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Rocco Cortese, CEO/Co-Founder of Intersection, formulates, guides and maintains the company’s strategic plan, which determines its overall direction and profitability.

He has been an active California real estate broker since 1987. His 35 years of experience in the industry have enabled him to navigate through the ever-changing cycles of commercial real estate and establish strong relationships with private and institutional clients.

Rocco’s commitment to continuous improvement has led him to leadership roles in Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), serving in numerous board positions and culminating in his role as President of the San Diego Chapter in the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Today he continues his service sitting on the global leadership committee for EO.

An avid Bay Area sports fan, he’s waiting patiently for another 49er Super Bowl. Rocco is a self-described learning junkie reading books and listening to numerous podcasts about leadership and business strategies. He spends the rest of his time keeping up with his 3 children and donating time as a mentor to young entrepreneurs and college students.

He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Administration.

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Tara is a skilled Asset Manager at Intersection. She joined the company as an intern in 2019 and quickly grew into her current role. She has a sharp, logical mindset and pays close attention to detail. Tara plays a key role in executing business plans and optimizing property performance. She also manages compliance and ensures quarterly updates to property proformas. Additionally, she oversees equity contributions, distributions, and investor relations correspondence.

Tara graduated with a Finance degree from California State University San Marcos. This background allows her to analyze complex financial data and make informed investment decisions. She enjoys conducting market research to stay ahead of the competition and identify profitable investment opportunities.

Outside of work, Tara embraces an active lifestyle. She enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and competing in pickleball.

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Anton Myskiw is a distinguished member of Intersection’s Investment Management team, having joined the company in 2018 as an Analyst. His strong understanding of portfolio and property-level valuation, as well as debt and equity markets, put a spotlight on him early in his tenure.

As part of his multifaceted role, Anton is pivotal in finding potential acquisition opportunities for Intersection’s esteemed investor base, which includes private clientele and joint venture partners. In addition, he takes charge of creating comprehensive business plans for these acquisitions, ensuring a strategic and well-informed approach to each investment decision. He leads the due diligence process, ensuring all pursuits align with the company’s long-term objectives.

EXPERTISE:
  • Sourcing industrial acquisition opportunities across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Colorado
  • Building broker relationships to source off-market opportunities and relaying those same opportunities to a set of institutional and private capital sources
  • Supporting the execution of proposed business plans, particularly lease negotiations and capital allocation

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of San Diego
  • Master’s degree in finance from Villanova University
  • University of San Diego’s real estate mentorship program

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Alfredo joined Intersection Equities as an Analyst, where he supports the investment management team by sourcing acquisitions and conducting detailed due diligence. His expertise in financial modeling and reporting plays a key role in the team’s decision-making process.

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, Alfredo graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2022 with a degree in Urban Studies and a minor in Business Administration. Prior to joining Intersection, he worked as an investment analyst on the Debt Team at Amherst. Alfredo also served as a Senior Analyst at a multifamily investment firm in Austin, where he managed 27,000+ units across the Sunbelt Market and contributed to 90+ transactions totaling $1.7 billion, collaborating closely with both the transactions and asset management teams.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Alfredo enjoys exploring the hidden gems of his North Park neighborhood and San Diego’s beaches.

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