Our Team

David Tyndall

FOUNDER AND CEO

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David is the Founder and CEO of Collaborative Real Estate, a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovation districts and university-anchored real estate. Working for over 40 years in real estate and development, moving from construction field engineer to company owner, David has learned firsthand what it takes to produce and maintain quality buildings. As CEO, David maintains daily involvement in all of Collaborative Real Estate’s property management, leasing, and development services. His specific experience in building and managing university-based research and commercialization facilities – including 20+ years of managing (and officing daily in) the Technology Square area of Midtown Atlanta, combined with his past experience as a real estate attorney, venture investor, and commercial contractor to give David unique insight into the needs of technology-related developers, landlords, property managers, and tenants. David has spent the last decade crafting very specialized management and operational techniques that Collaborative uses to ensure the continuous delivery of the engagement and collaboration value owners, tenants, and visitors are looking for – even long after the hardhats and cranes are gone.

Known in the industry as a thoughtful and innovative manager of innovation-related real estate as well as a successful developer and investor in those asset sub-classes, David is a frequently invited speaker for national and international organizations and associations on the subjects of creating collaborative real estate environments, issues of coordinating the needs and constraints of academic and corporate researchers, and future trends in the role of culture and community in the workplace generally.

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Jordan Peterson

Chief Operations Officer

Jordan leads property operations and community networking navigation services for innovation districts and research properties managed by Collaborative Real Estate on behalf of both private and institutional clients. With nearly 20 years of experience in corporate and institutional real estate transactions, strategy, and operations spanning more than 25 million square feet of real estate, Jordan has spent the last five years working specifically on community building, development, and management of university-anchored research properties and innovation districts.
Jordan has presented at conferences hosted by AURP (aurp.net), InBIA (inbia.org), NACRO (nacrocon.org), and UIDP (uidp.org) on improving the environment for individual collaboration in university-anchored innovation ecosystems; as well as at IFMA (ifma.org) on technology-enabled property management strategies. Jordan’s experience engaging with university, business, and civic leadership coupled with his ability to connect seemingly minor operational details to “big picture” strategic considerations makes him naturally gravitate toward the relationships of our properties with the broader research goals and community networks that surround them.

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Andrea Carreno

Director of Accounting

Andrea is a tenacious and detailed-oriented accounting professional with 10 years of experience in public and commercial real estate accounting. Andrea is highly dependable and possesses an excellent work ethic, combining a strong understanding of business metrics-that-matter with the meticulous quest for bookkeeping “truth” that all great accountants have. She oversees our staff of property accountants, interacts daily with the property management team members on budgeting as well as transaction monitoring and reporting. With a mind capable of both rule-adherence and innovative possibilities, Andrea is also a valued member of our internal team charged with constantly seeking out better approaches to building and community management.

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Jennifer is a strategic HR leader and trusted advisor with deep expertise in developing and scaling HR infrastructure, seamlessly pivoting between strategy and execution. She is passionate about the employee life cycle and creating a culture where teams can thrive. Known for her collaborative and communicative approach, Jennifer is skilled at navigating change with clarity and purpose. Her expertise spans across coaching, talent management, workforce planning, organizational structure, benefit design, compliance, and compensation.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys staying active, spending time with family, traveling and reading.

Director of Human Resources

Jennifer Biggers

Innovation Ecosystem Management and Networking

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Mikey DiCenso, MBA

Innovation Ecosystem Relationship Manager

After starting his career as an industrial engineer for Fortune 100 companies, Mikey jumped into the startup world, founding two companies. He found passion in enabling innovators and went on to spend time in roles educating and equipping founders from a Kentucky state-funded entrepreneurial support organization, funding them from a multi-family office, and guiding their fundraising efforts from an accelerator. Mikey looks to utilize his passion for enabling innovators while building an ecosystem within Collaborative Real Estate properties and the communities they're in.

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Jen Luke, PhD

Innovation Ecosystem Relationship Manager

Dr. Jennifer Luke is a materials and surface chemist with over five years of expertise in chemical surface modifications, protein characterization, and biomedical implant materials. With industrial experience in biopharma research, she has contributed to the advancement of novel gene therapeutics and nanoscaffolds. Dr. Luke is skilled in experimental design, analytical techniques, project management, and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. Currently serving as an Innovation Ecosystem Relationship Manager, she strives to build strategic partnerships that bridge academia and industry to drive innovation from lab to market as well as support the Pittsburgh STEM community at large.

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Transitioning from a 10-year career in nonprofit work, Julie co-founded an early-stage tech startup focused on asynchronous personal communication and led property and community management for the nation’s fourth largest tech startup hub, Atlanta Tech Village. Over her six-year tenure, she was instrumental in the Village’s remarkable growth, including its expansion from one location to two.
Results-oriented and dynamic, Julie aims to drive growth and foster strong, inclusive communities in the nonprofit and tech startup sectors. Her operational expertise and her deep passion for social impact have made her a trusted leader in the Atlanta ecosystem.

