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Rocco Cortese, CEO/Co-Founder of Intersection, formulates, guides and maintains the company’s strategic plan, which determines its overall direction and profitability.

Rocco has been an active California real estate broker since 1987. His 35 years of experience in the industry have enabled him to navigate through the ever-changing cycles of commercial real estate and establish strong relationships with private and institutional clients.

Rocco’s commitment to continuous improvement has led him to leadership roles in Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), serving in numerous board positions and culminating in his role as President of the San Diego Chapter in the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Today he continues his service sitting on the global leadership committee for EO.

An avid Bay Area sports fan, he’s waiting patiently for another 49er Super Bowl. He is a self-described learning junkie reading books and listening to numerous podcasts about leadership and business strategies. He spends the rest of the time keeping up with his 3 children and donating time as a mentor to young entrepreneurs and college students.

He graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Business Administration.

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Natalie is a seasoned real estate professional with over nine years of experience. Her expertise lies in providing comprehensive support to real estate services, brokerage, and investment divisions, leveraging her skills in client service and communication to ensure seamless lease negotiations and documentation to foster relationships with property owners and tenants alike.

In addition to her contributions to the brokerage and investment teams, Natalie plays a pivotal role in corporate marketing, where she leads strategic initiatives to align with company business objectives. In 2018, Natalie showcased her project management skills by spearheading the successful launch of the Intersection brand. With her background in marketing strategy and meticulous eye for detail, Natalie ensures clients receive top tier service, addressing concerns and facilitating a streamlined lease renewal process.

Outside of work, Natalie embraces her passions for travel, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband and their two beloved dogs.

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Tara is a highly skilled Asset Manager, having joined the company as an intern in 2019. With a sharp logical mindset and meticulous attention to detail, Tara plays a crucial role in executing business plans, optimizing operational performance for properties, and managing compliance effectively. This includes providing quarterly updates to property proformas, ensuring seamless equity contributions and distributions, and overseeing investor relations correspondence.

Tara graduated from California State University San Marcos with a degree in Finance, enhancing her ability to analyze complex financial data and make informed investment decisions. She finds joy in conducting market research on new projects, ensuring Intersection stays ahead of the curve in identifying lucrative investment opportunities.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Tara thrives on staying active and engaging in outdoor activities. Whether it’s hiking through scenic trails, playing tennis, or enjoying a game of pickleball, she embraces an active lifestyle.

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Anton Myskiw is a distinguished member of Intersection’s Investment Management team, having joined the company in 2018 as an Analyst. His strong understanding of portfolio and property-level valuation, as well as debt and equity markets, put a spotlight on him early in his tenure.

As part of his multifaceted role, Anton is pivotal in finding potential acquisition opportunities for Intersection’s esteemed investor base, which includes private clientele and joint venture partners. In addition, he takes charge of creating comprehensive business plans for these acquisitions, ensuring a strategic and well-informed approach to each investment decision. He leads the due diligence process, ensuring all pursuits align with the company’s long-term objectives.

EXPERTISE:
  • Sourcing industrial acquisition opportunities across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Colorado
  • Building broker relationships to source off-market opportunities and relaying those same opportunities to a set of institutional and private capital sources
  • Supporting the execution of proposed business plans, particularly lease negotiations and capital allocation

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of San Diego
  • Master’s degree in finance from Villanova University
  • University of San Diego’s real estate mentorship program

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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Ethan is a dedicated Analyst who plays a vital role in supporting the investment management team at Intersection. With an eye for opportunities, Ethan excels in sourcing new acquisitions and conducting comprehensive due diligence. His expertise in financial modeling and reporting adds significant value to the team’s decision-making processes.

Prior to his current role, Ethan demonstrated his commitment and enthusiasm as an intern on the investment management team throughout his senior year of college. He graduated Cum Laude from San Diego State University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Real Estate.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Ethan finds joy in staying active outdoors, passionately supporting the Padres, and cherishing quality time with his friends and family.

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