Meet Our Expert Team
The leadership that moves markets
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices in Miami and Houston, our team combines diverse expertise and extensive market knowledge to identify and develop high-potential real estate opportunities across the Southeastern United States.
Blair Schlossberg
Founding Member & Principal
Began his career as an associate with the Atlanta law firm of Alston & Bird in 1991. At Alston & Bird, he gained a broad range of experience in both corporate and real estate law while also participating in their litigation practice.
Mr. Schlossberg received extensive experience with residential and retail development, handled closings of construction and permanent financing loans, and gained valuable knowledge of real estate transactions.
After Alston & Bird, Mr. Schlossberg joined BWAY Corporation, a NYSE-listed manufacturing company with annual sales of $500 million, as General Counsel.
There he served as a member of the Executive, Management, Employee Benefits and Strategic Alliance committees and led corporate restructuring initiatives and advised the company’s board of directors on M&A, real estate transactions, fiduciary issues, and shareholder and labor issues.
After leaving BWAY, Mr. Schlossberg partnered with Moshe Manoah to begin Crown Holdings Group.
Capitalizing on Mr. Schlossberg’s legal, real estate transaction and financing abilities, together they have completed over $1 billion in real estate transactions mainly in the residential land development, multifamily and retail commercial projects.
Mr. Schlossberg also formed StreetSide Developers through which he completed numerous condominium conversion projects and has been a principal in the acquisition, management and disposition of retail and multifamily residential projects.
The retail division completed various Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Kohl’s power centers in Georgia and Florida.
Mr. Schlossberg is a graduate of the University of Texas where he was President of the Texas Student Body and received the Presidential Leadership Award and Scholarship.
He completed a comparative legal studies program at Oxford University (England), received his Doctorate of Law degree from Emory University, and then obtained his MBA from the Emory University Goizueta School of Business. Mr. Schlossberg is admitted to the state bars in Connecticut and Georgia.
Moshe Manoah
Founding Member & Principal
Moshe Manoah is a founding member of Crown Holdings Group. He began his career more than 30 years ago as a founding member and general contractor of NRI Construction, Inc. During that time he was involved in renovating over 200,000 apartment units nationwide and was responsible for all business development at NRI. He successfully brought the company to over $250 million in revenue in a short period of time, through the performance management ideas he continues to apply today.
Mr. Manoah is involved in new construction of over 3,000 new multi-family apartments, building and developing over 200 homes, and over 450,000 SF of retail shopping centers. These endeavors have allowed Mr. Manoah to gain a broad range of knowledge in development experiences and in management.
Mr. Manoah joined forces with Blair Schlossberg to start Crown Holdings Group. Capitalizing on Mr. Manoah’s real estate and construction background, as well as transaction and financing abilities, Mr. Schlossberg and Mr. Manoah together have completed over $1 billion in real estate transactions. These transactions in residential land development, multifamily and retail commercial projects vary in location between Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee.
Mr. Manoah was born in Tel Aviv, Israel and moved to the United States in 1980. He is fluent in both Hebrew, Spanish and English.
Meir Matana
Principal, Investments & Capital Markets
Meir Matana joined Crown Holdings Group as a Principal in early 2009, bringing over 30 years of exceptional expertise spanning real estate, law, finance, business management, and engineering. In this role, Mr. Matana spearheads deal structuring, financial strategies, investor fundraising, and investor relations, consistently driving strategic growth and fostering impactful partnerships.
Mr. Matana began his career in engineering, serving as a Practical Engineer at the Israeli Aircraft Industry and later as a Field Engineer at E.C.I. Telecommunications Ltd. Following his service in the Israel Defense Forces and his admission to the Israeli Bar Association, he transitioned into law, joining Fischer, Behar, Chen & Co. (FBC)—one of Israel’s leading commercial law firms. At FBC, Mr. Matana specialized in real estate, corporate finance, and private placements, building a robust foundation for his future leadership roles.
In 2006, Mr. Matana was appointed Executive Director and Head of Investment Banking at IBI Investment House Ltd., then Israel’s largest underwriting firm and a prominent financial institution. In this capacity, he collaborated with institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and family offices across Israel and Europe, delivering innovative financial solutions and tailored investment strategies.
