About Birgo

Improving Lives through Real Estate
about birgo

Private Equity Real Estate Investment & Management

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irgo is a fully-integrated private equity real estate firm. Comprised of two unique platforms—Birgo Realty and Birgo Capital—Birgo is on a mission to improve lives through real estate.
In addition to the management of affordable residential & commercial spaces across the Greater Pittsburgh Area, Birgo leads the way for investors looking to gain passive income through private equity real estate funds.
Our desire is to exceed our stakeholders’ expectations— including our investors, tenants, and communities—through service that prioritizes care, transparency, and growth.

What We Do

Fully-Managed
Real Estate & Investments

Birgo is a fully-integrated private equity real estate firm dedicated to helping our community live and grow. We handle everything from property acquisitions and asset management to on-site maintenance, providing both our investors & tenants with unparalleled service. Our in-house service offers our clients peace of mind as we steward their capital and homes according to our values — integrity, excellence, “rhinocerality,” teamwork, vision, and humility.

Birgo team group photo
Brokerage

Buyer and seller representation services for management and investment real estate.

Leasing

Leasing of commercial and residential spaces to short and long-term tenants.

Property Management

Commercial and residential property management services.

Financing

Strategic financing for acquisitions, construction, and tenant improvements.

Development

Acquisitions analysis, ground-up strategies, renovations, and market analysis.

Construction Management

Design and construction oversight, interior design, and staging.

Asset Management

Management & stewardship of investors’ capital for risk-managed real estate investments.

Accounting

In-house ownership and operation of all financial activities.

Tax and Legal

Tax coordination, assessment appeals, and legal & representation services.

Brokerage

Buyer and seller representation services for management and investment real estate.

Leasing

Leasing of commercial and residential spaces to short and long-term tenants.

Property Management

Commercial and residential property management services.

Financing

Strategic financing for acquisitions, construction, and tenant improvements.

Development

Acquisitions analysis, ground-up strategies, renovations, and market analysis.

Construction Management

Design and construction oversight, interior design, and staging.

Asset Management

Management & stewardship of investors’ capital for risk-managed real estate investments.

Accounting

In-house ownership and operation of all financial activities.

Tax and Legal

Tax coordination, assessment appeals, and legal & representation services.

THRIVE with Birgo

From our internal operations to our interactions with investors and tenants, our team institutes our core values to THRIVE in our day-to-day pursuits.

Teamwork

Our team relies on trust and collaboration to make our mission possible.

Humility

Our level of care and conscientious nature allows us to improve day in and day out.

Rhinocerality

We possess the confidence and support to charge forward on each project.

Integrity

Honesty and transparency allow us to create a healthy, productive environment.

Vision

Our forward-thinking mindset makes us ambitious & prepared for what comes next.

Excellence

We walk away each day confident that we have served our community with excellence.

Who We Are

Meet the Birgo Realty Team

Andrew Reichert

Executive

Shannon Reichert

People

Ed Sateia

Executive

Dan Croce

Capital Markets

Justin Brown

Asset Management

Joe Lowry

Accounting

Gail May

Property Management

Josh Fischer

Acquisitions

Justin Berk

Acquisitions

Gabby Popowitz

People

Emma Hanson

People

Johanna Knapic

People

Melvin Novak

IT

Michael Russo

Asset Management

William Wallander

Asset Management

Brittany Gonzalez

Property Management

Traci Aberegg

Property Management

Frank Fieser

Property Management

Alena Mullen

Property Management

Gina Bacola

Investor Relations

Claudette Minnotte

Property Management

Ethan Reay

Asset Management

Melissa Lindner

Accounting

Jill Lyon

Property Management

Curtis McDonald

Leasing

Reay Gilmore

Leasing

Kim Hosan

Executive

Lindsay Glover

Property Management

Kristen Spoon

Property Management

Michele Standifer-Anderson

Property Management

Erika Lyst

Property Management

Jakob English

Property Management

Kathryn Watt

Accounting

Gary Warren

Property Management

Sue Castle

Property Management

Mike Neumayer

Asset Management

Sean Chappell

Maintenance

Dan Lombardo

Maintenance

Karla Gonzalez-Vita

Maintenance

Scott DuChateau

Maintenance

Phil Pollard

Maintenance

Shane Brundage

Maintenance

Chris Chorba

Maintenance

Don Evans

Maintenance

Mike Fay

Maintenance

Chuck Jones

Maintenance

Mike Joyce

Maintenance

Joe Morgan

Maintenance

Louis Padilla

Maintenance

Stephen Rain

Maintenance

Francisco Ramos

Maintenance

Yamii Ramos

Maintenance

Bill Redmond

Maintenance

Dominic Shannon

Maintenance

Kelsey Taylor

Maintenance

Michael Fantetti Jr.

Maintenance

Mathew Jacob

Maintenance

Luke Behr

Maintenance

Leroy Grace

Maintenance

Kim Samarco

Maintenance

Joseph Leszcz

Maintenance

John Raso

Maintenance

Jeremy Kennedy

Maintenance

James Lowry

Maintenance

G. Oliver

Maintenance

Gary Lawler

Maintenance

Ed Thomas

Maintenance

Don Cordell

Maintenance

Don Ceresa

Maintenance

Dave Ballew

Maintenance

Dan Zingarelli

Maintenance

Christopher Howard

Maintenance

Carl Behr

Maintenance

Anthony Campbell

Maintenance

Aaron Lachman

Maintenance

Shawn Thompson

Maintenance

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Insights

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