The Team

 

 

 

 

 Ken is a Co-Principal of Vanguard-Fine, LLC and a partner in Schenectady, NY based real estate developer Wood Partners. He has been in the commercial real estate business for over 16 years in the capacity of a broker, developer and advisor.

His work in the real estate industry has been enhanced by his well rounded experience in the industry, as well as his personal interests as a developer. From this varied experience, Mr. Brownell has a unique perspective in finding comprehensive solutions to his client’s real estate needs.

For the fiscal year ended 2007, Vanguard-Fine, was responsible for total brokerage lease and sale transactions in excess of $90 million and more than $5 million in development projects. 

Prior to entering the real estate industry, Mr. Brownell was the President and CEO of Help Wanted Publications, Inc., a northeastern regional trade publisher.

Ken is a graduate of the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York with a Bachelor’s of Science with a concentration in Finance and Accounting and a minor in Computer Science.

Ken served on the Board of Directors of the Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Brokers (CIREB), and Albany, NY based network of commercial real estate brokers.  He is the Past President of CIREB serving as the President during 2004.

 

 

Barry is a Co-Principal of Vanguard-Fine, LLC , a partner in Schenectady, NY based real estate developer Wood Partners and a partner in Albany, NY based Safe Storage, Inc., a regional operator of self storage facilities.  He has been in the commercial real estate business for over 20 years in the capacity of a broker, developer and advisor.

His work in the real estate industry has been enhanced by his well rounded experience in the industry, as well as his personal interests as a developer. Mr. Feinman has successfully developed over 200,000 square feet of buildings for his personal and family real estate holdings.

For the fiscal year ended 2007, Vanguard-Fine, was responsible for total brokerage lease and sale transactions in excess of $90 million and more than $5 million in development projects.

Prior to entering the real estate industry, Mr. Feinman owned a number of retail outlets in shopping malls.

Barry graduated from the University at Albany in Albany, New York .

Barry is also involved in the New York State Self Storage Association, serving on the Board of Directors and having been its' past President during 2002 and 2005.

Barry is also on the Board of Directors of the Albany Jewish Community Center (JCC) and currently serves as the Treasurer.

Paul Bulmer is a Senior Director of Real Estate and Associate Broker with Vanguard-Fine, LLC.

Prior to joining Vanguard-Fine, Paul was a Director of Real Estate for Stewart's Shops, a $1 billion convenience store chain in Upstate New York & New England.  Prior to Stewart's, Paul was a Director Real Estate for McDonald's Corp., acquiring new store sites in New York State.  Paul has also been employed by the State of New York's Office of General Services (OGS) and the United Realty Group in Albany.

Paul is a graduate of the State University of New York at Potsdam.

Paul serves on the Board of Directors of  the Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Brokers (CIREB), and Albany, NY based network of commercial real estate brokers. 

Paul also serves on the Board of Directors for the North Albany YMCA.

Paul was also recently nominated to the Board of Trustee for Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York.

 

 

Alex Kutikov is a Director of Real Estate and Associate Broker with Vanguard-Fine, LLC.

Alex has a strong sales oriented background which includes five years of
experience in inside and outside sales prior to beginning his career in
real estate.

Most recently, Alex worked at Prudential Manor Homes in Latham, NY where he was named listing leader for three months in 2003.

Alex attended the University at Albany where he studied communications.  He
also participated in NCAA Division I athletics.

Alex is also the co-owner of Albany Laundry Center, the Capital District's
largest Laundromat.

Gordon Heeps is a Director of Real Estate and Associate Broker with Vanguard- Fine, LLC.

 Gordon has studied at the American University of Paris and at Pace University in New York City . He majored in International Management and Economics. Prior to his career in Real Estate Gordon has both Managed and owned restaurants in both New York and Paris while he attend University.

 Most recently Gordon worked for Prudential Manor Homes in the Albany, NY area where he was Listing and Sales leader numerous times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Steve Lerner is a Director of Real Estate and Associate Broker with Vanguard-Fine, LLC. He is a graduate of Bryant College where he received a bachelor's degree in business with a major concentration in Instutional management. 

Steve has been recognized and respected professional in the real estate and mortgage banking industries since he joined Roberts Real Estate in 1983. He quickly moved on to multi family and commercial property sales and held several management positions until moving on to mortgage organizations and National Savings Bank and commercial business development at Cohoes Savings. 

In 2001 Steve co founded the First Rate Funding Corporation where, as executive Vice President, he built a staff of over 20 people, two offices, (Albany and Saratoga) and a closed loan volume of over $150,000,000. in 2005 he joined the commercial real estate financing firm of Axiom Capital, Inc., where he originated over $40,000,000 in retail, multi family, office, and light industrial financing. 

Steve has served on several Boards and committees with organizations such as the Center for Disability Services and currently serves on the Albany Jewish Community Center's Board of Directors. He resides in Albany, NY with his wife Nancy and their two children, Jennifer and Matthew.

 

 

 

 

Matt Richardson is an Associate Broker with Vanguard-Fine, LLC. He has been in the real estate business for 14 years in the capacity of appraiser, investor, and general contractor

Prior to joining Vanguard-Fine, Matt worked as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, specializing in the valuation of commercial, industrial and multifamily properties.

Matt is a graduate of Saint Rose in Albany , NY with a bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration.

Matt is also the co-owner of a successful Albany restaurant.

Gina N. Sacco is the Office Manager for Vanguard-Fine, LLC.  Gina is in charge of marketing strategies, communications and office administration for the company.

Gina attended the University of Albany.  Her major is Communication with minor in Business Administration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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