Management Growth Advisors
Carl Labate, Vice President Business Development
Harland "Phil" Newland, Vice-President of Construction
Mike Rosen, AIA LEED AP ND Design/Build Associate
Carl Labate is a seasoned growth advisor and Vice President of Business Development with over 54 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry. Mr. Labate is known for being an innovator in event production and an expert in the evaluation of talent. He has created and produced events all over the country including, r
Carl Labate is a seasoned growth advisor and Vice President of Business Development with over 54 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry. Mr. Labate is known for being an innovator in event production and an expert in the evaluation of talent. He has created and produced events all over the country including, rock concerts, political fund raisers, community events such as Rochester’s Lilac Festival and Downtown Music Festival, and countless authentic Italians Fests too numerous to name.
Mike Rosen, AIA LEED AP ND Design/Build Associate
Harland "Phil" Newland, Vice-President of Construction
Mike Rosen, AIA LEED AP ND Design/Build Associate
Chief Executive Officer, president, architect, advanced visualization technology pioneer, speaker, and consultant are just a few of his titles. As a recognized leader in the architecture and computer technology communities, he is considered a leading trendsetter. Areas of expertise include new prototype design, Metaverse integration serv
Chief Executive Officer, president, architect, advanced visualization technology pioneer, speaker, and consultant are just a few of his titles. As a recognized leader in the architecture and computer technology communities, he is considered a leading trendsetter. Areas of expertise include new prototype design, Metaverse integration services, expert witness reports, real estate evaluation, highest & best-use studies, as well as technology consulting. Credited with the design of over 4,000 projects, Mike’s work experience spans residential, commercial, medical, and industrial facilities, and has garnered him recognition from such publications as the Philadelphia Business Journal, Residential Architect, The New York Times, Computer Graphics World, and The Wall Street Journal. He was the 66th architect in the world to attain his LEED AP ND designation in 2011 and was a beta tester for the LEED ND exam. Mike currently serves as the co-chair of the ULI Carolinas Innovation in Housing Council
Harland "Phil" Newland, Vice-President of Construction
Harland "Phil" Newland, Vice-President of Construction
Harland "Phil" Newland, Vice-President of Construction
"Phil" Newland has helped grow a number of major construction companies during his 50 years in the Arizona marketplace. He has overseen countless major utility projects. Many of the roads, utilities, and residential subdivisions in the Phoenix Valley have Phil's fingerprint on them. His relationship with the vendor community in the Greate
"Phil" Newland has helped grow a number of major construction companies during his 50 years in the Arizona marketplace. He has overseen countless major utility projects. Many of the roads, utilities, and residential subdivisions in the Phoenix Valley have Phil's fingerprint on them. His relationship with the vendor community in the Greater Phoenix Region makes him the "go to guy" on what's happening with supply-chain issues and labor trends. He also keeps his eye on emerging trends in solar and sustainable building.
Management Growth Advisors
William "Bill" Stuckeman, Director of Estimating and Underwriting
William "Bill" Stuckeman, Director of Estimating and Underwriting
William "Bill" Stuckeman, Director of Estimating and Underwriting
Bill is a passionate, experienced, trust-worthy and adaptable consultant and advisor that has been involved in the Commercial Real Estate Industry for over four decades. Over his career he has worked directly with owners, lenders and key executives in the successful execution of over 200 transactions involving in excess of $2 billion
Bill is a passionate, experienced, trust-worthy and adaptable consultant and advisor that has been involved in the Commercial Real Estate Industry for over four decades. Over his career he has worked directly with owners, lenders and key executives in the successful execution of over 200 transactions involving in excess of $2 billion worth of transactional capital (debt/equity) in the areas of acquisition, disposition, refinancing, new construction, redevelopment for hotels, apartments, condominiums, retail centers, office buildings and senior living.
As a former banker, Bill provided Advisory services in the acquisition or sale of over $200M of Commercial Real Estate Loans. He has successfully resolved 40+ distressed CMBS Loans for his Borrower/Clients. He has the experience needed to evaluate current and projected value, create sound financial projections, structure creative transactions that maximize owners and investors returns on capital invested.
He is a tireless professional that enjoys life, his clients, and his family. Bill is known for “thinking out-side of the Box” and has a Never–Ever Quit Mentality. Bill has been a panelist at several of the Hotel Industry’s major events including the Hunter Conference, ALIS and Meet the Money. He is a member of AAHOA.
On a personal note, Bill moved his family from Pittsburgh to Texas in 2000. Together with his wife of 48 years, Susan, they have nine-children and to date 12 grandchildren. Bill is a former Eagle Scout who enjoys landscaping, home-improvement projects, fishing, golf, travel, and most of all family events which occur all of the time.
Bill’s career path includes:
WS Hotel Advisors and WS Hotel Advisors
1st Service Solutions
FelCor Lodging Trust
FelCor Inc.
