Meet Our Team

The Management Team has collectively developed or redeveloped over 6,500,000 square feet of commercial real estate, 1,000 units of multifamily housing, 200 hotel rooms.

The Executive Team

ERIC D. SHAPIRO

Founder & CEO

Eric is responsible for and involved with every aspect of a project, from initial deal sourcing, project finance to operational oversight. He earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University and his MBA from Babson College. Eric has served in various civic and corporate roles including Workers Credit Union Board of Directors and the North Central MA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his wife and has two grown children.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 705

Matthew Blackham
MATTHEW G. BLACKHAM

President & CFO

Matthew is responsible for deal sourcing, permitting, transactional structuring, finance, and legal matters.  He has developed over 1,000 units of multi-family housing and 5,000,000 square feet of commercial and industrial buildings. He also leads the company’s ground up developments. Matthew is a Winchester, Massachusetts native and third-generation real estate professional on both sides of his family. He is a 2004 graduate of Xavier University and lives in Concord, MA, with his wife and two daughters.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 706

The Management Team

SUSAN CASPER

DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY

Susan is responsible for hotel operations and seasonal rentals held in the Lexvest portfolio. Susan has over 20 years of commercial real estate experience.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 700

ANDREA WILLETTE

Director of Commercial Properties

Andrea is responsible for our commercial portfolio operations as well as overseeing relationships with new and existing tenants throughout our properties. She is also responsible for the oversight and coordination of the company’s marketing and promotional activities.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 703

CHIP DETWILLER

DIRECTOR OF LEASING

In this role, Chip works with new and existing commercial tenants to help meet all their real estate needs. Chip has over 40 years of commercial real estate brokerage experience and is an active SIOR member.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 707

NICOLE KOLHONEN

Director of Accounting

Nicole is responsible for managing the accounting function for the company, including payables, receivables, and financial reporting. With her education as well as extensive experience, Nicole brings a strong knowledge of accounting to the Lexvest team.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 709

Jason Temple

Staff Accountant

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 704

WILLIAM WATT

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Bill is responsible for managing the accounts payable function for the company.  Bill lives in Boxborough, MA and has played piano for many years.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 711

MAX SHAPIRO

PROJECT ANALYST

Max is responsible for project underwriting and analysis. Max is a Lexington, MA native and a recent graduate of Tulane University with a Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development degree.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 708

Stephanie Wallen

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Stephanie is part of the Construction Management Team. She has over 20 years of construction and real estate experience. Stephanie coordinates projects in our commercial and hospitality portfolios.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 710

TERRY ATWOOD

FACILITIES MANAGER

Terry oversees property management and facility management of completed assets held in the Lexvest portfolio. Terry has over 30 years of facilities management experience. Terry serves as a volunteer fire fighter for the Shirley Fire Department.

P: 781-862-4400 ext. 701

GERRY WHEELER

SITE SUPERINTENDENT

Gerry oversees and performs the day-to-day facility and maintenance services of Phoenix Park. Gerry served and retired as a Captain for the Shirley Fire Department.

JACK SULLIVAN

FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

Jack oversees and performs the day-to-day facility and maintenance services of the commercial properties in the Lexvest portfolio.

STEVEN SLEEPER

GENERAL MANAGER

Steve is the General Manager of Cape Colony Inn and Breakwater Hotel, overseeing staffing, reservations, and property operations.

Joe Rogers

General Manager

Joe is the General Manager of Breakwater Hotel, overseeing staffing, reservations, and property operations.

CASSENIA WRIGHT

Hospitality Manager

Cassenia is the Hospitality Manager for Prince of Whales, Truro Beach Cottages, and Lexvest Vacation Rentals. She is responsible for reservations and guest services at each property.

JOSE PASSOS

FACILITIES MANAGER

Joe is responsible for facilities management for the Cape Cod properties.