Our Team

Richard M. Rendina is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rendina Healthcare Real Estate. Since December 2006, Richard has steered all strategic and operational aspects of the company. His leadership has seen Rendina grow exponentially, developing, acquiring, owning, and managing a premier portfolio of healthcare real estate across the nation. Richard has overseen the development and acquisition of over 4 million square feet of real estate spanning 19 states, with project costs over the $1 billion mark. Today, Rendina maintains current ownership and management of over 3.5 million square feet across 13 states.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Richard is committed to community and philanthropic endeavors. He holds positions on various organizational boards, including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s National Board, the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, and HealthyMe. Furthermore, as the Vice President of the Rendina Family Foundation, Richard plays a pivotal role in driving charitable initiatives that make a difference. His connection to Cardinal Newman High School is manifested in his service on its Advisory Board, Athletic Department Committee, and his role as Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign, championing the school’s renovation.

Richard’s passion for real estate and altruism is further demonstrated in his active participation with Notre Dame’s Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate (FIRE), where he is a proud member of the advisory board. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame in 2002, Richard earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration on Management and Entrepreneurship.

On a personal note, Richard cherishes the joys of family life in Jupiter, FL, alongside his beloved wife, Tricia, and their six children. Richard and his family love the outdoors, whether it be boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, or simply enjoying life on the Loxahatchee River.

As Vice Chairman & Chief Development Officer, Lawrence B. Juran is responsible for development and construction of all projects, company-wide. During his tenure with Rendina, Larry has developed more than 2 million square feet of space, including medical, commercial and mixed-use projects. Larry received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan with high distinction, and a Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Harvard Law School.

Michael D. Rendina serves as Chief Investment Officer of Rendina. Michael rejoined the family business in 2006 and manages all financial aspects of the company. In overseeing finance and asset management he is responsible for raising and structuring debt and equity capital and maintaining the company’s relationships with equity partners and institutional lenders. Michael graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, with a duel major in Real Estate and Finance. Michael was selected by Gulfstream Media as one of Palm Beach County’s “Top 40 under 40” in 2010. Michael is also the Vice President of the Rendina Family Foundation.

As President of Property Management, Benny Flores leads the operations of Rendina’s national property management team and services. Benny is also responsible for all areas of accounting, financial statements, budgeting, CAM recs, third-party reporting and preparation of financial packets for new business opportunities. Benny also focuses on asset management and strategic financial initiatives across all divisions of Rendina. Additionally, Benny has been responsible for overseeing the company’s corporate and property accounting, financial reporting, insurance, cash management, information systems, and human resources. Benny began his career in public accounting with BDO Seidman, LLC in NYC focusing on the banking and healthcare industries. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with an emphasis on management from Pace University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

David B. Rendina is Chief Strategy Officer and responsible for expanding and maximizing the profitability of Rendina’s portfolio of healthcare real estate. In David’s 10 years at Rendina, he has facilitated the placement of more than $450 million in capital to represent more than 1,850,000 square feet of healthcare real estate in 14 different states. David remains active in the asset management of the facilities from inception to stabilization and end of investment cycle. David is responsible for guiding Rendina’s marketing voice, working with the team that led the rebranding in 2014, as well as with public relations, facilitating article placement in industry publications.

David is a Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker (#BK3380602), Board Member of the Abacoa Property Owners’ Assembly, President of the Rendina Family Foundation, and serves on the Florida State University Real Estate Center Conference Committee. David graduated from Florida State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Economics.

Christy Evans is General Counsel. As General Counsel, Christy leads the legal department in the documentation of all of Rendina’s acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, ground leasing, management and operational activities. Prior to her appointment as General Counsel, Christy served as Rendina’s Associate Legal Counsel, then Deputy General Counsel, for over 10 years. Prior to coming to Rendina, Christy represented clients in several aspects of transactional law, including work in public finance, commercial real estate acquisitions and financing, commercial leasing, corporate and securities, regulatory and governmental practice areas. She has also served as General Counsel to the Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida. Christy has worked with many local developers and residential construction companies on the financing of infrastructure for residential developments as well as representing various developers in the area of professional and regulatory licensing with regard to acquiring liquor, hotel and restaurant licenses; occupational licenses; and contractor’s licenses.

Christy, a member of the Order of the Coif, the Florida Bar and the Palm Beach County Bar Association, attended the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, where she graduated with high honors, served as Senior Notes and Comments Editor for the Florida Law Review, and earned an award for scholarly legal writing for a piece published in the Florida Law Review. She has also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Christy worked as a probation officer in Palm Beach County, Florida, where she earned the title “Officer of the Year,” and held various positions in the counseling and social services professions.

Gant Braley, Executive Vice President of Development, has been with Rendina Healthcare Real Estate for 23 years and has worked across multiple departments and on dozens of healthcare projects nationwide. His broad experience gives him a deep understanding of Rendina’s business and a unique perspective on how all aspects of development, leasing, and execution fit together.

