THE AJS REALTY TEAM

With almost 25 years of commercial brokerage, tenant representation, asset management and development history in the SW Florida market, Andrew Saluan has extensive experience in all facets of the Commercial Real Estate industry.

Mr. Saluan has been a party to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in commercial real estate transactions ranging from buyer and seller representation in raw land, shopping center and office sales to lease transactions from 1,000 sq. ft. users to national tenant anchor spaces of over 30,000 sq. ft.

This unique combination of expertise including commercial property management, leasing, complete asset management, land entitlements, and the development of both residential and commercial projects, provide Mr. Saluan with the background and resources to provide solutions in all phases of the Commercial Real Estate industry.

In recent years, Mr. Saluan has focused his expertise on the acquisition, leasing and asset management services for retail and office properties ranging from 4,000 square feet to over 200,000 sq. ft. These include centers which are unanchored as well as properties anchored by national tenants.

Andrew is a graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio with a degree in Business Finance. He holds a Juris Docorate from Cleveland State University, John Marshall College of Law

Associations

• Member of the Magis Advisory Group for John Carroll University
• Member of the Royal Palm Academy Board of Directors
• Past Member of the Cleveland Clinic Florida, Naples Leadership Board
• Member of the Collier County Bar Association
• Member of the Florida Bar Association
• Member of ICSC
• Member of the Naples Area Board of Realtors

Brian joins us with extensive experience in all phases of asset management. He has been involved in the commercial real estate services industry for over 30 years. Originally from Northeast Ohio, Brian was an Ohio commercial licensed real estate professional for 20 plus years specializing in leasing, tenant retention, and asset management.

Most recently, Brian led the Property Management Division at Barron Collier Commercial in Naples.  At Barron Collier Commercial he managed the portfolio consisting of professional office buildings, industrial buildings, retail centers, and distribution facilities throughout the US working with national tenants as well as local Southwest Florida business professionals.

Carol has forty years of experience as a highly skilled accounting professional, with a diverse background in commercial property management accounting, as well as the construction industry.

Upon arriving in Naples in 1996, Carol joined Cameron Real Estate Services, Inc. as the Comptroller for the Property Management Division, until joining AJS Realty Group Inc. in 2015.  She brings a well-rounded background to the team in all aspects of the accounting process, management,  and  business operations.

Carol is licensed in Florida as a Real Estate Sales Associate.

Dawn has 16 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry, with a diverse background in administration, accounting, commercial and residential property management.

A lifelong resident of Naples, Dawn joined Cameron Real Estate Services, Inc. as the Administrative Coordinator in 2004. Prior to joining AJS, Dawn was a Commercial/Residential Property Manager at Equity, she brings a well-rounded background to the team in all aspects of the administration and property management operations.

Dawn is licensed in Florida as a Community Association Manager.

Mrs. Dougherty is a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. While attending Florida Gulf Coast, Mrs. Dougherty worked for AJS Realty Group as an intern, continuing her employment with AJS Realty Group after graduation where she has specialized in marketing, property management and leasing of commercial properties, having received her CAM license from Larson Educational Services.

Mrs. Dougherty is a lifelong resident of Naples, and has established many business and professional relationships throughout the Southwest Florida community. Mrs. Dougherty’s personal dedication, and her familiarity with Southwest Florida, the Southwest Florida market and the players in the local commercial real estate industry, provides her with invaluable insight in her analysis of commercial properties, and how to market properties for lease or sale.

With more than 27 years of real estate experience in the USA and Europe, Williams joins AJS Realty Group from Equity LLC, where he helped establish and grow the Equity offices in Florida in as both a manger-broker and later in a transactional role. Williams originally entered the Southwest Florida market in 2011 when he joined CBRE – SWFL (now CRE Consultants). Previous experience includes serving as the Head of Office and Industrial departments at Cushman & Wakefield in Budapest Hungary. Williams also held the position of Director of Office and Hotels & Leisure for Colliers International – Hungary.

