Team

Jeff Cook

Managing General Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Cook

Managing General Partner & Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Cook lives and breathes commercial real estate and can usually be found at the office. Jeff finds great fulfillment in the transformation of poorly performing properties, resulting in a very attractive product. Jeff graduated with high honors from Binghamton University with a Masters Degree in Public Administration. He started his career as a project manager for a market research company. He began purchasing multi family properties in the City of Rochester in 1997. He purchased his first mobile home park in 2009.

Brian Cook

General Partner & President

Brian Cook

General Partner & President

Brian Cook thrives on hard work. He enjoys empowering all Cook Properties’ managers to use their strengths and personal attributes to find solutions to customer problems that arise on any given day. Brian began his career as commercial airline pilot. He flew for the airlines and NetJets for 20 years before retiring and joining Cook Properties full time.

Scott Mulcahy, CPA, CFE

Chief Financial Officer

Scott Mulcahy, CPA, CFE

Chief Financial Officer

Scott joined Cook Properties as the CFO in August 2021. He has over 25 years of diverse experience in publicly traded and venture capital/private equity backed companies. At Cook, Scott has responsibility for all aspects of financial management and will have significant involvement with acquisitions, fundraising and investor relations. Prior to joining Cook Properties, Scott held several senior management positions including roles as CFO at Clearwater Organic Farms and President and CFO of eHealth Technologies. Scott has significant experience in capital raising and structuring, M&A, and helping companies succeed and prosper in high growth environments. Scott is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Courtney Janto

Chief Operating Officer

Courtney Janto

Chief Operating Officer

Courtney joined Cook Properties in November 2021. Prior to joining Cook Properties, Courtney was at Buckingham Properties for nine years and The Cabot Group for four years. Courtney has an extensive background in Real Estate, Operations, and M&A. She obtained her Master’s Degree at Keuka College and undergrad from SUNY Oneonta. When Courtney is not working, she is with her husband, two sons, and two dogs!

Cathy Donahower

Senior Accounting Manager

Cathy Donahower

Senior Accounting Manager

Cathy joined Cook in November 2021 as an Accounting Manager. She is a great addition to our our expanding Finance Team!

Maxwell Dowd, CPA

Director of Acquisitions

Maxwell Dowd, CPA

Director of Acquisitions

Max joined Cook Properties in June 2021. Prior to joining the team, Max held positions in public accounting, real estate and commercial mortgage banking. He is responsible for sourcing, structuring and financing Cook Properties’ investment opportunities. When he's not in the office, you can find him on the golf course or watching the Buffalo Bills. Max grew up in West Irondequoit and is a graduate of SUNY Albany.

Amy Olds

Director of Marketing

Amy Olds

Director of Marketing

Amy has over 15 years of marketing experience within the real estate industry. As Director of Marketing, she plays an integral role in developing and showcasing the Cook brand as the company enters a period of rapid growth. Amy has a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Fredonia and lives in Gananda with her husband and daughter.

James Worboys

Analyst - Acquisitions

James Worboys

Analyst - Acquisitions

James joined the Cook Properties acquisitions team in January 2022. Prior to joining the team, James was a Valuation Consultant, working on Gift & Estate Tax Reporting, Alternative Asset Portfolio Valuations, ESOP Advisory Services, Carried Interest Transfers and Real Estate Valuations. At Cook Properties, James is involved in the sourcing, underwriting, structuring and financing of commercial real estate investment opportunities. James has a BA in Economics from Vassar College and an MBA from Georgetown University. During his free time, he enjoys trail running, hiking, golfing and Keuka Lake. James was born and raised in Mendon, NY.

Katie Inkin

Associate Director of Operations

Katie Inkin

Associate Director of Operations

Joined in 2020, Katie is a Regional Property Manager who joined Cook in 2020. Kate loves hiking with her dogs and traveling. Katie's dog Jackson is a regular at the office and brings us smiles every Wendesday!

Jim Cummings IV

Community Sales Agent

Jim Cummings IV

Community Sales Agent

Jim joined Cook Properties in 2018 after a career in the process serving business. Jim is a diehard Buffalo Bills fan and loves soccer. He is always on top of current scores and organizing multiple fantasy football leagues. Jim grew up in Greece with three brothers and three sisters and now finds himself an uncle with twelve nieces and nephews.

Don Boylan

Regional Property Manager - Storage

Don Boylan

Regional Property Manager - Storage

Don joined Cook Properties in August of 2021. Don is our Regional Property Manager for Storage Facilities. Don is a huge High School Sports enthusist and coaches Basketball at Canandaigua Academy.

