra Jain is a partner for the development and operation.
Azola
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 366 Class A multifamily units, located at 9303 Cobalt
Drive, Riverview, FL 33578. Worked with ZOM Development, and Mattoni Group for the
development and operations.
Atlantic Spring Condominium
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Purchased the remaining 152 units of inventory, out of the original 224 units within condominium
conversion in Coral Springs, FL. The deal was structured with the Lender Richey Capital.
Austin SR1
Purchase of 7.2 acres; 5.1 acres of horizontal construction for retail and 2.1 acres of vertical
construction for a built to suit school for a national tenant.
Avenir
Purchase of land parcel of 4400 acres within Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Entitlements of land,
segregation of development plan, working with Land Star Developer for reporting to investors. The
land parcel is being entitled for over 2000 dwelling units, retail, schools, and parks.
Beaverton
Redevelopment of a retail parcel including construction and oversight for regional tenant.
Carrington Park
Raised $1.8 million to acquire the remaining 44 units out of a total of 368 units in Orlando, FL.
Structured financing, underwrote project and provided package for possible lenders.
CM Spirits, LLC
Appointment over Brian Williams estate on Palm Island, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. In charge of
oversight, construction, and development of facility.
Colony Ridge Apartments
Raised money for the acquisition of 220-unit multifamily complex in Atlanta, GA. Acquired, rehabbed
and put management in place.
Doral Apartments Partners, LLC
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 146 Class A multifamily units, located at 4400 Northwest
79th Avenue, Doral, FL.
Doral Gardens II
Raised $6.9 million to acquire 138 units out of a total 344 at Doral Gardens in Doral, FL.
Assisted in structuring and arranging financial package to provide to lenders for end financing.
Equestrian Parc
Raised $6.24 million needed to acquire 156 units in Tampa, FL. Assisted in structuring financial
package to provide to lenders for end financing.
Everglades on the Bay
Underwrote and acquired $150 million equity purchase of 849-unit mixed use condominium
community in Miami, FL with Rockwood Capital, Fortune Capital Partners, and Duncan Hillsley
Capital.
Soleste Gables Gate Tower
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 206 Class A multifamily units, located at 2101 South West
67th Avenue, West Miami, FL. Partnership with Estate Group for development, management and
operations.
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
p 305.482.3443 f 866.369.2088
Soleste Gables Gate Tower II
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 221 Class A multifamily units, located at 2200 South West
67th Avenue, West Miami, FL. Partnership with Estate Group for development, management and
operations.
Soleste Gables Prado
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 196 Class A multifamily units, located at 910 South West
57th Avenue, West Miami, FL. Partnership with Estate Group for development and operations.
Soleste at the District
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 247 Class A multifamily units, located at 1025 Spring
Garden Road, Miami, FL. Partnership with Estate Group for development and operations.
Isles at Lago Mar
Purchase of the remaining 141 units of inventory, out of 367 units at in Sunrise, FL.
Key Winds
Raised $3.2 million needed to acquire 88 units in Florida City, FL. Assisted in structuring financial
package to provide to lenders for end financing.
Midway
Purchase of the land adjacent to Midway airport in Chicago, IL for Master Development of parking,
hotel, and coffee area. Partnership with Mattoni Group on operations and management.
Oasis at Pearl Lake
Raised $7.2 million needed to acquire 155 units Altamonte Springs, FL. Assisted in structuring
financial package to provide to lenders for end financing.
Pearce at Brandon Pavilion
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 240 Class A multifamily units, located in, Brandon, FL.
Partnership with Adler Group & Mattoni Group for development, management and operations.
Serenata Condominium
Purchase of the remaining 39 units of inventory, out of 240 units i n Sarasota, FL from Bank of
America.
Soleste Blue Lagoon
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 330 Class A multifamily units, located at 5345 NW 7th
Street, Miami, FL. Partnership with Estate Group for development, management and operations.
