Alex Witkoff is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Witkoff’s development activities and operations from strategic development and conceptualization through execution. During his tenure at Witkoff, he has earned a reputation for consistently executing creative strategies across diverse asset classes. He is a key driver behind Witkoff’s mission to create dynamic, multi-faceted spaces that connect people and enrich their communities.

Among other projects, Mr. Witkoff is currently overseeing the development of One Highline, which features 236 residences and a flagship 120 key Faena New York hotel in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood; the former Diplomat golf club into a private golf club designed by Greg Norman, 100 branded residences, and a boutique hotel; 700 North Miami Avenue, a transit led residential development adjacent to Miami Central Station and Miami World Center; the revitalization of the historic Shore Club in Miami Beach; and The Park Santa Monica, a new neighborhood concept in Downtown Santa Monica that combine residential towers, retail, and public spaces. In all cases, Mr. Witkoff created a holistic vision for a new brand that inspires and informs every facet of property development, from architectural and design treatments to amenities and experiences.

In addition to his Witkoff role, Mr. Witkoff serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami. Mr. Witkoff is also a part of Milken Institute’s Young Leaders Circle, which recognizes intellectually curious and philanthropic young professionals, and is a member of United Way’s Tocqueville Society. Mr. Witkoff is actively involved with the Urban Land Institute and serves on their Advisory Board for Southeast Florida and the Caribbean.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Witkoff honed his expertise in real estate and private equity as a real estate investing analyst at Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Witkoff graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where he received a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Finance and Real Estate.

Scott Alper is President & Chief Investment Officer as well as a partner in the firm. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Witkoff’s investments, operations, and financings. Since joining Witkoff in 1997, he has overseen both equity and structured investments predominately in residential, hospitality, and office asset classes.

Mr. Alper holds a B.S. from the New York University Stern School of Business and is currently on the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and the Board of the Madison Square Park Conservancy.

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James Stomber is the General Counsel for Witkoff. He has been with the company since its inception and is responsible for the management of all legal affairs. Mr. Stomber has extensive experience and is involved in all of the firm’s projects, from acquisition and construction through disposition, as well as complex joint ventures and financing.

Leading up to Witkoff, Mr. Stomber was a partner at Jones Day, one of the world’s leading law firms, where he specialized in workouts and restructurings representing numerous non-U.S. financial institutions and U.S.-based pension funds. He also represented major hospitality companies and served as principal outside counsel to a major real estate developer in the tri-state area on all development and corporate matters.

Mr. Stomber holds a J.D. from New England School of Law and a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College.

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Craig Murphy has been with the firm since its inception and is responsible for the oversight of all Witkoff construction. In his 25 years of experience, Mr. Murphy has successfully led over a billion dollars of development including complicated conversions such as 10 Hanover Square, 55 Wall Street, the Hilton Cabana Miami Beach, and 10 Madison Square West, as well as ground-up developments such as 150 Charles Street, the PUBLIC Hotel New York & 215 Chrystie Street Residences, 20 Times Square, the West Hollywood EDITION Hotel & Residences, and The Capitol at Chelsea.

Prior to this, Mr. Murphy worked for Stellar Management and as a Civil Engineer in Harvard, MA.

Mr. Murphy received his Civil Engineering degree from Syracuse University and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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Lauren Witkoff leads all Witkoff sales and marketing efforts, with a focus on the development of new condominiums. Since joining the firm, Ms. Witkoff successfully marketed projects such as 515 East 72nd Street, 150 Charles Street, 10 Madison Square West, 111 Murray Street and the residences at the West Hollywood EDITION.

Prior to joining Witkoff, Ms. Witkoff worked as a real estate attorney and broker specializing in commercial leasing and real estate transactions at the New York law firms of Dreyer & Traub and Botein, Hays & Sklar.

Ms. Witkoff graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Rochester and received a J.D. degree with honors from the George Washington University School of Law. Ms. Witkoff sits on the board of multiple charitable organizations, including the City of Hope and the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, and has fundraised for the ASPCA and the Humane Society.

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Zach Witkoff plays an integral role in helping to oversee Witkoff’s West Coast projects, including the West Hollywood EDITION, which is comprised of 190 hotel rooms and 20 branded residences. Mr. Witkoff also had a pivotal position in the opening of PUBLIC Hotel, a 370-room hotel on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

Prior to joining Witkoff, Mr. Witkoff worked in the real estate group at Wells Fargo. He also gained expertise working for the Ian Schrager Company.

Mr. Witkoff graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami with a B.S. in Business Administration and a concentration in Real Estate.

Anthony Corrao is responsible for the oversight and management of the Witkoff firm’s accounting department.

Prior to Witkoff, Mr. Corrao worked as Controller for Stellar Management and AKAM Associates, and spent 7 years working in public accounting. Mr. Corrao received a B.S. in Accounting from Long Island University.

Marco Sulin is responsible for overseeing the construction of Witkoff’s development projects in California, including the West Hollywood EDITION. Previously, Mr. Sulin directed the construction of Witkoff’s 10 Madison Square West condominium development. Mr. Sulin has 15 years of experience in construction management and 5 years of experience in consulting engineering.

Before Witkoff, Mr. Sulin worked for Plaza Construction LLC and Tishman Construction Corporation. He has directed projects in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada.

Mr. Sulin received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Canadian Society for Professional Engineers.

Lea Guberina-Sulc has over a decade of real estate development experience and currently oversees the development of projects in Manhattan, including Witkoff’s multi-billion, mixed-use project in Chelsea, One High Line. Previously, she directed the development of Witkoff’s 215 Chrystie (PUBLIC hotel and residences) and 701 7th Avenue projects.

Prior to joining Witkoff, Ms. Guberina-Sulc worked at BlackRock in the Real Estate Private Equity Group leading acquisitions for the New York Tri-State area and Pennsylvania. She was also a member of the real estate portfolio management team where she was responsible for portfolio analytics, fund investment strategies and investor relations.  Prior to joining BlackRock, she worked at Cape Advisors as a Project Manager on several luxury condominium and hotel projects.

Ms. Guberina-Sulc graduated summa cum laude from New York University and received her MBA with Dean’s Honors from Columbia Business School with a concentration in real estate and finance. Ms. Guberina-Sulc is a Board Member of The Real Estate Circle at Columbia Business School.

John Greaney has over a decade of construction experience in New York City and has overseen delivery of several Witkoff projects including 150 Charles Street, 10 Madison Square West, and PUBLIC Hotel New York & 215 Chrystie Street Residences.

 Prior to Witkoff, Mr. Greaney served as a project manager with Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction, Inc. in New York. At Caldwell, Mr. Greaney managed medical, educational and residential construction projects for major hospitals and educational institutions in New York.

 Mr. Greaney graduated Cum Laude from Villanova University and received his M.S. in Construction Management from New York University.

Senior Vice President, Acquisitions

Matthew Bauman is involved in all aspects related to acquisitions and capital market transactions at Witkoff. Since joining in 2017, he has played an integral role in underwriting, structuring, and executing transactions across the residential, multi-family, office and hospitality sectors.

Prior to Witkoff, Mr. Bauman worked in investment banking at Citigroup where he gained extensive experience in M&A as well as equity and debt transactions in the Global Industrials Group. Earlier in his career, he was an analyst for an investment firm in New York and London.

Mr. Bauman received a B.S. in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University and received his M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business.