In addition to his commercial real estate knowledge, Williams specializes in healthcare, office, industrial, retail and hospitality sales and leasing with a specific emphasis on 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges.

Williams presents a track record of transaction success, serving a host of local Southwest Florida clients such as Vanish Vein & Laser Center, Alpine Restaurant, Burn Bootcamp -Estero, Specialists in Implant Dentistry and SWLF Electrical Supply. He is also involved in development projects, including Piper Medical Building, Sabal Bay Centre and Hilton Garden Inn – Coconut Point.

Jeff Clapper has been a resident of Naples, FL since 1983 and has been in the commercial real estate field in SW Florida for over 20 years.  He is a graduate of Naples High School and received a BA from Furman University (Greenville, SC).

Jeff has extensive experience in retail, medical and office leasing, as well as sales and acquisitions of investment properties and land.  Jeff also has experience in property management.

Prior to joining AJS, Jeff was a Commercial Associate at Premier Commercial for 4 years. Before entering the commercial real estate field with Cameron Real Estate Services in 2005, Jeff worked as a paralegal at the Collier County Attorney’s Office specializing in eminent domain and transportation issues.

In the past, Jeff gave back to the community during his 18 years in Rotary.  He has also served on advisory boards for the City of Naples and Collier County.    

Kerry joins us with extensive experience in Facilities Management and luxury residential construction. His previous experience includes Quality Assurance, Estate Management and Customer Care & Warranty for Gulf Bay Homes/Fiddlers Creek and, most recently, Seagate Development Group. Kerry is skilled in relationship management (vendor, team and client), developing preventative management strategies and resolving complex operational and customer service-related challenges.

He was born and raised on the family farm in Nebraska, and then spent 20 years in Chicago, IL, where he had a corporate career in International HR Consulting. Kerry and his family moved to Naples, Florida in 2017.

Kerry is licensed in Florida as a Community Association Manager.

Lisa has been living in Naples for 17 years. She has 20 years experience working as an accounting professional as well as 10 years experience working in the Real Estate Industry.

Prior to joining AJS Realty Group, Lisa worked in Residential Property Management and Real Estate Sales.

Lisa is a licensed FL Real Estate Sales Associate

Lisa rejoins the AJS Realty team bringing a wealth of experience and fresh insight to our asset management and brokerage services. She has been actively involved in the commercial real estate services industry in Southwest Florida for over 30 years. Lisa was instrumental in the operations of some of Naples’ initial commercial developments working for Collier Enterprises, Neapolitan Enterprises and eventually, The Lutgert Companies, where she opened The Mercato, a 500,000 sq. ft. mixed use development. The experience gained on these properties provided her with an overall in-depth knowledge of building management, including vendor management, customer service, tenant relations, financial reporting, capital and operating budgets, marketing, leasing and lease administration.

Lisa transitioned into third party management by connecting with AJS Realty Group in 2012 where she implemented growth and proficiency within the property management division. She later teamed up with Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate managing several family owned office and retail properties on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. Recently, she opened a third-party management satellite office in Naples for Cushman and Wakefield Commercial Properties overseeing a portfolio of office, retail and industrial properties.

Lisa is a graduate of the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in Intergovernmental Relations and an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Technology.

Nicole grew up in Naples and has resided here for 20 years. She attended Florida Gulf Coast University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Nicole has 12 years of Customer Service experience, which has provided her with strong listening skills and a passion for ensuring efficiency and success. Prior to joining AJS Realty Group, Nicole was an Associate Team Leader at Whole Foods Market.

At AJS, Nicole will be focusing on Office Administration and assisting the Property Managers.

Robin moved to Naples in 1999 from her hometown of Boston. She earned her associates degree and immediately began her career in the accounting field over 30 years ago. Her experience has been in government and real estate accounting. Before joining AJS Realty Group, she worked at John R Wood Properties for almost 19 years.

She is eager to apply her accounting expertise and experience to provide the highest level of service to our property managers and clients.