Soleste Palmetto Bay
Purchase, entitlement and construction of 220 Class A multifamily units, located at 18301 S. Dixie
Highway, Miami, FL. Partnership with Estate Group for development, management and operations.
The Ivy at Clematis
Purchase, entitlement and development of 401 Datura Street in West Palm Beach, FL.
The Marquesa
Purchase of the remaining 250 units of inventory, out of 468 units in Pembroke Pines, FL.
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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Vintage Grande
Raised $7 million to acquire 198 units in Sarasota, FL. Assisted in structuring financial package
to provide to lenders for end financing.
Venetian Parc Miami, FL
Acquired the remaining 117 acre parcel of land fully entitled for 604 units in residential community.
RECENT CONSULTING APPOINTMENTS
Merrick Pointe Miami, FL
Consultant for bank owned newly constructed commercial condominium. Assisted with daily
operations and facilitating sales.
Say Flagler, LLC Miami, FL
Consultant for a bank during a foreclosure proceeding. Handled all operations including oversight of
retail facility including operations within the heart of Little Havana.
EXPERIENCE
Heller & Company, Inc. Miami, FL
Founder, Managing Partner 2008 - Present
H&C is a full-service development and boutique consulting firm specializing in full-service
Receiverships. The firm brings together a unique combination of financial and operating insight
gained from collective experiences working in crisis situations and complex business environments,
along with practical transaction experience.
- Responsible for all income, expense and transactions while leading operations for portfolio of
business, as well as business development, implementation, and overseeing all operations.
-Performs analysis, negotiation, administration, and coordination of corporate and Receivership
programs.
FHCP, LLC Miami, FL
Founder, Managing Partner 2008 - Present
FHCP is a boutique lending business that specializes in providing financing for low leverage real
estate asset loans.
- Responsible for all income, expense and transactions while leading operations for portfolio of
business, as well as business development, implementation, and overseeing all operations.
-Performs analysis, negotiation, administration, and coordination of all deals.
ENORD, LLC Miami, FL
Founder, Managing Partner 2015 - Present
ENORD is a business that specializes in providing surveying and stockpile assessment for road
construction related field.
- Responsible for all income, expense and transactions while leading operations for portfolio of
business, as well as business development, implementation, and overseeing all operations.
-Performs analysis, negotiation, administration, and coordination of all deals.
-Set up sales platform, oversight of sales personal at all locations.
Pontis Advisors, LLC Miami, FL
Founder, Managing Partner 2009 - 2011
PA is a boutique professional services firm engaged in forensic accounting and complex commercial
business litigation support. The firm focuses on investigations related to fraud, misappropriation
of assets, Ponzi schemes, accounting malpractice, ownership disputes and lost profits / damages.
-Responsible for new business development and current business implementation, along with the
oversight of all operations.
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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-Performs analysis, negotiation, administration, and coordination of corporate and forensic
reviews.
Fortune Capital / Grec Conversions Miami, FL
Vice President of Acquisitions & Dispositions 2004 - Present
FC / GC is considered one of the most reputable investment companies in South Florida. Using
private capital, the firm has become successful in all aspects of private placement and investments
in businesses. The firm has acquired over 10,000 multifamily units covering Florida’s most desired
cities.
-Responsible for all acquisition and disposition related activities and initiatives.
-Researched and analyzed strategic corporate investment opportunities.
-Performed analysis, negotiation, administration, and implementation of corporate real estate
programs.
-Involved in all phases of development/construction, which included site analysis, due diligence,
land development, zoning, budget, and project management.
-Managed an eight-person staff.
-Reviewed and initiated cash flow analysis models for investment analysis and the portfolio using
CMA analysis.
Major Achievements with Fortune Capital / GREC Conversions
-Developed an investment strategy which led to the deployment of $300 million in capital in
various sectors of real estate.
