We are proud to have built a team of intellectual and ambitious people, who all share the same goals and visions.
Some teams have experience. Some have hunger. We have both — we’re genuinely wired for this business, know it inside out, and treat every deal like it’s the one that defines us. We’re ambitious, we’re responsive, and we’re far from slowing down.
Founder and CEO
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Yonah Grunhut is the founder and leader of Grun Group. With a deep understanding of real estate and a natural ability to spot opportunities, he has grown the company into a successful and respected business.
Yonah oversees all aspects of the company, from acquisitions and planning to approvals, negotiations, and closing deals. His hands-on approach and attention to detail help ensure that every project moves forward efficiently and successfully.
Known for his strong leadership and deal-making skills, Yonah has built a talented team that shares the same vision and work ethic. He has a unique ability to bring together the right people, organize their strengths, and create a culture of teamwork.
Under Yonah’s leadership, Grun Group has earned a reputation for identifying value, executing effectively, and turning opportunities into successful projects. Yonah’s experience, dedication, and leadership continue to drive the company’s growth and success.
Managing Partner
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As a founding member of Grun Group, Moshe has played a key role in the company’s growth and success since its inception. He is actively involved in all aspects of the business, helping drive the firm’s strategy, acquisitions, financing, and business development efforts.
Known for his strong financial acumen and broad understanding of real estate, Moshe has a unique ability to analyze opportunities, structure transactions, and identify value across a wide range of investments. His expertise in financing and capital strategy has been instrumental in helping the company secure and execute successful projects.
Moshe also excels at building relationships and creating opportunities. He works closely with investors, lenders, brokers, and industry professionals, leveraging a strong network and deep industry knowledge to help expand the firm’s reach and support its continued growth.
With a hands-on approach, entrepreneurial mindset, and keen understanding of both the financial and operational sides of the business, Moshe continues to play an important role in shaping Grun Group’s long-term success.
Managing Partner
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Chesky Lefkowitz is a founding member and Managing Partner of Grun Group, where he plays a central role in the firm’s leadership, strategic direction, and continued growth. Since the company’s inception, Chesky has been instrumental in building the organization and shaping its approach to investment, development, and execution.
With oversight across the firm’s operations and development activities, Chesky provides executive leadership throughout the lifecycle of Grun Group’s investments. His ability to navigate complex transactions, negotiate effectively, and drive projects from vision through execution has been a defining part of the firm’s success.
Chesky is also deeply involved in cultivating Grun Group’s relationships across the real estate industry. His longstanding connections with property owners, brokers, investors, and industry partners, combined with his reputation for integrity, decisiveness, and follow-through, have helped create and advance many of the firm’s opportunities.
As Managing Partner, Chesky remains focused on strengthening the organization, expanding its capabilities, and positioning Grun Group for long-term growth.
Chief Operating Officer
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Avraham Landau serves as Chief Operating Officer of Grun Group, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company and ensuring that every aspect of the business runs efficiently and effectively. With a hands-on leadership style and a deep understanding of real estate operations, Avraham plays a critical role in transforming strategy into execution.
Responsible for coordinating across departments, managing workflows, and driving operational performance, Avraham helps keep projects moving forward while maintaining the high standards that define Grun Group. His ability to streamline processes, solve complex challenges, and bring structure to a rapidly growing organization has made him an invaluable leader within the company.
While others focus on individual deals, Avraham focuses on the entire organization—building the systems, processes, and operational framework that allow Grun Group to scale successfully. His leadership helps ensure that every department works together efficiently, creating the foundation for long-term growth and execution.
Known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and results-driven mindset, Avraham excels at turning vision into action. Whether overseeing projects, improving systems, or supporting the company’s continued expansion, he approaches every challenge with professionalism, determination, and a commitment to excellence.
As Grun Group continues to grow, Avraham remains a driving force behind its success, ensuring that the organization operates with the discipline, efficiency, and focus needed to achieve its long-term goals.
CFO
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Max Besser serves as Chief Financial Officer of Grun Group, bringing years of valuable experience and a deep understanding of the financial side of real estate. He oversees the company’s financial operations, helping ensure that every project and investment is managed with accuracy, discipline, and attention to detail.
Max plays a critical role in the day-to-day financial management of the business, including budgeting, accounting, insurance, bill management, financial reporting, and oversight of property finances. His thorough understanding of both real estate operations and financial systems helps keep the company running efficiently and effectively.
Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Max has a unique ability to identify potential issues before they become problems, helping protect the company’s investments and maintain strong financial controls across the organization.
Through his expertise, diligence, and commitment to excellence, Max helps provide the financial foundation that supports Grun Group’s continued growth and success.
Head of Acquisitions
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Mark Miller serves as Head of Acquisitions and Lead Underwriter at Grun Group. He is responsible for sourcing new investment opportunities, evaluating potential acquisitions, and overseeing transactions from initial underwriting through contract execution.
With a strong understanding of market fundamentals and deal analysis, Mark plays a critical role in identifying opportunities that align with the company’s investment strategy. His attention to detail and disciplined approach ensure that each acquisition is thoroughly evaluated and positioned for success.
Mark’s expertise in underwriting, financial analysis, and transaction management allows him to navigate complex deals with confidence and precision. His ability to uncover value and assess risk has contributed significantly to the continued growth of Grun Group’s portfolio.
Dedicated, analytical, and results-driven, Mark is an integral member of the team and plays a key role in helping Grun Group identify and execute successful investments.
Head of Acquisitions
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Joe Katz is a key member of the acquisitions team at Grun Group, specializing in sourcing investment opportunities across markets nationwide. Through his extensive network, market knowledge, and relentless pursuit of opportunities, Joe has played an important role in expanding the company’s portfolio and identifying high-value investments.
Known for his strong negotiation skills and ability to uncover potential where others may not, Joe excels at sourcing and structuring transactions that create value for the company. His expertise in identifying distressed and underutilized assets has helped transform opportunities into successful investments.
With a deep understanding of the acquisition process and real estate market dynamics, Joe oversees opportunities from initial sourcing through contract execution, ensuring each deal aligns with Grun Group’s investment strategy.
Joe’s dedication, persistence, and results-driven approach continue to contribute to the company’s growth and long-term success.
Executive Assistant
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Delia Hernandez serves as the Executive Assistant to the Partners at Grun Group, providing strategic administrative and operational support across the organization’s daily activities. She manages executive schedules, oversees critical projects, and ensures priorities are executed efficiently, allowing the leadership team to remain focused on growing the business.
With more than 10 years of experience in executive administration, customer relations, and office operations, Delia brings exceptional organization, discretion, and problem-solving skills to every aspect of her role. Her background in executive support, project coordination, legal administration, and client service enables her to anticipate needs, streamline processes, and keep operations running seamlessly.
Delia’s commitment to professionalism and operational excellence makes her an integral part of the Grun Group team.
