Joseph I. Rosenbaum

Founder & President

Joseph I. Rosenbaum is a founder and President of Madison Title Agency, LLC and is President of the affiliated companies of Madison Commercial Real Estate Services (MCRES). Established in June, 1998, Madison Title offered only title insurance and title-related services. In its first year, Madison completed 2,500 transactions and insured more than $1 billion of liability. Since then, Mr. Rosenbaum has expanded Madison’s scope of operations through subsidiaries, affiliates and joint ventures to offer a full suite of commercial real estate services, including LeaseProbe, Madison Exchange, Madison SPECS, Real Diligence and DocProbe.

Additionally, Mr. Rosenbaum is President of Diversified Capital, Inc., a real estate holding company he founded in 1995. Diversified Capital owns and manages numerous commercial and residential properties in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Connecticut and Texas. He also founded Citybook Services Ltd., a paralegal satellite office for Madison based in Israel. Based in Lakewood, New Jersey, Mr. Rosenbaum holds a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha College.

Elliot S. Zaks

Co-founder & Director of Operations

Mr. Zaks, along with Mr. Joseph I. Rosenbaum, was one of the founders of Madison Title Agency, LLC and currently serves as the Director of Operations for the company, its affiliates and other Madison Commercial Real Estate Services enterprises. Before his association with Madison, Mr. Zaks was an independent real estate investor of note in the tri-state area.

Mr. Zaks is also Director of The Title Training Institute located in Lakewood, New Jersey. The Institute offers both pre-licensing and continued education courses within the title field.

A resident of Lakewood, Mr. Zaks is an active member of the Lakewood, NJ community, serving as commissioner and formerly vice-chair for the Lakewood Housing Authority and is a member of the Lakewood Township Zoning Board of Adjustment. Mr. Zaks is also a board member of Yeshivas Orchos Chaim, a local elementary school.

Mr. Zaks holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from the BMG Rabbinical College, a NJ Real Estate Sales license, a NJ Title Insurance Instructor license as well as Title Producers licenses in 28 states. Most recently, Mr. Zaks was selected as an "Industry Leader" in 2010 by Real Estate Weekly, a publication serving the real estate industry.

Abish Brodt

Executive Director

Although his primary focus is the New York region, Mr. Brodt is responsible for new business development company-wide. Mr. Brodt has extensive management experience and a strong a record of success. He is well-known in the business community in the New York metropolitan area for his ability to bring people together and forge professional relationships.

Before joining Madison, Mr. Brodt held leadership positions in two other business enterprises—one in health/beauty aids and the other in commodity metals. Under his guidance each of these companies grew from a start-up to a multi-million dollar operation within a few years. Earlier in his career Mr. Brodt worked in the health services arena, serving in various management functions, including controller and administrator of a skilled nursing facility.

Daniel Kasten

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Kasten is Chief Financial Officer of Madison Title Agency and all the Madison Commercial Real Estate Services companies.

Mr. Kasten received a Bachelor's degree from BMG Rabbinical College and a MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management where he concentrated on Finance and Accounting. Currently, Mr. Kasten is licensed as a CPA in the state of New York.

Mr. Kasten worked for Deloitte & Touche, LLP for three years as a senior tax consultant, focusing on the banking and securities industries. Mr. Kasten then served as a senior tax advisor at Ernst & Young, LLP for three years. There, his primary task was to work on midsize and Fortune 500 companies.

Charles Celnik

Controller

Mr. Celnik is Controller for Madison Title Agency, LLC and all its affiliates. In this role, he oversees all accounting functions and prepares financial statements for all of Madison's joint ventures and related parties.

Mr. Celnik began his accounting career at Ernst & Young, LLP where he was primarily responsible for tax structures for multi-state companies, dealing with state and local taxes and audits for Sarbanes – Oxley compliance. From there he went to Home Décor Products, where he acted as the internal auditor in preparation for a possible IPO.

Mr. Celnik received his Bachelor's Degree from the Rabbinical College of Long Island and his MBA in Accounting & Finance from Rutgers University.

Dov Shimano

Strategic Business Development

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Michael L. Donini, Esq.

Senior Commercial Counsel

Michael Donini is Senior Commercial Counsel for Madison Title Agency, LLC. In this role, he clears complex title matters, oversees underwriting activities and renders title opinions. Before joining Madison, Mr. Donini was Vice President, Special Projects, for New Jersey Title Insurance Company, where he was involved in underwriting, risk assessment and the development of strategic alliances with various area mortgage lenders. Prior to his association with New Jersey Title Insurance, Mr. Donini had a private law practice that focused on residential and commercial real estate transactions, land use and business law.

