Melissa Pianko joined Dayrise as Co-CEO in 2023 and also is a partner at InterCapital Group, its affiliated property owner.  From 2016 to 2022, she was a Managing Director at Blackstone where she led asset management for Blackstone’s US and Canadian residential portfolios. Earlier in her career, Ms. Pianko oversaw development for Gotham Organization, a privately held NY multifamily developer, and was a banker at Goldman Sachs. Ms. Pianko received an MBA from Stanford and a BA from Columbia.

Benjamin Schor serves as Co-CEO and is also a partner at InterCapital Group, its affiliated property owner. Since joining Dayrise in 2013, Benjamin has overseen the management of real estate investments across the United States totaling over 50,000 units and approximately $4 Billion in asset value. Mr. Schor graduated from Yale University, where he received his MBA. He received his BS in International Relations from Boston University. He currently resides in New York.

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.

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.

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+