Mr. Matana’s academic achievements are as impressive as his professional accomplishments. He holds a degree in Practical Engineering from Lady Davis College and a Senior Investment Consultant certification from the Israeli College for Stock Market Studies. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Tel Aviv University, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on finance. He is a licensed attorney and a proud member of the Israeli Bar Association.
With a proven track record of success and a unique blend of multidisciplinary expertise, Mr. Matana remains a driving force in the financial and real estate industries, delivering transformative value to investors and stakeholders alike.
Eyal (Al) Livnat
Principal & Development
Eyal (Al) Livnat is the President and Principal of Duke Homes, Inc. and Duke Land Group, LLC, organizations he co-founded. He oversees all operational functions, including construction, rezoning, and the development of residential, mixed-use, and apartment communities, focusing on the Atlanta and Southeastern U.S. markets.
Career Highlights:
- Early Career: Began in real estate in 1998. In the first decade, he:
- Purchased, renovated, designed, constructed, and sold over 800 single-family townhomes and condos in Atlanta.
- Managed the purchase and redevelopment of over 2,000 lots, with oversight of construction projects exceeding $200 million.
- Duke Homes Leadership: Over the past 13 years, he has led the evaluation, acquisition, and disposition of real estate projects across the Southeastern U.S., with a total transaction value exceeding $2 billion.
Background:
- Origins: Born in Zefat, Israel, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1989.
- Military Service: Served 3.5 years in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
- Languages: Fluent in Hebrew and English.
Affiliations and Expertise:
- Recognized as a master builder and a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Atlanta Home Builders Association (AHBA), and EarthCraft Builder.
Eyal Livnat’s extensive experience, leadership in real estate development, and dedication to quality construction have established him as a respected figure in the industry.
Kathy Tucker
Vice President of Accounting
Kathy Tucker is the Vice President of Accounting for Star Residential, the management arm of Marquise Holdings. Mrs. Tucker has over 15 years of accounting and financial analysis experience, and manages a team that oversees the accounting and reporting for all multi-family investments.
Prior to joining Star Residential, Kathy held senior executive accounting positions including Vice President of one of the largest privately-held multifamily management companies in the country.
Kathy graduated from Brenau University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and has achieved the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.
Emilia Akridge
Director of Operations
Emilia Pearson is the Director of Operations for Crown Holdings Group and its affiliated companies. She has worked with Crown and its principals for over 23 years, and oversees all of Crown’s operations, transaction-related work, and diligence and asset review processes. Ms. Akridge is also intimately involved in the human resources and legal affairs of the businesses. In a career spanning over 30 years of professional experience in legal, finance, and transactional roles, she has been a direct participant in over $950 million of real estate transactions.
Ms. Akridge began her career as a Legal Assistant at a law firm, where she learned all critical aspects of the asset review, due diligence, and closing processes. She later joined Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Company (FMAC), where she focused on due diligence, legal documentation, and mortgage and finance transactions. She went on to oversee the due diligence, legal, and transaction closing functions at Peachtree Franchise Finance in Atlanta, where she was ultimately promoted to Senior Transactional Closer.
Ms. Akridge then joined StreetSide Developers, a large retail real estate development and management firm, where she managed legal and contract administration, due diligence and closings. While at StreetSide, she was also actively involved in the accounting, human resources and internet technology functions of the company, and a member of the operating management team.
Ms. Akridge earned a B.S. in Biology in 1991 from Georgia State University. She later obtained her Paralegal Certificate from The National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta. She currently resides with her husband and two children in Atlanta, Georgia.
Stephanie Grant
CFO
Stephanie Grant is the Director of Accounting for Crown Holdings Group. Mrs. Grant is responsible for monitoring the Company’s accounting transactions and production of financial reports, as well as investor reporting. Mrs. Grant performs all day-to-day accounting activities for the Duke Land Group, and Crown Holdings Group companies.
Prior to joining the company, Mrs. Grant worked as an Assistant Controller for eight years in a mid-sized Real Estate Investment firm. Other positions included a ten-year term as an Executive Paralegal whereby she specialized in lender liability work.
Ms. Grant received her Bachelor of Science in Business degree from Pensacola Christian College.
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