Holliday, Fenoglio, Fowler LP (formerly Carey, Kramer & Pelusi)
Mellon Bank
Dollar Savings Bank
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Stephen K. Walker, Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer
William "Bill" Stuckeman, Director of Estimating and Underwriting
William "Bill" Stuckeman, Director of Estimating and Underwriting
Steve is not only the Chief Technology Officer, but the Team Leader of Crescita's Industrial/Manufacturing Services Group. He is a results-driven Executive with broad-based experience in project management, including 40+ years of successfully starting up facilities, expanding and fixing legacy operations. He is a collaborative leader wi
Steve is not only the Chief Technology Officer, but the Team Leader of Crescita's Industrial/Manufacturing Services Group. He is a results-driven Executive with broad-based experience in project management, including 40+ years of successfully starting up facilities, expanding and fixing legacy operations. He is a collaborative leader with the ability to motivate and mentor highly successful, cross-functional teams to outstanding performance levels. He understands the requirements for ISO and Zero-Defect cultures along with his working knowledge of TPM, 6s, Lean Manufacturing methods, SPC, Operational excellence and HOS/TOS.
After graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, he started his career at Texas Instruments that lasted 23 years in Manufacturing with increasing responsibility culminating with Manufacturing Manager of DMOS5 (200mm) and DMOS6 (300mm), two of TI's largest factories. He then moved on as the Director of Operations of Honeywell's Worldwide Sense Die Supply & Management, with 5 locations worldwide. Most recently, he has Worked with several companies in the (COO) service industry, (VP) Gas industry, and (Sr. Manager) IR Imaging production.
Steve lives with his wife of 40 years, Nina, in the Dallas, Texas area where they raised three children and currently have four grandchildren. He has experience on the Board of Advisors of The Dallas Regional Chamber, the Richardson Texas Chamber, the University of Texas at Dallas Masters-Supply Chain Management, Tarleton State University-School of Engineering Technology. He spent 4 years on the Board of Directors of The New Beginning Center in North Texas and managed a corporate sponsorship of East Texas Child Abuse Protection Services, in Henderson, Texas.
JD Hill, Director of Workforce Development
Bradley Goode, Esq., Director of Energy & Environmental
Bradley Goode, Esq., Director of Energy & Environmental
JD Hill is a legend in the world of sports, particularly in the Phoenix Valley where he was an NCAA All-American football star at Arizona State University, along with setting records in track and baseball. He is also a living legend in Western New York where he was the number one draft pick(fourth overall) of the 1971 Buffalo Bills where
JD Hill is a legend in the world of sports, particularly in the Phoenix Valley where he was an NCAA All-American football star at Arizona State University, along with setting records in track and baseball. He is also a living legend in Western New York where he was the number one draft pick(fourth overall) of the 1971 Buffalo Bills where his career spanned eight years and a trip to the Pro Bowl.
JD is Founder of Catch The Vision Ministry which encompasses, a homeless feeding program “Unto The Least of These”, a mentoring program “Pros For Youth” and a motivational speaking presentation “This is my Story”. Catch the Vision sponsors youth sport leagues/camps in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Phoenix and The Salvation Army and YES.
JD has joined Crescita to usher in our program dedicated to workforce development, where he leads a team of dedicated professionals in providing training to young people from all walks of life in the skilled trades and leadership. His vast experience and dedication make him one of the world's leading experts on motivating people who face the most difficult challenges to become the best that they can be!
JD is currently working with the the Founder and CEO of Xcel Strategies, Inc., Jay Thompson to bring their mentoring program to both Phoenix and Western New York. Xcel Strategies Inc. (https://xceltoday.com/) is a mentoring network that was founded in Savannah, GA in 2012 to care for young people between 15-25 years of age. Xcel exists to FUEL YOUNG PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE and passion to reach the fullness of their potential through a network of wise, seasoned and trained mentors.
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Bradley Goode, Esq., Director of Energy & Environmental
Bradley Goode, Esq., Director of Energy & Environmental
Bradley Goode, Esq., Director of Energy & Environmental
Brad is an attorney and project developer with international experience in the development of utility scale renewable energy projects and associated institutional project financing. Brad has worked with entities ranging from startups to the world’s largest institutions, funding cutting edge renewable generation and energy storage techn
Brad is an attorney and project developer with international experience in the development of utility scale renewable energy projects and associated institutional project financing. Brad has worked with entities ranging from startups to the world’s largest institutions, funding cutting edge renewable generation and energy storage technologies in what is typically a conservative institutional financial market. Brad has led negotiations in this regard, and In equipment lease transactions, with values in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
More recently, Brad has worked in the venture capital space, seeking to provide early stage capital and incubation support to companies with the potential for positive social impact.
Recent History
Venture Partner, Imperative Fund Management Westwood, CA — 2017 to 2021
Led the Energy, Space and Medical Sciences sectors of this innovative “impact capital” fund.
Advisor, Energport, Los Angeles, 2016 — 2017
Advised this Chinese battery company seeking utility scale storage opportunities in the U.S.
Managing Director, Elecnor, Inc., Los Angeles, 2014 —2016
Led the U.S. based activities of this large Spanish contractor, seeking to build large renewable generation systems for utilities in the U.S. Resulted in $65million in sales to PG&E over 2 year period.
Founder, CEO, Cypress Energy, Los Angeles, 2011 —2014
Founded this firm with construction giant ARB, Inc. to develop and build renewable power generation facilities. This included the development of a $90million biomass (rice hull) facility in the Philippines sold to Enron.
Earlier activities includes serving as legal advisor to Jet Propulsion Laboratories, and as Economic Advisor and Legal Counsel to McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Corporation and McDonnell Douglas Finance Corporation. At MDAC, Brad was responsible for financial analysis of their SOLAR CENTRAL RECEIVER SYSTEM program.
Education:
University of Southern California - BS Economics - 1977
Whittier College School of Law - Juris Doctor - 1980