Alex Weis
Principal & CEO
Alex Weis is the founder and Principal of Matter Real Estate, which he established in 2017 to create a new model of collaboration among like-minded architects, engineers, builders, and other industry professionals. With 19 years of real estate experience, Alex provides strategic guidance and leadership to Matter’s New York City–based clients, overseeing the planning and execution of complex development projects.
Since founding Matter, Alex has delivered real estate advisory and owner’s representation services to a wide range of clients, including Goodwill, Brennan Real Estate, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Academy of the City Charter School, and Seton Education Partners. Alex holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Anthony DelGreco
Senior Project Manager
Anthony provides project management, real estate advisory, and owner representation services to clients across the Greater New York City area. Anthony’s work spans project coordination, scheduling, budget management, and transaction analysis from feasibility through closeout. Anthony also supports internal strategy by evaluating potential development opportunities and offering professional insight. From 2016 to 2021, Anthony worked at Plaza Construction, a New York–based construction management firm, where he served as both a project manager and site superintendent on a range of ground-up commercial projects valued between $70 million and $200 million.
Joined May 2022
Samir Kothari
Samir provides project management, real estate advisory, and owner representation services to our clients. He also contributes to the firm’s strategic goals and business development initiatives. Samir’s track record includes effectively communicating with clients and creating comprehensive reports that help them optimize their real estate portfolios, identify new property opportunities, facilitate lease negotiations, and manage construction projects. Samir supports a diverse clientele, including Amber Charter School, Zeta Charter School, the Connecticut Charter School Association, Cambria Center for the Gifted Child, Goodwill NY/NJ, Seafarers International House, and Manhattan Bible Church. Samir earned his Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Finance from Bryant University and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from New York University.
Project Manager
Joined July 2023
Raquel Ganitsky
Raquel oversees development processes and provides real estate advisory services to our clients. Raquel supports the team through design and construction management, client communications, coordination with project stakeholders, financial analysis, project planning and budgeting, and by attending on-site meetings and walk-throughs to ensure successful project delivery. Raquel’s background spans ground-up development, investing, architecture, and project management, with experience across diverse property types and project structures in both the U.S. and internationally. Notable projects include Manhattan Bible Church, Zeta Charter School, and Amber Charter School. Raquel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, magna cum laude, from Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, and her Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Project Associate
Joined March 2023
Anthony Mallozzi
Anthony’s responsibilities include overseeing development workflows and providing strategic real estate guidance to clients. He contributes to design and construction oversight, facilitates communication between clients and project teams, manages budgets and timelines, and regularly participates in site visits and walkthroughs to support successful project delivery.
Anthony’s background spans design, market research, and project management. Notable projects include Voice Charter School, Seafarer’s International House, and the Metropolitan New York Synod. Anthony holds a degree in Residential Environments & Design with a minor in Real Estate Finance from Virginia Tech, equipping him with a strong foundation in both design principles and the financial dynamics of real estate.
Project Associate
Joined September 2024
Ryan Daniusis
Project Manager
Ryan provides project management, development, advisory, and owner rep services for educational, residential, and commercial projects in the New York metro area. His scope of work spans the full development lifecycle, from site selection and feasibility analysis to construction management and project close-out. He is responsible for coordination, budget management, and financial analysis, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction.
Prior to joining Matter, Ryan worked as a Development Analyst at Spandrel Development Partners, managing all aspects of residential and hospitality ground up developments throughout the Southeast. Before that, he worked as an Architectural Designer at Arquitectonica Miami, where he project-managed several high-profile luxury developments with a combined projected sales value of over $1 billion. Ryan holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance from New York University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami.
Joined June 2025