President & Ceo
John Protopappas
President & Ceo
Mr. Protopappas developed his first live/work project in 1985 and has developed and managed over sixty commercial and residential projects during the past twenty-eight years. During that time, Mr. Protopappas transformed many neglected properties by turning them into mixed-use live/work spaces. These projects, such as the historic Tribune Tower and the Bakery Lofts at the site of the former Remar Bakery in Emeryville, are representative of his innovative approach to revitalizing urban neighborhoods through mixed-use projects. Mr. Protopappas is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with an A.B. in Economics. He served on the Port of Oakland’s Board of Commissioners from 2000 to 2007 and as its president from 2004-2005. Mr. Protopappas currently serves on the Board of Directors of Summit Bank, the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Foundation, the Oakland Police Foundation and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
Chief Operating Officer
Simon Chen, CFA
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Chen joined Madison Park in 2004 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer since 2019; overseeing Madison Park’s investment, development and management operations, in addition to directing its corporate finance functions. Mr. Chen previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008-2018.Mr. Chen focuses on executing MPF's strategic planning and growth initiatives, as well as structuring and executing new investments and development opportunities. Before joining MPF in 2004, Mr. Chen was a banking analyst, specializing in real estate investments.Mr. Chen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business where he concentrated in Finance and Corporate Strategy. Mr. Chen is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Urban Land Institute, SPUR and the CFA Institute. Mr. Chen is a licensed broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate.
Marketing Manager
Mariana Revera
Marketing Manager
Mr. Chen joined Madison Park in 2004 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer since 2019; overseeing Madison Park’s investment, development and management operations, in addition to directing its corporate finance functions. Mr. Chen previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008-2018.Mr. Chen focuses on executing MPF's strategic planning and growth initiatives, as well as structuring and executing new investments and development opportunities. Before joining MPF in 2004, Mr. Chen was a banking analyst, specializing in real estate investments.Mr. Chen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business where he concentrated in Finance and Corporate Strategy. Mr. Chen is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Urban Land Institute, SPUR and the CFA Institute. Mr. Chen is a licensed broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate.
Business Development Executive
Harry Kane
Business Development Executive
Mr. Chen joined Madison Park in 2004 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer since 2019; overseeing Madison Park’s investment, development and management operations, in addition to directing its corporate finance functions. Mr. Chen previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008-2018.Mr. Chen focuses on executing MPF's strategic planning and growth initiatives, as well as structuring and executing new investments and development opportunities. Before joining MPF in 2004, Mr. Chen was a banking analyst, specializing in real estate investments.Mr. Chen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business where he concentrated in Finance and Corporate Strategy. Mr. Chen is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Urban Land Institute, SPUR and the CFA Institute. Mr. Chen is a licensed broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate.
Market Development Manager
Deann Henry
Market Development Manager
Mr. Wang spearheads the acquisitions, financing, and asset management operations while also being involved with strategic planning and development. Prior to Madison Park, Mr. Wang worked in investments, focused on fixed income and interest rate securities and markets. Mr. Wang holds a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.Mr. Wang holds a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.
SMM Manager
Sol Johns
SMM Manager
Dontea Gullatt is Madison Park's Director of Property Management, overseeing all commercial and residential projects, including the lease-up of new properties and the expansion into other urban markets along the West Coast. Dontea joined Madison Park in 2017 and brings over 14 years of experience in real estate and property management throughout the Bay and has worked in all aspects of the business before coming to Madison Park.Dontea holds her Bachelors of Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento and earned her Real Estate license. In addition, Dontea is a California Certified Residential Manager and High-Rise Fire Safety Director.
Marketing Manager
Beau Stuart
Marketing Manager
Mr. Chen joined Madison Park in 2004 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer since 2019; overseeing Madison Park’s investment, development and management operations, in addition to directing its corporate finance functions. Mr. Chen previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2008-2018.Mr. Chen focuses on executing MPF's strategic planning and growth initiatives, as well as structuring and executing new investments and development opportunities. Before joining MPF in 2004, Mr. Chen was a banking analyst, specializing in real estate investments.Mr. Chen holds a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business where he concentrated in Finance and Corporate Strategy. Mr. Chen is a CFA charterholder and a member of the Urban Land Institute, SPUR and the CFA Institute. Mr. Chen is a licensed broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate.