NEWS & PRESS

William Shewalter

Executive Vice President of Development

William Shewalter has over 30 years of development, construction, commercial leasing, management and financial experience in commercial real estate including multi-family residential, major shopping centers, regional malls and office buildings throughout the US.

Mr. Shewalter earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

William Shewalter

Executive Vice President of Development

Walter C. Phillips III

Senior Vice President of Development

Walter C. Phillips III has wide ranging expertise in new construction and redevelopment of existing real estate with over 35 years of experience in the industry and development of nearly 2.6 million square feet of office, retail and senior living experience.

Mr. Phillips was the President of Phillips Development Companies, Inc. and as the firm’s founder, was responsible for overall management. Prior to forming this company, he was the Vice President and Director of Development for Crocker Partners, Boca Raton, Florida, where he developed the City Place Office Tower in West Palm Beach.

Mr. Phillips holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and is accredited as a LEED®AP with the USGBC.

Logan Crabb

Developer

Logan Crabb is a Developer of Meyers Group and its affiliated partnerships. She works with the executive team for all residential and mixed-use developments in Florida and El Paso, Texas. Her responsibilities include financial analysis for equity and debt financing, market research, retail leasing management, and art & design consultation. She also serves the team in obtaining approvals and entitlements for Meyers Group developments, as well as associated local community outreach.

Ms. Crabb gained professional experience in the real estate industry over the past several years having interned in commercial real estate lending at Iberiabank, and multi-family brokerage at Newmark. After graduating from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a BA in Anthropology she moved to South Florida and graduated from the University of Miami Herbert Business School with an MBA in Business Management and Real Estate Development.

Javier J. Soza

Interior Designer

A senior interior designer with more than 20 years of experience in high-end residential and hospitality projects, Javier J. Soza has worked with large developers and construction companies in United States, South America and the Caribbean.

Mr. Soza is responsible for development and implementation of solutions for interior spaces in Meyers Group properties. With more than 50 successful projects of high demand in his portfolio, his responsibilities includes conceptualization, planning, selection and coordination with other specialists. He is committed to guarantee the quality of every finish, furniture, lighting, plumbing fixtures, window treatment, decoration and other interior elements.

He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Interior Design, and brings together technology and processes to deliver high quality and innovative solutions for Meyers Group projects.

JEFFREY MEYERS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

As the Executive Director of Corporate Development, Mr. Meyers is responsible for overseeing the identification and pursuit of new development projects and partnerships for Meyers Group. Mr. Meyers also oversees the management of existing properties, as well as the construction of new luxury, market-rate residential and commercial development projects.

Meyers has spent over 10 years in the real estate business serving in different roles throughout his career. He joined Meyers Group after serving as an I.T. Manager and Support Specialist at the Cornerstone Group. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Property Manager and handled operations for various multifamily developments.

Previously, Mr. Meyers owned and managed a successful sports bar and restaurant in Winter Park, Florida. He was responsible for all financial and customer-related aspects of the business. He oversaw everything, from accounting to human resources; menu offerings to kitchen and bar operations; to scheduling live music performances and promoting special events.

Ezra Rubin

In-House General Counsel

As In-House General Counsel, Ezra Rubin oversees and guides legal and corporate matters for Meyers Group, including acquisitions, finance, and corporate compliance. Mr. Rubin is a graduate of Vermont Law School and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

JASON WALKER

Corporate Controller

Jason Walker has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting. As Corporate Controller, Mr. Walker oversees the accounting, budget and audit areas, and creates financial reports, investment strategies and long-term financial goals for Meyers Group. He supports the executive team to evaluate, plan and forecast financial decisions for future growth. Mr. Walker earned his Bachelor of Accounting and Executive Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University.

Oswaldo Hernandez

Vice President of Construction and Senior Project Manager

Mr. Hernandez is an accomplished senior executive with more than 30 years of success leading different design teams and contractors through the preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases for multiple multimillion dollar projects concurrently on time, and budget. His primary responsibility is to ensure the overall success of each project by leading different design teams and contractors through the preconstruction, construction and closeout phases for multiple multimillion dollar projects – concurrently on time and budget. 

He has made a substantial contribution to develop building sustainability, new technologies and value engineering for prestigious organizations and very prominent projects in the South Florida Area, Texas and the Caribbean.Notable projects include: 1000 Museum by Zaha Hadid, Paraiso Complex, Biscayne Beach Residences, Paraiso Complex, Mariners Village, Santa Barbara Estates, Santa Monica, Santa Catalina, Montecarlo, Riverside, CC Las Trinitarias, CC, La Granja and several Ferreterias EPA.

When he was 14 years old, Mr. Hernandez began working in construction at the family business during school vacations, which gave him a healthy respect for hard work. Over the span of his career, he has served as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Director of Construction, Senior Project Manager and Vice President of Construction for a number of projects throughout the region. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Hernandez has established valuable relationships within the South Florida real estate development, governmental agencies and contractor communities. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering along with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in the prestigious Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela and is an active member in several engineering and construction associations in the South Florida Area and throughout the United States.

His primary mission statement is “Make a positive impact on many people, have meaningful relationships and live with passion, intensity, drive and energy that inspires others to do the same.”

Cito Beguiristain

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPEMENT

A seasoned expert in the real estate industry, Cito Beguiristain brings over two decades of management and development to Meyers Group.

In his role as Senior Vice President of Planning and Development, Mr. Beguiristain is responsible for identifying and analyzing potential acquisitions for the firm. He is also responsible for securing project financing, and oversees all government affairs pertaining to permits, entitlements, zoning and approvals.

Mr Beguiristain earned his Bachelor of Science and completed all coursework towards a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. He has served as board president for the CJ Foundation for Children in Need in Palm Beach County. He lives in Miami Lakes with his two children.

ALAN LOSADA

President and Chief Operating Officer

A real estate professional with more than 25 years of comprehensive real estate experience, Alan Losada is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Meyers Group.

Mr. Losada’s extensive experience in the areas of multi-family rental, hotel and condominium development, land acquisition, project financing, sales, construction and assets disposition has propelled him into one of the leading names in the industry. Prior to joining Meyers Group, Mr. Losada served as Vice President of Operations at The Related Group. During his tenure with Related, he secured over $4.3 billion in financing for development loans and more than $200 million in acquisition loans. Mr. Losada oversaw the development of the complex real estate brokerage partnerships and hotel management ventures. Mr. Losada spent 13 years with Pacific International Equities managing the development and operations of the firm’s commercial, residential, warehouse and condominium properties.

Mr. Losada graduated from Florida International University and has resided with his family in Miami for over 30 years. His community involvement includes supporting organizations such as Voice for Children, Feeding South Florida and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Robert L. Shapiro

Vice Chairman

Robert L. Shapiro (“Bob”) serves as Vice Chairman of Meyers Group. Prior to partnering up with Meyers Group, Mr. Shapiro had over 35 years of experience in the creation of more than thirty retail developments and redevelopments with over 7 million square feet of retail space in shopping centers across Florida. He became part of the management team at Meyers Group in 2021, and together with Stuart Meyers, organized Meyers Master Development, LLC, as an integrated CRE development company, to develop and build best-in-class multi-use projects. This partnership has positioned the company to be one of the few in Florida capable of delivering combined ground-up developments with residential, retail, hospitality and/or office components.

In early 2014, Mr. Shapiro was one of the original founding partners of Dania Pointe, which is a 102-acre mixed-use development in Dania Beach, FL. Dania Pointe comprises 2.5 million square feet of shopping, residential, office, hotel, restaurant, and entertainment components and is one of the largest multi-use destinations in South Florida. Kimco Realty, Inc, a New York Stock Exchange real estate investment trust (“Kimco”) was the managing partner of Dania Pointe. He sold his partnership interest in Dania Pointe to Kimco in January 2020, when the first phase of the property was completed.

In both 2015 and 2016, the South Florida Business Journal recognized Mr. Shapiro as one of the “Top 100 Power Leaders in Real Estate” in South Florida. He has been a panelist regarding commercial and mixed-use developments at seminars hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Florida Redevelopment Association, and the Florida Board of Realtors. He also founded his own company, Master Development, Inc. in 2001, which specializes in retail development.

Mr. Shapiro is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and holds a JD law degree from the University of Connecticut Law School, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University. A resident of Miami since 1971, he practiced law at large Miami law firms. He is married to Janet Shapiro and has three children and five grandchildren.