Meet The Experts Behind Our Company

Mendel Chazanow

CEO & Co-founder

Founder and owner Mendel has successfully renovated and re-tenanted over 4,000 units in primary markets. Mendel started by seizing an opportunity to source and renovate distressed residential properties in core markets during the subprime crisis, partnering with investment firms specializing in distressed multifamily properties in New York. He then formed Diamond in the metro Atlanta area, where he actively grew the portfolio to more than 2,000 units with a market value of $250 million. Along with his Atlanta projects, Mendel now has his eyes set on seeking new opportunities to expand the portfolio. He is focused on creating beautiful, safe housing at an affordable cost.

Max New

COO & Co-founder

Max always had a natural knack for numbers, and his accounting background has been a tremendous asset as he transitioned to property management. As one of the founding members of Diamond National Investments, Max quickly demonstrated his skills at achieving profitability, overseeing the construction and re-tenanting 48 percent of his first Diamond property. Max also successfully negotiated rental contracts for 20 percent above the market rate, continuing to apply these strategies to his following projects. These skills were demonstrated as he oversaw the portfolio's growth since 2016. His primary focus is the development and detailed management of DNI’s assets to ensure the long-term stability and growth of the portfolio.

Zalman Bernstein

VP of Acquisitions

Zalman started property management in 2014 by managing several multi-family rent-stabilized units in New York. His experience working with New York’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal and the New York Housing Preservation & Development proved invaluable. While managing over 20 New York properties, Zalman gained experience and knowledge in all aspects of multi-family property management, and his attention to detail and thoroughness made his transition to real estate contracts a natural one. Zalman is crucial to DNI’s successful expansion, focusing on underwriting and negotiating new opportunities. He successfully oversaw $130M in loans and currently leads a department that services over $80M in debt.

Olga Bolton

Controller

Olga oversees all accounting and corporate support activities. With over 15 years of experience in the accounting field, she's responsible for month-end and year-end close procedures, budget forecasting, and managing cash flows. Her primary focus is on providing reliable estimates and accurate financials. Her attention to strong internal controls, timely financial reporting, and reliable forecasting are critical components for the success and ongoing growth of Diamond National Investments.