Our Team


Vinod Nagi

Co-Founder and Partner

  • Partner and co-owner of East Avenue Development
  • Experienced & successful real estate Investor
  • Founder & owner of Cortex Consulting Services, Inc.
  • Received his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Osmania University and a graduate student at Bowie State University.

Justin Mabey

Co-Founder and Partner

  • Partner and co-owner of East Avenue Development
  • 15 years of experience in commercial real estate development and investing
  • Previously worked in venture capital with Dell Ventures, PTV Sciences, and Ernst & Young
  • Received a Bachelors degree in Economics from BYU and an MBA from the University of Texas

Steve LeBlanc

Partner

  • Founding Partner of Capridge Partners, a office building investment management company
  • Senior Managing Director at the $160 Billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas (“TRS”) private markets, overseeing the real assets, private equity, and principal investments portfolios
  • Chief Executive Officer and President of NYSE-listed REIT Summit Properties
  • President of Urban Growth Property Trust which initiated more than $250 Million in acquisitions and developments

Tom Rogers

Partner

  • Over 35 years experience in the commercial real estate and finance industry with GK Real Estate, Heitman Financial, Homart Development, and CBRE.
  • Principal of Star Vista Capital, LLC active in early-stage investment ventures, and Star Realty Investors, LLC focused on real estate investments.
  • Served as a board member for Greater Chicago Food Depository and Eanes Education Foundation.