David Polinsky is an engineer, real estate developer / builder and urban community change agent. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Cornell University, a Master’s Degree in Financial Risk Management from Simon Fraser University in Canada and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from U.C. Berkeley.

After co-founding and managing a high-tech manufacturing company in the Silicon Valley for 20 years, he moved to Vancouver, Canada. From there he developed affordable housing and luxury townhomes in West Hollywood, California. In 2011, he moved to Miami, where he developed the 250 Wynwood condominium project, assembled a small portfolio of other Wynwood development sites and serves as a Board Director and Zoning Committee Chair for the Wynwood Business Improvement District. His aspirations are to build art-infused, boutique commercial mixed-use projects that serve as a model for smart infill development in Wynwood & beyond.

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Andrew Lenahan is a licensed GC with 13 years of experience working at First Florida in new and rehabilitation construction in Florida and Louisiana. During that time he has delivered 2,900 residential units and 3 million square feet of floor space for a total investment of $271 million with a mix of multi-family, commercial, office and retail uses. Principal clients with whom he has worked include Camden, Equity Residential, Jamestown, Landmark, ZOM, Gatehouse, the Richman Group and Royal Senior Care.

Andrew was awarded the Young Constructors Forum Person of the Year in 2011 and served on the board of the South Florida Association of General Contractors. He holds a Bachelor’s in International Finance from the University of Miami School of Business.

Nicole Ferrarini joined the team in 2016 as a Project Engineer for Fortis combining her real estate knowledge with her architectural and construction backgrounds. She has experience in boutique & luxury hotels, multifamily condominium & rental developments, and high-end custom residences. Nicole’s diverse experience allows her to be strategically positioned within the firm to manage all aspects of the development process from acquisition to design to construction.

Nicole received her Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism form the University of Miami, where she also graduated cum laude with her Bachelor of Architecture and Certificate of Historic Preservation. She is a member of ULI, U.S. Green Building Council, and is an Associate ASID, and Associate AIA. She previously worked as an Associate at Lefrak and STRANG Architecture. Nicole is also the recipient of the Addison Mizner Medal for Excellence and was selected as Who’s Who in America.

Derek joined Fortis in 2022 as its Senior Construction Manager, bringing more than 15 years of construction and project management experience to the team.  His impressive portfolio of high-end residential and commercial projects and experience in all stages of construction management has given him the unique ability to anticipate the needs of complex developments.

Derek has been recognized for his work by being awarded the Young Professional Award by the Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. Before relocating to Miami, Florida, Derek earned his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Todd Guthrie graduated from North Carolina State University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s in Science of Accounting. He has over 20 years of experience in both public and private accounting specializing in construction and developing. He has held various positions from Controller, CEO to CFO of various companies in a wide range of industries.

He is currently a licensed GC in North Carolina.

Eleanor Williams joined the team in 2019 as a Development Associate with a diverse background in real estate, public accounting, and project management. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and previously worked for the Business Advisory Services segment of Grant Thornton advising international Russell 2000 public companies.

Eleanor received her Master of Real Estate Development + Urbanism from the University of Miami where she participated in the inaugural Real Deal Shark Tank event. She graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy. She is a member of ULI and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Peter Kaisary joined Fortis as a Development Manager, originally from London, he has ten years of appraisal experience. He was an Associate Director at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in London in the residential valuation team specializing in multi-family development and loan security valuation. Prior to JLL, Peter was a Senior Surveyor at Deloitte Real Estate within the valuation advisory group.

Peter holds a Masters degree in Urban Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a Masters degree in Development and Planning from University College London (UCL), and a Bachelor’s degree from Manchester University. He qualified as a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in 2013.

Glen joined Fortis Design + Build as a Design Construction Manager. He is a licensed architect, bringing over 12 years of architectural and construction administration experience to the team.  His background in designing and managing multifamily residential, retail, and commercial projects, as well as his experience in all phases of the design process, allows him to provide insight on design and technical issues throughout all stages of the project.

Glen’s years of design and CA experience in combination with his years of graduate teaching experience speaks to his interests of being close to the action in the construction field and also communicating with clients, colleagues, and consultants to successfully complete a project.

Erick joined Fortis Design + Build as a Development Associate, bringing over 5 years of project management, expediting, code compliance, and construction knowledge. His background in permitting, and private provider inspection and closeout procedures are invaluable for project closeouts and achieving crucial milestones.

Erick has worked closely with local building departments (City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach) to ensure the latest standard operation procedures are being implemented on active jobs to fast track permits, inspection closeouts, and TCO/CO issuance.

Vicky joined Fortis Design + Build as a Development Manager, bringing over 8 years of experience in architectural design and construction administration. Her extensive background includes managing multifamily residential, affordable housing, retail, and commercial projects, equipping her with the insights necessary to address design and technical issues throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

Based in South Florida, Vicky has developed meaningful relationships with a diverse network of developers, general contractors, and consultants, which has proven instrumental in successfully delivering projects. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation, she thrives in dynamic environments where her expertise can contribute to impactful outcomes.