Alex Rodriguez invests in world-class startups and partners with leading global companies in a variety of industries. While best known as one of the world’s greatest athletes (a 14x MLB All-Star and a 2009 World Series Champion with the New York Yankees), Alex now leads a team of experts who work with him to build high-growth businesses and enhance the value of more than 30 companies in the A-Rod Corp portfolio.
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Alex founded A-Rod Corp in 2003, purchasing a duplex apartment on the theory that investing his MLB earnings wisely would protect him from the kinds of financial struggles that afflict too many professional athletes. While he racked up extraordinary stats on the field (696 home runs and more grand slams than any other MLB player in history), Alex simultaneously assembled an impressive team at A-Rod Corp, bought apartment units across the southeastern U.S., and built a fully integrated real estate and development company. Following his success in real estate, where A-Rod Corp’s annual returns on investment have exceeded 20%, Alex has invested in a variety of sectors where he has expertise, including sports, wellness, media and entertainment, and technology. He looks for long-term opportunities to provide financial capital and unlock value for stakeholders.  
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Alex is an Emmy Award-winning MLB analyst for Fox Sports and ESPN. He has been a judge and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, mentored financially distressed ex-athletes on CNBC’s Back in the Game, and currently co-hosts the podcast The Corp with Barstool Sports’ Dan Katz, interviewing CEOs, entrepreneurs, and sports legends. Committed to creating opportunities for young people to succeed, Alex serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and the Boards of Trustees of the University of Miami and The Paley Center for Media. His gifts to the University of Miami and Florida International University have provided scholarships to dozens of students.

Alex is based in Miami. His pride and joy are his fiancée Jennifer Lopez, and their children, Natasha, Ella, Max, and Emme.

As Head of Investments and Mergers & Acquisitions, Lisa Peier oversees all venture investments. She joined A-Rod Corp in 2019 from Hilton & Hyland Real Estate in Beverly Hills, where she was a top producer, representing high net worth buyers and sellers. She previously worked for Compass, Coldwell Banker, and Redburn Partners, where she was a partner and Senior Luxury Goods Equity Analyst based in London. Lisa started her career in institutional sales at Fidelity Investments and worked in equity research at JPMorgan in New York. She holds an M.B.A. from INSEAD and a B.A. from Boston College. A competitive figure skater, Lisa was the 2018 USFSA Adult National champion.

As Principal & Chief Investment Officer of Monument Capital Management (MCM), Stuart Zook directs the investment and operational strategies of A-Rod Corp’s real estate businesses. He joined A-Rod Corp in 2008, and since 2012, he has acted as principal on all real estate investments. Stuart previously held senior positions with The Balcor Companies, Dominium Management, and Equity Residential. In these positions, he oversaw portfolios exceeding $2 billion in value and totaling more than 40,000 units. He holds the Real Property Administration designation from the Building Owners and Managers Institute and has served on boards of local apartment associations. He has a B.S from Northern Illinois University and a M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University.

As President of Monument Capital Management (MCM), Erin Knight oversees a fully integrated real estate investment company that has acquired more than $800 million in assets across more than a dozen states. Acquired via opportunity funds and strategic joint ventures, these investments target markets with strong demand for workforce housing. Erin joined A-Rod Corp in 2018 following two decades in banking and finance. She held executive positions at regional banks in South Florida, overseeing more than $1 billion in commercial real estate loan portfolios. Erin is on the board of the Baptist Health Foundation, the Miami Foundation, and the Junior League of Miami Foundation. She is the founder of LeanIn Miami. She is a Certified Financial Planner and holds Health, Life, Variable Annuity, and Series 7 licenses. She graduated from Florida State University.

Jose Moré is a founding Partner of A-Rod Corp and Newport Property Construction. He has been involved in all aspects of A-Rod Corp’s growth since inception. As President and CEO of Newport, Jose oversees planning and development across multifamily, high-end residential, mixed-use, and other real estate assets. He has supervised and managed the development of more than 15 million square feet of real estate assets for A-Rod Corp. Jose earned his B.S. degree in Construction Management from Florida International University.

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In her role as Chief Financial Officer of A-Rod Corp, Malvina Kazanian manages financial controls, accounting, business operations, human resources, and IT. Before she joined A-Rod Corp in 2010, she worked for 12 years as Business Manager at Boulevard Management, serving high net worth clients in the sports and entertainment industries. Before that, she was an Account Manager at David Weise & Associates. Malvina has a B.S. in Business Administration from Cal State University, Northridge.

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Jose Gomez is a founding Partner at A-Rod Corp and Newport Property Construction. As COO of Newport, he oversees the firm’s financial and business operations. He has supervised and managed the repositioning of more than 16,000 multifamily housing units throughout the Southeast U.S. With deep expertise in construction management, Jose forges Newport’s strategic relationships with private equity funds, REITs, and corporate clients.

As Chief Business Officer at A-Rod Corp, Kelly Laferriere focuses on business development, media and entertainment, marketing, and strategy. She is a business and brand builder with experience in large companies and startups. Kelly has worked in media, sports, and entertainment for more than two decades, first at ESPN, overseeing programming and acquisitions, and then at Six Flags, where she led the business and operations of east coast parks. Prior to Six Flags, she spent more than 10 years at Disney's ABC Television Group, ultimately joining ESPN’s Programming and Production senior management team. Her focus included contract negotiations, business strategy, and revenue-generating opportunities across the integrated platforms of The Walt Disney Company. Most recently, Kelly spent four years at SellersEaston Media, leading business development, content production, and marketing. She is a graduate of Georgetown University.

