Leaders & Advisors

Mr. Cohen oversees all business activities and the strategic direction of Cohen Asset Management. The company is guided by Mr. Cohen’s approximately 45 years of real estate experience as a hands-on investor/operator. Mr. Cohen previously served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM) and was a past member of the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and is an active participant with the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). Mr. Cohen was born and raised in Los Angeles where he currently resides. As an active member of the Los Angeles area community, Mr. Cohen is involved with several philanthropic organizations.

As Co-Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Delf oversees the investment activities of Cohen Asset Management and its affiliated entities. With more than 25 years of real estate experience during his career, Mr. Delf has participated in over $4B of property transactions. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management in 1997, Mr. Delf earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Loyola Marymount University and a graduate degree in Real Estate Development (MRED) from the University of Southern California. Mr. Delf has been a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM), the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA) and is often an active participant with the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). Mr. Delf was raised in Calgary, Canada and as an active member of the Los Angeles area community has served as a board member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, in addition to his involvement in several other philanthropic organizations.

As Co-Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Haas oversees the investment activities of Cohen Asset Management and its affiliated entities with primary responsibilities including sourcing and executing the investment strategies of Cohen Asset Management and its affiliated entities along with oversight of the firm’s institutional client relationships. With more than 25 years of institutional and entrepreneurial real estate experience during his career, Mr. Haas has participated in property transactions valued in excess of $4B. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management in 2006, Mr. Haas spent 8 years with INVESCO Real Estate as an Acquisition Officer focusing on joint venture investments with operating partners across the country. Mr. Haas resides in Los Angeles and earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his MBA from the University of Michigan. Mr. Haas has been a member of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM), and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), where he served on an Industrial and Office Property Council. Mr. Haas was raised in Washington DC and as an active member of the Los Angeles area community, he is involved with numerous philanthropic organizations including the Tiger Woods Foundation and Los Angeles area public school charities.

As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. McGinness is responsible for overseeing Cohen Asset Management’s corporate and real estate financial operations. With more than 25 years of experience in finance and accounting through various management positions, Mr. McGinness has overall operational oversight for investment accounting and reporting, valuation, information technology, risk management and regulatory compliance. Born and raised in Southern California, Mr. McGinness earned his acceptance as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California following his studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he graduated with a degree in business economics. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management in 2010, Mr. McGinness was a member of the finance teams at both Macerich® (NYSE: MAC) and Bentley Forbes Holdings, LLC; managing the financial and regulatory reporting as well as systems and compliance areas for each company. Mr. McGinness was raised in San Diego and started his career in Los Angeles with the Business Assurance practice of Coopers & Lybrand, LLP. As an active member of the Los Angeles area community, Mr. McGinness is involved in the non-profit, Friends of Playa Vista Elementary School as well as a participant in numerous other philanthropic organizations.

As Executive Vice President, Mr. Cohen’s primary responsibilities include guiding and executing the overall strategy of the firm and its affiliated entities, including acquisitions, capital relationships, and operations across the firm’s portfolio.  Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management, Mr. Cohen was an investment-sales broker at CBRE, working out of the firm’s global headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles, where he received accolades such as the firm’s Rookie of the Year award. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Cohen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree from the University’s Sol Price School of Public Policy. In addition to his involvement in various real estate organizations, Mr. Cohen is an active member of the Los Angeles community where he is involved in many charitable organizations and philanthropic causes.

As Controller, Mr. White is responsible for overseeing Cohen Asset Management’s real estate, investment accounting operations and financial reporting. Mr. While started his real estate accounting career after graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Business Economics. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management, Mr. White served as Controller at Hackman Capital Partners where he was responsible for the operations of the property accounting team, treasury management, audit oversight, and financial reporting for syndication, joint venture, and fund investments. Mr. White was raised in Southern California and currently resides in Los Angeles with his family where he is an active participant in the community and in his children’s school activities.

