Kevin S. Law joined TRITEC Development Group in April 2021 and serves as Principal, where he has become an integral part of the TRITEC development team.

Kevin joined TRITEC following a ten-year tenure as President and CEO of the Long Island Association (LIA), where he made the LIA one of the most respected business organizations in New York State. His efforts on economic development and creating a better business climate on Long Island to strengthen it as a place to live, work, and do business helped shape public policy locally and throughout the state. In this role, Kevin helped secure more than $5 billion to the Long Island region for infrastructure investments.

In addition to his work with TRITEC, Kevin continues to serve our region and state in several capacities and remains passionate about the growth of Long Island and its affordable housing opportunities. He is the Chairman of the Stony Brook University Council and Chairman of the Long Island Housing Partnership, a not-for-profit developer of affordable housing. Kevin is also Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation , NYS’s primary business and economic development agency.

Kevin’s extensive experience in government, law, and advocacy have included serving as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority as the Suffolk County Representative, Co-Chair of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council, President and CEO of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), and as Chief Deputy County Executive for Suffolk County, New York. Prior to his tenure in Suffolk County, Kevin was the Managing Partner of the Long Island office of Nixon Peabody LLP, an international law firm, where he focused his practice on matters relating to all facets of environmental and energy law, land-use, real estate, municipal litigation and representation of clients before federal, state, and local agencies. Kevin has also served as the Director of Real Estate for the Suffolk County Department of Law, where he administered the Pine Barrens, Open Space, and Farmland Preservation and Acquisition Programs, and as the Assistant Suffolk County Executive for Planning, Housing, and Environmental Affairs, where he coordinated the County Executive’s environmental initiatives and affordable housing programs.

Kevin received an Associate of Arts from Suffolk County Community College; a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY, Stony Brook University; a Master of Science from the Graduate School of Urban Affairs and Planning at CUNY, Hunter College; a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law; and he completed a Leadership Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He has been recognized for his leadership and service with Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from Molloy University and New York Institute of Technology. He is admitted to the Bar of the State of New York and before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

Jon Weiss is Principal and President of Construction at B2K Development, where he

oversees the company’s Construction Division and leads the execution of a diverse

portfolio of new construction and rehabilitation developments.

Jon began his career at B2K working in the field and on job sites, gaining invaluable

hands-on experience across a wide range of construction types and building disciplines.

Over the course of his career, he has developed deep expertise across every stage of

the construction process, from field operations and project management to construction

strategy, cost management and overall division operations.

Today, Jon leads a team of seasoned construction professionals and oversees nearly

half a billion dollars in active construction. His extensive field experience, operational

expertise and ability to anticipate challenges have been instrumental to the continued

growth and success of B2K Development’s Construction Division. He is known for his

decisive leadership and practical, solutions-oriented approach to managing complex

construction operations while maintaining a strong focus on quality, efficiency and

execution.

In addition to his role at B2K, Jon is deeply engaged in the building and development

industry and the broader Long Island community. He serves as President of the Long

Island Builders Institute (LIBI) and as an Officer and Director of Long Island Home

Builders Care (LIHBC), where he has helped lead fundraising initiatives, charitable

events and special projects benefiting families in need. He is also an active supporter of

Cycle for Survival, which raises funds for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan

Kettering Cancer Center.

Jon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Regional Development and Business Management

from the University of Arizona.

Devin Kulka became Chief Executive Officer of Kulka Construction at just 26 years old, bringing a renewed vision focused on strategic growth, innovation, and integrity. Founded by Jack Kulka in 1974, the company has expanded under Devin’s leadership into The Kulka Group, a full-service commercial construction management and development organization serving clients across a wide range of industries.

In addition to leading the company, Devin serves as Treasurer of the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI), New York’s largest trade organization, and is a Board Member of both the Hauppauge Industrial Association and the Stony Brook Real Estate Institute. He is also actively involved with several nonprofit and industry organizations, including Blood Cancer United, New Ground, the Long Island Real Estate Group, the Self Storage Association, and the U.S. Green Building Council.

Devin’s leadership and industry impact have earned him numerous recognitions, including Long Island Business News’ 30 Under 30, Young Jewish Presidents’ 40 Under 40, LIBN’s Rising Construction Star Award, and Richner’s Rising Star Developer Award.

As a graduate of the 2021 Energeia Partnership, Devin proves his dedication to identifying and addressing the complex challenges that face Long Island today.