Mr. Donini received his Bachelor's degree from Villanova University and his Juris Doctor from the Oklahoma City University School of Law. Mr. Donini is a member of the New Jersey Bar and a licensed New Jersey title insurance producer. Mr. Donini is also an Adjunct Professor in the business studies department of Ocean County College and has served as a guest lecturer for Lorman and ICLE educational programs.

Terence Guerriere, Esq.

Director of NY Operations, MCRES

Mr. Guerriere, Director of our recently expanded New York operations, has displayed the practical leadership that marks a successful career. An experienced real estate attorney and title company executive, Mr. Guerriere joined Madison after serving as Chief Operating Officer of Liberty Title Agency where he was responsible for the operations of three related New York title agencies. Preceding his years at Liberty, he worked as Vice President for United General Title Insurance Company and was responsible for the company's relationships with their agents throughout New York State. Prior to his time with United General, he served as President of J.P. Morgan Title Agency and Business Executive for the JPMorgan Chase's Title Insurance Group.

Mr. Guerriere has worked in the business of real estate law and title insurance for over 20 years. In addition to the aforementioned experience, Mr. Guerriere gained his expertise as an attorney in private practice with McCarthy Fingar, LLP, Co-founder and General Counsel of Electronic Land Services. Inc. and Managing Counsel for the National/Commercial Office of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company.

Mr. Guerriere is a graduate of Williams College and earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law. Prior to his real estate law career, Mr. Guerriere clerked for the Surrogate Court Judge of Nassau County, New York. His previous career as a private school educator and administrator afforded Mr. Guerriere the skills to be an effective lecturer, having spoken on the topics of legal ethics and title insurance law. Active in his community, he has served on the White Plains Planning and Zoning Boards including serving as Chairman and currently is President of the Gedney Association, a local service organization. Mr. Guerriere was a co-founder of the Archbishop Stepinac High School Foundation and continues to serve on its board. In addition to his New York law license, Mr. Guerriere is a licensed Title Insurance Producer in New Jersey.

James H. Lee, Esq.

Senior New York Counsel & Manager of Proactive Department

James Lee is Senior New York Counsel & Manager of the Proactive Department for Madison Title Agency, LLC. As part of his daily responsibilities, he clears complex commercial title issues, oversees underwriting activities and manages large, high-profile commercial transactions in New York.

Mr. Lee was formerly with LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc., where he was a claims attorney, specializing in complex title claims and related legal work. Mr. Lee began his legal career at Wingate & Cullen in Melville, New York, where he performed extensive legal research, assisted in litigation, drafted legal documents and represented lenders in commercial and residential real estate closings.

Admitted to the Bar in both New York and New Jersey, Mr. Lee is a graduate of the Rutgers School of Law at Newark and of Baruch College. Mr. Lee is also licensed as a title producer in the state of New Jersey.

Lee David Medinets, Esq.

General Counsel for Madison Title Agency, LLC and its affiliates & Senior Counsel for Madison Exchange, LLC

Mr. Medinets is General Counsel for Madison Title Agency, LLC (and all its affiliates) and Senior Counsel for Madison Exchange, LLC where he is responsible for all legal matters related to §1031 exchange transactions. In his work for Madison Title Agency, Mr. Medinets manages a wide range of legal matters including:

• Corporate law
• Contracts
• Leasing issues
• Litigation
• Insurance

Before joining Madison, Mr. Medinets was in private practice for more than 20 years. His practice focused on real estate, small businesses, municipal land use and §1031 exchanges. Mr. Medinets holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the Santa Clara University. He is a member of the New York Bar and New Jersey Bar and an inactive member of the California Bar.

A noted lecturer and author on the subject of §1031 exchanges, Mr. Medinets is also a Certified Exchange Specialist and active member of several Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) committees, including the CES Council and Tax Advisory Board.

As a long-time resident of Lakewood, NJ, Mr. Medinets has served the community in numerous capacities including:

• Mediator for the Ocean County Family Court's Early Settlement Program
• Member of the Lakewood Township Master Plan Committee
• Member of the Lakewood Township Planning Board
• Legal advisor to tenants and landlords through the Lakewood Tenants' Organization's tenant counseling program

Elliot Schon, Esq.