Innovation Ecosystem Relationship Manager

Julie Pierre

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Neema Tavakolian

Communications Manager

With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for impactful narratives, Neema crafts content that showcases Tech Square's achievements and collaborative culture. He highlights the people, ideas, and companies driving change in Atlanta’s tech scene through engaging articles, interviews, and event coverage. Neema has an educational background in marine science and natural resource management and focuses on science communication and digital media. He has previously worked for interdisciplinary organizations like the Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico, and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis in Vienna, Austria.

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Pearl Kaplan, MS

Science and Tech Communications Journalist

Pearl thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and storytelling, translating complex ideas into compelling narratives that illuminate Collaborative’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Her work celebrates the community’s impact through a lens of wonder, continuous curiosity, and expansive creativity.
She has consulted with the CDC, EPA, and NIEHS, earning recognition for excellence in scientific community development and inclusive communication. With a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Pearl has contributed to published research as a CDC research fellow, a graduate student at UNC-Chapel Hill, and a Fulbright Grantee at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

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Vicky Fowler

Overseeing The Clubhouse and all its activities, Vicky is an extroverted and people-oriented professional, making her a great fit for this role. As a strong relationship-builder, Vicky focuses on coordinating public and private community events, managing student groups, and serving as the liaison between vendors and the space.

Activations Specialist

Chris Fix

Studio B. Community & Operations Manager

Overseeing Studio B at the Biltmore Innovation Center, Chris is a dynamic operational leader dedicated to cultivating a thriving ecosystem for Atlanta's innovators. Transitioning from a successful background in enterprise sales and over 7 years in property management, Chris brings a unique blend of operational rigor and strategic relationship-building to Collaborative Real Estate.
With a passion for optimizing physical workspaces and fostering genuine connection, Chris ensures seamless day-to-day facility operations while coordinating engaging programming. He serves as a dedicated resource and community advocate, empowering the entrepreneurs and companies driving change in Atlanta's tech landscape.

Real Estate Strategy and Development

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Dominick Constanza

Leasing and Asset Strategy Manager

Dominick holds a B.S. in Finance from Southeastern Louisiana University and launched his commercial real estate career in 2014 with Stirling Properties, where he managed the daily operations, capital improvements, and leasing of over 1 million square feet of office and retail space across the Gulf South. In 2016, he joined Collaborative Real Estate, spearheading the successful redevelopment of 150,000 square feet of underutilized lab and office space in Baton Rouge, LA. Since relocating to Collaborative's Atlanta headquarters in 2020, Dominick has led all development, brokerage, acquisition, and leasing activities. He has played a key role in the strategic sourcing, negotiation, underwriting, and financing of more than $140 million in property acquisitions, driving success for both Collaborative and its clients.

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Chris Puschak

Senior Development Associate

Chris joined Collaborative after spending his initial career practicing architecture in a variety of market sectors including mixed-use and medical office projects in the Chicago market. After an extensive career, Chris shifted his focus to a national commercial real estate developer specializing in university-adjacent multi-family/mixed use projects ultimately delivering 20+ projects with a $1.7B total project cost. Chris plays a key role in Collaborative's development portfolio from concept through construction delivery.

Krista Myles

Marketing Manager

Real Estate Operations

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Jonathan Cornelius

Portfolio Property Services Manager

Jonathan Cornelius is a seasoned property management professional with over a decade of experience, managing more than 1.6 million square feet of Class A office and retail space. As Portfolio Property Services Manager at Collaborative Real Estate, he leads the Property Services team, working closely with Building Engineers and Innovation Ecosystem Relationship Managers to drive operational excellence. Jonathan oversees financial operations with budgets exceeding $7 million and has successfully managed projects over $1 million. Through property inspections, spend analysis, and data-driven strategies, he enhances efficiency and delivers exceptional service. With a focus on strategic oversight, tenant satisfaction, and community engagement, Jonathan consistently creates value for tenants and stakeholders across his portfolio.

Jorge Ortiz is a Director of Maintenance and Engineering with over 20 years of experience in construction, multifamily management, and property operations. He has successfully overseen the construction and renovation of more than 30,000 multifamily units, managing projects from concept to completion with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost control.
Jorge’s leadership roles with The Irvine Company and Cortland allowed him to manage large residential and commercial portfolios, where he implemented strategies that boosted tenant satisfaction by 30% and streamlined operations to reduce costs. Leading teams of over 2,000 professionals, he has built high-performance, collaborative environments grounded in clear communication and accountability.