Steven L. Erie
Managing Director

Mr. Erie is known for his corporate management skills, as well as his accomplishments on the tennis court. In addition to his involvement with new business transactions, he oversees company operations, including the development and implementation of annual plans for both Vesta and the properties in its portfolio.Mr. Erie was previously Vice President, Corporate Planning and Management with Covenant Mutual Insurance Company; and prior to that position, he was a Systems Analyst for Amtrak. He has an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut, M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and B.A. from Concordia College. Mr. Erie is a member of The Board of Directors of the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association, the leading national trade association for government assisted rental housing.

Arthur N. K. Greenblatt
Managing Director

Mr. Greenblatt's creative vision provides the perfect complement to Mr. Erie's attention to detail. New business development is Mr. Greenblatt's principal responsibility, one for which his ability to integrate the conflicting interests of various participants is uniquely suited. Mr. Greenblatt was formerly the general counsel of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. During his tenure at CHFA, Mr. Greenblatt was instrumental in the creation of its uninsured multifamily mortgage program and was responsible for workouts of troubled projects. Prior to CHFA, Mr. Greenblatt was in private practice with a Hartford law firm specializing in real estate. He has a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a B.S. from American International College.

 

Joshua Greenblatt
Development

Mr. Greenblatt has worked with Vesta since 1998. He has been involved in all facets of the business, ranging from finance and development to property management and construction. He primarily focuses on the development of new projects and refinancing of existing deals. He has an M.B.A from the University of Connecticut and a B.A. from Goucher College.

 

Margo Kelleher
Development

Ms. Kelleher has worked with Messrs. Erie and Greenblatt since 1986, being involved in all aspects of new business development, finance, and asset management. She handles all aspects of the development process, including feasibility analysis of new projects, arranging debt and equity financing, and development plan implementation. She was formerly Director of Single-family Programs at Connecticut Housing Investment Fund, Inc. She has an A.B. from Dartmouth College.

 

James Volpe, CPA
Corporate Controller

Mr. Volpe is responsible for all accounting functions at Vesta, both corporate and partnership, including all financial reporting and controls. Mr. Volpe joined Messrs. Erie and Greenblatt in 1990. He was previously with Deloitte & Touche where he was involved in all aspects of audit and tax work for the small business sector. Mr. Volpe has a B.S. in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University.