Thomas Attivissimo, CCIM is the CEO of Greiner-Maltz Co. of Long Island. He as been a Commercial Real Estate Professional for over 35 years and manages a team of seasoned professionals. Tom has expertise in all aspects of the Commercial Realty Value chain including an engineering/finance background and holds the coveted CCIM designation, validating his position as a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. He carefully matches the needs of clients with ideal locations. Though Tom utilizes publicly available data metrics to advise his clients, he and his team have cultivated a proprietary database of market reports, statistical analyses and other metrics which have helped in making crucial decisions. Professionals and clients alike rely on these proprietary data sources to make informed, strategic transactions.

Michael Guerriero is a member of the firm’s Real Property Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Law Practice Group. Michael is a property tax attorney and strategic valuation consultant who concentrates his practice in complex commercial property taxation disputes, valuation law, and related litigation. He serves property owners, developers, investors, and tenants in all real estate market sectors throughout New York and other states across the country.

Michael also provides economic development representation to clients offering strategic valuation and property tax mitigation guidance for development projects, and regularly counsels clients applying for Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Municipal Development Incentive Programs. His consulting services include due diligence and feasibility analysis for the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of commercial real estate properties and development projects.

With extensive experience in real property assessment appeals, valuation, and advocacy, Michael successfully litigates property tax matters throughout New York State, including Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland Counties and municipalities throughout Western New York and the Hudson Valley. He also represents property owners before the New York City Tax Commission and in Eminent Domain Proceedings before the Court of Claims. Michael obtains property tax refunds and reductions for a wide array of property types including shopping centers and big box stores, retail chains, institutional banks, office, industrial and manufacturing plants, specialized properties such as golf & country clubs, marinas, self-storage, multi-family residential, condominiums, and cooperatives.

Michael’s practice includes the energy and utility sectors, serving clients across industries such as renewable energy, offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and traditional power generation facilities. In his capacity as legal counsel to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), Michael regularly represents LIPA in property tax and assessment matters and related litigation.

Practical management guidance is the hallmark of Michael’s practice. He provides sophisticated advice on the property tax components of national and local real estate portfolios. He advises on the property tax consequences of acquisition, sales, leasing, exemptions and abatements. Michael regularly advises clients on the negotiation and tax impact of IDA payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements and municipal tax incentive. An active member in the field, Michael publishes thought leadership articles covering property tax and assessment, valuation, and economic development issues impacting market participants nationwide.

Prior to joining Farrell Fritz, Michael practiced at Koeppel Martone & Leistman, LLP, a well-known regional New York law firm devoted exclusively to the practice of Real Property Tax Certiorari and Condemnation.

Joe Farkas is CEO and Founder of MRA, a privately held institutional value investor and development company focused on office, retail and industrial properties in the NY Metropolitan area.

Cara Longworth is a VP and Long Island Regional Director for Empire State Development, the State’s economic development agency. She was appointed in February 2015. She also serves as Executive Director of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. In these positions, she helps lead New York State’s economic development strategies and programs to attract, grow and retain businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Previously, Cara was the Executive Director of the Long Island Regional Planning Council. She also served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office; Executive Director of the Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency; and Chief Financial Officer of the Nassau County IDA. Her spirited public service includes serving on the boards of the Suffolk County Landbank, Discover Long Island, Hempstead Workforce Development and the MTRC

Advisory Board. Cara is married to former U.S. Congressman Steve Israel and between them they have three adult daughters. They live in Oyster Bay with their dogs, Alice and Theo, and cat, Cleo.

Keyvan has been with the firm since 2006 and is a co-founder of BEB Credit. As Chief Investment Officer, Keyvan plays a pivotal role in the senior leadership team, driving the company’s investment strategy and asset allocation. Keyvan leads the company’s investment committee and is directly responsible for overseeing the underwriting and due diligence processes, approval of the credit structure for each of the firm’s investments, supervision of asset management activities and the development of and adherence to the firm’s investment strategy.

Keyvan is an active member of both the Investment Committee and Credit Committee, contributing to the firm’s strategic direction and credit decisions. Keyvan holds a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, is admitted to the New York State Bar, and is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Mark DeLillo has 24 years of institutional real estate finance experience, and has

contributed to the successful completion of more than $20 billion in real estate

assignments.

Mr. DeLillo heads BlueGate’s Multifamily Capital Markets team, focusing on raising

capital, joint-venture structuring, financing and sales of institutional-quality residential

buildings. Having executed more than 125 assignments in New Jersey, including 50

assignments in Jersey City and Hoboken, Mark is one of the foremost experts on NJ

Gold Coast multifamily investments. He also sits on the investment committee of

Atlantic Creek Real Estate Partners, a Palm Beached based private equity real estate

fund that invests nationally in the small to middle-market multifamily development and

value-add space.