In his role, Gant is responsible for leading new project development efforts, identifying and advancing new development opportunities, and overseeing leasing activities for select healthcare properties. His long-standing experience and institutional knowledge allow him to effectively guide projects from initial concept through delivery, while aligning development strategies with client goals and market dynamics.

Gant joined Rendina in 2002 and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Real Estate Finance from Southern Methodist University. He and his family live in Tyler, Texas, where they are active members of First Presbyterian Church.

Joshua A. Barnett, AIA, Executive Vice President of Design & Development, joined Rendina Healthcare Real Estate five years ago after previously serving as a partner in a leading New York City healthcare architecture firm. Since joining Rendina, Josh has demonstrated the kind of forward-looking design leadership and technical expertise that has long been a hallmark of the firm, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality healthcare environments.

Josh brings more than 12 years of healthcare project experience, spanning small-scale hospital department renovations and tenant improvements to large-scale hospital campus expansion projects and new ground-up outpatient facilities. He is known for earning client trust through a hands-on management approach and an ability to multi-task while remaining highly organized and detail oriented. His project delivery philosophy focuses on developing solutions that advance a client’s mission and achieve their goals while remaining thoughtful of budget, schedule, and design.

Prior to joining Rendina, Josh worked with notable architecture firms in New York City and Boston, where he was involved in all aspects of project delivery from project initiation and programming through completion. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Boston Architectural College and is a licensed architect in New York and New Jersey.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Josh is deeply engaged in the future of the architecture profession and has represented architects at both the local and national level through active involvement and committee appointments with professional organizations and service on his town’s local planning board.

Jeremy Given, Executive Vice President of Construction & Development, brings more than 20 years of construction management experience to his role, including over four years with Rendina Healthcare Real Estate. Since joining the firm after leading the Memphis regional office of one of the nation’s largest healthcare construction companies, Jeremy has worked closely with Rendina’s most important clients, earning their trust and confidence through consistent execution, collaboration, and results.

Prior to joining Rendina, Jeremy spent 15 years with Flintco, a construction management firm licensed in 35 states, most recently serving as Vice President and Area Manager for the company’s Tennessee office. Earlier in his career, he was a Project Manager with Omega General Contractors. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Business in Construction Management and Land Development from Mississippi State University.

Sandra Rodriguez is responsible for overseeing the day to day management and operations for Rendina’s extensive healthcare and commercial office portfolio across the United States. Sandra brings over 16 years of diverse real estate management and leasing experience working with companies such as Holladay Properties, ProMed Properties, and most recently as the Director of Leasing and Property Management at Mount Sinai Medical Center Hospital. Sandra has expertise in several areas of medical real estate including property management, asset management, leasing, project management, market research, and maintaining strong hospital relationships through service and attention to detail. Sandra has an Associate in Business Administration from Kaplan University.

Brint Hahn is Senior Vice President of Finance & Asset Management. Since joining Rendina, Brint has provided underwriting for more than 2 million square feet of completed development and acquisition transactions. In his current role Brint is responsible for providing asset management services for Rendina’s portfolio of more than 1.5 million square feet and assisting in debt and equity structuring. Prior to joining Rendina Brint worked at organizations including Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Morgan Stanley, Aduro Asset Group and most recently Franklin Templeton where he was a Pricing Analyst for the Fort Lauderdale Equity Desk. Brint has a Bachelors of Science in Corporate Finance from the University of Akron. Brint and his family are based in Franklin, Tenn.

Katie Kuzmick is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and is responsible for the management of properties in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama. Prior to Rendina, Katie worked for McKinsey & Company and Digital Domain Media Group. She began her career at Rendina in 2012 as a Finance Assistant and was promoted to Property Administrator in 2012 and then to Assistant Property Manager in 2015. Katie has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Valley State University.

Craig Levitan is Senior Vice President of Development & Leasing for Rendina Healthcare Real Estate. Craig is responsible for business development, leasing, and client relations. Since first joining Rendina, Craig has been integral to the growth of the company’s northeastern presence. More recently, Craig’s role has expanded to where he is responsible for identifying partnership opportunities for development and acquisition on a national level.

Craig has over 17 years of real estate experience, gained through commercial brokerage, landlord representation, and sales of commercial real estate software. He is a licensed New Jersey Real Estate Broker and Broker of Record for all Rendina New Jersey leasing activities. Craig has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Emory University.

A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Craig is active in the community and spends his free time coaching youth sports, namely basketball and lacrosse, as well as playing golf.

Wade Kuzmick is Senior Vice President of Investments and is responsible for supporting Business Development and Asset Management through relationship development and expansion with health systems and capital partners. Since starting with Rendina in 2005, his dynamic path with the company has included roles as Financial Analyst, Asset Manager and Leasing Director, giving Wade a solid foundation in all aspects of the medical real estate sector. It was on the leasing front, however, where Wade found his true passion for medical real estate. Through a consultative hands-on approach, Wade and Rendina’s leasing team work directly with physician and hospital partners throughout the country to bring their visions to life, with a focus on cultivating long-standing partnerships and an unrivaled desire to improve the delivery of healthcare. Wade is a graduate of Florida State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance.