Meet our Riedman team
Riedman has built the highest quality team of real estate development, construction, property management, and administrative support professionals in the business. Each deeply committed to exceeding the expectations of the people and communities we serve while doing everything possible to help to change the way people live.
David J. Riedman
President
David is the Founder and President & CEO of Riedman Companies. Since its formation in 1993, the company has specialized in real estate development, construction, and property management across the Upstate New York, Finger Lakes, and Northwestern Pennsylvania regions. With a focus in real estate development, investment, and asset management, Riedman Companies designs, develops, owns, builds, manages and markets a wide variety of residential and commercial properties. David graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture.
David contributes his development and finance expertise both philanthropically and professionally to a number of organizations within the community. He became chair of Rochester Regional Health in June 2022 and led the Search Committee for the selection of the new CEO of the health system. In January 2023 David Riedman became chair of the YMCA of Greater Rochester while previously serving as vice chair. In addition, David serves as a board member of ROC2025 and the Rochester Home Builders Association and as a member of the National Association of Home Builders. He is also an Emeritus Board Member of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Association.
He previously served as chair of the board for the Seneca Park Zoo. David also serves as trustee of The Riedman Foundation, a private family foundation.

Ken Hall , CPA, CMA, CFM
Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth O. Hall, CPA, CMA, CFM joined Riedman Companies in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer and in this role oversees and is responsible for all financial, accounting and human resource activities. Prior to joining Riedman, Ken spent 11 years as the Vice President and Controller for Home Properties, which until its acquisition in 2015 by private equity, was the 6th largest publicly traded multifamily real estate investment trust with over 40,000 apartment units and a market cap of $7.6 billion. Under Ken’s financial leadership, Home achieved clean audit opinions every year and was recognized in 2012 by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts with the “Gold Award” for top annual report out of over 200 peer companies as judged by securities analysts and portfolio managers.
In 2003, Ken was named a regional award winner of the “Financial Executive of the Year Award”, chosen from nominations submitted throughout the country for executives demonstrating exceptional achievements in the finance and accounting fields. Ken has been honored locally as one of the recipients of the “40 Under 40,” an award for professionals under 40 years of age that recognizes their service to both their employers and to the community. He has held board and leadership positions with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), Financial Executives International and the New York State Society of CPAs, where his current role is Chapter President. Ken is also a regular guest on Rochester‘s WROC-TV 8 on Monday’s “Financial Literacy” segment, sharing tips with viewers on a number of topics.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ken is a current board member of the St. John Fisher College Accounting Advisory Board and past board member of the Westside Family YMCA and Monroe County Special Olympics and has been active in volunteering for local charities including the Smith Opera House in Geneva, coaching youth sports and assisting with repairs to the homes of the less fortunate through Habitat for Humanity and other charities.
Ken achieved certification, and maintains his credentials, as a Certified Public Accountant (NYS 1988), Certified Management Accountant (IMA 1996) and Certified in Financial Management (IMA 1997); and holds an Accounting Degree from St. John Fisher College, graduating summa cum laude (1984).

Jay Benesh
General Manager
When Jay Benesh joined Riedman Companies in 2018 he brought nearly 20 years of residential real estate sales and service experience having helped more than 1,200 satisfied clients across the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester regions buy and sell their homes.
Jay is a New York State licensed real estate broker and an active member of the National Association of Realtors, the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors, and the Elmira-Corning Regional Association of Realtors.
Jay earned a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from Clarkson University majoring in biology and environmental toxicology. He furthered his education at Temple University, earning a Master of Science with Highest Distinction in occupational health and safety. Leveraging his advanced degree, Jay joined Xerox Corporation in 1991 helping to manage various strategic environmental health and safety initiatives.
Always carrying a quest for learning, Jay had the opportunity to earn his Executive MBA from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. While at Xerox, Jay was recognized with the Xerox Individual Excellent Award for his part in the development of the Ergonomic Resource Center as well as a Xerox Customer First Award for outstanding customer focus and service delivery.
It was this commitment to customer service and satisfaction that attracted Jay to pursue a career in the real estate field, and what continues to make him successful as a general manager at Riedman. Jay is specifically responsible for helping Riedman meet the needs of today’s home buyers with the unique floorplans, distinguished features, and modern amenities that will help them change the way they live.
Jay has received numerous real estate industry accolades including earning Quality Service Certified Platinum and Best in the Business awards – an honor only earned by agents with a 98% or higher customer service rating according to third-party surveys.
Jay was raised in Bath, New York and for the past 20 years has called Fairport, New York his home. He has been married to his wife Lisa for nearly 30 years – 15 of which they worked together in the family real estate business. They have a son, Maxwell, and a dog, Coco, a miniature Labradoodle. When Jay’s not helping Riedman clients, he’s traveling, watching movies or listening to an eclectic mix of music from Belinda Carlisle, Stevie Nicks, Ozzy Osborne or dreaming of being an 80’s rockstar.

