Leadership
Michael Schofel
Co-Managing Partner
Michael is a Co-Managing Partner of Eastman Companies and oversees the Multifamily and Construction arm of the firm. Michael has developed over 3MSF of residential, office, industrial and retail properties. Michael graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from Rochester University. In his personal life, Michael is past-president of the Entrepreneur’s Organization – New Jersey Chapter and served on the Executive Leadership Team of the Essex County Division of the American Heart Association. Michael also spends his time serving on multiple community groups focusing on housing for seniors.
Pete Schofel
Co-Managing Partner
Pete is a Co-Managing Partner of Eastman Companies and oversees the Leasing and Finance arm of the firm. Pete has overseen $500M+ of value-add investments reposition at Eastman Companies. Pete graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from The Ohio State University and received a CPA in New Jersey. Pete is involved in many community and business organizations including NAIOP, BOMA and ICSC. Pete is the current Chairman of the Livingston Business Improvement District and a Board Member of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges.
Zach Schofel
Principal and Head of Acquisitions
Zach is a Principal and Head of Acquisitions at Eastman Residential. Prior to Eastman Residential, he oversaw Acquisitions and Asset Management at Gindi Equities. Zach graduated with a Master’s in Real Estate from NYU, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology and a Minor in Real Estate from Syracuse University. In his personal life, Zach is involved in many charitable organizations including the American Heart Association and St. Jude’s Children Hospital and enjoys playing tennis and studying blockchain technology.
Marc Schofel
Principal and Head of Construction
Marc is Principal and Head of Construction at Eastman Residential. In addition, Marc serves as Eastman Companies’ Head of Commercial acquisitions. Marc previously oversaw transactions at Urban Edge Properties, a $4 Billion publicly traded shopping center REIT. At Urban Edge, Marc was involved in over $1 Billion of Retail, Industrial, Self‐Storage, and Office transactions. Marc led deal sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution efforts for transactions throughout the northeast corridor (DC to Boston). Prior joining Urban Edge, Marc was a project manager at the Amirian Group, where he oversaw $100 million in ground up development projects in Manhattan. Marc graduated with a Master’s in Real Estate from NYU, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Nick Roth
Head of Asset Management
Nick is the Head of Asset Management at Eastman Residential. He is responsible for the closing of new acquisitions and the implementation of business plans on existing assets. Prior to Eastman Residential, Nick was the Head of Asset Management at ICER overseeing more than 5,000 apartment units throughout the Southeast and NYC Metro. Nick graduated from Pace University with a Master of Business Administration from Pace University, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Manhattan College. In his personal life, Nick is a fan of the New York Yankees and San Francisco 49ers.