Prior to co-founding BlueGate Partners, Mr. DeLillo was a Managing Director & Partner

of DTZ Rockwood, an international property advisory firm. At DTZ Rockwood, Mr.

DeLillo led the firm’s multifamily group and was responsible for successfully executing in

excess of $6.5 billion of multifamily joint-venture equity, financing, investment sales and

advisory assignments and $1.5 billion of residential land transactions. Preceding his

accomplished career at DTZ Rockwood, Mr. DeLillo worked at Prudential Asset

Management Group, in both its private fixed income and real estate investment

divisions.

Kevin Santacroce is EVP & Chief Banking Officer of ConnectOne Bank, a leading commercial bank with $14+ billion in assets. Santacroce leads growth initiatives and business line strategy for ConnectOne while maintaining alignment with the organization’s culture, mission and values. With over 25 years of executive-level experience in banking serving Long Island, Santacroce oversees the strategic direction of ConnectOne Bank’s expansion throughout all markets including the local Long Island market.

Keith Rennard is a partner with over 20 years of experience providing audit and consulting services to his clients. He works with companies in a variety of industries, but his primary focus is in the real estate industry, serving private equity real estate firms and owner operators.

Keith has experience in many facets of the real estate industry. He has advised his real estate clients on deal structuring, real estate investment trust (“REIT”) compliance, and overall planning including cost segregations, carried interest projections, and loan refinancing.

Overall, Keith takes a proactive approach with his clients, focusing on strategic planning and preparation. He relies on his combination of attention to detail and prioritizing of risk to efficiently solve issues for clients. His strong work ethic and emphasis on loyalty provides clients with a relentless focus on providing superior client service, and the ability to quickly and effectively resolve issues at hand.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Boston College

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York

Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Member, New York Private Equity Networking Real Estate Group (Citrin Cooperman Sponsor) (NYPEN)

Member, National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF)

Christopher Capece is the President of Heatherwood, a multigenerational privately owned real

estate company in the business of designing, building and operating best-in-class multifamily and

mixed-use communities in New York Metro and Southeast U.S. Heatherwood has been a pioneer

in the suburban apartment sector developing its first apartment communities in America’s first

suburb, Long Island, in the early 1960’s. Prior to joining Heatherwood, Mr. Capece was the Vice

President of Development responsible for acquisition and development activity on Long Island,

Westchester and Connecticut for AvalonBay Communities, a Real Estate Investment Trust in the

business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing high-quality apartment

communities in high-barrier-to-entry submarkets in the United States.

Mr. Capece is an active member of several non-profit organizations and housing advocacy

groups. He is a Board and Executive Committee Member at The George Washington University

Center for Real Estate (GWCRE) as well as a Board and Executive Committee member at the

Long Island Builder’s Institute (LIBI) and sits on the Boards of the Association for a Better Long

Island (ABLI), the Stony Brook Real Estate Institute (SBREI) and the Long Island Association

(LIA).

Mr. Capece is currently Vice Chairman of the YMCA of Long Island, is an active board member

of Community Housing Innovations (CHI), and previously served on the board of Harlem RBI’s

All-Star Committee (now DREAM) in NYC. Mr. Capece is a Board Member and graduate of

The Energeia Partnership and has been an active member of Habitat for Humanity where he

helped to coordinate the construction of several homes for deserving families on Long Island. In

2009 he was named as one of Long Island Business News Forty Under 40. Mr. Capece holds

dual MBA degrees from Columbia University and London Business School and graduated from

The George Washington University with a BA in Finance. Christopher lives in New York City

with his wife, Frances and their children, Abigail and Katharine.

Steven Dubb is a principal of The Beechwood Organization (www.beechwoodhomes.com) founded by his father Michael

Dubb in 1985.

Beechwood is the leading developer of residential housing and sophisticated lifestyle communities on Long Island, and

one of the largest in New York State, having built 7,000 homes and 60 communities with new sites in development from

the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens across Nassau and Suffolk Counties to the Hamptons.

Brand names include Arverne by the Sea, Bishops Pond, Country Pointe, Harbor Pointe, Marina Pointe, Meadowbrook

Pointe and The Vanderbilt.

Transitioning from small builder to national leader, the National Association of Home Builders cited Beechwood a

Top 250 builder for 2018 in the United States where it has also ranked 116th in Professional Builder Magazine’s

Housing Giants Top 400. Long Island Business News cited Beechwood as “the most prolific home builder on Long

Island” and in 2018 named it Residential Developer of the Year for the fifth year running.

