Adam E. Zeidel, CEO
Adam is responsible for sourcing and negotiating off-market deals, primarily through identifying opportunities to add value through creative zoning and land use techniques. He also manages the development of large-scale, mixed use projects, including community relations, entitlement strategy, the acquisition of air rights, programming and marketing. Current projects under Adam’s direction include public/private partnerships in New York City, New Jersey and Florida comprising hundreds of affordable residential units, mixed-income tenancies that focus on delivering community benefits and design excellence.
Prior to founding Coconut Properties , Adam managed acquisitions and development at Gotham Organization, one of New York City’s oldest and most respected real estate development and construction firms. Before joining Gotham, he served as an associate in the real estate and land use groups at the prestigious international law firm Bryan Cave LLP. He has served for years on the Land Use Committee of the City Bar of New York. Over the course of his career, he negotiated, presented to, and worked on an ongoing basis with numerous city agencies and governmental authorities.
Alexander Tuttle, COO
Experienced in all aspects of the development process and as founder and partner of the law firm Tuttle Yick LLP, Alex has successfully negotiated and arranged for comprehensive and complex contracts in connection with the acquisition, leasing, development and renovation of small and large-scale residential and commercial developments. He has resolved disputes covering all aspects of project development and has a successful track record of guiding developers to build projects on time and on budget.
Jeffrey Yick, Vice President and General Counsel
As an attorney, Jeff has represented owners, developers, architects, engineers, interior designers, contractors, construction managers, and other major commercial corporations in all aspects of their construction projects, including preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, risk management, project management, and dispute resolution. He also has extensive litigation experience obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients at trial and through dispositive motions in various jurisdictions throughout the U.S.
C. Bradley Cronk, AIA, Vice President of Design & Construction
Brad is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of the Coconut’s projects. His nearly 30 years of experience as an architect, project manager and owner’s representative provides Coconut with a depth of project management expertise and a strategic understanding of the complex construction process. Prior to joining Coconut, Brad oversaw the design and construction of award-winning projects like the Four Seasons Restaurant, the Cary Leeds Tennis Center, and the American Physical Society HQ.