ABOUT US

Jason has 25 years of investment and financing experience across real estate, private equity, and venture capital. He is the Founding Partner of Bridgehampton Equities. A leader in matching investors with opportunities in New York real estate and private equity opportunities.

Ellie began her career at Goldman Sachs on the Equity Derivatives Trading floor. She was then recruited for a position with the Chairman and Executive Committee at Schonfeld Securities. After 9/11, Ellie decided to move to the Hamptons where she utilized her skillset in real estate development and joined Michael Davis Construction, one of the most highly regarded builders in the ultra-exclusive Hamptons property market, where she oversaw HR and operations. Wall Street to real estate has been a natural fit for Ellie, and she became a licensed real estate agent with Compass. Feeding both her corporate skill set and entrepreneurial spirit, she joins Bridgehampton Equities bringing a wealth of knowledge as a former business owner and deal-oriented real estate agent.

Melissa Martin is the brand strategist for Bridgehampton Equities and its affiliate companies. She is a marketing specialist with over seventeen years of experience and has led her own marketing company for over thirteen years, focusing on building digital success for clients. Melissa has worked with various industries, from non-profits to tourism and e-commerce on Long Island and spanning worldwide. Her passion for writing and creative direction has helped grow her marketing career in content creation and branding.

William is the acting Construction Manager for the investment properties owned by Bridgehampton Equities and its affiliated companies.  He has been in the construction business for the past 25 years. With a robust background in construction and project management, William has significantly contributed to numerous high-profile projects, including the construction of OK Petroleum’s new headquarters and the renovation of Fairfield Properties' headquarters. In Manhattan, William played a key role in building a 9-story multi-family small rise. Additionally, his work spans several luxurious homes in the Hamptons and dozens of house lifts following Hurricane Sandy. At the prestigious Maidstone Club, William executed impeccable finish trim work. Beyond these large-scale projects, he has overseen several home additions and dormers. William is also actively involved in the community, serving on the board of Hope House Ministries.

Mr. Dragone serves as Head of Credit. He has 25 years of experience in commercial real estate in the underwriting and origination of debt and equity. He began his career in Corporate and Real estate finance for Prudential Capital and has held various positions in real estate banking for PNC Bank, Bear Stearns & Company, and Trinity Street Capital Partners. He spent seven years as Governor on the Board for the National Realty Club, founded by Harry Helmsley in 1947.

Jack Brewer is CEO of The Brewer Group, a diversified global advisory firm. He is a former NFL player, received a master's degree in sports management from the University of Minnesota, and completed executive business programs at Harvard Business School and The Wharton School of Business. He is the senior advisor to President Joyce Banda of Malawi and the founder of The Jack Brewer Foundation. He is an expert in sports finance and global economic development, and a regular CNBC contributor.

Daniel S. Dornfeld is a partner at Forchelli Deegan and Terrana in the Real Estate, IDA Benefits, and Government Incentives practice groups. Dornfeld has 25 years of experience across all aspects of commercial real estate and development and related litigation. Dornfeld represents some of the largest and most respected real estate owners, contractors, and developers in New York. 

Rowena T. Posillico earned her master’s degree in real estate from NYU.  She has over 15 years of experience as a real estate paralegal in small and large law firms in New York City and in the Hamptons.   She had closed multi-million-dollar deals as a Closing Manager in the Commercial Mortgage Conduit division at Merrill Lynch on Wall Street.  Her work experience in residential and commercial real estate varies in areas of legal, title, brokerage, appraisal, tax certiorari, construction, and development. She is a licensed NYS Real Estate Broker and Notary Public.  

Jason Zimmerman is a high-achieving student at SUNY Cortland, where he is pursuing a degree in Business Economics with a concentration in Financial Management. With a strong interest in legal studies, Jason is also minoring in Law & Justice, as he aspires to attend law school upon graduation.