Menin Profiles

Menin Development, Inc of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

	Craig I. Menin, Chief Executive Officer A graduate of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Menin began his career as a real estate broker before founding Menin Development, Inc. in New York City in 1985. Within two years, at age 26, he had purchased six shopping centers in Virginia, Tennessee and Florida. Menin moved his company’s operations to Virginia shortly thereafter, where he continued to acquire and develop a number of retail properties throughout the region. In 1995, Menin established a Florida division, and relocated the company to Palm Beach County the following year. Today, after having sold properties worth in excess of $600 million, Menin owns and manages more than $300 million of high-quality shopping centers, with another 2.1 million square feet under development. Menin continues to explore new acquisition and development opportunities, with additional plans to expand and enhance current holdings. Menin is a board member of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council and on the Executive Committee of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. He and his wife are actively involved in a number of philanthropic efforts, including the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Norton Museum of Art, Nicklaus Children’s Charities, and the Scripps Research Institute of Florida.
	Robert Jacoby, Chief Operating Officer A native of upstate New York and a Cornell University graduate, Jacoby relocated to Florida in the late 1970’s. He co-founded Hemisphere Development Companies in Jupiter, Florida, which developed and managed grocery-anchored community centers throughout South Florida. In 1995, Jacoby joined Menin Development as Vice President and Director of Florida Operations, and within five years became Chief Operating Officer and partner. Jacoby currently oversees all aspects of operations and management for Menin-owned properties, and, along with Craig Menin, spearheads all future acquisition and development opportunities for the company.
	Marc Yavinsky, Executive Vice President Yavinsky joined Menin as a partner in late 2006, bringing a wealth of commercial financing experience to the firm. He primarily oversees financing, acquisitions and new growth opportunities for Menin in major markets throughout the U.S. Yavinsky was previously Senior VP / Manager of the Boca Raton office of Capmark Finance, Inc., formerly GMAC Commercial Mortgage, where he consistently placed in the top 5% for loan production. During his tenure at Capmark, he successfully managed more than 100 transactions for total loan volume over $2.0 Billion. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Yavinsky is actively involved in the South Florida community, serving on several educational and non-profit, charitable boards and committees.
	Lori Lucas, Controller Lucas serves as Menin Development’s Controller and chief financial officer. She has an extensive background directing finance and accounting divisions of major development, construction and property management companies. Lucas joined Menin in 2006 from Stor-All Management where she served as Director of Finance. Previously, she was with Catafulmo Companies, an $80 million development and construction firm, where she served as Controller. Lucas is a graduate of Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
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