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Meet The Team

Alagem Capital, has a skilled and creative team of professionals with expertise in capital transactions, finance, asset management and delivering exceptional value-add projects. The team’s experience, knowledge in the industry, and collaborative capital partnerships give Alagem Capital a unique ability to realize winning results in an everchanging economy.

Executive Leadership

Beny Alagem​

Beny Alagem

Chairman and CEO

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Theodore F. Kahan

Ted Kahan

President

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Samuel M. Surloff

Samuel M. Surloff

Vice Chairman,
General Counsel

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Karim Kano

Karim Kano​

Chief Investment Strategist

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Investment and Development Team

Darcy Coleman

Darcy L. Coleman​

Vice President, Asset and
Investment Management

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David Alagem

David Alagem​​​

Vice President, Lifestyle, Branding and Technology

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David Levin

David Levin​​

Vice President, Design
and Planning

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Jesus Salcedo

Jesus Salcedo​​

VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTION​

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Michele Boskovich​​

Michele Boskovich​​

PROJECT MANAGER​

Accounting and Finance Team

James Diaz

James Diaz​

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER​

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Art Renzi

Art Renzi​

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING​

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Claudia Garcia

Claudia Garcia

Senior Accountant

Daniel Aleman

Daniel Aleman

Staff Accountant

Administrative Team

Ingrid Jackson​

Ingrid Jackson​

Chief of Staff

Maggie Tucker​

Maggie Tucker

Chief of Staff

Krista McGarrahan

Krista McGarrahan

Corporate Operations
Manager

Karina Lyons

HR Administrator /
Officer Manager

Beny Alagem​

Beny Alagem

Chairman and CEO

An accomplished business leader with four decades of successful multibillion dollar ventures in commercial and residential real estate, and technology.

Prior to establishing Alagem Capital Group in 2002, Beny co-founded Packard Bell Electronics. Under his leadership, the company grew to one of the largest personal computer firms achieving nearly $6 billion globally in annual revenue.

Theodore F. Kahan

Ted Kahan

President

Over three decades of experience spearheading real estate development and investment management commercial real estate assets. In his role at Alagem Capital, Ted has been responsible for over $5B in debt, equity and capital transactions.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, Ted was Executive Vice President of Real Estate Investment at Davis Companies  overseeing real estate holdings including widely recognized office, retail and multi-family properties across the U.S. was also General Counsel for American Golf Corporation and served on the executive committee.

JURIS DOCTORATE | Northwestern School
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | University of Wisconsin
Samuel M. Surloff

Samuel M. Surloff

Vice Chairman, General Counsel

Three decades of experience as principal business advisor on financial affairs with expertise in entity formation, financial planning, complex contract negotiation and administration, foreign and domestic tax strategies, governmental audit compliance and insurance administration.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, Sam served as General Counsel for Packard Bell and partner at Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian.

JURIS DOCTORATE | Harvard Law School
BACHELOR OF ARTS | University of Michigan
Karim Kano

Karim Kano

Chief Investment Strategist

Three decades of expertise in strategic planning and transactional deal analysis with a focus in identifying and implementing key critical operational levers as well as finding and negotiating real estate and technological relationships.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, Karim was Vice President of Groupe Bull in France, and Senior Executive at
Senior Managing Director Schlumberger.

MBA DEGREE, INSEAD International Business School
MASTER OF SCIENCE, University of Michigan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of Michigan
Darcy Coleman

Darcy L. Coleman

Vice President, Asset and Investment Management

Over two decades of experience overseeing the acquisition, development and sale of high value real estate assets. In her current role, Darcy has been responsible for over $4B in capital transactions including entitlement, renovation and repositioning projects.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, Darcy managed Class A high rise office towers for leading real estate management leaders Jones Lang LaSalle and CB Richard Ellis.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Pepperdine University
MASTER DEGREE, USC Gould School of Law
David Alagem

David Alagem

Vice President, Lifestyle, Branding and Technology

Over a decade of experience managing real estate developments and investments. In his current role David manages hospitality lifestyle programs, branding, technology, sustainability and environmental initiatives for the company’s portfolio of assets.

Prior to joining ACG, David managed hedge fund investments at Canyon Partners.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of Pennsylvania
David Levin

David Levin

Vice President, Design and Planning

Nearly two decades of experience in project management, construction management and development. In his current role, David applies his broad expertise and engineering degree to oversee new development and renovation projects. This includes managing design development and direct interface with city officials to facilitate the permit and plan check process.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, David managed development projects for notable operators and developers including Soho House.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of California Los Angeles
(Civil Engineering)
Jesus Salcedo

Jesus Salcedo

Vice President, Construction

Over two decades of experience in construction and development. In his current role Jesus manages construction, development and renovation projects iIncluding direct interface with and managing general contractors, property engineering/operations and onsite trades.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, Jesus managed construction projections for notable builders and developers including TG Construction Inc., Driver SG, Howard CD, and Centex Homes.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of Phoenix
James Diaz

James Diaz

Chief Financial Officer

Nearly two decades of experience in finance, James leads the accounting team including oversight of annual audits, tax, joint venture partnerships and budgets.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, James began his career in public accounting at Pricewaterhouse Cooper and was chief financial officer at American Commercial Equities.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, University of California, Berkeley
Art Renzi

Art Renzi

Director of Accounting

Over two decades in full cycle accounting. In his current role, Art manages the accounting process, financial reporting and treasury management.

Prior to joining Alagem Capital, Art worked for investment and real estate development firms MJW Investments Inc. and Laurus Corporation.

BACHELOR OF ARTS, California State University of Los Angeles
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, National University