Over the course of his career Andrew has assembled apartment portfolios aggregating approximately 75,000 units, and has had direct responsibility for the acquisition, capitalization, financing, renovation, marketing and management of those properties. Through his former firm Alliance Holdings, LLC, which for 12 years was one of the largest owners and operators of multifamily properties in the United States, and Haven Partners, LLC, Andrew has been active in real estate transactions throughout the United States, has owned and managed an investment portfolio of properties throughout the country valued at over $3 billion, and has handled all substantive phases of real estate ownership and management. As a lawyer, Andrew practiced extensively with major law firms representing institutional clients in most aspects of their businesses involving securities work, acquisition, disposition, financing, syndication and management of their investment properties. Andrew holds degrees from Brown University, Oxford University and the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

With more than three decades of industry experience, Ed Biskind is an authority in real estate investment, management, and development. Although his background is focused on multi-family housing, he is well versed in field construction, property acquisitions and rehabilitations, and ground-up greenfield development of retail, office, and hotel buildings. Prior to joining Dayrise, Ed led InterCapital, a Chicago-based firm focused on the development and operation of landmark multi-family assets, power centers, townhomes, and luxury single-family communities throughout the nation. Ed earned a graduate degree from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.

As a results-driven executive, Gary offers more than 25 years of experience managing multi-million dollar financial operations, developing and executing strategic plans, and implementing processes that increase efficiency and enhance profitability. He has in-depth industry experience in real estate, property management, home building, and construction. As Executive Vice President at Arcadian Communities, he was responsible for identifying and acquiring multi-family investment opportunities as well as overseeing the asset management of the portfolio. He has acquired and redeveloped approximately $500 million of multifamily communities. Gary has also held executive positions with the Finger Companies and Greystar. He holds a BBA from Texas State University and is a licensed CPA.

Jenifer Paneral is an experienced real estate professional with more than 35 years of industry experience. She has a proven track record in leadership with success in profit and loss management and marketing of multisite operations for multiple portfolios.

Jenifer has led teams through rapid growth, startups, new development, renovations, acquisitions, turnarounds, business value add, and repositioning. Before joining Dayrise Residential, Jenifer was the Regional Vice President for Pinnacle, where she enhanced the operational efficiencies of more than 37 communities in the Houston metropolitan area.

Her background also includes serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Concierge Management Services, leading the operations for 19,000+ units on 86 properties in 9 states and 23 markets. Before that, Jenifer held the Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager Position at Alliance Residential. Jenifer led an operational team of over seven portfolios with over 60,000+ apartment homes in 250+ properties and oversaw relationships with the Organization’s owner-investors.

Jenifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Minnesota State University, a CPM from IREM, and a Texas Broker License. Presently, Jenifer serves as a delegate to the Texas Apartment Association and National Apartment Association and a Houston Apartment Association Board Member. Her past service includes President of Houston Apartment Association, Texas Apartment Associations VP at Large, and President-Elect of the New Mexico Apartment Association.

Benjamin Schor joined InterCapital Group in 2012 and focuses on multifamily acquisitions and business development. He is responsible for financial analysis, diligence, closing processes and special projects through the holding term of properties. Benjamin is an MBA Candidate at Yale University’s School of Management, specializing in Asset Management. He holds a BA in International Relations from Boston University.

Melissa joined the Dayrise team in 2022 and is responsible for corporate services. She has more than 20 years of experience in multiple industries including real estate, property management, hospitality, and professional services. Melissa started her career in public accounting at a boutique firm in New Orleans, Louisiana, eventually transitioning to private industry. Melissa has worked with start-ups, privately held mature businesses, and family offices. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans and is a licensed CPA. She has a passion for service and serves as a Board Member for Zoey’s Angels, a Houston, Texas based nonprofit that supports families who have lost an infant. Over the years, Melissa has worked in Louisiana, Alaska, Arizona, and Florida and has been a Texas resident for the past thirteen years. A passion of Melissa’s is working with her dog to become formally trained as a service animal.

Myra has over 20 years experience in multi-family real estate in both property management and on the software side with a focus on revenue maximization. Myra worked most recently with the leading real estate management software provider as an advisor for real estate management companies nationwide. Prior to that, she was the Director of Information Technology for a mid-size California property management company for more than 15 years. Myra’s experience includes the implementation and support of many multifamily software programs, as well as the development of training programs, reporting, and operational processes. She has extensive experience working with asset acquisitions, dispositions, and renovations.

William serves as Executive Vice President of Construction for Dayrise Residential. He has over 15 years of experience in management and team supervision, safety controls, sub-contractor negotiations, organizational experience in facility construction and maintenance. William is responsible for all aspects of construction for multiple communities nation-wide varying from due diligence, acquisitions, design, staffing, to complete management of all phases of construction.

Melanie Grafton is the Regional Vice President overseeing Dayrise Residential portfolios in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and Laredo regions. She brings over 25 years of experience in multi-family property management, property operations, acquisitions, due diligence, evaluation and coordination of capital improvements, renovations, and community planning

Monica Gracia has over 24 years experience in the multifamily industry, in which she has demonstrated growth, success, and knowledge throughout her career.  She started her career as a leasing consultant, quickly working her way up through the ranks as Assistant Manager, Manager, Director of Training, and Regional Manager.   She is highly skilled in training, revenue growth, expense management, budgeting, resident relations, marketing, sales, and team building.  Monica has won multiple awards at the company and association level and is a 2018 HAA Leadership Lyceum Graduate.  Committed to giving back, Monica is an active member of the Houston Apartment Association. She serves on various committees, is on the Board of Directors, and is the 2020/2021 Education Advisory Council Chairperson.   She joined Dayrise in 2020 as a Regional Director overseeing operations for a portfolio of 2,800+

Audrey has been active in the multi-family industry for over 20 years.  Her commitment to the industry and her career has compelled her to earn the CPM designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management and CAM through the National Apartment Association.  During her career, she has overseen communities in various sectors, including Conventional, LIHTC, Non-Profit, Project Based, Commercial and Receiverships. She joined Dayrise Residential/EnVest Partners in 2015 and was awarded Regional Director of the Year 2018.  In 2019, she was promoted to Vice President of Operations and oversees a portfolio of over 4,000 units.  Audrey works directly with her team to develop annual budgets and build strong teams to achieve maximum net operating income for each community.  Throughout her career she has maintained a high level of integrity and manages each asset as her own.