Timothy P. Foster, CPM®
Senior Vice President
Timothy P. Foster is employed with Riedman Companies and in his current position as Senior Vice President, is responsible for all management, acquisition and brokerage activities of the firm.
Prior to joining Riedman Companies, Mr. Foster, had managed all operations at DBI Properties, a local property management company that employed over 50 employees and managed over 1,600 multifamily residential apartments. Mr. Foster had also been employed with Trammell Crow Company where he was responsible for the office and retail locations of a nationally recognized bank throughout the Central and Western New York markets. In addition, Mr. Foster gained valuable experience as Senior Property Manager and Director of Sales and Leasing with the S.B. Ashley Management Corporation.
Mr. Foster graduated from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York and holds a New York State Broker’s license.
He is currently a Certified Property Manager as designated by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and was the 1995 and 1996 Chairman of the Education Committee of the Rochester-Western New York Chapter 58 of The Institute of Real Estate Management. In 1995, he was awarded the CPM Candidate of the Year. He has served the local chapter in 2001-2002 as President Elect, 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 as President. In 2005, he received the CPM of the Year award.
Mr. Foster has also been involved in many committees in the Village of Fairport since 1999. He has served on the Advisory Committee and has also been a member of the Economic Restructuring Committee. In addition he has been involved with Fairport Little League and CYO Basketball as a coach. He lives in Fairport with his wife Katie, their son and their two dogs.


Michael Valent
Vice President of Construction
Michael Valent
Vice President of Construction


Mike Battisti
Site Superintendent
Mike Battisti
Site Superintendent


Roger Bell
Site Superintendent
Roger Bell
Site Superintendent


Jim Burgess
Facilities Manager
Jim Burgess
Facilities Manager


Carla Burgos
Construction Contract Administrator
Carla Burgos
Construction Contract Administrator


Teresa Carpenter, ARM®
Senior Project Manager
Teresa Carpenter, ARM®
Senior Project Manager


Suzanne Cole
Accounting Clerk
Suzanne Cole
Accounting Clerk


Katie Coyle
Graphic Designer
Katie Coyle
Graphic Designer


Lisa De Laurencio
Property Manager
Lisa De Laurencio
Property Manager


Peter DeLucia
Director of Safety
Peter DeLucia
Director of Safety


Jessica Drew-Cates
Quality Supervisor
Jessica Drew-Cates
Quality Supervisor


Jonathan Graziose
Project Engineer
Jonathan Graziose
Project Engineer


John Holtz
Foreman
John Holtz
Foreman


Gary Izzo
Accounting Manager
Gary Izzo
Accounting Manager


Paula Kott
Construction Accounting Supervisor
Paula Kott
Construction Accounting Supervisor


Shana Lasher
Procurement Manager
Shana Lasher
Procurement Manager


Jill Lowell
Controller
Jill Lowell
Controller


Elizabeth Manila
Accounts Payable
Elizabeth Manila
Accounts Payable


Brandy McCaffrey
Benefits and Payroll Coordinator
Brandy McCaffrey
Benefits and Payroll Coordinator


Michael Morgia
Senior Project Manager LEED® AP/PMP
Michael Morgia
Senior Project Manager LEED® AP/PMP


Ava Napier
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Ava Napier
Talent Acquisition Specialist


Mark Nesbitt
Senior Accountant
Mark Nesbitt
Senior Accountant


Doug Nickerson
Regional Manager
Doug Nickerson
Regional Manager


Kirk Olsen
Project Manager
Kirk Olsen
Project Manager


Donna Palmeroni
Accounts Payable Specialist
Donna Palmeroni
Accounts Payable Specialist


Steve Reding
Regional Property Manager
Steve Reding
Regional Property Manager


Alec Riedman
Director of Property Management
Alec Riedman
Director of Property Management


Maria Robare, PHR
Director of Human Resources
Maria Robare, PHR
Director of Human Resources


Jonathan Sack
Project Manager
Jonathan Sack
Project Manager


Heather Salatino
Executive Administrator
Heather Salatino
Executive Administrator


Rose Stewart
Multisite Property Manager
Rose Stewart
Multisite Property Manager


Claudette Sullivan
Property Management Administrator
Claudette Sullivan
Property Management Administrator


Jamie Vandamia
Manager of Leasing and Resident Satisfaction
Jamie Vandamia
Manager of Leasing and Resident Satisfaction


Mary Vogler
Senior Marketing Manager
Mary Vogler
Senior Marketing Manager


Brian Walsh
Director of Acquisitions
Brian Walsh
Director of Acquisitions

Jerry Watkins
Senior Real Estate Manager
Jerry Watkins joined Riedman Companies in 2012 continuing a 30-year career in the real estate industry.
His primary focus with Riedman Companies is the procurement and development of new investment opportunities. Duties include purchase negotiations, economic feasibility, project design and municipal approvals.
Jerry started his career in banking, spending over 10 years in that field. He was Vice President of Columbia Banking where he managed Loan Operations, moved on to underwriting construction and permanent loans for multifamily, office, retail and senior housing developments and later managed the banks REO portfolio.
His first stint in real estate development was as Director of Acquisitions and Development with Wegman Companies, a development firm diversified in projects including senior housing, mixed use business parks and home building, spending 5 years in this position.
Continuing in the real estate field, Jerry spent 15 years as Vice President of the Farash Corporation, a firm heavily invested in multi-family, office and retail developments. At Farash, Jerry managed all aspects of development projects, including site selection, purchase negotiations, project design and municipal approvals, along with lease and sale negotiations. Other responsibilities included the oversight of property management for more than 1,000,000 square feet of commercial property, along with construction management for new buildings and renovations of existing properties.
Jerry is a life-long resident of the Rochester area. He holds a New York State Brokers License.


Angela Witty
Multisite Property Manager
Angela Witty
Multisite Property Manager
