13th Floor Investments is organized as a Florida-based, vertically integrated real estate investment and management firm that has been involved in various aspects of the real estate industry for the past decade. Originally started as a development entity, we have shifted our focus towards opportunistic and value-add real estate investments in early 2008. Since then we have developed a strong program of identifying, acquiring, managing, and successfully exiting real estate assets.
The team supporting Principals, Arnaud Karsenti and Robert Suris, consists of highly skilled individuals with experience in all aspects of the real estate industry. From asset and construction management to accounting and financial analysis, the 13th Floor team provides the firm with the tools required to acquire and manage real estate through all market cycles. Prior to joining 13th Floor, each team member demonstrated commitment, achievement and integrity in their respective functions. Today, the team works together to bring each of these qualities into every project at 13th Floor Investments.
Arnaud is the Managing Principal of 13th Floor Investments where his core focus is new business origination, risk evaluation, and financial structuring. Over the past seven years, Mr. Karsenti has effectuated and participated in over $350 million in real estate and private equity transactions.
Robert Suris is a Principal of 13th Floor Investments, a real estate acquisition and development firm. Mr. Suris is a seasoned developer with over 30 years of real estate development and construction experience. 
Daryl A. Shevin, CFA, has 12 years of experience in the hedge fund and private equity industries. Mr. Shevin was the CFO/COO of White Barron Asset Management, an asset manager focusing on the asset backed bond market, specifically the mortgage market. 
Charlie Morris is the Chief Operating Officer of 13th Floor Investments where he is responsible for execution and management on current real estate investments of the Firm.
Nery Higginbotham is the Controller of 13th Floor Investments. Over the past 9 years she has been an active part of the residential construction boom working with high profile builders like Lennar and Pride Homes.
Shellaine Ramkishun is the lead Project Manager of 13th Floor Investments. She is responsible for execution and oversight of the firm’s development projects. Prior to joining 13th Floor, she was the President of Krama Construction, Inc. 
Michael Nunziata joined 13th Floor Investments as an Acquisitions Associate in 2009. In his role at 13th Floor, Michael concentrates his efforts on new investment acquisitions and analysis.
Tim Sanders is the Assistant Controller of 13th Floor Investments. Tim’s duties at 13th Floor include corporate accounting functions such as budgeting, reporting, variance analysis, accounting entries, software lead, training, and managing accounting associates. 
Melissa Persaud is an Accounting, Operations and Marketing Associate at 13th Floor Investments. She assists the Controller and Chief Operating Officer in managing current projects as well as assists in the company's marketing efforts.
Robert James Suris is an Operations and Accounting Associate at 13th Floor Investments. He assists the Controller and Chief Operating Officer in managing current projects as well as performs other operational and accounting tasks. 
Alex Peters is an Accounting Associate at 13th Floor Investments. He assists the Controller and Chief Financial Officer in managing current projects as well as performs other operational and accounting tasks. 
Catherine Medina is the Office Administrator at 13th Floor Investments. She is responsible for the Company’s day-to-day office operations. She also assists the accounting and property management teams.