New York Counsel

Mr. Schon is Counsel for Madison Title Agency's New York department. In this capacity he manages both commercial and residential transactions. He is responsible for clearing complex title matters, overseeing underwriting activities and rendering title opinions.

Before joining Madison, Mr. Schon served as the Director of Research for Business Licenses, LLC, a company that specializes in identifying and explaining the licensing requirements on the federal, state, county and local levels for virtually any type of business. Mr. Schon earned his Masters in Talmudic Law from the BMG Rabbinical College and his Juris Doctor from Pace University. He is admitted to the Bar in both New Jersey and New York.

Samuel M. Shiel, Esq.

Director of National Title Services & Senior Underwriting Counsel

Samuel M. Shiel, Esq. is Director of National Title Services and Senior Underwriting Counsel – Vice President for Madison Title Agency, LLC. In this position since 2005, Mr. Shiel oversees complex, large multi-state transactions and manages national underwriting operations. Before joining Madison, Mr. Shiel was Vice President and Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Co.'s National Title Service department for the NY region. While serving in this capacity, he was appointed one of Stewart Title's Senior Underwriting Counsel with nationwide underwriting authority. Previously, Mr. Shiel served as Assistant Vice President and National Commercial Counsel of Chicago Title Insurance Co. in New York City for over eight years.

Originally from Canada, Mr. Shiel holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Manitoba and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. A noted speaker and writer on title insurance topics, Mr. Shiel was a Panelist at the ALTA Annual Convention in 1998 focusing on "Current Practices in dealing with Title Insurance Requirements of Lenders." His article "Why the NY Style Closing is Going Out of Fashion" was published in 2002 in the New York Real Estate Journal.

Bruce Stern, Esq.

Vice President, Business Development

Bruce Stern is Vice President of Business Development for Madison Title Agency, LLC. As such, he is responsible for negotiating and managing new business initiatives. He has an integral role in the company's growing presence in the title industry as well as Madison's expansion into other aspects of the real estate market. A former Congressional staffer, Mr. Stern served as General Counsel for a large private college and spent years in private practice as a real estate attorney before joining Madison.

Mr. Stern holds a Bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law.

Ronald S. Sternberg, Esq.

Vice President, Strategic Alliances

Mr. Sternberg is Vice President of Strategic Alliances for Madison Title Agency, LLC and its affiliates. His chief responsibilities are to find joint venture partners, close joint venture agreements with new partners and manage operations, compliance and marketing for our joint venture operations.

Before joining Madison, Mr. Sternberg owned and operated Summit Closing Services, a company that arranged joint ventures and conducted real estate settlement services. Prior to that, Mr. Sternberg was a real estate attorney in his own law practice for ten years. Mr. Sternberg was originally a tax attorney as well as a financial planner, tax shelter syndicator and real estate developer.

Mr. Sternberg received his Bachelor's degree from SUNY at Stony Brook, his Juris Doctor from SUNY at Buffalo, and LL.M in Taxation from New York University.

Louis H. Weinberg, Esq.

Vice President and Counsel, MCRES

Louis H. Weinberg, Esq. is Vice President and Counsel for Madison Commercial Real Estate Services LLC, working out of their New York City office. His focus is in the title insurance industry, where he has more than 25 years of experience. He specializes in high end residential and commercial real estate transactions in the New York metro area. Prior to joining Madison, Mr. Weinberg spent five plus years as Senior Vice President and Counsel for Liberty Title Agency LLC where he was responsible for business development and servicing existing clientele. Prior to that, Mr. Weinberg spent more than 18 years as Legal Counsel for North Shore Abstract, Ltd in Great Neck, NY.

Mr. Weinberg earned his Bachelors degree from the University of Florida in 1981 and holds a Juris Doctor as a member of Brooklyn Law School's Class of 1985. He is a member of the NY State Bar Association.

Additionally, Mr. Weinberg is actively involved in a number of charitable and not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves as President of the Foundation for Supporters of the Disabled (FSD), a foundation that provides grants to community based organizations serving people with developmental disabilities. Mr. Weinberg is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of PSCH (Promoting Specialized Care and Health), a large not-for-profit agency that operates residential, habilitative and job training programs for more than 3000 mentally ill and developmentally disabled individuals. Most recently, Mr. Weinberg was selected as an "Industry Leader" in 2010 by Real Estate Weekly, a publication serving the real estate industry.