Kate Myers

Regional Property Manager

Kate Myers

Regional Property Manager

Kate joined Cook as a Regional Property Manager in November of 2021. Kate has been in property management for 12 years ranging from leasing, management and operations training. Kate enjoys playing a role in finding homes for residents in well run communities and lives in Walworth, NY with her family. When Kate is not working she is gardening, cooking and traveling to new destinations, creating new memories with her children.

Syrica Newton

Community Sales Agent

Syrica Newton

Community Sales Agent

Joined in 2021 Syrica served as a Regional Property Manager prior to making the move to our sales team. Syrica brings in her two dogs Cami and Camo who are a great addition to the Cook Office.

Yania Gonzalez

Regional Property Manager

Yania Gonzalez

Regional Property Manager

Yania joined Cook in October 2021. Yania has over 18 years of property management experience in the Rochester area. Yania has two children, a son Aquiol Jr who is 4yrs old and a daughter Arya who is 2yrs old. Yania loves reading and spending time with her babies.

Susan Vermeire

Regional Property Manager

Susan Vermeire

Regional Property Manager

Joined Cook Properties in February 2022. Susan has been in the Property Management Business for over 12 yrs. Susan and her family like to travel to Pittsburgh to see the Steelers play, as well as summer vacations to the Outer Banks.

Nicole Carroll

Director of Operations

Nicole Carroll

Director of Operations

Nicole joined the Cook Properties team in 2022. She has several years of experience in property management. Nicole loves to hike, travel, and spend time with her partner and four fur babies!

Katie Simmons

HUD & Occupancy Coordinator

Katie Simmons

HUD & Occupancy Coordinator

Joined the team in March 2020. I Grew up in Bristol, NY. I highly enjoy camping, singing and watching the New England Patriots. I have a bulldog named Luna who loves going on adventures with me. I'm a New Years Baby!

Tina Close

Accounts Receivable

Tina Close

Accounts Receivable

Tina joined Cook in 2018 is in Accounts Receivable & Office Manager. Fun fact about Tina is she is a huge car enthusiast!

Sandra Gafford

Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant

Sandra Gafford

Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant

Sandra joined Cook Properties in January 2022. Sandra has 2 adult children, 2 grandkids (that are her very favorite people), and the cutest grandpup! She loves to spend her free time at the zoo, museums, farms, parks and play cafes with the little kids and playing cards and watching the Bills with the big kids!

Lindsay Joyce

HR Specialist

Lindsay Joyce

HR Specialist

Joined Cook Properties in 2020. She grew up in the southern tier, but now resides in Greece with her family, including kids. If she’s not hard at work, you’ll likely find her at Keuka lake! Sunday’s are for football, "go Bills"!

Nicole Kleeh

Senior Staff Accountant.

Nicole Kleeh

Senior Staff Accountant.

Joined Cook Properties NY in January 2019. A Greece resident, Nicole has has been married for seventeen years and has two teenage kids. They love to spend time at their camp near Dansville.

Natalie Santillo

Accounts Payable

Natalie Santillo

Accounts Payable

Natalie Joined Cook Properties in 2020 after a Twenty-year career in Nursing Homes. A longtime resident of Greece, she enjoys Hiking, Roller Skating, and Painting Landscapes.

Maintenance Team

Mike Alward – Senior Site Manager
Karl Kern – Maintenance Technician
Chris Kephart – Maintenance Technician
Kyle Slyter – Maintenance Technician
Joe Tambe – Regional Maintenance Supervisor
Neven DeSmith – Maintenance Technician
Stanley Hentry – Maintenance Technician
William Molina Sr. – Maintenance Technician
Richard Brand – Maintenance Technician
Virgil Carson – Maintenance Technician
Joe Black – Maintenance Technician
Peter Privitema – Maintenance Technician

Team

Jeff Cook

Jeff Cook

Brian Cook

Brian Cook

Scott Mulcahy, CPA, CFE

Scott Mulcahy, CPA, CFE

Courtney Janto

Courtney Janto

Cathy Donahower

Cathy Donahower

Maxwell Dowd, CPA

Maxwell Dowd, CPA

Amy Olds

Amy Olds

James Worboys

James Worboys

Katie Inkin

Katie Inkin

Jim Cummings IV

Jim Cummings IV

Don Boylan

Don Boylan

Kate Myers

Kate Myers

Syrica Newton

Syrica Newton

Yania Gonzalez

Yania Gonzalez

Susan Vermeire

Susan Vermeire

Nicole Carroll

Nicole Carroll

Katie Simmons

Katie Simmons

Tina Close

Tina Close

Sandra Gafford

Sandra Gafford

Lindsay Joyce

Lindsay Joyce

Nicole Kleeh

Nicole Kleeh

Natalie Santillo

Natalie Santillo

Maintenance Team

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