MEET OUR TEAM
Gerard Amalfitano
Jr.
Managing Partner / Clear Brook Properties
Gerard spent nearly 14 years with Morgan Stanley and has held positions in Finance as well as HR. During his time in Finance he was responsible for accounting and control functions for more than 70 of the Firm’s Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Credit and Equity funds. Gerard played a vital role with regards to specifics around carry plan development and partnered with senior members of the Firm’s Corporate Tax, Legal, Finance, HR, and Investment Management teams to deliver quarterly financials and analysis. Gerard was selected to co-lead the oversight of the Investment Management business’ third-party administrators and acted as the relationship manager between the Firm and the external administrators.
Gerard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from PACE University’s Lubin School of Business as well as a Master Degree from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His degree from UNC is concentrated in Accounting and has a focus in Commercial Real Estate and Business Management.
In September 2019, Gerard decided to follow his passion for Real Estate by launching Clear Brook Properties, LLC. In February 2020, he resigned from Morgan Stanley to focus full-time on Clear Brook Properties. Prior to resigning, Gerard established strong relationships with local professionals across the real estate and construction industries. Some of these relationships have transformed into strategic partnerships that have helped contribute to the development of the Company and will be an important factor in its future success.
Gerard has a primary focus on the acquisition of new properties, budgetary controls and financial management as well as various asset management responsibilities associated with development.
Passion lead us here. Our process is stress free and simple.
Gerard and his wife Kasie live in Chatham and have three young children. They share a love and enthusiasm for the community in which they live and look forward to helping others enjoy a similar experience.
Gerard is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for fishing including both freshwater and saltwater. He shares this passion with Kasie and together they are turning it into a family pass time.
Marinaccio
John
General Contractor / Owner - Marinaccio Construction
MARINACCIO CONSTRUCTION LLC is a privately held construction company that has served the needs of the NJ/NY metropolitan area for 40 years. John Marinaccio and his team are exceptional craftsmen and well know for their attention to detail and dedication to their work. John is passionate about serving his clients with the utmost integrity and professionalism. He is well respected in the industry and has built a strong rapport within the local community and beyond by those who know him and have hired him.
John serves as the general contractor in charge of daily job site operations, managing sub-contractors, and seeing each project through to completion. John is an expert framer by trade and is personally involved in many aspects of the building process. His talents shine through as he puts his touches on the finer details in each home.
Amalfitano
Kasie
Design Consultant / Clear Brook Properties
Kasie designs and determines the look and feel for each of our Clear Brook Properties homes. Kasie starts with conceptual architecture, followed by exterior materials selections and all interior design elements. Kasie works closely with the Clear Brook Properties team and subcontractors to ensure her vision for each home is followed through. For clients who are looking to customize, Kasie will identify areas for customization based on the project timeline and will source materials as needed. Working with clients and bringing their vision to life is something Kasie enjoys most, as she believes everyone should add their own personal touches to their home.