As a partner in A-Rod Corp, Lane Lamure sources, develops, and executes transactions and oversees select partnerships. He has 20 years of experience in public and private investment. Before he joined A-Rod Corp in 2017, Lane founded Enlight Capital Advisors, a private investment advisor to high net worth individuals and family offices. Prior to founding Enlight, he was a Managing Director at Attara Capital, a long-short equity hedge fund, where he focused on real estate and real estate-related securities. Before that, Lane was an Equity Analyst at Atticus Capital and an Analyst and Associate at the UBS/PaineWebber Real Estate Fund. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Political Science from Emory University, M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Government from Harvard University, and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School. 

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As Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, Kristen Jeffers evaluates new investments and works closely with the A-Rod Corp executive team to execute the firm’s strategies. She came to A-Rod Corp in 2020, bringing expertise in commercial real estate finance and underwriting as well as a background in luxury real estate development and lifestyle brands. Kristen previously led acquisitions, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives at Discovery Land Company, a globally renowned developer of private residential club communities and resorts. Earlier in her career, she worked in commercial real estate finance for Mesa West Capital and Countrywide Capital Markets. She graduated summa cum laude from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Economics.

Freddy Elliot sources and evaluates new investments for A-Rod Corp’s Mergers & Acquisitions team and works with the firm’s Executive team to execute strategies. Before joining A-Rod Corp in 2020, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan on the Diversified Industries coverage team. He worked at J.P. Morgan for eight years, starting as a “Summer Analyst” intern during high school and moving into Investment Banking and Sales & Trading. Freddy graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Financial Economics. He played on Columbia’s varsity soccer team for four years.

Patrick Harrington oversees A-Rod Corp events and hospitality, including activities in geographic markets that are key to the national expansion of Presidente. Before joining A-Rod Corp, Patrick worked for Casamigos, where he helped the fast-growing tequila startup build a large customer base in the Southwest. Before Casamigos, Mr. Harrington worked for Discovery Land Company, an Arizona-based developer of luxury residential communities and clubs. Patrick graduated from Arizona State University, where he earned a B.A. in Organizational Communications.

Newport Property Construction Controller Alejandra Gutierrez leads the company’s business services department and oversees its control systems, financial forecasting, and cash and risk management. She also oversees Newport’s human resources and business operations functions. Alejandra joined Newport in 2004. She earned a B.A and M.B.A. from Florida International University.

As Director of Construction Operations at Newport Property Construction, Jorge Tablada manages client relationships, coordinates logistics and planning, and oversees a team of project managers and superintendents. Prior to joining Newport Property Construction in 2013, Jorge was a Branch Manager at SunTrust Bank for seven years, managing a high net worth book of business, overseeing multiple cost centers, and serving as the liaison between retail banking and private wealth management. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida.

As Director of Social Media, Jason Dovitz is responsible for the strategic vision, content, and direction of social media for A-Rod Corp and Alex Rodriguez. Jason also assists with Alex’s ESPN Sunday Night Baseball coverage and postseason studio shows on FOX Sports. Jason previously worked at UCLA as Director of Social Media for UCLA Athletics and was a Social Media Producer at FOX Sports. He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. degree in Journalism and in Professional Writing.

Ashleigh Honig manages digital media planning and creative along with partnerships for A-Rod Corp. She also assists Alex with his public appearances and broadcast work, including Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, MLB on FOX, and The Corp with Barstool Sports. Ashleigh previously worked in marketing for the David Ortiz Children’s Fund. She earned a B.A. in Advertising Management, Marketing and Sports Administration from the University of Miami.

Liz Powers is responsible for pursuing business development opportunities and managing projects for A-Rod Corp. Liz works on building the firm’s partnership with Anheuser-Busch InBev on Presidente beer, where Alex Rodriguez serves as Chairman. Before joining A-Rod Corp in 2020, Liz worked in commercial retail leasing and sales at Windsor Realty Partners, a subsidiary of Terra Group, a large real estate development company based in Miami. She holds a B.A. in Editing, Writing, & Media with a minor in Communications from Florida State University.

Amanda Alvarez leads scheduling and operations for Alex Rodriguez and assists with property management oversight. Before joining A-Rod Corp in 2018, she was a Communications Assistant in the Athletic Department at the University of Miami, where she oversaw communications strategies for the women’s tennis team, wrote feature stories for The Miami Hurricane Magazine, and served as the in-game host for the men’s basketball and baseball teams. Amanda also served as an Administrative Assistant at AFA & Co., managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and day-to-day operations for the land surveyor’s office. She earned a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism, Political Science and Sports Administration from the University of Miami, and a M.B.A. from Florida International University.

Rachael Scaramuzzino manages operational matters, logistics, scheduling, and correspondence for Alex Rodriguez and assists him with his speaking engagements and broadcast work, including Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, MLB on FOX , and The Corp with Barstool Sports. Before joining A-Rod Corp in 2019, Rachael served as a Senior Sales Consultant for Meltwater. She has a B.S. in Health Studies-Management from Utica College.

Director of Operations Anita Smith develops A-Rod Corp’s projects, serves as liaison between project teams and senior management, and oversees several partnerships. She also oversees the content and production teams for Alex Rodriguez’s CNBC series, Back in the Game, and his digital programming. Anita came to A-Rod Corp in 2018 via the company’s investment in TruFusion, where she was Manager of Franchise Operations. Before that, she was Director of Construction Safety and Operations for Terra Contracting. She has a degree in Business Management from Douglas College, an Occupational Health and Safety Certification from the University of Alberta, and various construction officer credentials from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.