Leadership

Jonathan Fridlender

Founder and Managing Partner

Jon Fridlender has real estate development in his blood. He is a third-generation multifamily property owner, manager, and developer, with his family he has been in the real estate business for almost 40 years. In 1976, Jon’s grandfather, Jack Fridlender began the family business while living in Cape Town, South Africa, and then later relocated to Perth, Australia. At a very young age, Jon took an immediate liking to real estate, learning supervision, acquisition, development, and management styles of the family business.

In 2003, Jon immigrated to the United States to study finance at Yeshiva University in New York. While he was taking classes during the day he was also working as a manager for local rental properties. Upon finishing his studies Jon added to his list and began a short stint as a realtor. In 2009, Jon began his Miami-based real estate investment firm, and DJ Acquisitions was created. Since its inception DJ Acquisitions has acquired, renovated, and sold over $300 million dollars of real estate. During that span over 5,000 multifamily unit doors have been successfully managed and growing.

Dr. Daryl Gershbein

Founding Partner and Marketing Director

Dr. Daryl Gershbein, 53 years old, father of three grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Daryl spent much time in his families retail pharmacy business. After graduating pharmacy school at St. John’s University he help continue to grow and develop the business enterprises, which later was acquired by the CVS company. Daryl attended medical school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a residency in podiatric surgery. At age 27 he relocated to Aventura, Florida where he currently resides. Dr. Gershbein still owns the Miami Foot Center which is one of the largest and most successful group practices in Southern Florida. Dr. Gershbein also developed a podiatric network which services several Florida insurance companies. In the mid 90’s Daryl purchased a vacant hospital from the then Columbia/HCA corporation. Over the next several years, until its purchase by a leading national assisted living company, he and his partner were credited with the rehabilitation and development of a five star premier retirement community.

Dr. Daryl Gershbein having a diverse background in many businesses is a natural as our director of marketing. We are pleased with his many successes and achieving incredible occupancies for our multifamily communities.

Mike Jarosz

Financial Controller

As the DJ Acquisitions Financial Controller, Mike oversees all accounting functions of the company on a day to day basis. He maintains Daily Cash Flow controls, ensuring all collections of rents are properly accounted for as well as all bills are properly booked and paid for. He is responsible to ensure all month end closings go smoothly, all bank reconciliations are up to date, and all reporting to both the management teams and investors is timely, accurate and properly GAAP maintained. His reports include daily, weekly and monthly ad hoc reports covering a variety of the property management agenda. Mike has almost forty years’ experience in Property Management, Accounting and Real Estate environments. He is a Licensed CAM and holds an MBA from The University of South Florida.

Donovan Barker

Facilities Manager

Donovan wears a number of hats at DJ Acquisitions. He is the contact person for our A/P programs such as OPS and Compliance Depot. He works closely to set up and maintain our vendor partnerships as well as overseeing the vacant unit turnover process throughout the company. As the Make Ready Coordinator, he is responsible for ensuring quick turnaround of vacant units and maintaining rent-ready inventory at the sites. Additionally, Donovan assists in maintaining the IT Systems within the company. Donovan also holds a Real Estate Associate License and Degrees in Video Game Development.

Lani Day

Marketing/Social Media Specialist

Lani handles the online Marketing Planning for the properties and works to implement the scheduling and development of the Vendor websites that are designed to bring new residents into our communities. Lani also maintains and updates our Social Media Platforms by keeping a fresh and up to date presence to our various sites. As our Digital Marketing Specialist, Lani makes sure, in today’s on-line world, that DJ Acquisition maintains a high level of recognition in a very competitive environment.

Roberto Estrada

Maintenance Director Florida

Roberto is our Regional Maintenance Supervisor for our South Florida properties. He inspects our buildings, effects repairs, and generally keeps an eye on all aspects of the Florida sites. Roberto is also in charge of the day-to-day upkeep of the sites including lawn maintenance, HVAC, plumbing issues and any problems reported by residents. Roberto also assists when needed on Due Diligence, Takeovers and Maintenance Support in the various markets.