Dubb is responsible for developing the company’s acquisition and construction loans; sourcing and structuring

acquisitions; managing leasing for commercial holdings; and diversifying the Beechwood Homes brand.

Dubb is regularly tapped for his real estate market views by media and industry panels including The New York

Times, The New York Post, The Real Deal, Long Island Business News, Newsday, LI Pulse, Haute Living,

Hamptons Magazine, Curbed Hamptons, Dan’s Behind the Hedges, NBC NY Open House, CUNY TV The

Stoler Report, The Fordham Real Estate Institute and Mortgage Bankers Association of New York.

Dubb is a Professional Builder 40 Under 40 rising star; and a Long Island Builders Institute board member.

Dubb graduated from New York University where he specialized in real estate. He was with Credit Suisse in its Real

Estate Finance and Securitization Group before joining the family business in 2008.

Dubb is an active supporter of STOKED (www.stoked.org), a charity promoting personal development, academic

achievement and healthy living to the under-served youth through action sports culture.

The born and bred Long Islander from Oyster Bay resides in both Manhattan and Amagansett. He regularly covers the

100+ mile stretch of Beechwood projects from New York City and across Long Island where he can also be found surfing

the shores of the Rockaways and the Hamptons

Mr. Kelly is the Principal of Kelly Development Corp. focusing on developing residential sub-divisions, multi-family apartments and condominiums and commercial real estate and consulting on various real estate issues.  Mike developed “The Riverwalk” in Patchogue Village, a project consisting of 163 condominiums; 126 multi-family unit apartments in the hamlet of Selden; 292 multi-family units in Farmingville and 30 active adult condo units in Bayport.  Prior to forming his own businesses, Mike was the Vice President from Pulte Homes of Long Island a Fortune 500 Building Company managing land acquisitions, entitlements and land development.

Prior to joining Pulte Homes in 2003, Mike worked for Tibi Development, (The Ranches) where he learned key elements of building, marketing and law. Prior to entering the real estate development business, Mike spent 13 years analyzing risk for Chase Manhattan Bank, Prudential Home Mortgage and other financial institutions.

Mike has over 40 years of diversified real estate industry and banking experience and has been involved in the development of over 2,000 homes on Long Island.  Mike has helped build over 25 communities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Mr. Kelly was the President for the Long Island Builders Institute (as President and Co-President) and serves on the Board of Directors of the Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation (DSAF). Mike is also a member of the New York State Bar.  Mike is a licensed real estate broker and a LIBOR member.  He has been honored as the recipient of the Paul S. Miller “With Liberty and Justice for All” award by Touro Law School 2006 and The Good Neighbor of the Year from The Central Islip Civic Association in 2008, Man of the Year for American Cancer Society and Honoree for the Patchogue YMCA Golf Outing.  Most recently Mike was named the “Favorite Son for 2022” by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Society where half the proceeds benefitted DSAF.  Mike is a member of Energia, which is Long Island’s regional leadership program within Molly College.  Mike has also served for over twelve years on the Suffolk County Planning Commission as the Commissions’ Town of Brookhaven representative, and sat on the Brookhaven IDA for 7 years as Board Member.  Mike was also a member of the Business Improvement District for the Village of Patchogue focusing on improving business opportunities within the downtown district of the Village.  

Mike received his BS in finance from Providence College.  Thereafter, Mike earned his MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), and his JD from Touro Law while working full time and attending school at night.

Most importantly, Mike is married to Kathleen for 35 years and are the proud parents of Thomas (30) married to Marisa, John (27), Owen (26) and Catherine Mary (23) and Pops to Miles (1 yo), and they live in Stony Brook, NY.

Alfred L. Amato is the founder and managing partner of Amato Law Group, PLLC, which was established in 1995. Today, the firm is one of the largest real estate and land use firms on Long Island. With a sophisticated real estate practice cultivated over 27 years, Amato Law Group, PLLC strategically focuses on commercial real estate development and transactions, land use and zoning, litigation, telecommunications and renewable energy. The firm represents some of the nation’s largest commercial, industrial and multi-family developers, telecommunication companies, health care and assisted living providers, retailers, and public agencies, along with international energy companies and regional developers and businesses. The firm’s clients depend upon Al’s comprehensive experience to successfully navigate the challenging and complex Long Island development environment. Mr. Amato is admitted to the New York State Bar, the New Jersey State Bar, the United States District Court Eastern District of New York and the United States District Court Southern District of New York. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations, the New Jersey Bar Association and the New York State Wireless Association. Al serves on the boards of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society.