Richard Gentilucci, CEO and President
Richard has spent the past 40 years in commercial real estate, the later 20 managing the real estate portfolios for many of the nation's largest institutional investors, including Shamrock Holdings, Inc., the investment arm of the Roy E. Disney family. He has an enviable track record of investment oversight, evaluation of construction and development risk, asset disposition, and investor and public relations. Richard was one of the architects of Genesis LA Real Estate Fund, the first of its kind in the nation to focus on double bottom line investments. Producing superior returns for its investors and economic benefits to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, Genesis has become the model for similar funds throughout the United States.

Richard is a respected leader in the Southern California real estate community having brought to the market millions of square feet of commercial and residential development including a major motion picture studio, senior housing projects, urban mixed-use, large retail, and the renovation of historically significant buildings. His clients have continually relied on his knowledge, resourcefulness and problem-solving abilities to unlock hidden value in nearly every type and size of real estate asset.

Richard is an active member of the following organizations: Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers, USC Lusk Center, American Arbitration Association, Pension Real Estate Association.

Steve Bloom, Business Development
Steve is the founder and CEO of RENTV.com, a ten year old online news service for the commercial real estate industry read by over 20,000 professionals each month, and Sublease.com, an online classified ad system for commercial space. Steve founded RENTV after a nine-year brokerage career with Cushman & Wakefield and CRESA Partners on LA’s Westside, and a few years with developers in New York City. RENTV acquired Sublease.com two years ago and re-launched it last year, along with a new expanded version of RENTV.

Steve is a graduate of Cornell University, and received his MBA from USC.

Peter Carniglia, Construction Manager / General Contractor
Peter is BTG's onsite Construction Manager overseeing construction operations. Prior to joining BTG, he ran Carniglia Construction, founded in 1989, and built a reputation as a General Contractor who can get a project done right, on time, and within budget.  Peter has managed the construction of various residential, commercial  and specialty real estate projects throughout Los Angeles.

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University, Peter became a community liaison in San Francisco, where he worked with the Mayor's Office, developers and community groups within the city.  In Los Angeles, he has represented property owners in front of local commissions with jurisdiction over construction and development projects including the Department of Building and Safety, Public Works, Streets and Engineering, and Planning and Zoning.

Peter Davis, Development Services
Peter is an experienced real estate investor, project manager, property manager, and contractor.  As the principal of Davis Reality Investment for seven years, he oversaw all aspects of property acquisition, rehabilitation, management, and disposition.  As a contractor for thirteen years, he successfully managed and completed numerous high-end residential and commercial rehabilitation projects in California, as well as in his native state of Maine.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Michael's College in Vermont, and is a graduate of the USC Ross Minority Program in Real Estate Development. He is an active member of the Urban Land Institute and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (Los Angeles Chapter), and an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

Katja Eastland, Accounting and Administrative
Katja manages the accounting and administrative affairs of BTG and has been an associate of Mr. Gentilucci for 15 years. Katja spent 12 years as Corporate Controller of Shamrock Holdings and continues to work on special assignments and projects for Shamrock as needed. She holds an Accounting Degree from the University of San Diego and an MBA from California State University, Northridge.

Richard Gentilucci, CEO
and President