As National Director of Asset Management, Ms. Palumbo brings over 25 years of leadership and experience to the asset management department with oversight of the company’s national asset management operations overseeing a team of asset management leaders while working closely with senior executives and Principals to enhance all aspects of the asset management and property management functions with a focus on collaboration and alignment to achieve CAM’s goals and objectives. In addition to her position as National Director of Asset Management, Ms. Palumbo leads the New Jersey office and has direct oversight of the company’s Eastern Region by being responsible for implementing the investment strategy and business plan adopted for each investment and overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial management of each property with the goal of maximizing investor returns.  Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management, Ms. Palumbo served as the Senior Real Estate and Customer Experience Manager at Prologis Inc. (NYSE:PLD), overseeing the day-to-day operations and financial management of industrial and logistics portfolios in several markets along the East Coast including Florida, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.  Ms. Palumbo graduated from the University of Florida with her bachelor’s degree in political science.  In addition, Ms. Palumbo’s professional affiliations include organizations such as the Building Owners Manager Association International (BOMA) and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW). Ms. Palumbo was raised in Rhode Island and resides with her family in New Jersey and is an active member of her community while enjoying creating pottery, playing golf, and spending time outdoors.

As National Director of Operational Data Systems, Ms. Srinarayana oversees the evaluation, optimization, and enhancement of CAM’s operational data systems, including Yardi and MRI, across the firm’s national industrial and logistics portfolio in addition to being responsible for mapping end-to-end operational workflows, identifying opportunities for automation and improved data integrity, implementing system upgrades and new features, streamlining reporting, and champion operational excellence through technology-enabled solutions while spearheading the firm’s practical AI initiatives that can streamline operational processes, reduce manual workload, and improve data accuracy that will be instrumental in aligning CAM’s data systems with organizational strategy, scalability, and best-in-class performance. In addition to her position as National Director of Operational Data Systems, Ms. Srinarayana leads the Arizona office and has direct oversight of the company’s Arizona portfolio by being responsible for implementing the investment strategy and the business plan adopted for each investment and overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial management of each property with the goal of maximizing investor returns. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management, Ms. Srinarayana held asset management and operations positions at BIG RED Asset Management and VEREIT (NYSE:VER). Born and raised in Phoenix, Ms. Srinarayana graduated from Arizona State University and is passionate about supporting local philanthropic organizations that aim to empower children and women.

As Director of Asset Management, Mrs. McNeely leads the Texas office and has direct oversight of the company’s Texas holdings by being responsible for implementing the investment strategy and the business plan adopted for each investment and overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial management of each property with the goal of maximizing investor returns. Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management, Mrs. McNeely held asset management and investment positions at Colony Capital, Inc, Clarion Partners, LLC, and KKR & Co. Inc. Mrs. McNeely holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business and further advanced her education by earning a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. Mrs. McNeely was raised in Denver, Colorado and resides with her family in Dallas, Texas where she is an active member of her community.

As Director of Asset Management, Mrs. Simms is responsible for the oversight of the asset management operations for the company’s West Coast portfolio and has been with the firm for approximately 20 years. Mrs. Simms’s responsibilities include implementing the investment strategy and the business plan adopted for each investment including the strategic, operational, and financial management of each property with the goal of maximizing investor returns. Prior to her overseeing the asset management of the firm’s West Coast portfolio, Mrs. Simms worked in various asset management roles across the firm’s national portfolio.  Her commitment to excellence in both her professional and personal endeavors reflect her well-rounded approach to life and work.  Beyond her personal pursuits Mrs. Simms is a volunteer for the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles and is an active member of her community and local school district.

As Director of Asset Management, Mr. Sargis oversees the asset management operations for the company’s Eastern Region. Based out of Short Hills, New Jersey, Mr. Sargis is responsible for the day-to-day operations which include leasing, marketing, and property management.  In addition, Mr. Sargis participates in the sourcing and underwriting of new investment opportunities for the company’s Eastern Region.  Prior to joining Cohen Asset Management, Mr. Sargis served as the Regional Vice President of Asset Management for Industrial Income Trust/Industrial Property Trust, a publicly traded REIT located in Denver, Colorado where he managed the day-to-day operations, leasing and marketing of more than 26 million square feet along the Eastern Seaboard. With more than twenty-five years of commercial real estate experience, Mr. Sargis has completed several hundred industrial real estate transactions totaling over $4 billion.  Mr. Sargis was elected as one of Real Estate NJ’s 40 Under 40 in 2008 and holds a B.A. in Communications from The University of Tampa.