-Played a key role in successful acquisition/conversion of numerous high-profile projects
including: Lakewood at Emerald Hills (Hollywood), Ponte Verde (West Palm Beach), Jade at
Tampa Palms (Tampa), Waterside Villas (West Palm Beach), Carrington Park (Maitland),
Venetian Place (Orlando) Villa Catalina (Hialeah) Venetian Gardens (Miami) and Palmas Altas
(Orlando).
-Developed an Inner Circle Broker Network for sales and marketing which exceeded $50 million
in the first year of implementation.
-Successfully initiated a program for the acquisitions of non-performing debt.
-Cultivated relationships leading to six commercial loans with net worth of $50 million.
Innovia, LLC Miami, FL
Lab Director, Chemist 2003 - 2004
Innovia is a world-renowned biomedical engineer research and development company. The firm
concentrates on testing and developing novel uses of a polymer, called SIBS.
-Helped research and develop numerous biomedical prosthetic devices.
-Supervised interns’ operations, reviewed work, managed all safety training exercises for staff,
and oversaw all analytical laboratory operations.
Bnai Brith Youth Organization Miami, FL
Regional Director 2002 - 2003
BBYO is the leading pluralistic teen movement aspiring to involve Jewish teens in more
meaningful Jewish experiences. For more than 80 years, BBYO has provided exceptional
identity, enrichment and leadership development experiences to hundreds of thousands of Jewish
teens.
-Initiated a turnaround in existing operations, established and implemented an adult Board of
Directors with 15 members and held the first successful alumni fundraiser.
-Managed an office staff with two professionals and ten volunteers.
-Advocated awareness for Jewish high school students on Dade County campuses.
-Planned and implemented educational learning sessions with 10-20 students at Hebrew High in
Miami.
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ACTIVITES
Board Member and Campaign Chair Miami Beach, Miami Jewish Federation
Board Sponsor, Chabad of Southwest Broward
Founding Board of Directors, Chabad of Florida International University
Member, Financial Oversight Committee of Miami Jewish Federation
Mentor, Jewish Heritage Program
Volunteer, Chai Lifeline
Volunteer, Big Brothers and Big Sister of Miami
EDUCATION
B.S., Chemistry, 2002, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Honors Graduate with a Minor in Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Joseph Moussa
Ocean Bank
AVP & Sr. Workout Specialist
780 NW 42nd Avenue Miami, FL 33126
(305) 596-8073
jmoussa@oceanbank.com
Brett Amron, Esq.
Bast Amron LLP
One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 1440, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 379-7904
bamron@bastamron.com
Miguel Poyastro
Fortune Capital Partners
Managing Partner
2600 Douglas Road, Suite 502, Miami, FL 33134
(305) 225-7522
miguel@fcpmiami.com
Morgan B. Edelboim
Edelboim, Lieberman, Revah, Oshinsky, PLLC
20200 W. Dixie Hwy, Suite 905, Miami, FL 33180
(305)768-9911
morgan@elrolaw.com
Michael Budwick
Meland Russin & Budwick, PA
200 South Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida 33131
(305)358-6363
mbudwick@melandrussin.com
Ronnie Rosenbaum
FM Capital Partners, LLC
4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 301, Hollywood, Florida 33021
(888)210-0703
HELLER & COMPANY, Inc.
4193 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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rrosenbaum@fmcapital.com
Steven Ebner
Shutts & Bowen LLP
200 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 4100, Miami, Florida 33131
(305)347-7323
sebner@shutts.com
Kevin Miliffe
City National Bank
5900 North Andrews Avenue, Suite 850, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954) 646-1034
Kevin.Miliffe@citynational.com
Clay F. Wilson
Capital Bank
Senior Vice President
9350 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 1120, Miami, FL 33156
(786) 536-1411
clay.wilson@capitalbank-us.com
Greg Kaliman
LNR Partners, Inc.
Loan Asset Management
1601 Washington Avenue, Suite 700, Miami, FL 33139
(305) 695-5653
gkaliman@lnrproperty.com